Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Sean Combs, notably recognized by his multiple stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, or Diddy, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, and entrepreneur. The hip hop musician was romantically involved with model and actress Kim Porter for 13 years and the celebrity couple had four children together. In 2009, Combs purchased a mansion in Los Angeles’s Toluca Lake for $5.3 million which would become a longtime residence for Porter.

However, Porter unfortunately passed away in her home at the age of 46 due to pneumonia. Now, three years after her passing, the dwelling is being listed by Combs for $7 million. The affluent neighborhood is also home to various other public figures such as Sia, Viola Davis, Steve Carell, and Billy Ray Cyrus. Combs also owns a second residence in Los Angeles.

Built in 2006, the Lake Toluca mansion rests on half an acre of picturesque land and offers 9,600 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and seven baths. The East Coast traditional opens to a two-story foyer with a stunning spiral staircase. The interior floor plan presents a grand great room, a luxurious living area, and a double-height ceiling family room. Further into the space rests the expansive kitchen equipped with a gorgeous marble island.

Upstairs, the second floor presents six bedrooms and several baths. The primary ensuite bedroom leads into a connected bath with pretty pink colored walls. Stepping outside, the exterior highlights a family-sized pool, relaxing spa, lush landscape, and a sizeable patio with a cozy fireplace for lounging. Additional luxe amenities include a sports court, three-car garage, and optimal privacy with gated surroundings and a 24-hour security system.

Carl Gambino with Compass holds the listing for this property.

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Zoë Kravitz

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American actress, singer, and model Zoë Kravitz, daughter of actor-musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, has been busy with the upcoming release of “The Batman” and directing her debut film, “Pussy Island” with rumored beau Channing Tatum. Recently, the 32-year-old star has also made strides in the real state industry with the purchase of a Westchester getaway. The Los Angeles native is based primarily out of Brooklyn with her $3.2 million Williamsburg apartment in a converted warehouse purchased in 2015. Now, the actress has acquired a newfound residence two hours from her Brooklyn Loft. Kravitz quietly purchased a charming retreat in the Pound Ridge enclave of New York’s Westchester County for $1.45 million. The property had previously been owned by actress Maggie Q who purchased the residence for $1,230,850.

Built in the 1800s, Kravitz’s newfound getaway was formerly a cider mill, known as Aaron Wood’s Mill. Spanning 2,592 square feet, the rustic structure has been converted into a two bedroom and three bath residence. With a stone pathway leading to the front door, the home opens to a soaring great room with a stone fireplace, dark wood flooring, and plentiful windows offering picturesque views of the natural landscape. The humble abode encapsulates a barn inspired aesthetic with richly aged barn wood, hand-hewn beams and columns, wide-plank floors, and a vaulted ceiling. The interior highlights a complementary modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a long center island, and bar seating. In the adjacent space, the home leads into an open dining area and living room with a cozy fireplace.

Upstairs, the loft-like master bedroom nearly spans the entire floor. The sizable suite presents a fireplace, separate living area, dressing room, and tiled bathroom with a copper freestanding soaking tub. Additionally, the residence showcases an al fresco nook with a picnic table-style dining space and a mezzanine overlooking the primary living area. Stepping outside, the exterior offers woodsy grounds spanning over two acres of scenic land. The expansive landscape features a waterfall, a wrought-iron bridge over a small stream, tall trees for peak privacy, lounging and seating spaces, and lush greenery.

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Shaquille O’Neal

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In 1993, Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, most notably recognized as 15-time NBA All-Star “Shaq,” purchased a wonderous waterfront mansion in Windermere, Florida. The extravagant estate was acquired for $3.95 million nearly three decades ago and in the years following, the space became his long-term residence.

In 2018, the property was first listed on the market at a whopping $28 million. As the steep asking price failed to attract prospective buyers, the home was most recently reduced to an offer of $16.5 million. The residence has spent three years on the market at varying price points presented by multitude of real estate agents. However, on Friday, a deed for the sale finally closed at $11 million, about 60% less than the initial asking price. The transaction is yet to be available on public property records and the buyer is currently unknown.

The lavish lakefront property spans nearly four acres of the exclusive Isleworth Golf and Country Club with the primary residence occupying 31,000 square feet of living space. The interior floor plan opens to a two-story great room with walls of glass. Further into the Mediterranean style home presents a lush dining area, an office, and an aquarium room with a saltwater triangular fish tank. The property boasts plentiful upscale amenities such as a sound-proof home theater, a “gentleman’s room” with game tables, a full-sized NBA-certified basketball court, a 17-car showroom, and a recording studio. Stepping outside, the exterior offers a 95-foot-long pool with a custom rock waterfall. Additionally, the space features a summer kitchen, tiki-style cabana, and covered boat dock with an electric boat lift.

Benjamin Hillman of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing for this property.

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Trevor Noah

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In December of 2020, Emmy winning comedian and television host Trevor Noah purchased an expansive estate in Los Angeles’s Bel Air neighborhood for $27.5 million. The South African entertainer acquired the impressive abode from architect Mark Rios who initially designed the property for himself in 2014. The home had previously been listed on the market in 2018 asking as much as $36 million. In 2020, the asking price was reduced to $32.5 million then lowered once more to $29.5 million.

Now, “The Daily Show” host is bidding farewell to his newly purchased residence for $29.75 million only 10 months after purchased. Although it is currently unknown as to why Noah is so quickly selling the home, he has been linked to several other properties across the country. In 2019, he purchased a nearby mansion at $20.5 million before flipping it for $21.7 million last year. Noah has also owned a $10 million penthouse in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen since 2017 and is currently renting a second residence in Tribeca for a reported $52,000 a month.

Noah’s former Bel Air abode spans a whopping 11,375 square feet with six bedrooms, eight full baths, and three half-baths. The expansive space evokes a Japanese inspired aesthetic and has been described as a “tranquil haven.” The interior floor plan features the living area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and chef’s kitchen with bar seating, formal dining room, and den. The library, in particular, was fashioned after a room in Kyoto with the addition of heavy and dark timbers. Across the home, primary decorative elements consist of dark wood accents, light-filled spaces, and sweeping city views.

Upstairs, the master suite presents dual baths and spacious walk-in closets. The second floor also offers four additional ensuite bedrooms. Outside, the exterior space features a rooftop terrace, swimming pool, kitchen, and fire pit. Other luxe amenities of the Bel Air mansion include a gym, spa, office, screening room, motor court, and separate guest apartment.

