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On 1/14/2022 at 2:54 AM, samhexum said:
Medieval castle with watchtower and drawbridge on sale for $2.3M
Where’s Shrek when you need him?
A faux-Medieval castle — complete with trap doors, a dungeon and a secret underground grotto featuring a jacuzzi — could be yours for $2.3 million.
Entering the fortress requires visitors to traverse two gates, two watchtowers, a moat, a drawbridge and, last but not least, an actual portcullis.
The kingly residence was built not during the Middle Ages in Europe — but in 1990, in suburban Detroit.
A local businessman began construction on the castle for himself and his two children in the mid-1980s. Although he sold it in 2015, he lived in the castle through 2019.
“It was a give and take between what really could happen — and a dream for a homeowner where money was no object. He wanted to have a home that was something he dreamed about as a kid,” listing agent Michael Kuligowski told Realtor.com, adding: “To live in the house would be like living in a kind of childhood dream for someone who grew up idolizing the Knights of the Round Table and living in the Renaissance era.”
The castle is situated on more than six acres of land. Courtesy of Realtor.com At the entrance of LeBlanc Castle is a functional portcullis. Courtesy of Realtor.com A decorative suit of armor flanks the entryway. Courtesy of Realtor.com The grand foyer. Courtesy of Realtor.com
Spanning almost 10,800 square feet, the castle features a total of 26 rooms with custom finishes and hidden surprises.
“The trap doors, hidden passageways and hallways are just fun and unique. They wow your friends and your family,” said Kuligowski of the home’s more idiosyncratic attributes. “Pushing a bookcase and then realizing it it leads to a room. When it’s closed, you’d never know there was a room behind it.”
“Even the door hinges are very Victorian-style and there are details around the home that are undoubtedly castle-like and timeless,” he continued. “It was custom-designed to be a 15th-century-style English castle.”
The grand staircase. Courtesy of Realtor.com One of five bedrooms. Courtesy of Realtor.com One of seven bathrooms. Courtesy of Realtor.com A unique garage with lights meant to communicate an “under the stars” theme. Courtesy of Realtor.com
Made up of five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the castle is situated on more than six acres land.
Still, it will take a special someone with a truly unrelenting thirst for adventure to want this place. First listed in September, the property has yet to find a buyer.
“The frame is built with 60 tons of steel and construction took over 6 years utilizing artisans from all over the world. The castle is 60 feet tall, or taller than a 4 story building,” the listing states.
A sitting area. Courtesy of Realtor.com The pub space. Courtesy of Realtor.com Another bedroom with golden wallpaper. Courtesy of Realtor.com The castle spans 10,790 square feet. Courtesy of Realtor.com
“It features a moat, waterfall, drawbridge, portcullis, elevator, 5 fireplaces, 6 new furnaces, secret rooms, hidden doors, hidden passageways, hidden staircase, wine cellar, Tudor style pub, and a few more surprises,” the listing adds.
What’s more, the primary suite features a custom-made bed that was assembled in the room itself and therefore impossible to remove.
The full bar comes with 12-foot ceilings and unique details in the walls.
“They plastered over [a stone wall] and then put some straw in it in the same style they would have done 500 years ago, when they would essentially do mud walls with straw as a bonding agent,” Kuligowski explained.
The castle is the largest home in the upscale gated community.
“This is the biggest lot, but also the first lot that was developed, so it’s in the very back of a neighborhood,” he clarified. “There are homes with different architectural styles but mostly Colonials.”
In describing the ideal buyer, Kuligowski said: “Someone that grew up loving fairy-tales or stories would really fit this house.”
Does a staff (Butler, 3 Maids, 2 cooks, 2 gardeners) come with full price? Make an offer, I guess.
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51 minutes ago, tassojunior said:
And then there's the prince of "blond down to the pubes and the crack hairs" Patrick LeBlanc of Canada. No one suspects how this fitness model with huge dick makes so much money:
https://hot.exporntoons.net/watch/-75506813_456241870
Enough! Enough of what I'll never have!
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43 minutes ago, Pensant said:
Estonians and Latvians are Balts, but different ethnically and linguistically. Estonian is similar to Finnish, but the Estonians are more Swedish-looking than Finns. They may have one of the top 3 blond prevalences in the world. I was struck by how tall they are. In Tallinn, there are far more Russians, but in Tartu they’re 90% ethnically Estonian. Stunningly attractive people.
