Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers The typical home value in the United States was $359,741 in March High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.83% Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S. there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others and condition are all contributing factors to home value Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of March 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Oregon#1 - Typical home value: $645,994- 1-year price change: +1.2%- 5-year price change: +34.5%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $646,554- 1-year price change: +3.4%- 5-year price change: +37.9%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $647,477- 1-year price change: +2.9%- 5-year price change: +44.2%- Metro area: Eugene-Springfield - Typical home value: $651,423- 1-year price change: +0.8%- 5-year price change: +34.7%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $651,877- 1-year price change: +0.5%- 5-year price change: +37.7%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $652,507- 1-year price change: +0.6%- 5-year price change: +37.0%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $659,794- 1-year price change: +3.1%- 5-year price change: +44.2%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $666,325- 1-year price change: -2.8%- 5-year price change: +44.1%- Metro area: not in a metro area - Typical home value: $675,984- 1-year price change: +1.5%- 5-year price change: +41.3%- Metro area: Salem - Typical home value: $677,134- 1-year price change: +3.5%- 5-year price change: +40.9%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $677,736- 1-year price change: +2.2%- 5-year price change: +34.1%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $700,734- 1-year price change: +1.3%- 5-year price change: +34.8%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $700,865- 1-year price change: +4.0%- 5-year price change: +35.7%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $702,017- 1-year price change: +0.3%- 5-year price change: +38.0%- Metro area: Hood River - Typical home value: $709,001- 1-year price change: +1.7%- 5-year price change: +43.0%- Metro area: Hood River - Typical home value: $714,034- 1-year price change: +2.1%- 5-year price change: +39.0%- Metro area: Salem - Typical home value: $717,125- 1-year price change: -0.3%- 5-year price change: +50.8%- Metro area: not in a metro area - Typical home value: $719,111- 1-year price change: +3.7%- 5-year price change: +38.5%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $741,201- 1-year price change: +0.9%- 5-year price change: +51.3%- Metro area: Bend - Typical home value: $753,787- 1-year price change: +5.0%- 5-year price change: +40.1%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $766,230- 1-year price change: +1.6%- 5-year price change: +41.0%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $790,209- 1-year price change: +1.8%- 5-year price change: +38.7%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $816,402- 1-year price change: +1.4%- 5-year price change: +61.9%- Metro area: Albany-Lebanon - Typical home value: $816,588- 1-year price change: +3.1%- 5-year price change: +39.1%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $822,062- 1-year price change: +0.3%- 5-year price change: +62.8%- Metro area: not in a metro area - Typical home value: $891,991- 1-year price change: +3.7%- 5-year price change: +63.1%- Metro area: Astoria - Typical home value: $908,962- 1-year price change: +2.3%- 5-year price change: +43.5%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $938,578- 1-year price change: +0.7%- 5-year price change: +38.6%- Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - Typical home value: $954,598- 1-year price change: -0.7%- 5-year price change: +54.9%- Metro area: Astoria - Typical home value: $999,756- 1-year price change: +1.0%- 5-year price change: +63.5%- Metro area: Prineville Oregon is known for its natural beauty and is home to many desirable cities to live in. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Portland or Sunriver If you’re a homebuyer with flexibility in your budget these cities offer the perfect mix of luxury and lifestyle you may want to explore cities outside this list Here are the ten most expensive cities in Oregon Homebuyers looking for a balance of tranquility and recreational activities will appreciate what Three Rivers offers offers a perfect blend of suburban convenience and upscale living Bethany appeals to those who love outdoor activities Bethany’s neighborhoods are modern and sought after by homebuyers in the area Homebuyers appreciate the area’s spacious properties Beavercreek is a rural community near Oregon City offering spacious lots and homes with stunning countryside views Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to local farmers’ markets The nearby Clackamas River provides plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities With its scenic parks and historic downtown, West Linn is a picturesque city along the Willamette River. Mary S. Young Park and Camassia Natural Preserve provide residents with ample outdoor adventures West Linn’s neighborhoods are filled with a mix of luxurious estates and charming historic homes With its riverside charm and close proximity to Portland West Linn offers a luxurious yet laid-back lifestyle for homebuyers Homes in the area range from spacious single-family houses to upscale condos Tucked between Portland and Beaverton, West Slope provides residents with suburban comfort and easy city access. It has a peaceful residential feel, with tree-lined streets and mid-century homes. The area is close to several parks and the Oregon Zoo giving locals plenty of outdoor entertainment options West Slope is also home to unique shops and eateries Government Camp’s alpine setting is a skiers dream Sunriver is a planned resort community near Bend, offering luxury living and endless outdoor activities. The area boasts golf courses, biking trails, and access to the Deschutes River for water activities. Homebuyers can choose from large vacation homes, modern condos, or primary residences, all surrounded by natural beauty. The Village at Sunriver offers dining and proximity to ski resorts make it highly sought after by outdoor enthusiasts making it ideal for those who want both seclusion and convenience Not every city in Oregon comes with a high price tag If you’re looking for affordable home prices and lower living costs these cities offer budget-friendly options: Methodology: Rankings based on median home sale price data sourced from Redfin.com during January 2025. 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READ REDFIN’S FAIR HOUSING POLICY NY Standard Operating Procedures TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732 Craven County — The trial of Sharon Whitford continued for the eighth day on Wednesday and prosecutors have finished presenting their case to the jury Their last witness was former Craven County Lieutenant Daniel Garden Both Garden and Whitford admit to having an affair from September 2017 to December 30 2017 – the day prosecutors say Sharon Whitford murdered her husband Jimmy explicit and intimate text messages between him and Sharon Whitford were referenced to prove the two were intimate Garden says the two had sex five times in a two-month period Garden says he received a voicemail from Jimmy Whitford the night of his death saying he knew Garden was having an affair with his wife Garden claims he thought Sharon Whitford was separated from her husband during their affair The defense is expected to claim Whitford killed her husband in self-defense They brought up medical personnel who say they all saw Whitford on separate occasions after the death of her husband Two nurses who specialize in neurology that saw Whitford testified that she had chronic headaches An ophthalmologist also said that she performed surgery on one of Whitford’s eyes to remove “foreign metallic bodies.” She testified that they were more than likely pellets from a shotgun KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here SwatchJunkies I thought it would be fun to crunch some Census numbers to get a sense of where people of Chinese heritage live in the Northwest I’ve rank-ordered places in the Northwest according to their share of people who self-identify as Chinese have a far greater share of people of Chinese descent than any other place in the Northwest the historical Chinese population centers in Portland and Seattle have given way to newer Chinese settlements in the suburbs (CDP means “Census Designated Place,” which often refers to unincorporated places.) a remarkably large share of Washington’s population is Chinese Only five other states claim a larger percentage (Hawaii despite the city of Seattle’s rich historical legacy Chinese populations are far more prevalent in Seattle’s eastside suburbs around Bellevue the real story of Chinese settlement today seems to center on Bellevue which boasts nearly half as many people of Chinese descent as Seattle you probably won’t recognize all those place names unless you’re a geography whiz So here’s a quick run-down for some of the less familiar ones: Carlsborg is just west of Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula; Larch Way is sort of east of Lynnwood; Klahanie is basically on the Sammamish Plateau; Fairwood and Maple Heights-Lake Desire are both southeast of Renton; and Clear Lake is east of Burlington in Skagit County Oregon has substantially fewer people of Chinese lineage but with some intriguing geographic diversity the old center city’s historical legacy of Chinese settlement has given way to suburban patterns By far the dominant area in Oregon is Portland’s western suburbs along Highway 26 near