Jonah Wilson with Hilton & Hyland holds the listing for this property.

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Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant, the quintessential English actor who rose to stardom in romantic comedies, is officially bidding farewell to his, “Love Actually” days. In 2002, the actor lived in a plush South Kensington penthouse suite at Petersham House. This was his residence while he filmed the iconic festive rom-com “Love Actually” as the Prime Minister and love interest to Martine McCutcheon’s Natalie character. However, a year later, Grant already decided to part ways with the posh property as it was reportedly too ostentatious for the notoriously publicity-shy actor. The residence then sold for a $4.8 million, which was slightly more than what he purchased it for, and in 2019 with its new owner, was listed once again. The price presented was a whopping $13.8 million but as the steep asking price failed to attract potential buyers, the home was taken off the market. Now, the London penthouse is for sale once more after a $2.8 million deduction for a total asking price of $11 million.

Located on the seventh floor of Petersham House on Harrington Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Grant’s former residence spans over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms. The open floor plan presents a grand foyer leading into an expansive living room and dining area. The home’s interior evokes opulent and airy feel with its dazzling chandeliers and wrap-around glass windows for panoramic views of London. The expansive primary suite features an ensuite bath and spacious dressing room. Additionally, the space boasts two large guest bedrooms. Luxe amenities include a rooftop hot tub, private gym, and direct elevator access leading to the reception room. Stepping outside, the exterior space features two main terraces extending over 1,500 square feet. The west-facing terrace showcases Alpine-inspired wooden decking and carefully selected, artfully curated plants.

Alexander Millet holds the listing for this property.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

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In 2014, media personality Kim Kardashian and renowned rapper Kanye West tied the knot becoming an iconic pop culture couple. Soon after, the two spent a whopping $23 million for a mansion in Hidden Hills, California. Throughout the years, the expansive space served as home to the celebrity duo as they raised their four young children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. However, earlier this year, the reality star filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. The two currently share joint legal and physical custody of their children. Following news of their split, it is reported that Kardashian would be staying in their Hidden Hills residence nearby her famous family clan in Calabasas.

Los Angeles records confirm that Kardashian is now the role owner of the once shared Hidden Hills home. She purchased West’s share of the estate for $23 million total. When the two first acquired the property, they proceeded to gut and rebuild the entire space from the ground up over the course of six years. West spearheaded the design project to showcase a sense of stark minimalism and bright simplicity. Of the $23 million Kardashian paid, $20 million accounts for the property itself while the remaining $3 million is the price of the interior contents, including art and furniture.

Since 2018, West has made routine trips between his Los Angeles residence and his Wyoming ranch while spending the majority of 2020 on the ranch. This reportedly was one of the reasons contributing to the estranged pair going their separate ways. West continued to stay in his ranch in Cody, Wyoming, until he unexpectedly listed on the market earlier this month.

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Colin Jost

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Since 2005, Colin Jost, a Harvard alum, has been a writer for NBC's Emmy-winning late-night comedy showcase “Saturday Night Live.” In 2011, the Staten Island native purchased a bachelor pad in West Village, New York City for $1,776,750 which would eventually become his longtime residence. In the years following, the 39-year-old comedic star has become co-anchors on the “Weekend Update” segment with Michael Che. He is set to star in an upcoming wedding comedy, “Worst Man,” alongside fellow “SNL” cast member Pete Davidson. Last year, Jost married “Black Widow” actress Scarlett Johansson after being together since 2017. The celebrity couple recently welcomed a son. Reportedly, “SNL” head writer is ready to unveil a brand-new chapter of his life and bid farewell to his former West Village abode for $2.5 million.

Built in 1929, Jost’s former residence is a 1,400 square foot duplex in a six-unit co-op building dedicated to full time residents. Entering the home through the foyer, the living room highlights exposed brick walls and a wood-burning fireplace. The family room offers French doors leading onto a Juliet balcony overlooking a private patio garden. The charming space showcases vintage-inspired décor, such as a wheeled bar cart and velvet couch. Adjacent to the living and dining area, the windowed kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances, yellow painted cabinets, and a tiled backsplash with intricate design.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite features with an extravagant bathroom with rain shower, a walk-in closet, wall sconce lighting, wood beams, and tile flooring. The secondary bedroom includes a soaking tub opposite the bed, shuttered windows, a walk-in closet, and an enclosed bathroom. Stepping outside, the exterior space offers al fresco entertainment and is perfect for outdoor movie nights with a prewired projector screen. Additionally, the beloved West Village location is captivating and convenient for shopping, dining, and transit options.

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Offset and Cardi B

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Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, more notably recognized as Grammy winning rapper Cardi B, has received an extravagant 29^th birthday gift from her husband Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset. The celebrity duo got married in 2017 and have two children together: 3-year-old Kulture Kiari Cephus and a baby boy born in September and whose name has not been announced.

The musician’s opulent birthday gift was inspired by her long-term interest in purchasing investment properties in the Caribbean. In the caption of her Instagram video tour, Cardi B explained that Offset worked with her father, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, to purchase the villa. The Las Terrenas home named "Calle Plaza" is currently available as an Airbnb for $836 a night. Although there is no available record of how much Offset spent on the estate, it was most recently listed at $1.49 million.

With 8,000 square feet, the Dominican vacation home sits atop picturesque hills with seven bedrooms and seven baths. According to Airbnb guest reviews, the property is remarkably noted for its scenic ocean views and stunning architecture. Resting behind guarded gates, the four-story home is composed of natural materials including wood, rusted steel, brut concrete, and coral stone. The kitchen is fully equipped with a double fridge, oven, microwave, hood, five burner gas stove, wine fridge, and island bar. Further into the home presents the dining room with vast views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room highlights sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor space. The home also boasts an independent one-bedroom studio with its own living room, bedroom, and bath.

Outside, the exterior space offers plentiful entertainment and relaxation options. The rooftop infinity pool has fountains and built-in lounge chairs floating in the water. A second pool is directly accessible from one of the bedrooms. Additionally, the roof offers a gym, dining space, and a covered barbecue area with sink and grill. The estate also highlights a lush private garden and plentiful palm trees surrounding the house. Other luxe amenities include office space, private beach access, tennis club access, and helipad access.

