A Royal Observatory Built for King George III in 1769 to Witness the Rare Passage of Venus Across the Sun
Commissioned during the Enlightenment, the King's Observatory in Richmond was part of a global effort to measure the solar system, one that also took Captain James Cook to Tahiti. After more than two centuries of scientific use, the Grade I-listed building is now a private residence, offered for £18 million.
Set on 741 Acres, This 17th-Century Château’s Stables Once Housed the King’s Horses
A listed 17th-century château in Anjou with equestrian facilities once used to breed and supply horses for the French Royal Household has come to market for €6 million.