Click here to view the full photogallery. Located on a particularly dramatic section of Spain’s Costa Brava —the stretch of coastline between Barcelona and the French border—this good-looking modern mansion sits atop a cliff, with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Those views are accentuated by the glassy design and an infinity pool, which clings to the very edge of the cliff. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a pair of guest houses with nine additional bedrooms, a wine cellar, a large garage, a private yacht mooring, an outdoor cinema, and a jaw-dropping glass box of an office. All those features come far from cheap however, as this glorious seaside escape is listed for $27.9M. · Tossa De Mar [Sotheby's]
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Globe Trotting: In Ancient Catalan Resort Town, A Spectacular Modern Design
The mercurial Terrell Owens, a once sought-after NFL wide receiver now playing in the Indoor Football League, is also having trouble off the field. First, American Express sued Owens for failing to make credit card payments, and now his Trump condo in Miami is entering foreclosure. The 2,100-square-foot pad was purchased in 2006 for $1.75M, but recently assessed at just $960K. [Gossip Extra]
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Click here to view the full photogallery. Lots of guys want to be like Leonardo DiCaprio, but barring the talented, rich, good-looking, and famous ones, few people will ever get to walk a mile in the actor’s shoes. But someone with an extra, say, $900K a year to spend may be able to sleep in his bed: he has just put his home in Malibu, Calif., on the rental market for $75K a month. According to Trulia Luxe Living, for short-term rentals of less than six months, that price skyrockets to $150K a month. Anyway, from the listing photos the place looks nearly untouched—then again, DiCaprio owns two other places in town as well as one in Manhattan—but the reno’d four-bedroom house does have lots going for it: wood-beamed pitched ceilings, a gym, and outdoor spaces for soaking in the beach frontage and ocean views. Perhaps Leo will make a surprise appearance in his new role as landlord? Now that’s something to justify all those prices. · Just in Time For Summer, Leonardo DiCaprio Leases Out Beachfront Malibu Estate [Trulia Luxe Living]
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Celebrity Real Estate: Rent Leonardo DiCaprio’s Beach Shack For $75K a Month
Click here to view the full photogallery. Jeff Andrews, the Los Angeles-based interior designer who counts Michael C. Hall, America Ferrera, and the Kardashians among his clients, has put his 1924 Spanish-style property on the market for $549K. Featured a few years ago in Elle Decor, the 1,600-square-foot two-bedroom is painted in dark colors—it “has no boundaries to it; it’s less space-defining, which makes a room appear larger”—and has cove ceilings, wrought-iron railings, a 27-foot-long living room, a bathroom remodeled by Andrews himself, an eat-in kitchen with a vintage Wedgewood range, wood and concrete-slab floors, and views over the treetops of the lush, hilly Mt. Washington neighborhood. The cute, charming home is a far cry from the glitzier projects of Andrews’ A-list clientele: next up, perhaps, is Ryan Seacrest’s new compound? · Celebrity Decorator Jeff Andrews Selling in Mt Washington [Curbed LA] · 354 West Avenue 42 [Redfin] · All Jeff Andrews coverage [Curbed National] · Small Changes, Big Impact [Elle Decor]
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On the Market: Inside the Home of Celebrity Interior Designer Jeff Andrews
Click here to view the full photogallery. With Facebook shares set to begin trading, well, right around now, it only makes sense to take a look around Silicon Valley, where Facebook’s IPO is set to ignite the real estate market. According to recent reports, sellers in the Palo Alto area have been anxiously anticipating the flood of newly minted millionaires and speculators have already driven prices up by 10 percent. For all the conjecture, only now will we find out if these Facebook kids have a taste for luxury real estate. To make things a little easier on them, we’ve picked out five of Silicon Valley’s finest—or at least most expensive—properties, starting with this, the Buck Estate. Built in 1934 for a wealthy San Francisco industrialist as a summer retreat, the English country-style residence lies less than eight miles from Facebook headquarters and features the sort of old world finishes that are hard to come by, even for the super wealthy. Currently listed for almost $11M, the 16,900-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion could use some (presumably expensive) TLC on the inside, but otherwise looks fit for a king, as well it should, because the Buck Estate was modeled after “Hampton Court in Middlesex, England, a 16th century royal family residence.” Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ For even more seclusion, we head to the hills of Portola Valley, Calif., where the Villa Lauriston has been languishing on the market, awaiting just this sort of flood of cash. Currently listed for $15.95M, a discount of more than $4M off its 2010 asking price, the villa was built for San Francisco businessman and noted perfectionist Herbert Edward Law and once home to William Randolph Hearst’s attorney, who is thought to have burned the “Rosebud” papers in the basement furnace. The 1926 stone structure, with seven bedrooms and ten baths, sits on 28 private acres of hillside. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ For something much more modern, befitting a social networking exec, this Swatt Miers-designed contemporary mansion, listed for $19.8M and set on a hilltop in Atherton, checks all the boxes. Known as the Oz Residence, the house sits on 2.6 treed acres and utilized the finest materials in its construction, like Honduran mahogany and African walnut. Partly inspired by the Museum of Modern Art, these sleek accommodations include five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 9,300 square feet of living space. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ Though designed and built in 2008, this Atherton estate doesn’t skew quite as modern as the last one, but still carries the sky-high listing price of $15.8M. Built from stone with Post and Beam influences, the 8,100-square-foot main house includes five bedrooms and 4.5 baths, while the grounds are complemented by a broad stone patio with swimming pool and dense plantings that ensure privacy. Luxury finishes abound, with French limestone lining the fireplaces, mahogany windows and doors, and 10-inch-wide plank floors of white oak. The one-acre lot is also home to a one-bedroom guest house and an in-law apartment. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ For the thrifty member of the nouveau riche looking to score a deal on their next mansion, this Woodside spread might be just the thing. The 13,000-square-foot French-style estate was built in 1929 and recently listed for as much as $21M, with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms on roughtly five acres of land, nine miles from Facebook HQ. Le Soleil, as the property is known, is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder on June 14, which makes this a good fit for a Facebooker, provided one of his or her colleagues doesn’t swoop in and pay the “buy it now” price of $12.95M. · Facebook’s Market Debut [NYT] · Facebook Effect: Palo Alto Home Prices Up, Inventory Down [AOL Real Estate] · 125 Northgate Street [Zillow] · 5050 Alpine Road [Christie's] · 92 Sutherland Drive [Gullixson] · 390 Stevick Drive [Gullixson] · 320 Harcross Road [Concierge Auctions]
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On the Market: As Facebook Shares Begin Trading, Homes for New Billionaires
The penthouse of yet-unfinished midtown building One57 just sold for somewhere in the range of $90M to $100M, making it the biggest deal in the history of Manhattan real estate. Aside from being extraordinarily wealthy, the buyer is apparently “a very nice family” as well as “someone that people would recognize,” according to the building’s developer. Curbed NY has a look at the penthouse floorplan. [New York Times via Curbed NY ]
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Click here to view the full photogallery. Photos via Contemporist Created by the Singapore-based firm MAPS Design, the Residences at the W Koh Samui are some of the most attractive beachside villas in the world. With more than a half mile of white sand beach, only 19 residences, and a remote location, there’s little chance of a crowd forming to spoil the paradise. The two- and three-bedroom homes are priced from 65M thai baht, or $2.07M, but there’s little sense in converting the prices to dollars. According to the official W website: “The residential units are not offered to individuals who reside in the United States, entities organized under the law of the United States, nor to persons or entities located in the United States.” It’s not quite clear why this is, but perhaps it explains why Facebook’s Eduardo Saverin, a Singapore resident, is looking to renounce his American citizenship. · The Residences [W Koh Samui]
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Globe Trotting: Sleek Villas on Chic Thai Island Off Limits to American Buyers
Click here to view the full photogallery. When it comes to summer destinations, some rich folks avoid the lakes and beaches and head for somewhere more…strenuous, a Western ranch. One such character is Chuck Pfeifer, actor, decorated war hero, and best friend to Oliver Stone. The strapping West Point grad, who once served as the face of Winston Cigarettes, just turned 71 this year and has finally put his Montana ranch up for sale. The 853-acre spread, dubbed Confluence Ranch, is a sportsman’s paradise, with hunting ground for both fowl and whitetail deer, along with a pair of streams perfect for trout fishing. The improvements to the property are also of the sporting variety, which is to say modest, a 10-year-old stacked log hunting lodge and a barn. The new-to-market property is listed for $2.8M. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ And now for something a bit cheaper, the Twin Bridges Ranch, located some 22 miles from Sun Valley, Idaho, is listed for just $575K. Of course, the acreage is reduced to 80 acres and the lone house is a rather simple affair, but despite the shortcomings, this is one screaming deal for a Western lifestyle at an affordable price. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ As one of California’s finest ranch offerings, the Mill Creek Ranch, with its sprawling Spanish-style mansion and 25,614 acres, is considerably more expensive than its Idaho counterpart. Listed for $29.5M, the large tract is located in Red Bluff, some three hours north of San Francisco. The 7,400-square-foot hacienda enjoys views of rolling terrain, meadows dotted with trees, and 15 miles worth of pristine fishing grounds. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ For more of an all-season property, head to the ski mecca of Steamboat, Colo., where the Slate Creek Ranch sits not far from the resort, but still boasts 1,180 acres. That combination of location and size drove the price up to $26.5M. A staggeringly high price tag, to be sure, but given the rarity of the property, not out of the question. Though fully outfitted as a working ranch, there is but a single, four-bedroom residential structure on the property, so buyers would need to pour even more money in to produce a fitting residence. Click here to view the full photogallery. ↑ Canada, too, has its fair share of Western ranches. This, the Royal Antler Ranch is located not far from Fairmont Hot Springs, with a 6,000-foot private jet airfield and three golf courses, but still feels wild, thanks to 1,286 private acres and the surrounding Crown Lands. The views are particularly stunning with panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, one of which is home to the Panorama Ski Resort. The price is a just as awe-inspiring $15M. · Confluence Ranch [Hall & Hall] · Twin Bridges Ranch [Hall & Hall] · Mill Creek Ranch [Hall & Hall] · Slate Creek Ranch [Hall & Hall] · Royal Antler Ranch [Hall & Hall]
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On the Market: Five Ranches for Endless Summers of Cowboys and Cowgirls
Click here to view the full photogallery. As the luxurious London condo building for the megarich, One Hyde Park has developed a reputation for sky-high price tags. Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov famously paid almost $223M for a penthouse in the building. The units here are often sold under the table, offered only to the megarich—Akhmetov is worth some $16B—but now that’s all changed, as a five-bedroom unit in the building has just popped up on Zoopla, essentially the Brit version of Zillow, for a stunning £65M (about $104.5M ). That’s more than half-off the price of Akhmetov’s unit, but still enough to secure a full-floor in the building’s C wing, with 9,000 square feet and views of both Knightsbridge and Hyde Park. · 5 bedroom flat for sale [Zoopla] Š Five English Residences Suitable Only for the Billionaire Jet Set [Curbed National]
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Blockbusters: London’s Most Expensive Flat Hits the Market For $104.5M