Brandi Hunter-Lewis and Antonio Khoury of Compass represented the buyer in this transaction. The listing broker is unknown, but the listing appeared on the Atlantique Sud brokerage website.

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Pink

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Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally by her stage name Pink, and husband, Casey Hart, have recently purchased a waterfront home in Malibu, California for $13.7 million. The “just completed,” contemporary space was formerly home to fellow musician Barry Manilow. The beach house was presented to Pink and Hart in April for $13.5 million, but the duo were prepared to offer $200,000 above asking price to secure the picturesque property.

Despite the seemingly optimistic purchase, Pink has surprisingly listed the Malibu beach house on the market a mere three months after acquiring it. It is currently unclear as to why she is bidding farewell to the residence bought in late June, but reports have portrayed the listing as a “flip.” Unfortunately, the new listing price of $15 million will offer Pink less than a 6% profit when broker’s fees are considered.

Built in 1976, the 7,000-square-foot mansion perfectly encapsulates the ideal attributes of a Malibu beach house. The interior highlights oak hardwood floors, a living room with gas fireplace, seating room with lighted tray ceiling, and dining room with a dazzling chandelier. Further into the home, the cream and white gourmet kitchen has been renovated and highlights a cozy breakfast nook with scenic views. Upstairs, the oceanfront primary suite presents a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and luxurious bathroom with Onyx stone countertops, a standalone tub, and a large walk-in shower. Stepping outside, the expansive exterior offers plentiful entertainment options with sizeable seating space, impressive dining area, and swimming pool. Additionally, the 0.16-acre lot boasts a separate guesthouse, front and back porches, and 180-degree views of the Malibu waterfront.

Lily Harfouche with Compass holds the listing for this property.

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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

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Grammy winning singer Justin Timberlake has delved into film entertainment in recent years and has now made news in the real estate world. The popstar purchased a nearly 10-acre property in the residential area of Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles in 2002 for $8.3 million. Ten years later, Timberlake married actress Jessica Biel and the duo have two children together. Additionally, the celebrity couple owns further properties in New York City, Montana, and Tennessee although, reportedly, have been spending less time in Los Angeles. This has presumably led them to listing their Hollywood Hills abode on the market. The expansive compound has been offered at a whopping price of $35 million.

Timberlake and Biel’s former residence has a history of acclaimed owners. In the 1940s, Golden Age actor Errol Flynn allegedly used the space to build a compound with hidden passageways, peepholes, and two-way mirrors, according to the book “Errol Flynn Slept Here” by Robert Matzen and Michael Mazzone. Later, American actress Helen Hunt built a house on the roughly 3-acre property that she sold to Timberlake in 2002. Timberlake then purchased an additional 7-acre lot behind the primary residence for further privacy.

Resting on an expansive 10-acre lot, the Spanish style villa serves as the primary residence spanning approximately 13,000 square feet with seven bedrooms. The gated estate offers luxe amenities fit for a star with a screening room, gym, tennis court, separate guesthouse, and outdoor entertaining space with a wooden ceiling patio wrapping around the house. Stepping outside, the exterior presents a hot tub overlooking the San Fernando Valley and a swimming pool running the entire length of the home before spilling into a separate plunge pool. Furthermore, the lush lawn highlights large rolling greens and a charming vegetable garden unique to the Hollywood Hills landscape.

Justin Paul Huchel and Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland represent this property.

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Gene Simmons

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Co-founder, bassist, and ‘The Demon” of legendary rock band Kiss has been a longtime superstar and resident of Beverly Hills, California. In 1986, Simmons and his wife, Shannon Tweed, purchased a Beverly Hills abode for $1.34 million. For more than three decades, the property has been home to him and his family as the primary setting for seven seasons of his A&E reality series, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels.”

The once two-acre estate boasted a 3,500 square foot farmhouse which Simmons renovated into an impressive 13,400 square foot mansion for about $12 million. However, the iconic musician decided to bid farewell to his custom-built home in October of last year when the property was listed at $22 million. The home, however, went unsold and was taken off the market before being relisted in March for $25 million. By mid-May, the price had been reduced to $20 million. Now, the property has finally been sold for a $16 million as Simmons claimed he would like “a quieter lifestyle” while planning to relocate to Lake Tahoe.

Down a long winding pathway, the Beverly Hills home rests beyond gated walls and opens to a dramatic entry with sweeping staircases. The palatial space with a two-story foyer and great room with catwalk includes seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Two of the rooms have previously encapsulated a Kiss inspired theme but have since been stripped of memorabilia after being listed on the market. Stepping outside, the exterior space offers luxe amenities. The front yard presents a tennis court while the backyard boasts a swimming pool and lush lawn surrounded by patios.

Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman California represented both ends of this deal.

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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner

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At the young age of 24, pop culture icon and makeup mogul Kylie Jenner has already acquired an impressive real estate portfolio. The media personality owns various properties across Los Angeles and Hidden Hills, including a five-acre lot purchased in April of 2020 for $15 million and a $36.5 million palatial showplace in Holmby Hills. Meanwhile, her partner, Travis Scott is primarily based in Brentwood where he spent $29.3 million on two properties this past year. Additionally, the couple owns a $13.5 million home in the mountains above Beverly Hills.

In terms of New York residences, Jenner and Scott reportedly rent a townhome in Greenwich Village. Built in 1839, the building has served as home to plenty of occupants over the past nearly two hundred years including "The March King" John Phillips Sousa. For the past ten years, the property has been listed on and off the market with several brokers at a plethora of differing prices as high as $31.95 million. Now, the six-story building is once again available for purchase through “Million Dollar Listing” star Ryan Serhant at a price of $26.5 million.

The historic Greenwich townhome previously home to Jenner and Scott spans 8,700 square feet with six bedrooms and eight baths. The 22-foot-wide building has been completely redone by developer and owner William Rainero while Clodagh Design worked on the interiors and the outdoor kitchen was designed by Silvano Marchetto. Stepping inside, the space opens to soaring 18-foot ceilings, exposed original stone, and warm brick walls. The living area highlights a modern fireplace that leads into the 700 square foot garden. The interior layout also presents a mezzanine lounge, a secondary kitchen, and a media room which can be accessed by the glass staircase or glass elevator. The entire fourth floor boasts the primary bedroom suite with a fireplace, expansive dressing room, and terrace. Stepping outside on the terrace, the space offers a hot tub and wellness area with glass-walled sauna. The exterior space also includes a roof deck with picturesque views of Washington Square Park and the Freedom Tower.