Hillsboro and Beaverton King City and Bull Mountain are southwest of Tigard you’ll find both Waldport and Lincoln Beach on the Oregon Coast while Elgin is located in remote northeast Oregon Idaho has very few people of Chinese descent: I’ll let readers Google the place names if they’re so inclined Idaho once had relatively large Chinese settlements but these have largely faded from the state here’s a look at British Columbia with a note of caution: figures for BC are not to be compared to figures for the states The numbers refer to somewhat different categories and come from different data sources (More detail about that in my “notes and methods” section below.) Also keep in mind that this picture of BC shows metropolitan areas so we’re looking at much larger clusters of people despite the fact that I said not to compare the figures for BC to the states It’s clear that British Columbia is far more influenced by Chinese settlement than any other place in the Northwest the state with the highest share of Chinese residents Yet outside the Vancouver and Victoria metropolitan areas the rest of British Columbia looks surprisingly like Idaho and Washington with most places hosting only a small share of people claiming Chinese heritage Now get out there and enjoy ushering in the Year of the Dragon I used data from the US Census Bureau’s 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates Data refer to residents who self-identify as “Asian alone” and list “Chinese” as their ethnicity these data omit people of two or more races who identify as Chinese.) My figures refer to people who identify as either Chinese or Taiwanese but one that ultimately affects the numbers very little because there are very few people of Tawainese descent in the Northwest states my tables exclude places with total populations less than 1,000 I used StatCan’s data from the 2006 Canadian Census All data come from “Population Groups (28) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations 2006 Census – 20% Sample Data.” To increase the comparability to the US numbers I counted only those who identified as a single race Including those who say they are “white and Chinese” would notch up many of the numbers by a couple of tenths of a percentage point Data in BC are for Census-defined metropolitan areas and census agglomerations Census data in Canada is awfully thin (and sometimes expensive) gruel compared to what’s readily available in the United States for free using the US Census Bureau’s new American FactFinder 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of projects in conceptual and planning stages A new townhome development is set to rise across the street from one of Vancouver’s beloved natural showcases The Whitford is a 68-unit townhouse development on the edge of VanDusen Botanical Gardens at Oak and 37th in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of south Vancouver VanDusen Gardens is a 55-acre collection of more than 7,500 plant species and is a leading attraction for the city of Vancouver The townhouse project is named after Whitford Julien VanDusen who was an early 20th century lumber magnate Grosvenor senior vice-president of development for Vancouver Marc Josephson said the project tried to reflect the esthetics and natural aspects of the surrounding area while still participating in the City of Vancouver’s ambitious densification of the Cambie corridor “Shaughnessy historically is larger single-family homes and beautiful manicured neighbourhoods This particular site was designated as a townhouse site as part of the Cambie corridor phase three planning process,” he said “It was in a sense pre-contemplated as townhouses so the process of moving through approvals was not overly controversial at all and I would say very much welcomed into the negihbourhood.” The new project replaces seven family duplex lots with 68 townhomes “which of course is an improvement to affordability and provides housing for many people in a desirable neighbourhood that in many cases is difficult to enter,” Josephson said designed in collaboration with Formwerks Architecture and Ste draw from both Scandinavian design principles and the brick faces and peaked roofs prevalent in Shaughnessy “We wanted to emphasize the landscaping so it was somewhat reflective of our proximity to VanDusen Gardens to the extent that we could while still providing ample space for walkways patios and all the various setback requirements of the city,” he said “We wanted to strike a really nice balance between some of the more traditional elements you might find in a very long and storied neighbourhhod as well as ensuring they are also contemporary and appeal to all the things modern purchasers and homeowners want in a home.” are very well connected to the surrounding area including the currently under construction Oakridge Park planned-community project at the site of the former Oakridge mall “It’s walking distance to Oakridge Park and all the many stores that are coming which is very exciting as well as the new Jewish Community Centre (a $427 million project set for completion in late 2024) very close to a number of parks and Kerrisdale and South Granville are a short drive away,” he said He also compared the townhouse project to Grosvenor’s own Mayfair West development a 14-acre planned community between Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale situated at the former Oakridge Transit Centre “We are excited about this project because we can bring the same quality and focus on design to these ground-oriented homes that you’d find in our larger master-planned 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DUXBURY – Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has found a buyer for his Duxbury mansion.  Perry’s 7-acre gated estate at 1405 Tremont St was priced at $4.5 million and is under contract to sell according to its listing on the Massachusetts-based MLS Property Information Network The final sale price will not be available until the deal closes.  After living in Duxbury for 33 years, Perry listed the 7,000-square-foot luxury property this past September the 14-room home features a heated pool in the shape of a Gibson guitar body High school gyms and Surf Nantasket: Aerosmith book chronicles band's early tours A lavish list to lust after: 20 most expensive South Shore homes recently sold A door off the spacious kitchen leads to the Boneyard where Aerosmith recorded much of the 2001 album “Just Push Play” and 2004’s “Honkin’ on Bobo.” Perry and his mates also wrote the lyrics to their hits ''Cryin'," ''Fever" and ''Livin' on the Edge" in his crib Perry recorded three of his solo albums in the Boneyard.  Perry also hosted many famous songwriters and musicians at the home Lenny Kravitz and the legendary Johnny Johnson Rock star real estate: Aerosmith's Joe Perry lists Duxbury property for $4.5 million one-bath detached stone-front carriage house The MLS listing describes the grounds as “casual yet elegant” with “ethereal views of marsh and pond.” Listing agent Janet Koelsch, of Coldwell Banker Realty in Scituate. told the Ledger in September the grounds are like "living on the edge of paradise." Local fans have not seen much of Perry in recent years In a 2018 interview with The Patriot Ledger Perry said he was spending a lot of time in Los Angeles but “our hearts are here in Duxbury.” has been posting updates and photos from his beach-front condo in Sarasota the Perrys moved to Duxbury in 1988 and the couple made an indelible mark on the community FarFar’s ice cream shop named a flavor The Perrys donated $25,000 to the town for an animal shelter and made the ceremonial first dig in the dirt at the groundbreaking in 2004 Perry has donated autographed guitars to the Rotary Club’s auctions and to Duxbury schools “The town is such a special place for the Perrys,” said Koelsch last September “It’s where they raised their sons and they have such fond memories of Duxbury.” Aerosmith celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 Aerosmith consists of lead singer Steven Tyler bassist Tom Hamilton and guitarist Brad Whitford They have won four Grammys and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 Perry and his bandmates have all called the South Shore home Kramer and Whitford all lived in Marshfield Aerosmith is slated to play a 50th-anniversary concert Sept Holy identity crisis, Batman: Robert Pattinson goes dark as moody, broody caped crusader Music Scene: '24' actor Kiefer Sutherland headed to Boston for a new role: Musician Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. 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Reach Dana Barbuto at dbarbuto@patriotledger.com.  Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Whitford Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands is a haven for garden lovers it becomes the ultimate destination for plant enthusiasts bringing together 20 of New Zealand’s top specialist growers in one of the country’s most stunning private gardens Whether people are searching for rare and unusual plants “This isn’t just a plant sale – it’s a chance to explore an incredible garden and take home something special,” Jacqueline McConnell Those who walk the wetlands truly experience the sustainable gardening ethic of Ayrlies evident in the diversity of flora and fauna The fair is a treasure trove for gardeners offering everything from hard-to-find perennials and irises propagated by a world-renown breeder to native plants and collector’s varieties people won’t see in big-box stores The growers on site aren’t just selling plants – they’re there to share their knowledge helping people choose the right plants and care for them long after they take them home they can grab a cup of tea and a homemade treat from the on-site café then relax to the sound of live music in the beautiful garden setting The $20 ticket isn’t just a pass to a great day out It also helps maintain the 60-year-old Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands with proceeds supporting vital conservation work Last year’s funds contributed to increasing the habitat for native birds on the wetlands With plenty of on-site parking included in the ticket People who are going with friends or family are encouraged to consider carpooling as it’s a great way to make the day even more enjoyable an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland Keep informed with the latest breaking news Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/ Martin Sheen and others from the cast of “The West Wing,” the hit drama about a liberal president and his staff were invited by first lady Jill Biden for an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the show and other members of the cast of The West Wing is applauded as she hosts an event on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series listens to actor Martin Sheen speaks at an event on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series listens to actor Aaron Sorkin speaks at an event on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series Actor Martin Sheen and other members of the cast of The West Wing listen to Aaron Sorkin speak at an event on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series listens to Aaron Sorkin speak at an event on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series attends an event hosted by first lady Jill Biden on the Rose Garden at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series walk to the stage during an event on the Rose Garden at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the television series Sheen exhorted the crowd to find something worth fighting for “something deeply personal and uncompromising something that can unite the will of the spirit with the work of the flesh.” his cadence matching perfectly that of President Jed Bartlet the character Sheen played for seven seasons and then we will be able to help lift up this nation and all its people to that place where the heart is without fear “The West Wing” remains a favorite of many who now work in Washington Among those spotted in the Rose Garden were House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul once a tea party-aligned Illinois congressman who is now a sharp critic of former President Donald Trump and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris “I’m partial to Martin Sheen because I want to be president one day.” (Walsh ran and lost a longshot Republican primary challenge to Trump in 2020.) It was clear in the speeches and the party’s touches that at least a few “West Wing” fans work in the White House Marine Band playing the opening notes to the show’s theme as Biden and the cast walked out There were references to “big blocks of cheese” — a show tradition of requiring staffers to meet with eccentric or offbeat characters — and the walk-and-talk dialogues in which characters moved through the halls at high speed Waiters passed out bourbon-and-ginger ale cocktails called “The Jackal,” a reference to press secretary C.J Cregg’s dance and lip sync routine in one iconic episode spoke after Sheen and referenced a bit of real-world politics: Biden’s decision not to seek a second term after his disastrous debate performance Sorkin was among the high-profile Democrats who called for him to withdraw writing a column for The New York Times with a potential “script” for Democrats to replace Biden as their nominee with a Republican hours before Biden announced he would drop out ‘West Wing’ moments do happen,” he said Friday we saw proof of that on the morning of July 21.” Sorkin also recognized the cast members in attendance who played communications director Toby Ziegler; Janel Moloney who played assistant Donna Moss; and Dulé Hill He noted the absence of a few high-profile actors — Allison Janney as well as Bradley Whitford and Rob Lowe — who he said were on set elsewhere “The rest of us are apparently unemployed,” he joked East Auckland locals know Bev McConnell as the visionary owner of the iconic Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands in Whitford for the last 60 years Sixty years ago when we came here it was an active dairy farm with 150 milking cows and at that stage that was all that was between us and the road I was allowed to create a garden on three acres It wasn’t well received by the farming community because I was taking valuable farming land away from grazing cows The garden grew from initially three acres to 10 in the first decade Malcolm was a great provider and was prepared to support me in the creation of a garden How has Ayrlies evolved over the years and how have those changes benefitted the property and its gardens The year 1974 was momentous for the garden with the arrival of Oliver Briers from England He was our head gardener and a meticulous craftsman Oliver saw to the construction of many of the hard structural elements like the walks He built the wonderful chorus of railway sleeper steps going up to the temple house Another big milestone was the introduction of water into the garden in 1977 The construction of the 40-acre wetlands and lake on land that was once a salt marsh in 2000 is planted predominantly with native trees and grasses It’s become a refuge for abundant birdlife adjacent to the coastal conservation area What have been some of the highlights of creating Ayrlies To create a large country garden and wetlands available year-round for visitors to enjoy underpinned by the ability to maintain and protect this green space – the garden and the wetlands – from creeping urban sprawl We had a long-term vision and became part of something on the international stage Among the great garden personalities who have been welcomed at Ayrlies are Beth Chatto We welcome about 3000 visitors a year including many international visitors and the plant fair which attracts about 1000 people over two days the consistent knowledgeable support of our very own New Zealand horticulturalists Jack Hobbs and Carolyn Ferraby remain a highlight What do you enjoy the most about living at Ayrlies I love it and there’s plenty of things to do and plenty of ideas Why is it important for you to have public events at Ayrlies We’ve hosted many charity events including by Opera New Zealand and Auckland Philharmonia and schools have staged musical days here with their bands and orchestras The Trinity Garden Festival was a major fundraising event for several years with a visitor entry fee that helps support funding a substantial renovation project in the garden or wetlands So much of this work is supported by Jack Hobbs who’s been the managing curator at Auckland Botanic Gardens for more than 20 years How much work does it take to maintain Ayrlies and how many people are involved in that effort It’s a huge garden and it takes a huge amount of energy people and funding to maintain the standard of the garden and wetlands dedicated team of four in the garden lead by highly knowledgeable and capable Ben Conway He’s responsible over the last 15 years for leading a determined focus on increasing biodiversity through ecologically sustainable organic practices supported by team members Abbie Taylor Luana MacDonald co-ordinates the household The McConnell family’s unwavering support and belief in the living artwork that is Ayrlies is fundamental One family member (Jacqueline’s) keen involvement is vital to work with the team to consistently review and evaluate the integrity and artistry of Ayrlies Do you have a favourite part of the garden Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInA woman accused of killing her husband has been released from jail after posting a $100,000 bond Sharon Whitford was arrested on Tuesday by the SBI for the December 30th fatal shooting of Jimmy Lee Whitford at their home in Ernul the woman's attorney claims the shooting was in self defense scalp lacerations and other injuries due to what the attorney said was aggression by the husband after discovering her adulterous affair and her attorney told the judge that was excessive and unreasonable who worked 19 years for the Craven County Clerk of Courts Office was originally in court on Wednesday for her first appearance but that judge recused himself from the case A special out-of-district judge presided this morning along with a special prosecutor It appears that Whitford wore a bullet proof vest while in court Judge Paul Hardison said the woman is to be electronically monitored and she is not allowed to drive by the home of the victim's brother Craven County Sheriff Jerry Monette said Lt Dan Garden was involved with the murder suspect and he has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation The special prosecutor said Garden would not be facing any criminal charges in the case A special prosecutor says there will be no criminal charges against a sheriff's lieutenant who was "involved with" a woman charged with killing her husband Sharon Whitford was arrested on Tuesday by the SBI The Craven County woman used to work for the Craven County Clerk of Courts Office Sheriff Jerry Monette says the SBI was brought at his request was involved with Sharon Whitford and my office would cooperate fully with their investigation," the sheriff said in a statement Monette says after receiving information from the special prosecutor Garden has been placed on administrative leave while he conducts an internal investigation A special prosecutor was brought in because District Attorney Scott Thomas was a lifelong friend of the victim as well as the suspect being a former courthouse employee District Judge Clinton Rowe removed himself from the case as well and said