Newcastle House

Newcastle House is the Stormwind residence of the Dukes of Newcastle, located near the Cathedral District.

History
Many of Azeroth's great, peers maintained large Stormwind houses that bore their names, and Newcastle House had been the Stormwind residence of the Dukes of Newcastle since the title was created for Edward Sutton in the year 342 K.C. Among the grandest houses in Stormwind, Newcastle House was devastated when the orcs took Stormwind, and rebuilt after the Second War. The home was largely used as the primary residence of the Duke and his family when the house of nobles was in session, and played host to many extraodinary balls, political gatherings, and wedding receptions in the years that preceded the First War.

For the reconstruction, the 8th Duke chose renowned architect, Edwin VanCleef, and the result was a spectacular mix of the old and the new. The terraced house consisted of a central living area, including the Duke's grand ballroom, flanked by service wings. At three stories in nine bays, it is a veritable palace in comparison to most homes in the district.

Among its most notable features are the bank of exquisite, stained-glass windows in the main dining hall, the grand ballroom, and the 8th Duke's indoor garden. The house is adorned with priceless works of art, suits of armor dating back to the Empire of Arathor, and some of the most spectacular, hand-crafted furniture in the city of Stormwind. With over thirty bedrooms, the house is well-suited to host the Duke's many guests.