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Elton John

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Highly acclaimed musical artist Elton John and his husband, filmmaker David Furnish, have acquired a sprawling real estate portfolio with properties across the globe. The couple owns various estates in the U.K., lavish homes in the south of France as well as in Venice, Italy. In the United States, they also own a mansion sized condo in Atlanta, Georgia but reportedly spend most of their time at an impressive two-house compound in Beverly Hills, California.

Now, John and Furnish are adding yet another property to their portfolio with a second Beverly Hills residence. This newfound abode is actually the property immediately neighboring to their longtime residence. The home was purchased from a family who has reportedly owned the house for decades before selling it to John and Furnish in an off market for $8.5 million.

Located in the coveted neighborhood of Trousdale Estates, John and Furnish’s newfound abode spans 5,343 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Built in 1968, the single story home captures a midcentury modern feel yet has been modified over the years. The exterior walls have been painted a mustard yellow and the property is walled and gated for security. As this deal took place off the market, information regarding the interior layout remains largely unknown. However, the property does offer a near half acre of exterior landscape. Out back, the space presents a swimming pool, lush lawn, and spacious motor court for multiple cars.

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Martha Stewart

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In 1991, the poster woman of American homelife Martha Stewart purchased an East Hamptons residence for $1.7 million. The Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia founder stated that, “It was the oldest house on the block and a total wreck,” yet “[she] decided [she] had to have it.” Over the years, the property would be renovated and become her longtime vacation home. However, she is now bidding farewell to the humble abode. While the transaction is an off-market deal, it is reported that the initial asking price was listed at $8.4 million but was finalized at a whopping $16.5 million. At nearly double the asking price, Stewart has made a massive profit and left her former residence to Kenneth Lerer, the former chairman of BuzzFeed and co-founder of the Huffington Post, and his wife, interior designer Katherine Sailer.

Built in 1873, the shingled cottage has been restored and renovated into a more contemporary space while maintaining its initial charm. Stewart, well known for her design skills, claims “it’s an old-fashioned house, but it has a clean, pristine vibe.” Although not much is known regarding the interior layout of the home, decorative elements include unique pieces acquired from various yard sales and consignment stores. With its original paneling and built-ins, the lovely vacation home features a glass-enclosed porch with teal-blue Mexican cement tiling which acts as dining area. Additionally, the space boasts newly leaded glass windows and plentiful wainscoting. Notable distinctive features consist of a marble vanity in the primary bathroom, a pink and yellow Venetian-glass chandelier in the formal dining room, and a collection of antique taxidermized fish throughout the residence.

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Kelly Clarkson

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In 2018, popstar Kelly Clarkson and her now divorced husband, Brandon Blackstock, purchased their then brand-new home in Encino, California. The humble abode was bought at a price of $8.5 million and has undergone several renovations over the years. However, with Clarkson and Blackstock’s split, their real estate portfolio is experiencing some changes.

Last year, Clarkson quietly unloaded her rural Nashville retreat for $3 million. Then, earlier this year, she sold her lakefront mansion in Hendersonville, Tennessee for $6.3 million as well as purchased a vintage Toluca Lake estate for $5.4 million. Now, she is officially bidding farewell to her Encino residence after nearly a year of listing, taking down, and relisting on the market. The initial asking price was offered at just under $10 million but the sale was ultimately secured at $8.24 million.

Clarkson’s Encino home rests behind the gates of the prestigious Royal Oaks neighborhood. The property spans half an acre with 10,108 square feet and, between the main residence and the two-story guesthouse, presents a total of eight ensuite bedrooms and eight baths. Stepping inside, the home highlights formal living and dining rooms which are complimented by casual family spaces. The interior boasts an expansive great room with gourmet kitchen, billiards nook, and state-of-the art screening room. The spacious primary bedroom features a fireplace, separate seating area, private patio, and extravagant walk-in closet. Additionally, the space offers two powder rooms each with their own unique tile.

The taupe-stucco house evokes a “country” aesthetic with rustic yet luxe doorways and antique brick flooring. Teal velvet drapes offer a vibrant touch to the sweeping windows and disappear into the walls for a seamless transition outdoors. Stepping outside, the exterior space presents high hedges and dense foliage for privacy. The swimming pool is surrounded by a nearly invisible frameless-glass safety fence. For low maintenance lawn care, the landscape consists of faux grass and is perfect for entertainment with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

Chris Corkum and Lisa Brende of Compass hold the listing for this property while Craig Knizek of The Agency represented the buyer.

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Liam Payne

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Popstar Liam Payne first rose to fame as part of The X Factor UK in 2010 when he was made part of boyband One Direction. Over the years, the musical group would become an international phenomenon before taking an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Now, the former group members have embarked on various solo careers and Payne has taken the approach of melding electronic dance music with pop.

More than musical discography, Payne delved into real estate with his 2015 purchase of a mansion in Woking, an English town in southwest Surrey. The property was sold for $6.8 million where the popstar previously lived with his former girlfriend Cheryl Tweedy of pop girl group Girls Aloud. In March of 2017, Tweedy gave birth to their son named Bear and about a year later, the duo announced their breakup. In March of 2019, Tweedy and Bear moved out of the Surrey home and reside about 45 minutes away. Now, Payne is also bidding farewell to the former abode and has listed the property on the market for $8.9 million.

Payne’s former five bedroom and seven bath residence is presented as an ideal home for a couple or family with young children. The main house boasts the primary bedroom with two skylight-topped bathrooms and a custom-fitted dressing room. The property also features a separate two-story cottage with one bedroom and bath available for guests or staff. The space melds a Georgian-style aesthetic with a sense of modernity and pop culture memorabilia. The white walled interiors present varied entertainment options with multiple reception rooms, game room with a billiards table and pinball machines, and a plush home theater with a distinctive Iron Man replica in a corner. Stepping outside, the yard opens onto a golf course in an exclusive area of Surrey. The expansive exterior offers a swimming pool, turf tennis court, and a large garden house. Other luxe amenities of the English abode include a private gym, hot yoga room, and plentiful parking space for eight vehicles.

