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Lighthouse International, Charity of the Day

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Lighthouse International is one of the nation's leading non-profit organizations working to preserve vision, restore vision, and support people of all ages who suffer from vision loss due to a variety of causes, including everything from cataracts to macular degeneration to accidents. They help people learn to recover and cope and provide them with access to various educational, advocacy, and clinical services.

Lighthouse International was founded in 1905 in New York and they currently have locations in Manhattan and Westchester. Opportunities to get involved include donating money, volunteering, or simply shopping online.

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Six Old Buildings Become Innovative New Homes

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

The old Clare Island Lighthouse off the coast of Ireland makes for a stunning piece of property. Built in 1806, covering approximately 3,600 square feet and sporting three round rooms, this luxurious compound is complete with refurbished towers and multiple outbuildings. This home will certainly keep the wind in your hair and a salty breeze through your window. The price is $2.835 million.

An Italian convent in Tuscany was restored in 2003 to suit a new household. With simple austerity and 1,000+ years of beautiful aging makes this property a unique find for any homeowner. With nearly an acre of grounds and gardens and a possible annex ready for some sprucing up this home sounds like it is worth the $1.755 million.

Although I don't picture myself as a fairytale princess I have always wanted to live in a castle. Drafty but full of history, culture, and ambiance. This Belgian castle is no different. For $4.25 million, the 18th century castle sits on ten acres of land and includes a swimming pool, tennis court and pond. Holding eight rooms and four baths it would be magnificent for a holiday vacation!

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British Lighthouse For Sale

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Filed under: Estates, Journeys

For around £1million you can have your own lighthouse in Britain. This round white lighthouse is a one-of-a-kind property located in Newport South Wales. The West Usk Lighthouse has been used as a bed and breakfast and has its own flotation tank, outdoor hot tub, life-size Dalek model signed by one of the Doctor Whos and a Rolls-Royce. The lighthouse has been run since the 1980s as a bed and breakfast by the same family who are moving on in search of a sunnier climate.

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