an out-of-district judge would be brought in to handle Whitford's court appearance on Friday The woman remains in jail without bond in the Pamlico County jail The 51-year-old Whitford worked for Craven Wood Energy for over 25 years and was former chief at Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department The judge overseeing the first appearance of a woman accused of killing her husband last December is recusing himself from the case due to a conflict of interest Judge Clinton Rowe told Sharon Whitford that her next court date will be this Friday at 9:30 when an out of district judge will be available Whitford was advised of what she was charged with and if she wants a court appointed attorney Warrants say on December 30th the woman shot and killed Jimmy Lee Whitford on December 30th in their home on Aurora Road in Ernul deputies said the 51-year-old victim was shot in a domestic-related shooting The woman is a former employee of the Craven County Clerk of Courts Office A special prosecutor will also handle the case while Whiteford was being held in the Pamlico County jail without bond More than a month after a man was shot to death the SBI has charged his wife with the murder Sharon Whitford will go before a judge this morning in New Bern after her arrest Tuesday afternoon while Whiteford was being held in the Pamlico County jail The woman's first appearance is expected this morning farm and outdoor merchandise will open a store in the Village of Wellsville next year after buying the old Kmart building vacated four years ago Minnesota-based Runnings said it plans to open a store in the abandoned 94,000 square-foot space at the Riverwalk Plaza after reaching an agreement with the L.C we felt that an important piece of the expansion was finding a strong retail partner for the building,” said Brad Whitford “We’re very excited to finally have Runnings on board It will be a momentous thing for Wellsville.” sits on five acres of land and has been empty since 2018 when Kmart closed its doors Runnings has a long-standing history of purchasing vacant retail stores the new store will employ approximately 40 full and part-time workers executive director of the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency called the store’s plans for Wellsville “a much-needed addition to Allegany County.” “It will be the only retail (store) of any size in Allegany County,” Clarke said “It’s a good win for everybody because you don’t like that store vacant With the closest Runnings store to Wellsville in Jamestown Clark said he expects the retailer to draw customers from “northern Pennsylvania and everything in between.” Wellsville Mayor Randy Shayler said the village reached out to Runnings about a year ago when the company was already looking at Wellsville and the Riverwalk Plaza as a potential destination Shayler said the village’s Economic Development Board sent an email to Runnings that said we have this great opportunity and we are a great community.” And their reputation and the reaction that communities have had across this state and other states the community reaction to them has been fantastic.” He downplayed the potential of Runnings drawing customers from existing businesses A Tractor Supply store is located nearby on Bolivar Road whenever you have an additional retailer come to town there is the concern that other (businesses) will suffer," Shayler said Getting the traffic and the activity into this area will only benefit everyone.” Minnesota by Norman “Red” Running as an automotive supply and farm store It expanded to become a large general merchandise retailer of sporting goods lawn and garden supplies and outdoor equipment the company began an expansion into the northeastern region of the U.S by opening stores in Canandaigua The 57 stores nationwide are currently celebrating Runnings' 75th year in business "It’s an outdoors type place that fits Allegany County perfect,” Clark said The Riverwalk is the largest shopping center in Allegany County and includes a Tops Friendly Markets store Runnings said the building will be renovated before the store opens and obviously inside (improvements)," Clark said "They are going to spend quite a bit of money on upgrades Follow Neal Simon on Twitter @HornellTribNeal To get unlimited access to the latest news please subscribe or activate your digital account today Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJurors took less than an hour this afternoon to find Sharon Whitford guilty of second-degree murder Whitford has been on trial for the past two weeks for the December 2017 shooting death of Jimmy Whitford A judge late this afternoon sentenced her to serve between 20 and 25 years in state prison She must also pay $15,000 in restitution to her husband's family Whitford claimed she shot her husband in self-defense Testimony revealed that the victim called his wife's lover saying he knew they were having an affair before he was shot that night Whitford did not take the witness stand during the trial The woman worked for 19 years in the Craven County Clerk of Court's Office so a special judge and special prosecutors were brought in for the trial the victim's brother asked the judge to give her the toughest punishment possible Jurors have started deliberating the fate of a former court clerk who is accused of killing her husband nearly three years ago Sharon Whitford is on trial for the murder of Jimmy Whitford back in December 2017 Whitford worked for the Clerk of Court's Office for 19 years so a special judge and special prosecutor were brought in for the trial Jurors began hearing closing arguments from attorneys at 12:30 p.m They could reach one of four possible verdicts A former lieutenant with the Craven County Sheriff's Office admits he was having an affair with a woman when her husband was murdered This is the second week of testimony in the murder trial of Sharon Whitford Dan Garden testified his affair with the woman began in September of that year He told jurors the two communicated daily and had at least five sexual encounters Garden said he received two calls the night of the shooting He testified that the first came from the victim saying he knew Garden was having a relationship with his wife Garden didn't participate in the investigation because of the conflict of interest and his employment contract wasn't renewed when Sheriff Chip Hughes took office a year later Prosecutors then rested their case against Whitford The judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the case based on a lack of evidence heard Whitford's attorney told the judge that he does not expect the defendant to take the stand in her own defense The defense could wrap up its testimony Thursday morning The state moved closer to resting its case in the trial of a former Craven County Courthouse employee after calling 3 more witnesses to the stand Tuesday Sharon Whitford is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of her husband in 2017 Three witnesses testified Monday and three more the following day as the state wrapped up its case in Craven County against Sharon Whitford Tuesday afternoon The third and final witness called by the state Tuesday was William Kelly Kelly is an expert in pathology and performed the autopsy on victim Jimmy Whitford State prosecutors walked Kelly through his findings with jurors viewing gruesome photos in the process Kelly highlighted several wounds on the victim's body The first was an entrance wound from a bullet on the victim's abdomen He also discussed a wound on the victim's left knee The examiner said it's possible both wounds came from the same bullet Kelly then showed evidence of an entrance wound on the victim's rear right thigh and exit wound near the victim's right hip where one bullet was still lodged when he was taken to the Emergency Room the testimony is relevant and shows the wounds are consistent with the victim potentially lying in fetal-like position on the floor They said a hard surface kept the one bullet from exiting his hip while also supporting the angle of the bullet that entered both the knee and abdomen The autopsy information leads the state to determine the shots that killed him were not fired in self-defense The state also called a forensic firearm identification expert on Tuesday who found that at least one bullet was fired from a rifle found at the scene That bullet was later found in the victim's hip The state will continue its case on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m Three more witnesses took the stand Monday as the murder trial for a former courthouse employee in Craven County reached its fifth day of testimony Sharon Whitford is accused of shooting and killing her husband back in December of 2017 Monday the state continued to present its case against the woman who says she was acting in self-defense Whitford sat casually in the courtroom throughout the day as those witnesses took the stand an investigator with the Craven County Sheriff's Office concluded his testimony which began last Friday Marinez was on scene shortly after the shooting took place He said blood was found in the couple's bedroom He also said that there was at least three apparent bullet holes throughout the house upon his arrival Marinez was responsible for photographing and collecting evidence much of which the jury had an opportunity to see including shell casings from the shots that were fired The state also called Nick Deming from the State Bureau of Investigation who reviewed cell phone records between the defendant and the sheriff's deputy with whom she was having a relationship at the time as well as between the defendant and the victim The state also called a forensics scientist from the North Carolina State Crime Lab to the stand on Monday and will continue calling witnesses when