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This month’s theme: Money is no object this holiday season.
When I posed the question to the Bitches on what they would want this holiday season, if there were limitless amounts of money, Redheadedgirl said she wanted a Scottish castle, complete with an operating budget thrown in. Smart caveat! Anyone have a lead on a castle for sale? Preferably cheapish?
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What castle would be complete without a cozy library! I foresee lots of naps being taken on that couch. A fireplace is also a must, in my opinion. While it’s not Beauty and the Beast level library standards, this one has plenty of space for more shelves and comfy, oversized furniture.
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Sarah had two great suggestions, the first of which being a private island with plenty of reading space. In this photo alone, I count four areas for reading. I can only imagine what the inside of the house is like. How many sofas can we lounge on? Is there a hammock? A jacuzzi tub?
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Not a fan of tropical climes? Don’t worry, Sarah has you covered for that, too. She also wanted a ski chalet with fresh powder for snowboarding. Here, a fire is always roaring and hot cocoa is always ready with the fluffiest marshmallows. If you need me, I’ll be napping in the den in front of yes, another fireplace.
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What would be your ultimate holiday present? The sky’s the limit!
I’d wish for a very clever genealogist to find out about the three brothers to came to the USA in the mid 1700s from Scotland. I want to meet my distant relatives in Scotland.
I’ve never wanted a castle (too cold/too much work) but I’ve always wanted a cozy house with a moat. Recently I realized this would be the definition of an island, but a really small one. And with more of a cabin than a beach house feel. So basically I’ll take all three.
A housekeeper.
Horse & Hound magazine from time to time features “smaller” castles or estates for sale in the U.K. which have equestrian facilities and I imagine a wonderful tea shop in a nearby village. I’d like one of those, with an operating budget, please.
May I put in a request for a teleporter?
I would settle for a condo on a Caribbean island. I don’t need the entire island. See how low maintenance I am?
I feel so pedestrian, but I’d really like to reno my house, strip it down and re-pipe, re-insulate, re-wire,etc… all done within a month.
Ohhhh…that library is drool worthy!
To red headed girl: sometimes when I just am not quite ready to turn out the light, I turn to rightmove.com.uk and search properties in the million pounds and up category in, say, the Scottish highlands. Dream away. (Operating budgets not included, sad to say.) And nice to know about BigStock. I am creating a cookbook on Shutterfly as a gift for friends, and will check it out!
@Caroline: a homemade cookbook sounds like a wonderful gift! What a nice idea – and a delicious one, too.
A second home someplace warm in the US with a view of the sea, lake or big river.
I’d like a vacation away from my family. Even a weekend. Alone.