Author Archives: mayfairblog

Once Upon A Time

Posted on March 23, 2012 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty discovers an enchanting house in Connecticut. It sleeps . . .  Deep in the Connecticut woods, and well tucked away where no one can see it, Le Beau Chateau sleeps. Sleeping is what this … Continue reading →

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UK Budget 2012

Posted on March 21, 2012 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton looks at some key points from the 2012 UK Budget and considers how this may affect the property market in the UK. Spare a thought for the poor millionaire now forced, through this year’s UK Budget, to pay more … Continue reading →

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Presidential Potential

Posted on March 13, 2012 by mayfairblog
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Living the Legend

Posted on February 10, 2012 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton reflects on a glittering night at the Savoy Hotel in London when Premier Estate Properties gained yet more international recognition. When it comes to turning heads, winning awards and gaining plaudits, there can’t be many people living in … Continue reading →

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Honey Trap

Posted on June 24, 2011 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty considers the lovely Medford House in the English Cotswolds – now on the market with MIR affiliate, Hayman-Joyce. What Tuscany is to Italy and Provence is to France, the area of uplands called the … Continue reading →

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Property and Prejudice

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty comments on how the continued reticence of the UK banks to offer sensible mortgages – other than to those with large deposits – may risk changing the way many of us look at property … Continue reading →

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Visiting 24 Lighthouse Shores Drive, Lake Tahoe

Posted on May 16, 2011 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty finds his young heart’s desire on the shores of Lake Tahoe. When I was growing up there was a childrens’ TV show in the UK called Thunderbirds.  It was about a family who ran … Continue reading →

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Visiting Tranquility

Posted on April 21, 2011 by mayfairblog

Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty – who usually dislikes the overused word, stunning, to describe real estate – visits a simply stunning house in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. I sat on an Adirondack chair, placed high on a rocky outcrop. … Continue reading →

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Visiting Es Ca Bay, Sarasota, Florida

Posted on March 28, 2011 by mayfairblog

            Nick Churton of Mayfair International Realty takes a look at a magical estate on the Sarasota intracoastal shore. The great thing about North African architecture is that it is so Moorish – the more … Continue reading →

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Visiting Devonshire, Bedford Corners, New York

Posted on March 23, 2011 by mayfairblog

              Nick Churton of the Houlihan Lawrence London Office shares some personal thoughts on visiting this elegant home. Reading the brochure and looking at the photos didn’t really prepare me for my first view … Continue reading →

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