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Scooter Braun

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Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun has become a prevalent name in contemporary pop music as he is credited for discovering Justin Bieber and currently serves the manager of several successful artists such as Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen, David Guetta, Hilary Duff, and the Black Eyed Peas. Most notably though, the powerful industry figure has gained much attention for his public discourse with musical superstar Taylor Swift. The publicized conflict centered upon the ownership of Swift records, which he ultimately sold the masters for in November of 2020 at $300 million. Since then, Swift has been prompted to record and produce “Taylor’s version” as rereleases of her older discography. Aside from musical drama, Braun was also recently sued by a former Goldman Sachs partner over a defunct venture.

Further than controversy on the industry side, Braun has also filed for divorce last year from businesswoman Yael Cohen. Braun and Cohen were married for seven years and have three children together. However, Braun has made news once again with the purchase of a $65 million mega mansion in Brentwood, California. In 2016, the former structure on the property was demolished and in 2021, a new residence was completed. It was listed on the market for $70 million on June 19 and on August 31, the deal was officially closed.

Built by architect Noah Walker, the brand-new residence also highlights the work of interior designer Jamie Bush and landscape designer Christine London LTD. The expansive 19,000 square foot space boasts six bedrooms and 12 baths. Luxe amenities of the interior include a home theater, a gym, an indoor lap pool, dual office space, and 270-degree views of the picturesque canyon, ocean, and Californian cityscape. Stepping outside, the nearly four acres of land offers an outdoor architectural pool, a pool house, an outdoor living room, dining room, a detached guesthouse, and gorgeous gardens.

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Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift is not only an 11-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter and iconic popstar but also a surprising real estate investor. The acclaimed American artist has spent $50 million on a single cobblestoned street in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York. Beside her $18 million townhome at 153 Franklin St., she also owns three units at 155 Franklin St. totaling near $30 million. In 2014, Swift purchased an $19.95 million penthouse duplex at 155 Franklin St. from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson. Later on, she purchased another $9.75 million unit in the same building.

Other notable residents of the charming brick building include Orlando Bloom, comedian Aziz Ansari, former New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh, and Steven Soderbergh. Now another unit, on the fourth floor of 155 Franklin, has sold for $9.99 million. While the space was intended to serve as a rental, the buyer reportedly fell in love with the unit and purchased it on the spot crowning them the title of Taylor’s swift’s new neighbor.

The classic 19th-century building formerly served as the Sugarloaf Warehouse before its conversion into a 6.5 story residential space. Spanning 3,532 square feet, the newly purchased Tribeca unit features four bedrooms and three baths. The marvelous great room highlights corner exposure, a woodburning fireplace, and oversized windows for plentiful natural lighting. The open chef’s kitchen is equipped with a quaint breakfast bar. The luxurious primary bathroom encapsulates a spa like atmosphere and offers a dressing room and private seating area. Decorative elements of the home consists of classic loft features such as cast-iron columns, exposed brick, and wood-beamed ceilings.

Kirsten Jordan of Douglas Elliman, a star of “Million Dollar Listing New York,” as well as Karishma Sani of Douglas Elliman held the listing for this property.

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Will Arnett

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Canadian actor and comedian Will Arnett has been busy making deals in the real estate market. In 2015, he purchased a modern structure in Beverly Hills for $2.86 million. Over the next two years, Arnett renovated the residence into a spectacular smart home of glass and steel. However, in 2020, the entertainer listed his custom Californian home on the market for $11 million. After failing to attract potential buyers, the price was reduced to $8 million for which it secured a deal. Now, Arnett has moved on to another residence although in the same area. He has recently purchased a brand-new modern farmhouse in Beverly Hills for a price of $16.4 million.

The newly completed contemporary farmhouse spans 10,300 square feet with seven bedrooms and eight baths. The gated estate opens to a 25-foot brick wall entry, bleached wood siding, white-oak vaulted beams, and wine barrel ceilings. The foyer highlights a bleached wood staircase, and the home’s interior presents a sunlit open floor plan. The spacious chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with waterfall island, adjoining seating, marble backsplash, copious storage space, and pantry with apron sink. Adjacent to the kitchen rests a built-in banquette and round table for casual dining space as well as a formal dining room with dazzling chandelier. Additionally, the lavish layout presents an entertainment area with relaxing lounge space, bar, glassed-in wine display, and home theater.

Upstairs, the extravagant master suite features a cozy fireplace, seating area, and an expansive bathroom with soaking tub and walls of marble. Six of the other bedrooms offer their own ensuite bath and walk-in closets. The floor also boasts terraces overlooking the elegant outdoor area. Stepping outside, the exterior space continues to evoke a resort like essence with a saltwater pool and spa, fire pit, and abundant space for dining and entertaining. Other luxe amenities of the home include a gym, spa, home office, and garage with car lift.

Rayni Williams with The Beverly Hills Estates represented the seller. Richard Ehrlich represented the buyer.

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Neil Patrick Harris

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The multitalented entertainer Neil Patrick Harris, most notably recognized for his role in “How I Met Your Mother,” along with his husband, actor and professional chef David Burtka, own multiple properties together. One of their most notable is a brownstone townhouse in the Harlem neighborhood on New York City they purchased for $3.6 million in 2013. The celebrity duo spent 14 months converting the space into. Harris and Burtka worked with Los Angeles based interior designer Trace Lehnhoff and New York architect Jeffery Povero to convert the former bed and breakfast into an expansive single-family residence. However, Harris and his family are now bidding farewell to Harlem after purchasing a $5.5 million home in East Hampton. Their Harlem residence is listed for $7,325,000 and Vickey Barron as well as Pacey Barron of Compass hold the listing for this property.

Built in 1910, the Brownstone townhome spans 8,000 square feet with six stories, four plus bedrooms, and six baths. The 20-foot-wide structure once served as a speakeasy for millworkers, a music school for girls, and a bed-and-breakfast. Entering the lavish home, the interior opens to sweeping 20 foot ceilings and original dark wood wainscoting. The vintage bar is sourced from an old hotel and has been with updated with new fixtures including two built-in taps. Additionally, the spacious butler’s pantry offers the perfect necessities for entertaining. Leading up the restored wooden staircase, the space presents a sunlight living and dining area that overlooks Fifth Avenue. This floor also includes a spectacular kitchen equipped with custom cabinetry, an island with farmhouse sink, two Wolf ranges, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a beverage refrigerator, wine refrigerator, and pantry.

