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A 121-year-old chocolate bar that was given to British troops to boost morale during the Boer Wars in South Africa has been discovered in the attic of a National Trust property. The chocolate, still in its original wrapper and tin, was part of a batch commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1900. It was found in a Boer War helmet case at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk. The chocolate, which belonged to the 8th Baronet, Sir Henry Edward Paston-Bedingfeld, was discovered by National Trust conservators. The…

Last year the historic mansion was destroyed by a major fire.

Given the backlash against McMansions over the past 10 years or so, it’s clear that many buyers today are seeking grand homes with a bit more personality than the cookie-cutter structures of yesteryear. For those who want even more authenticity and charm—while still enjoying plenty of space—older mansions are a great option, and they don’t have to break the bank.

It is a year since the Wentworth Woodhouse, hidden in the South Yorkshire countryside just outside Rotherham, was bought by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust for £7 million.

A 111-year-old mansion in New Jersey has been put on the market for $10. The only thing is that there is one gigantic catch.

Taylor Swift's Watch Hill mansion is a luxurious Rhode Island retreat purchased for $17.75 million in 2013. The 11,000-square-foot home, built in 1930, sits

Exploring an abandoned 1900's Victorian Mansion. This abandoned Victorian Mansion sits looking very modest and almost like any other home from the outside.