the trial resumes Tuesday morning New witnesses testified Thursday in the trial of an eastern Carolina woman accused of killing her husband in 2017 who worked for 19 years in the Craven County Clerk of Courts Office is accused of killing Jimmy Lee Whitford at their home in Ernul back on December 30th Because of her connection to the court system a special prosecutor and special judge have been brought in to hear the case Thursday the court heard from Sergeant Michael Sawyer who says he listened to Whitford's claim that she shot her husband inside their home following an aggressive domestic dispute between the couple Sawyer testified that he looked at the evidence himself and believes the pellets looked like they were shot from outside the house As for injuries Whitford claimed were at the hands of her husband where one discussed how a previous write-up about Whitford's CT scan on her head may have been wrong Although a previous write-up said there were acute findings from the scan she says that was a typo and that there were no acute findings The defense said they found six typos in one nurse's chart for Whitford The nurses said they use a dictation system where they talk and it translates into writing and that this naturally happens sometimes Whitford was arrested in February of 2018 and released from jail after posting a $100,000 bond A former courthouse employee is standing trial for the 2017 murder of her husband they have brought in a special prosecutor and special judge to hear the case in tears as the 9-1-1 call placed following the shooting was played in the courtroom for the jury That call was made by the victim's brother who was the first witness to be called to the stand Tuesday by the state the victim's brother testified that his brother called him to tell him he had been shot twice and he placed the 9-1-1 call as he raced to the couples home the prosecution told the jury the murder took place by a skilled hunter a woman experienced with guns who knew exactly what she was doing Whitford's attorney has previously said the suspect suffered several injuries during a domestic dispute that occurred after her husband discovered she was having an affair with a then-lieutenant with the Craven County Sheriff's Office It was during that aggressive altercation that they say Whitford pulled the trigger in self-defense Whitford was arrested in February of 2018 and was released from jail after posting a $100,000 bond she is not to have any contact with the victim's family in addition to the suspension of her concealed carry permit For anyone seeking an escape from the modern world Shoalnook Cabins in Galena may be exactly what you desire the four log cabins perched on a slight rise overlooking the James River offer every comfort and few intrusions from the outside world — no phones wireless Internet access is available for those who can’t completely pull the plug James says he and wife Marsha found the cabins one day about three years ago while taking what they intended to be a day trip through the area “We love to pick a spot on the map that has blue (indicating water) … and get on the motorcycle and take off,” he says “We stumbled on this place and noticed an overgrown ‘for sale’ sign,” James says The couple asked if they could book a cabin and started talking about the possibility of buying Shoalnook The discussion continued until about a year ago when the Whitfords decided to buy the cabins a home nearby and the roughly 25 acres on which they all sit After 16 years of working with and sheltering homeless people through the Joplin mission they founded Marsha says she was ready for a new challenge James continues to direct the mission and commute between Joplin and Galena while Marsha has made Shoalnook her focus were in good shape but in need of redecorating “It was just funny when we stayed here the first time,” Marsha says “It was like walking into my grandma’s living room.” Marsha set to work revamping the cabins’ décor Rocks she’d gathered along the riverfront soon were transformed into artful displays to hang on the walls Each cabin can sleep up to eight people and features a full kitchen filled with everything a cook might need Located just two blocks from Galena’s historic “Y Bridge,” the cabins are particularly popular for anglers and floaters but Marsha says families and groups often book all four cabins for get-togethers or retreats One group booked the cabins for a wedding that took place on the bridge we had a couple that hadn’t been here before and they came three times last year,” Marsha says While all the cabins are neatly appointed and amply comfortable Marsha says she still has some ideas for improvements “Once we really get our bearings about what we’re doing here … we’d really like to invest and put in hot tubs and maybe a fireplace,” she says we are featuring ideas for treating yourself to a mid-winter break whether it’s a romantic getaway in celebration of Valentine’s Day or a simply a retreat from hard work GalenaRates: $125 for a single night; $100 a night for two or more nights; weeklong rental (six nights) $500; rental of all four cabins for groups includes use of kayaks A 20 percent winter discount is available through Feb 28.Info: shoalnook.com or on FacebookFor reservations More than 450 householders living in two mobile home parks on the south side of town are poised to cut a deal that few of them ever dreamed possible – outbidding a national real estate developer to buy the land under their homes that they have only ever rented The conversion from renters – subject to constant increases – to landowners in a housing cooperative could come as soon as Wednesday when a $23 million transaction to buy Cranberry Village and Pine Tree Village is expected to be signed Some residents are all but pinching themselves I just saw somebody at the mailbox who said ‘I never thought this could happen.’ It’s a feeling of security and comfort,” said 68-year-old Kathy Scanzillo who has lived in Cranberry Village since 1999 watching her rent climb from $285 to $526 a month Cranberry and Pine Tree Villages will join a growing but still very small number of mobile home parks across the country that have made the leap from rentals to resident-owned co-ops Of the roughly 50,000 mobile parks in the U.S., only between 800 and 1,000 are resident-owned, according to ROC (Resident Owned Communities)-USA a nonprofit organization in New Hampshire that works in 23 states to help residents of mobile home parks become landowners and helped finance the Carver deal An estimated three million Americans live in mobile home parks and many of them are poor or retirees surviving on Social Security checks “They are probably the largest aggregate inventory of affordable housing in the country,” said David Smith, CEO of the Affordable Housing Institute in Boston But mobile homes – which aren’t even mobile – are typically neglected socially disrespected and fail to accrue value while rents keep increasing and others like it – where residents will own a share of the land and finally have a say in how their mobile home parks are run – could challenge those financial downsides and social stigmas “It’s like a new democracy,” said 63-year-old Larry Erickson in a two-bedroom double-wide home that they bought a few years ago for $40,000 We could reduce the rents or do tree work and fix potholes,” said Erickson a retired museum educator who is now a newly-elected board member of the fledgling Pine Tree Village association Andy Danforth, the housing manager of a Shelburne Falls nonprofit that partners with ROC-USA and worked with the Carver residents said the transformation from renters to owners brings “empowerment.” That’s what Erickson and other organizers in Pine Tree Village feel when they talk about reversing some of the stigma hanging over their park “Some people think Pine Tree Village has a reputation names showing up in police reports,” said Erickson meeting with the police.” Town leaders predict improvements Town Administrator Richard LaFond said an ownership stake for mobile home park residents means they’ll do a “better job of keeping up” the park than a landlord “It gives them some control of their destiny,” said selectman and conservation agent Sarah Hewins. “I think it’s terrific for the residents.” The two mobile home parks were nearly bought by another landlord, Chicago-based Equity LifeStyle Properties which owns more than 380 mobile home parks across the U.S. which it bought last year for $2.26 million Equity LifeStyle markets its parks as “resort communities” with swimming pools and golf courses that come with higher rents Residents at the Carver parks were notified in December about Equity’s bid and were scared that their days were numbered “The threat of a conglomerate legally throwing us out or raising our rents forced us to find an alternative,” said Bill Frazier the new board treasurer at Pine Tree Village “What was at stake was our homes,” said Erickson “A lot of people in this park are struggling unemployed.” But a Massachusetts state law enacted in 1993 gave residents at the Carver parks the right to bid after Equity Lifestyle’s offer rental income from the two parks generates about $240,000 a month the residents’ new cooperative could finance a nearly $23 million offer to buy both parks from their landlord David Piper Sr The two parks will have a 30-year mortgage fixed at 5.9 percent for the first 15 years who will continue to consult with residents as they learn to manage their cooperative Working together to win residents’ votes in support of the purchase also fostered a new neighborliness that wasn’t as strong before even though their homes are sandwiched so close to each other “You know your neighbors by name now,” said Erickson Chris Burrell may be reached at cburell@ledger.com READ MORE about this issue. The father of a baby who died after a house fire said Wednesday he tried to go back into his burning house three times Cordell Brown said he was sleeping on the main floor of his southwest Edmonton home Tuesday morning when he woke to find his porch on fire was asleep on the second floor with their son Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience the fire started in about two seconds and it engulfed the whole house.” Brown and six others who lived in the home were able to escape on their own Hunter died of his injuries and Tang is in hospital He said doctors brought her out of sedation briefly and he and other family members told her that Hunter had died she didn’t take that very well and she was re-sedated,” Brown told CTV Edmonton “Doctors were saying there was pretty serious damage to her lungs and all of her airway and there are burns from the smoke because she was in the fire for almost 20 minutes,” he said Brown said he and Tang had been trying to have a baby for about four years He told Global News that his mother died of cancer last year and they used $50,000 of the inheritance money for fertility treatments By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “Hunter was a fertility baby,” Brown said. “We loved him to the moon and back.” Edmonton police said an autopsy done on the baby Wednesday determined he died of smoke inhalation. They say fire was deliberately set and have opened a homicide investigation. Brown urged anyone with information to call police, and had a message for whoever was behind the blaze. “Whoever started the fire, I don’t know if they did it as a prank or whatever, but it’s past a prank now, people, you almost killed six or seven people, you did kill one person.” Downstairs tenant Kyle Whitford, 24, returned Wednesday to the burned ruins at 1040 Armitage Cres. He escaped through a basement window and helped rescue two children and pets from the fire. Whitford broke down into tears as he began to process his trauma. He met Brown and Tang two-and-a-half years ago and the three quickly became friends. “It’s really sad, it’s really sad to hear (Hunter) died. I’m really sad for Angie and Cordell’s loss,” said Whitford.  Covenant Health late Wednesday said Tang is in stable, but critical condition in hospital.  Tamara Schmidt, who lives in the area, stopped at the burned house Wednesday afternoon and was shocked to see the devastation. “It’s such a hard story to hear, a little one is lost and the mom is suffering,” she said, having laid a bouquet of yellow flowers outside the safety fence. “The family is going to be feeling this for years to come… it’s always going to stay with them. Hopefully, they see the flowers and know there is support,” said Schmidt. Schmidt said she was scared after hearing the fire was arson and is ensuring her doors and windows are locked tight. With files from Claire Theobald and Jonny Wakefield transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Manukau CityPrice by Negotiation534498m²1.84haExtraordinary Whitford livingLuxurious living in the heart of Whitford’s prestigious Clifton Peninsula in this modern home of approximately 500sqm set on a stunning 1.8 hectare (approx) of land with a beautifully landscaped driveway which leads to an architecturally impressive residence of timeless contemporary design Inside clean lines and an abundance of natural light are enhanced by the impressive light fittings creating a sense of calm and elegance Designed for effortless multi-generational living the home wraps around a serene central garden courtyard with most living areas conveniently located on the ground level flows seamlessly to substantial formal dining and lounge spaces all of which are enhanced by tasteful furnishings and open plan integration featuring dual his and hers wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom all located on the second level to retain complete privacy The outdoors is inviting you to bring along your landscape design team – offering a wonderful space for a future inground pool and/or tennis court an ideal site for creating a private north facing haven of recreation and relaxation Located within an easy commute of two golf courses the Pine Harbour Marina with a regular ferry service to Auckland’s CBD and approximately a 35-minute commute to Auckland’s International Airport for those who enjoy travel So don’t miss this opportunity to add your final touches and make this exceptional property your own Photo / SuppliedThe beauty of this often-admired landmark estate “is that it offers the proportions of Whitford living but you’re just a short walk from Macleans College and are nestled right at the heart of Bucklands Beach” Spanning an extraordinary 8094sqm of park-like grounds in this unique suburban setting Liew says there are very few properties of this size in Mellons Bay or the eastern suburbs and that buyers would usually need to move much further out to experience this kind of scale and privacy Set on a rise just one over from Macleans Park the grand and stately English country manor-style residence offers 600sqm of family living and cascades down the slope over three expansive levels This elevation showcases views over the tennis court and swimming pool below then out across the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto and Auckland City 122 Macleans Road in Bucklands Beach, Manukau, is on the market for sale by tender closing June 6 six-bathroom property has a 2021 RV of $9.6 million and The home has been cherished and meticulously cared for by its custodians over the decades It was originally crafted in the 1950s as a farmhouse and when its then owners undertook some alterations and enlarged it in 1987 they discovered it was built to English specifications using double bricks The original front wall was removed as a way of matching the bricks and several thousand new bricks were made to match to ensure that the house retained its special old-world character When the next owners arrived in the early 2000s they developed and landscaped the grounds to reflect the elegance of the home planting out the property with deciduous maples It was these magnificent gardens that caught the eye of the current owners The grand English country manor-style residence offers 600sqm of family living and cascades down the slope over three levels Bayleys agent Lawrence Liew says there are very few properties of this size in Mellons Bay or the eastern suburbs the real magic awaited in the embrace of the garden” I revelled in the clever arrangement of plants – a testament to the meticulous care and thought that had gone into its creation Our time here has been a symphony of changing seasons sun-kissed days and meaningful connections including moments shared with the previous owner whose dedication shaped the garden’s beauty over decades “We know there is love behind every bloom and every corner here.” “we’ve replaced most doors and windows and changed carpets but we’ve always maintained the home’s unique design and original character” This includes incorporating double glazing in many areas the kitchen and a series of vast formal and informal living spaces flow out to the north-facing terrace There is also a guest bedroom on this level as well as a powder room and full bathroom The staircase leads to three bedrooms upstairs and views best enjoyed from the central balcony The back of the sprawling home looks out to a flat lawn The ground floor boasts a wide open entertaining area which has served a space for many large functions and celebrations over the years It flows out to the patio and is serviced by a kitchen and wine cellar a powder room and a laundry area complete this level three bedrooms each have their own ensuites and savour elevated views which are best enjoyed from the central balcony Additional accommodation is provided by the loft above the mudroom and the self-contained cottage This offers handy options for extended family accommodation 122 Macleans Road is in zone for Mellons Bay Primary and Bucklands Beach Intermediate Beautiful eastern beaches are a short drive away as are Howick Village and Half Moon Bay Marina this property also boats undeniable potential for development “It would be perfect for someone who loves the house who is marketing it with colleague Wendy Wu - 122 Macleans Road in Bucklands Beach, Manukau, is for sale by tender closing June 6 Manukau CityPrice by Negotiation42268m²5.68haLarge Whitford lifestyleThis beautiful lifestyle property is positioned superbly in an established immediately impressed by this character home situated on 5.68 hectares (approx.) of land and surrounded by magnificent mature natural beauty This generous rolling landscape has plenty of scope for further development with numerous house sites with sweeping views across the Auckland harbour the heart of the home adjoining a spacious covered patio with an alfresco fireplace is ideal for outdoor entertaining and relaxation the downstairs includes a generous family room a laundry room and a huge garage with ample storage there are two sizable bedrooms with walk-in robes and a large bedroom with expansive windows capturing the natural light and enchanting views of the garden Outdoor activities abound in the meticulously landscaped backyard featuring a fully fenced solar-heated swimming pool poolside pergolas and a stunning garden bar Experience the best of rural living with Whitford Ayrlies Garden and Whitford Beach - Turanga Creek are close by and just a short drive to Botany Town Centre and Clevedon Village Whether you're looking for a serene home to unwind in after a busy day or a picturesque work-from-home environment Photo / SuppliedAlthough she’s only visiting Italy for the first time later this year who owns this opulent Whitford home with husband Jerome has had