Bird skeletons and broken mirrors are scattered across the floor in one of the most expensive, intricately decorated properties in the UK. Floor-length curtains, once cream, are covered in a thick layer of grey dust, while cobwebs hang from the chandeliers.

Many mansions on exclusive north London street left in state of disrepair Some now have water running down the walls and ferns growing on stairs E mpty buildings include a row of 10 , worth £73m, thought to be owned by Saudi royal family It is the second most expensive street in Britain, with some of the most sought after properties in the country.

Former child star Amanda Bynes purchased her first home in Calabasas, Calif., in November 2011 for $1.879 million. The 4,618-square-foot home was built in 2005 and consists of four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. After one DUI arrest, a several moving violations, two hit-and-runs, plus a mountain of unpaid parking tickets, Bynes, 26, decided to pack up and head for Manhattan to pursue a career as a fashion designer.

Find facts and photos for some of America's most famous mansions, including Newport mansions, gilded age mansions, plantaton homes, and grand manors.

Many people didn't even heard about these famous abandoned places. Many of these places are really amazing and magnificent, but they're also really sad when you take a closer look at them.

Originally the home of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello is one of the most famous mansions in America. Monticello is a modified example of neo-classical style architecture. During his lifetime, Thomas Jefferson made numerous modifications to the home to suit his interests, such as underground service rooms and a large central dome, which is one of this home's defining features.

This is a list of castles in the United States . Most cannot properly be described as true castles. They are primarily country houses, follies, or other types of buildings built to give the appearance of a castle. They are usually designed in the Gothic Revival, Châteauesque, Romanesque Revival, Scots Baronial or Tudor Revival styles.

Between 1000 - 1400 A.D. dozens, if not hundreds of castles were built in Wales. These fortresses were used as a defense mechanism but with the advent of gunpowder and cannons Castles became obsolete. If you are looking for a real adventure visit Wales, rent a car and spend a day driving through the back...

If you need to find an unoccupied house or building, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind. Whether you plan to squat in the building, are looking to purchase a derelict property, or you're just a nosy neighbor wanting to know whether...

Abandoned Celebrity Mansions - Forget what you see in fake Hello and OK magazine spreads, this is more like it! These are pictures of what Mike Tyson's mansion, found in Co...