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Offered as Hip 15 / Final offering in the Champion Sale tonight - Castleton Lyons, Lexington KY. It reached $57,000,000 with the highest bid but reserve NOT met. Will continue to offered via Blue Gras SIR
If you are curious about the efforts by The Skyscraper Guy (Tom) & the Pittsfield Building's [tallest building in Chicago when completed] future why not go to this event tomorrow? Free but RSVP (space limitations) link: skyscraperguy.com/rsvp/
I know the history of this castle for Otto Herman Kahn [hence OHEKA] by architecture firm Delano & Aldrich exceedingly well. Once owned by NYC’s sanitation workers as a retirement home (photo below) & later Eastern Military Academy. That price is utterly bonkers economically!
Oheka Castle has a new buyer after receiving a winning bid of $72 million at a private auction Tuesday.
Gold Coast Property & Estate Management LLC, led by developers Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen, outbid six other bidders for the iconic Huntington mansion.
Longtime co-owner Gary Melius, who purchased the property in 1984, said he will continue living at the castle and managing operations.
The new owners also plan to develop portions of the property, with rights for up to 95 condominiums.
The sale is pending approval from a federal bankruptcy court.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/3Wv0jsw
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Jockey Conor Tierney aboard Alottacents was tossed off during the Steeplethon Stakes (R2) at the hedge jump during the 89th Int’l Gold Cup Races at Great Meadow (VA). Conor went onto win R3 & R7 👏🏇
Former Greek Church (c1912) converted to residential luxe compound (very cool inside & out) in Lincoln Park always does elaborate Halloween horror displays. This year it’s based upon The Odyssey. At night it’s illuminated and more spooky.
I see that a lot of heavy machinery is working away at Foundry Park (nee Lincoln Yards - north end) but why didn’t they save the A Finkl & Sons Co. archway sign? 🤔 From June 2024
The likely loss in Lenox, MA of "Spring Lawn" (c1904) by architect Guy Lowell due to intentional neglect - then claiming its too far gone and must be razed - ticks me off. Even the developer's study of the estate's condition rather rubs me the wrong way ⬇️; my photos (2012)
Meeting for today postponed to Oct 27. The Historical Commission will take testimony & decide whether Spring Lawn (& 2 other structures on site) slated for demolition should be designated “Preferably Preserved.” Such a determination would trigger Lenox’s 12-month demolition delay
Since Castleton Lyon (Lexington KY) won’t be sold conventionally it will be offered at auction this Wed (Oct 28) - images I took this morning. I suspect it will not be sold.
Castleton Lyon is a remarkable beautiful Lexington Farm. The Ryanair cofounding family raced Gio Ponti ❤️ 🎁 link: wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-h…
I cannot say bumping into Michael Iavarone at Keeneland was something I expected today. The whole crew in tow. Sold out, closing day here in Lexington 🍁🏇 Napoleon Solo - this years Preakness winner - schooling for BC. Was kicking stall 😮
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LOVED seeing Forever Young, T O Elvis & T O Password school today. Forever Young is a strong, but medium-sized horse, very well balanced. T O Elvis is a beast, gorgeous & powerful. Up against it with Englishman in the Sprint, but a major player. @BreedersCup @keenelandracing
WSJ: HOTW - this island estate in Canada (w/an excessive amount of vague items) was listed for sale in May 2026. It was $13,520,000 CDN through an obscure outfit called “Our Trusted Network” (OTN). Good for you in a sloppy article with facts hard to find. wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-h…
Rarely do I bash this vanity listing junk, but this gets my hackles up in all honesty. Blase references to purchase cost, improvement costs & then never citing the listing price. Blah 🤮 "if you have to ask you cannot afford" dinosaur sales pitch c2002. Yes its nice but ... meh
The May 2026 IG listed it @ $13,520,000 CDN but wait "put moron number two on the phone again" [a 'Midnight Run' (1988) reference] there was another price asked: $18,700,000🤯 likely Canadian. I think they have no idea what they want - or how to get it. instagram.com/p/DYUzXDbghpD/…
In case you missed #5 Sister Troienne winning today’s $400,000 Grade 2 BoA Valley View @keenelandracing w/ jockey Luis Saez up for injured Irad Ortiz Jr