a life-long love affair with Italian style and it clearly influenced the design of the property which is adjacent to Turanga Creek Organic Vineyard and to mark the purchase of their 2922sqm site in 2009 Sammi and Jerome bought a bottle of that year’s vintage and had it bolted into the floor in their entrance hall 34 Brownhill Road in Whitford, Manukau, Auckland, is for sale by auction on April 9 three-bathroom property has a 2021 RV of $3.575 million Sammi says that creating this “forever home” for herself “I sourced things from all over the world when I couldn’t find what I wanted in New Zealand our ornate metal doors were custom-made offshore and many of the light fittings were imported from the USA.” She was keen to have a house where the family could spend time together and the open-plan layout and mezzanine helped to achieve that The Tuscan-style kitchen has always been the heart of the home and everybody gravitates there,” says Sammi The homeowners bought the site in 2009 and built the Italian-style villa 13 years ago which is adjacent to Turanga Creek Organic Vineyard where the homeowners and friends have enjoyed many picnics among the vines A large butler’s pantry and a separate laundry room add extra space and to the side of the kitchen is one of Sammi’s favourite parts of the house a whisky room which was previously the formal dining room “I had a very clear idea about how I wanted it to look and the decorators did a double take when I asked them to paint three walls black and one wall and the ceiling mustard!” She had a graphic artist interpret her vision for the carpet which was made especially for the room and the resulting space is quite spectacular “We have no TV in there and Jerome and I just love to sit and listen to music All four of the home’s bedrooms are on the third floor where the main suite includes a huge dressing room and sumptuous tiled bathroom a specially designed carpet and no TV so as to enjoy the music garaging for three vehicles and off-street parking Sammi says that she and Jerome are downsizing because they want to travel more “And the house is really too big for us now – we haven’t even been in the theatre room for months.” That room is situated on the lower level along with a giant three-car garage and two storerooms including a covered room with a fireplace for relaxing all year round and Sammi says that the vineyard is like an extension of her own property and he doesn’t mind when my friends and I have picnics amongst the vines.” Sammi and Jerome’s property feels very homely in a lovely community with great neighbours and it’s the sort of place you never need to leave,” she says - 34 Brownhill Road in Whitford, Manukau, Auckland, goes to auction on April 9 sold in January for $20m to an overseas-based buyer Photo / SuppliedA wealthy American entrepreneur who boasts one world's finest car collections has sold his Auckland mansion estate for $20 million who made his fortune with a mail-order garage supply business in the US scored an on-paper profit of more than $11m from the sale of the 7.4 ha lifestyle block in Whitford with the settled price now appearing in the records Griot had required Overseas Investment Office approval when he bought the Strathfield Lane property in 2011 for $8.7m He had used the five-bedroom mansion as a holiday home but since Covid had been unable to use it as much and so had decided to sell The property was listed with Ollie and Graham Wall with the buyer brought to the deal by Bayleys agents Angela Rudling and Michael Chi Griot had brought in his own designers to upgrade the 900sqm American-style brick mansion The estate included a pavilion house for entertaining added near the main house The immaculate 200m lawn stretched down to the water water features and immaculately clipped lawns - Top agent’s flipping past: ‘We lived in some hovels!’ - Gone in less than a fortnight: Stunning Christchurch home snapped up for $3.925m - Omaha beachfront property bought for $185,000 is up for grabs Top of the renovations list was a 10-car garage for Griot who owns an eyewatering collection of some of the rarest McLaren cars His business is a high-end catalogue company selling power tools and products to fit out a dream garage and his garage at home is an immaculately fitted out car heaven of nearly 1440 sqm in a converted factory we’ve never seen anything like it,” said Ollie Wall was completely refurbished to add a pavilion house 10 car garaging and new interior decoration The Whitford house sits on more than 7.4ha and overlooks the water “Buyers at the moment want absolutely finished properties And there are still plenty of buyers for these places Wall said that many of his top end buyers did not have upper budget limits “These are people with generational wealth they know that now is not a bad time to spend because they’ll get more bang for their buck They’ll have these homes for 30 years or more.” Rudling and Chi are bound by strict confidentiality contracts but said that their overseas-based buyer had only been looking for holiday home around Whitford for a week When they knew the property was coming to market - Click here for more properties for sale in Whitford 352 Shannon Ave, Newtown is listed with price hopes of $1.25 million to $1.35 million A LANDMARK Newtown property once home to Geelong crooner Denis Water has been listed to auction next month Tandara is a beautiful two-storey Edwardian house on the prominent corner at 352 Shannon Ave Denis Walter hosts Geelong’s Carols by the Bay in December who’s also behind Geelong’s annual Carols by the Bay and wife Annette sold up after 23 years in 2011 for $1.05 million Newtown agent Dale Whitford has listed the home with price hopes of $1.25 million to $1.35 million Lavish period features include pressed metal ceilings and ornate plasterwork He said it’s a rare five-bedroom family home sandwiched between three colleges in Newtown’s schools precinct “What surprises me is how private it is with the high fences and the beautiful garden It’s like another world in there,” Mr Whitford said The enclosed first floor balcony has views to Corio Bay The landmark house is laced with period features like pressed metal ceilings and ornate plasterwork while leadlight windows create a nice sense of arrival There are three bedrooms on the ground floor with another two upstairs where an enclosed balcony has views across the city to Corio Bay The 899sq m property has an extensive garden and swimming pool third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. When Soraya and Mark Hendesi returned from Dubai 10 years ago But when they saw this almost-new house and lush grounds on Whitford's Clifton Peninsula "We fell in love and bought it," recalls Soraya "The fresh country air is like oxygen to us when we travel so much." Like their award-winning skincare brand Snowberry - marketed internationally - the green lifestyle is more than skin-deep The house also combines modern convenience with traditional charms lace-trimmed verandas and sandy-coloured recycled bricks recall Australian colonial homes Contemporary technology includes a bore and waste-water treatment and irrigation system deep verandas and clouds of white roses suggest a more gracious era of country living open-plan family area conceal under-floor heating The traditional Smallbone kitchen includes a butler's sink and basket drawers while an efficient pantry is concealed in a country pine armoire "People go straight to that stove when they come in," says Soraya "and it turns out the perfect roast as well." A central tiled island is another popular gathering place while the generous dining area has seated 25 people but Soraya prefers the double-sided Hinuera stone fireplace that divides the formal dining and living rooms she loves reading beside the blazing fire and even planted chestnut trees so she could roast nuts on it Hosting extended family is one of the reasons Soraya bought such a large house One end of the ground floor houses a suite with living area a romantic master bedroom suite offers country views from dormer windows A large walk-in wardrobe opens into the bathroom where modern luxury - a spa bath - is softened by Victorian-style fittings a skylit storage area could become an office or even a nursery While Soraya was developing the Snowberry line her home office was in another dormer-windowed room above the separate triple car garage That space could become another guest suite serviced by the bathroom in the ground-floor laundry below The biggest joy of country living is the great outdoors A lush subtropical garden is reached from French doors and shady verandas opening off all the living areas stone terraces edged in palms and lawns feel like a mini resort The pool-room with bathroom and kitchen opens up to become a bar that held more than 200 at Snowberry's launch Soraya and Mark watch sunsets over the fully fenced property to the estuary "It's a perfect place to launch kayaks and paddle to Whitford village and cafes," says Soraya With her professional interest in organics Soraya has planted vegetable beds and an orchard boasting apple It's because of their Snowberry Gardens plantation that Soraya and Mark are selling Despite the convenience of living only 10 minutes from Botany or 15 minutes from the motorway and their Manukau laboratory but someone else will love this sanctuary as much as we have," says Soraya Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees given no comment on the deal by Michael Coombs but sources say it sold at the top of the range The Burran Avenue residence carried a $20 million to $22 million guide most recently It is the third sale in the $20 million-plus range this year in Mosman topped by the $22 million February sale of the Adamo family mansion to Mengyao Ling a business partner to Olympian