On third floor rests the extravagant master suite. The lavish bedroom features a fireplace, custom walk-in-closet, and a bathroom with Nero Marquina marble. This floor also offers an intimate library and den space. Upstairs, on the top floor, presents three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another charming highlight of this level is an office hidden behind a secret door which opens with the press of a magician’s eyeball on a vintage poster. Harris, an acclaimed magic enthusiast, decorated the space with original art from the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland and various other magical props.

The two remaining stories are semisubterranean with the garden level currently used as a production office and a 10-seat home theater. Underneath, the basement features an indoor gym, wine cellar, and additional storage space. Stepping outside, the exterior offers 2,000 square feet of space with a 500-square-foot terraced garden, a third-floor deck, a roof deck with pergola, an outdoor hot tub, built-in barbecue grill, and a dining table for eight.

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Cindy Crawford

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Cindy Crawford was deemed one of the most recognized supermodels in the 1980s and 1990s gracing the cover of multiple magazines, walking runway shows, and serving as the face of fashion campaigns. She has since expanded into other ventures and in 1998, married nightlight industry businessman Rande Gerber. Gerber co-founded the tequila brand Casamigos with acclaimed actor George Clooney in 2013. In 2017, Crawford and Gerber purchased a mid-century modern home in Beverly Hills for $11.6 million through a trust. However, the two are now bidding farewell to their humble abode listing it on the market for an initial price $15.995 million last August. Since then, the price has been reduced to $14.75 million in May before recently securing a buyer. While the transaction has yet to appear in public records and the buyer’s identity remains anonymous, the home was last listed at $13.5 million.

Additionally, the celebrity couple have secured several other properties with two homes in Malibu, a vacation home in La Quinta’s Madison Club, and a cottage in Canada. Aside from Crawford and Gerber though, other notable names in the entertainment industry have inhabited their Beverly Hills abode. OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and his wife, Genevieve, purchased the house in 2014 and spent almost two years restoring and expanding the property. Prior to their residence, the space belonged to film producer Gregory Goodman of “Jason Bourne” and “Captain Phillips.”

In 2019, Crawford spoke to Architectural Digest about her Beverly Hills home. “It's midcentury modern, so it's been fun putting it through our own filter. We make a lot of our upholstery,” she explains. “My husband is very, very picky about the cushion density and seat depth because he's taller.” However, Crawford also claims that Gerber “would sacrifice functionality for the look” in certain aspects of their home while her utmost priority lies in comfortability.

Built in 1959, the chic mid-century modern home spans 5,386 square feet and includes five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The single-story space rests beyond gated walls in the posh Trousdale Estates neighborhood and has been completely renovated and restored during Tedder’s residence. The open floor plan presents four separate lounging areas partially separated by a dividing wall with sleek fireplace and wet bar. The sky-lit kitchen and adjacent dining area offer an atmosphere perfect for entertaining. The separate media room is equipped with sliding doors to provide privacy and distinct from the kitchen area. Stepping outside, the expansive exterior opens to a large swimming pool and spa with adjoining daybeds. The seating area is surrounded by a firepit, fruit trees, and art installations.

Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency represented both the buyer and seller in this deal.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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In April of 2018, Leonardo DiCaprio of “Titanic,” “Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” added a newly purchased property to his already impressive real estate portfolio. The Hollywood A-lister acquired a lavish Los Feliz residence on Red Oak Drive from musician Moby through a trust. The sale was closed at $4.91 million, and the estate titled Red Oak Manor reportedly served as home to a member of DiCaprio’s family. Now, the Oscar-winning actor is bidding farewell to the marvelous manor listing it at $5.75 million.

As his primary residence, it is reported that DiCaprio calls Malibu his home. First purchasing a house there in 1998, he paid $23 million for a more expansive 1.8-acre spread in 2016. Other notable properties he’s acquired consist of Madonna’s former home he purchased in the 1990s, a mid-century modern space in Palm Springs, a chic New York City apartment, a compound property on the Sunset Strip, and an island in Belize. Although the star boasts several impressive estates, he is equally generous with his property assets. Earlier this year, DiCaprio’s purchased a Los Feliz home from “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson for $7.1 million and gifted it to his mother. Additionally, he also paid $4.9 million for another Los Feliz home to gift his father.

Built in 1926, Red Oak Manor spans 4,644 square feet and features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Located near the foothills of Griffith Park and beyond the gates of Los Feliz Oaks and its forested setting, the old-fashioned English style property has since been “restored and totally reimagined” by Moby. With its traditional custom millwork, groin-vault ceilings, and elaborate fireplaces, the contemporary makeover presents a new kitchen with marble countertops and walk-in pantry, formal dining, lofted study, gym, steam room, and a security system. The spacious common areas offer hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stately paned windows for a clean, neutral aesthetic with plentiful lighting.

On the upper level of the two-story home, the two primary suites offer theatrical drama with their marble bathrooms yet still evoke a comfortable feel. The guest suite has its own secret entrance with access to a full bath and steam room. Outside, the expansive exterior descends to a leafy space with a swimming pool, spa, patio, and al fresco dining area.

Brett Lawyer of Hilton & Hyland holds the listing for this property.

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Harry Styles

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Olivia Wilde

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English pop icon Harry Styles and American actress Olivia Wilde have been romantically linked since January when they were spotted attending a wedding hand in hand. Styles is set to star in “Don’t Worry Darling,” a psychological thriller film directed by Wilde. The celebrity couple have sparked much public discourse yet appear to be happily in love. Over the course of their relationship, the 27-year-old musician and the 37-year-old movie star have lived in the Hollywood Hills home of Styles’ longtime manager, Jeff Azoff, before their voyage to London. Last month, the duo reportedly embarked on a summer getaway with quality time in Italy.

Continuing the trajectory of their romance, the couple have now taken residence in a Los Feliz rental. The love nest is meant to serve as a temporary home as Wilde films her role in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming film “Babylon” alongside Hollywood A-listers Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. The celebrity couple’s newfound abode was sold in 2019 for $3.3 million to Spanish songstress Lourdes Hernández and husband Zach Leigh who completely reconstructed and renovated the home into a modern, chic space. Now, the property is reportedly being rented by Styles and Wilde at $13,600 a month.

