The oldest surviving home that my family maintains is in Europe.  France to be precise.  Our home was lost during the 100 Years War.  We had other priorities at the time.  We acquired it again in later centuries, in exchange for forgiving war loans to the French government.  We found that appropriate.  The castle has a beautiful view of the coasts of Normandy.  You see it is the blood of Norman kings, amongst others, that flows through our veins.