Michael Klim in his Milk & Co skincare range Whitford listed his prized trophy home in Mosman’s Golden Triangle a month after that sale amid plans to make a permanent sea change to his South Coast farm “Buying Burran Avenue was a real privilege for me, having lived in housing commission when I was young and going to Merrylands High School, but it’s just not me,” Whitford told Title Deeds in March If the economic situation playing out makes it a bad time to sell we’re happy to hold out for the right time to sell or right buyer.” Whitford was a senior executive at education outfit Vocation at the time he bought the clifftop house on Burran Avenue in 2014 for $16 million from Lavender Bay-bound recruitment industry boss Geoff Morgan and his wife Roslyn Whitford resigned after a fallout with Vocation’s management only to see his shareholding plummet the next year when the group was placed in voluntary administration Brett Whitford says $23m Mosman digs is ‘not me’ Milk & Co partner snaps up $20m Mosman house The start-up investor has not been idle since having been adjunct professor at the University of Technology Sydney until 2016 and more recently diverting his interests towards his 57-hectare Angus cattle farm at Jamberoo where he is set to oversee a move to sustainable farming techniques and become more involved in the Gilmore electorate in the wake of the devastating bushfires The third-highest sale in Mosman this year was the $20 million deal on the Alex Popov-designed residence on Balmoral slopes of childcare mogul Brendan McAssey to shopping centre uber-agent Simon Rooney and his wife Kristen. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Open in NewsBreak|Sign inChoose your location Monster Jam — The monster trucks and show of Monster Jam always provide big family fun, and it takes place Feb. 28-March 2 at Moda Center ( monsterjam.com ) It’s all about the 12,000-pound monster trucks tearing up the dirt in competitions of speed and skill and being piloted by the pros Portland Golf Show — A sign that spring is coming is the Portland Golf Show at Expo Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Check out the latest equipment — for sale, of course — and generally just get in the mood to hit the links ( portlandgolfshow.com ) Seafood and wine — The Portland Expo Center hosts the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 2 ( pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com ) “The Mousetrap” — Immerse yourself in Agatha Christie’s thrilling whodunit on select dates from Feb. 28 to April 6 at Experience Theatre Project’s venue for the play, 18850 S.W. Alexander St. in Aloha. Performed in an intimate setting with just 40 guests per show, this 2-hour, 20-minute production brings the suspense inches away from your seat. More: experiencetheatreproject.org Symphony concert — The Oregon Symphony presents “Different Trains & Nathalie Joachim” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 S.W. Crescent St. in Beaverton. The program includes Nathalie Joachim’s “Ki Moun Ou Ye,” Steve Reich’s “Different Trains,” and Oswald Huynh’s “I Ask My Mother to Sing,” exploring themes of heritage and human connection ( thereser.org ) “Footloose” — Don't miss the George Fox University theatre’s stage adaptation of “Footloose” running on select dates Feb. 27 to March 15 in the Wood-Mar Auditorium in Newberg. Directed by Ben Tissell, this lively musical brings the 1980s hit film to life with classic songs and a powerful story about the healing power of dance. More: georgefox.edu Joe Kye — Join musician and storyteller Joe Kye at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, for an unforgettable performance at the Walters Cultural Arts Center stage at 527 E Main St., Hillsboro. Koy will take listeners on a transcendent journey, weaving together themes of lineage and love through looping violin, vocals, and traditional Korean instruments ( cityofhillsboro.ticketspice.com/joe-kye ) Gala de Cultura — Celebrate community health and resilience at Gala de Cultura 2025 on Feb. 28 at the Wingspan Event Center, 801 N.E. 34th Ave. in Hillsboro. Enjoy a meaningful evening with dinner, live music, and a curated auction supporting Centro's mission of fostering thriving communities ( centrocultural.org/events ) Center’s birthday — Join the Sherwood Center for the Arts from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28 as it celebrates 10 years of live performances and arts education at the Center for the Arts at 22689 S.W. Pine St. Enjoy fun activities, cake, and a community gathering to commemorate this milestone anniversary ( sherwoodcenterforthearts.org ) Resource fair — The Clackamas County Event Center in Canby will hold a resource fair on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1. The event will feature helpful resources for people through departments at the state, county, and city levels, as well as other resources. There is no admission. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 1 ( clackamascountyfair.com ) “Noises Off” — Lakewood Theatre Co. presents “Noises Off,” written by Michael Frayn and directed by Don Alder, from Feb. 28 through April 6. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St. in Lake Oswego ( lakewood-center.org ) Bull riding — The Challenge of Champions Tour for bull riding will be at the Crook County Fairgrounds on March 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Experience thrilling competition and entertainment for all ages ( cctbullriding.com ) Get more stories like this. best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box office hit 79: From 'Pollyanna' to 'Parent Trap,' Bulemia Money Matters & MoreBeloved former child star Hayley Mills best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations) She won the leading role of Mary Ingalls when she was just 11 years old She stayed with the NBC series for eight seasons she returned to the show for three episodes of season eight best known for their groundbreaking classic TV sitcom What’s Happening!! recently reunited on NBC's Today Show cast members Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson are two of the three remaining cast members of the show They recently appeared on The Today Showto celebrate the 49th Anniversary of their legendary series and to chat about their appearance at the Chiller Theater Expo this article features commentary and quotes from interviews that were conducted by the author with those mentioned.] As the author of the official Bewitched books and celebrated twin biographies of the acclaimed show's Emmy-winning star and befriend the beloved actress (who sadly died of cancer on May 18 The legendary performer died from pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital a mere three weeks before what would have been his 80th birthday we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore Ann-Margrock) Turns 84Ann-Margret is 84 years young Swedish-American actor/entertainer Ann-Margret became known for movie musicals like State Fair Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas (co-starring Elvis Presley) She later took the lead in dramas such as The Cincinnati Kid (with Steve McQueen) Westerns like The Train Robbers (with John Wayne) is helping a special little dog named Wink find his perfect match At just seven pounds – smaller than most cats – this one-year-old charmer is proving that the best things come in small packages especially when they come with an oversized personality After a previous adoption wasn't the right fit Wink has returned to Sandy Paws Rescue with a clearer understanding of his ideal home environment She died from esophaegeal cancer on August 1 a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet little dog named CC This charming six-year-old pup has already shown remarkable progress in her foster home CC is described by her foster family as a sweet and loving dog who has mastered potty training and is making strides in her leash training While she may express some anxiety at bedtime with brief whining in her crate her adaptability is evident as she shows improvement with each passing day His name was Rick "Ricky" Nelson who first found fame on TV with his beloved family on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet the multi-talented daughter of the iconic Frank Sinatra "These Boots Are Made For Walking,'" is now 85 years old the eldest of three children to Frank Sinatra and his first wife law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes From a shy puppy who is playful once she comes out of her shell to a larger handsome young dog who has been excelling at his training each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart the lives of former child stars do not always end well The tragic existence of iconic actor Carl Dean Switzer best known as Alfalfa from the Our Gang/Little Rascalsclassic film shorts Switzer failed to get acting jobs in Hollywood but found employment as a bartender he was shot dead during an argument over money his brother Harold Switzer also met a tragic end “This Sign Is for Everybody.”When it comes to boarding a cruise there’s always something funny that we never quite understood Show up right when the boarding window opens and you’ll no doubt be met with huge crowds as people clamor to be among the first to board you can typically breeze through with no lines or crowds recently introduced a playful little dog named Tika who is waiting patiently for her forever family to find her who weighs only 12lbs has "a big personality packed into a small frame." The energetic pup has already won the hearts of her foster family with her playful nature and enthusiasm for life playful pup who loves to chase a ball and burn off some energy!" shares Sandy Paws Rescue Inc Tika's vibrant personality shines through in everything she does.