Latvians are ethnically and, to a degree, linguistically, related more to Lithuanians than Estonians. They’re also Balts, with an ancient language. Not as blond as the Estonians. Younger Latvians, especially in Riga, often have a Russian parent, a result of Stalin’s Russification program after 1945.
In places like Sigulda, an hour from Riga, the people are more blond and Nordic-looking.
Lithuanians boast the oldest Indo-European language and are also quite attractive. They’re not Slavs, even though they were partners with Poland in the great Commonwealth, which was once the largest state in Europe, outside Russia. Lithuanians, nominally Catholic, are also proud to have been the last tribe to succumb to Christianity.
History lesson concluded. I can’t restrain myself sometimes.
Quite useful if I ever make it to that part of the world. Really have a thing for what I consider a Scandinavian look and body. But I still say the most beautiful men are in Castille.
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1 hour ago, tassojunior said:
Then there's the sub-categories of Nordic Blonds, Slavic Blonds, Germanic Blonds, and that amazing species Italian Blonds (who pop up in South America too). I've heard Latvian and Estonian Blonds are perfect blonds but never tasted and no idea if they're Nordic or Slavic.
So they all have a distinct taste?
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1 hour ago, glutes said:
Actually I think they started in NYC with the Murray Hill Gang.
You sure it wasn't the Sugar Hill Gang?
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21 minutes ago, glutes said:
Actually I think they started in NYC with the Murray Hill Gang.
I beg your pardon. I first became aware of a Russian mafia presence in the U.S. in the mid-90s. I was visiting a friend in L.A., and he took me to a Restaurant in an area he described as controlled by the Russian mafia.
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Has the Russian mafia branched out from the West Coast?
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3 hours ago, Wanderoz said:
Is photo 4 part of his Mug Shot Series?
He got the idea from the same photographer/client/former "G4P" escort who also told him the "I'm str8, on the DL" line.
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Sorry for you who had planned on attending the annual DC gathering and enjoying a DC weekend. Although I've never attended one of these events, I'm already committing myself mentally to joining the fun next year. And I already have a menu planned for a late night hotel room gathering:
>A spread of assorted wheat crackers and multiple gourmet goat cheeses
>No alcohol Goat milk punch
>A mystery pate known as "Escaped Goat" topped with goat yogurt
>A surprise young male guest who will pop out of a 7 ft tall goat-shaped cake dressed as an escaped goat
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On 12/30/2021 at 4:54 AM, Cash4Trash said:
One question - why does a 3 star general try to charge for free refreshments?
Moderator note: no politics here please.
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6 hours ago, joethomas said:
From my experience he is a very polite and accommodating guy.
I saw him at his Westminster apartment and he spent most of the time naked and beautifully proud.
He's the type of escort I basically need to admire intimately and spend time with not necessarily be fucked senseless by!
I unfortunately didn't connect with him on this visit but would definitely book again.
I'd be very satisfied with just the latter.
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On 12/12/2021 at 4:21 PM, JayKatin said:
New since Dec 1. What say we?
I say you have good taste.
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11 hours ago, Unicorn said:
Maybe Tom Cruise will be next? Not holding my breath for Lindsey Graham. 😏
Im not holding anything for Graham.
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1 hour ago, lionbrown said:
What do you mean?
Apparently, the teaser promo created such a stir that many advertisers threatened to withdraw ad buys. So the editors killed the story.
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25 minutes ago, BabyBoomer said:
The ad is gone.
~Boomer~
I wonder how many hours or days these ads have to stay up for the poseurs to reel in enough suckers to score? I imagine some of them can haul in enough cash to make it worthwhile before the censor man deletes.
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13 minutes ago, marylander1940 said:
>>>>>>>>>>Imagining a weekend rendezvous in Jackson Hole
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Wow! Gorgeous
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2 hours ago, skiboi0030 said:
Initial communication was promising, or so I thought. He didn’t have much patience for conversation. I like the ad - but he’s easily irritated. Maybe not meeting is for the best. Anyone taken the plunge? I could be convinced to reconsider.
How did he express his irritation?
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10 hours ago, Charlie said:
You know he isn't familiar with American English jargon when he replies to "What is your niche?" with "My mother's house."
Isn't there a famous Parisian cabaret/drag club for twinks looking for nurturing and guidance from older queens called "My Mother's House"?
Male models don't..... :)
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