Built in 1981, the contemporary Los Feliz residence spans nearly 4,000 square feet and features five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Entering the gated property, the single-story home opens to a foyer with a gracious grand piano. The interior layout presents two living areas: one that is cozy and comfortable, and the formal space with built-in bookcases. The renovated Scandinavian style kitchen offers a spacious center island and breakfast nook. The décor encompasses an industrial chic aesthetic with neutral tones, pale hardwood flooring, metal light fixtures, and a contrasting array of windows to offer warmth.

Outside, the exterior space highlights a standalone bar adjacent to the swimming pool that is surrounded by lush green lawn. Additionally, the backyard offers a built-in barbeque and covered patio perfect for entertaining. Other amenities of the lovers abode include an at-home gym, hot tub, office, and music room.

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Brooke Shields

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Rising to fame at the early age of 12 starring in controversial films “Pretty Baby” and “Blue Lagoon,” actress and model Brooke Shields has been in the public eye for several decades. In 1991, Shields found home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California where she would reside for the next 20 years. The real estate purchase took place during her first marriage to tennis legend Andre Agassi at a cost of $3.3 million.

At one point in time, the property served as a rental home to former celebrity couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner while their marital mansion underwent renovations. After years on and off the rental market, Brooke Shields is officially bidding farewell to her longtime Los Angeles residence. The recent property listing presents the home at a price of $8.195 million, more than twice the price she purchased it at. The former fashion model will reportedly reside exclusively on the East Coast with New York City as her new hometown.

The charming chalet style home in Pacific Palisades spans 5,345-square-feet and includes five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Although nestled in a secluded canyon behind a gated motor court for privacy, the home’s interior aesthetic shines with character. Atypical to the cliché Los Angeles architecture, this humble abode evokes a country cabin feel while situated near the beach. Stepping inside, the comfortable yet cozy living space offers couch seating and a sturdy coffee table. The country inspired dining room presents dark wood elements contrasting the built-in china cabinets for a rustic yet elegant touch. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top end appliances and a wall of windows overlooking the hills surrounding the home.

On the second level, the interior space offers an open floor plan. The staircase leads to a landing with a reading nook and an office area. The master bedroom features a couch, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, red accents for a pop of color, a spacious walk-in closet, and a dreamy bathroom with standalone tub. Additionally, the second floor includes a classic deck leading to a private pool and spa area. The secluded section also provides space for lounging and entertaining as well as offering picturesque views of the Santa Monica Mountains.

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Kate Beckinsale

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In 2006, Kate Beckinsale purchased a Cape Cod style home in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood in Los Angeles, California for $3.6 million. Contrary to the typical Hollywood approach to real estate with frequent relocations, the action film star has called Brentwood home for the past 15 years.  However, now that her daughter, 22-year-old Lily Mo Sheen, is reportedly content living in Manhattan, Beckinsale is prepared to bid farewell to her humble California abode. She has recently listed her former Brentwood property for a price of $3.995 million. Considering the competitive state of Los Angeles real estate market, a mere increase from $3.6 million to $3.995 million over the course of 15 years is a generous listing.

Built in 1965, the charming yet elegant Brentwood home spans 3,603 square feet and includes four bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The Cape Cod inspired aesthetic is encapsulated in decorative details of numerous fireplaces, French doors, and wainscoting. Stepping inside, the family room offers comfortable couch seating, a cozy fireplace, and five sets of French doors for fresh air and natural sunlight. The spacious kitchen is equipped with two islands, surrounding marble top counters, and plentiful cabinetry. Further into the home, the office area presents a second lofted level with an exceptional bookcase and ladder for access. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features a fireplace, exposed wooden beams, enormous walk in closet, and luxurious bathroom with his and her sinks, a deep bathtub, and skylit shower. The interior also offers a full bar set up leading outside to the exterior space. The serene, wooded backyard offers lush greenery and space for entertaining with outdoor seating and a stone fireplace. A unique perk of the endearing exterior is a charming footbridge that leads to a spa tub and outdoor shower on a hill above the home.

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Calvin Klein

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In 1891, the historic East Hampton estate was built by acclaimed Grey Gardens architect Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe for the homeowner’s wife, Laura Brevoort Sedgwick. Following a near century and list of elite owners, Calvin Klein purchased the property from the son of Juan Trippe, the founder of Pan American World Airways. The real estate sale took place in 1987 with Klein’s second wife, Kelly Rector, where the formerly married couple spent $3.6 million to acquire the impressive property.

Following the first few years after purchase, the duo executed substantial renovations to the home and eventually had it featured in the 1992 edition of Vogue Decorations. While the celebrity couple officially divorced in 2006 and were reportedly separated for a decade prior, Rector continued to reside within the Hamptons home. Despite her stay nearly fifteen years following their split and her former initials “K. K.” plastered on the front gate, the deed was still in Klein’s name. This past week, the estate was sold in two off-market transactions to undisclosed buyers hidden behind an LLC. The sale consisted of the main property which sold for $75 million as well as the adjacent strip of undeveloped land for an additional $10 million.

The lavish Hamptons estate built in 1891 is situated on 8.4 acres of lush land and features a main mansion as well as a boathouse. Shortly after Klein and Rector purchased the residence over three decades ago, they summoned the help of renowned architect Thierry Despont to modernize the interior space. Spanning over 10,100 square feet, the primary house is a shingle-style mansion including five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. While information in regards to the home’s interior design is limited, Klein and Rector are infamously infatuated with sleek white interiors and perfectly executed construction projects. Some notable renovations to their former Hamptons estate consist of a swimming pool and boathouse on Georgica Pond pictured in the aforementioned 1992 issue of Vogue Decorations.

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John Travolta

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In 2017, the famed Hollywood star purchased a contemporary mansion in Clearwater, Florida for $3 million under Hawker Investment Trust, Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston’s go-to trust in which his sisters are listed as trustees. Located a mere mile from the Scientology headquarters, Travolta has served as a devout member of the controversial Church of Scientology since 1975. Clearwater also provides residence to fellow Scientologists Tom Cruise, who lives in a downtown penthouse, and Kirstie Alley, who owns a multi-residence waterfront compound.

Now, Travolta is bidding farewell to his former Florida home for $4 million. The property was initially listed in March for $4.65 million but nonetheless, the 67-year-old actor is walking away with a profit. This sale comes about a year following the passing of his late wife Kelly Preston in their home due to breast cancer. In January 2020, Travolta sold his $18 million Spanish-style mansion in Los Angeles and earlier this year, parted ways with his longtime waterfront residence in Maine for $5 million. He currently owns a $2.65 million Calabasas home which he purchased with Preston in 2019.

Travolta’s former Florida home spans more than an acre of picturesque land and includes five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The open floor interior presents a modern two-story staircase and spacious foyer. The living area is equipped with an electric fireplace. The kitchen offers bar seating and a breakfast space. Upstairs, the primary suite features an ensuite bathroom with a contemporary encased spa bath and a terrace overlooking the harbor. Other luxe amenities of the home include a seaside infinity-edge pool, a separate one-room cabana, and an artist’s studio with a bath. Resting on the western shores of Clearwater Harbor, the waterfront estate is heavily gated and surrounded by foliage. The exterior space consists of an expansive boat dock and boasts panoramic views of the gleaming coast and skyline.

Rafal Wazio at Coldwell Banker Residential represented both sides of this deal.

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Mike Tyson

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In 1995, the heavyweight boxer purchased the Bethesda property with his ex-wife, pediatrician Monica Turner, for just over $2 million. While the couple married in 1997 and eventually divorced in 2003, Ms. Turner kept the home. This residence is a notably infamous location in regards to Tyson as this is where he lost his pet white tiger named Kenya before she showed up on a neighbor’s property. In May of 2020, the Maryland home was first listed on the market for $8.5 million. When the steep asking price failed to attract prospective buyers, the cost was reduced to $5.79 million at the beginning of this year. The price was once more reduced in March to $5.25 million before a buyer secured the property earlier this week at nearly $4.6 million. Located on the sixth hole of the Congressional Country Club, one of the country’s most prestigious golf clubs, it is reportedly the highest sale at the course in history. According to listing agent Daniel Heider of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, the buyer wishes to remain anonymous and official records of the sale are not yet publicly accessible.

Beyond a gated community in Bethesda, Maryland, this gorgeous estate spanned more than 5 acres of scenic land at that time of Tyson’s purchase and now stands at about half that with 2.5 acres and a 19,000 square foot residence of seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The interior layout presents a formal living room, professional chef’s kitchen, piano room, and cherry wood-paneled library with wet bar and fireplace. The primary bedroom suite offers its own living room as well as an additional fireplace. Decorative elements of home consist of a grand double-height entry and sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lush landscaping of the Congressional Country Club. Other luxe amenities featured are a billiards room, separate game room, sports court, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and several covered loggias.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has been busy making real estate moves since settling into the second-in-command’s residence. While waiting on the renovations of the Number One Observatory Circle, located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory, to be completed, Harris has been living in the president’s official guesthouse. The Blair House holds 14 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, three formal dining rooms, a gym and a beauty salon.

Harris has put her Washington, D.C. condo on the market for $1.995 million. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property was purchased by Harris in 2017 for $1.775 million. With 1,731 square feet of space, the condo features custom Italian cabinetry, teak shower floors, natural oak hardwood floors, and a walk-in pantry.

Located primely near Dupont Circle, Harris’ complex, The Westlight, offers luxury amenities as well. A heated rooftop pool with a sundeck and terrace with grills, 24/7 concierge service, and a dog-washing station are among the offerings of the residence.

Earlier this year, Harris sold her San Francisco penthouse for $799,000, which is located in the heart of the SoMa neighborhood. She and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also still own a $5 million mansion in Brentwood, California.

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Billy Ray Cyrus, Lil Nas X

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Fame came unexpectedly to this rising star. As the first person to go to college in his family, Lil Nas X always felt pressure to be successful. He eventually found himself unhappy during his time in college, leading him to drop out. He began making music after moving in with his sister – ultimately kickstarting his successful career.

The home, which is located in Sherman Oaks, California, was built in the 1950s and was recently remodeled inside and out to reveal a modern and sleek look. The 2,580 square foot property holds four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Upon arrival, the outside features floating concrete steps over a waterfall that leads into a pond. Inside the property are open living and dining spaces, featuring a fireplace and glass pocket doors that open out to a balcony, revealing panoramic views of San Fernando Valley. The kitchen includes a stretched island and top-of-the-line appliances such as two ovens and a wine fridge.

Each room within the home includes an ensuite full baths and the master bedroom includes a walk-in closet, custom built-ins and its own a private balcony. The master bathroom also has dual vanities and a soaking tub. Two of the rooms have been staged as a gym and office space. The property also includes a secret room.

The outside of the property has a spacious wooden deck, and a raised pool and spa.

Lil Nas X found his rise to fame with hit single, “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. He also released a children’s book titled, C Is for Country, adding to his list of accomplishments as a best-selling author. The Grammy-award winning musician was also titled one of the 25 most influential people on the internet in 2019.

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Actress Kristen Stewart just purchased a $6 million Mediterranean Revival-style estate in Los Feliz, California.

Built in 1927, the 4,864-square-foot home holds four bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, and stands two stories tall. It includes classic, red-tiled roofing, arched doorways, lantern lighting, and combination tile and oak wood floors. The garage has been recently converted into a guest suite with the identical Mediterranean style.

Over the years, the vintage home has been well-maintained revealing delightfully landscaped private gardens. The Spanish-tiled foyer reveals the authenticity and original charm of the estate with a wood-beam ceiling and large handcrafted doors. Just off the entrance, the step-down living room features a dynamic similar to the foyer with ceiling beams and a classic fireplace.

On the ground floor is the dining room, revealed by French doors that open out onto a covered loggia with enough space for a sitting area and a dining area. The upgraded, oversized kitchen is covered in olive green cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, a double oven, double burner, double refrigerator, and black kitchen island.

Upstairs, the main suite also has high ceilings as well as a dedicated sitting area, a nook with built-in chairs and French doors that lead to a balcony. The main bathroom features a double vanity with black countertops and lavender-and-black tiling on the floor. A saline pool and spa, lounging areas, and terracotta-style accents are on the outside.

This new home is an addition to another $2.2 million home owned by Stewart in the same area.

The listening was held by Sotheby’s International Realty broker Richard Yohon and Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates.

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