We’ve all seen the celebs walk the red carpet, and have heard about the lavish Oscars swag bags provided to those celebrities. And it's no secret that those gift bags contain some big-ticket items: jewelry; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments; a voucher to redeem a one-week inclusive stay at a spa, or a voucher to redeem a luxury cruise for two to Iceland, the Galapagos, the Amazon or Central America—with spa treatments and a private chef included. The cheapest item in this year’s Oscars bag was a package of Pepperidge Farm Milanos.

Well, such lavish gifts need not only be made available to celebs these days. Over recent years, the definition of luxury has morphed into including some swanky "extras" in the price of a home. And these "extras" are so extravagant and may, at times, consist of one or two luxury cars, a yacht, personal chef services, or summer vacation stays- all of which are seamlessly pre-negotiated into a home's final purchase price.

What "extras" would you include in your next luxury home purchase? Dream big because you might just get it. And more.

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Would you ever want to buy a luxury apartment worth millions that also included a Lamborghini for you? There’s nothing you couldn't include in your home purchase if you were rich, super-rich or obscenely-rich.

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You could live on the 96th floor, have an infinity pool and a slew of amenities in your building. When hungry, you could take a ride in your Ferrari to one of your Michelin-star restaurants, and eat a dinner prepared especially for you. Both your luxury car and dinner at that Michelin-star restaurant have already been incorporated into your home's purchase price.

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Would you ever want to buy a luxury apartment worth millions that also included a stunning view and a $1M yacht with five years' docking fees?

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Perhaps you'd prefer two Rolls Royces, and a trip for two included in your penthouse purchase?

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And it doesn’t end there. Penthouse-purchase deals in NYC have been known to include a house in the Hamptons for one summer, a private chef for a year, a butler, season tickets to the Mets, and a construction allowance of $2M for renovations.

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The Gilded Age reigns on and super-luxury buildings are offering more than ever before.

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For those nights that you'd prefer not to have dinner at one of your Michelin-star restaurants, your private chef could happily prepare a feast for you in your luxury kitchen.

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Your personal butler could serve to you a 007 martini without the hassle of your leaving the comforts of your luxurious living room.

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You'd surely sleep soundly because when you would awaken, you'd be living your biggest dream.

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These are the hot neighborhoods where celebrities live in London

Kensington and Chelsea

This area has long had a reputation for luxury and swank. It's known to hide some of the most outrageous basement bunkers complete with underground swimming pools and million dollar man caves. Townhouses here are flush with state-of-the-art fixtures and fancy roof gardens that compliment the charming Georgian architecture.

British rap sensation Stormzy keeps a flat in Chelsea near rock legend Eric Clapton, while fashion designer Paul Smith's Kensington mansion is worth $135 million. Rowan Atkinson and Madonna also bought homes here.

London has its share of millionaire boroughs, but K & C is the richest of them all. A penthouse in the Bulgari building in Knightsbridge sold for a whopping $157 million five years ago.

Notting Hill

This affluent section of West London was on everyone's radar after the 1999 romantic comedy of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant hit multiplexes.

It is prized for its renowned market where you can find vintage Chanel, Dior, and Hermes.

Notting Hill seems to hold a special place in the hearts of musicians. Damon Albarn lives and supports the local businesses on Portobello Road. When Tori Amos lived here she used to serenade the locals on the piano in a tiny brasserie. Bjork and Robbie Williams are also rumored to call Notting Hill home.

Richmond

Tom Hardy, a couple of Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend of British rock band, the Who, David Attenborough, Jerry Hall, actress Amanda Holden, Rick Astley, and Richard Ashcroft all live in Richmond.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie also bought a $16-million home here in happier times.

Pete Townshend of the Who's Richmond Mansion

The Richmond Theatre plays host to celebrities performing in limited runs, while the neighborhood homes offer everything from Victorian mansions to modern apartments.

Regents Park

The area around one of London's royal parks is a place many celebrities have purchased homes.

The northwest side–an area known as St. John's Wood, attracts the likes of Keith Richards, Kate Moss, Sir Paul McCartney, Ewen McGregor, Sir Richard Branson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and record-producer Mark Ronson.

Artist Damien Hirst's Regents Park manse has a basement for his art collection.

You know it's a money place when the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" contains the lyrics: "Your mother she's an heiress, owns a block in Saint John's Wood."

Belsize Park

Just to the Northeast of Regents is Belsize Park where Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton are known to reside, along with Tom Hiddleston, the Gallagher brothers, Sean Bean, Kate Hudson, Hugh Laurie, Jude Law, and Martin Freeman.

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow caused a lot of commotion here a few years ago with their frequent renovations to their $7 million  mansion.

Clapham

One of South London's hippest areas, Clapham has become an enclave for powerful celebrity women. J.K. Rowling, Vivienne Westwood, Margot Robbie, and Vanessa Redgrave are among the famous faces here.

Stroll through Clapham Common on a Saturday morning and you'll see people working out with wireless headphones, yoga by the bandstand, and plenty of friendly dog walkers.

Fulham

Young-money celebs are drawn to the independent boutiques, hangout spots like the Durrell Arms, fabulous brunches at Manuka Kitchen, and the chic window displays Fulham has going on.

Inside a contemporary Fulham flat

One stretch on Fulham Road is known as "The Beach" and you'll find it lined with convertible Porsches parked outside of the numerous gastropubs and galleries.

Want more celebrity London news? Check out the Regent Park house Daniel Day-Lewis filmed his last movie.

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The unfurnished penthouse apartment, located at One Hyde Park, spans a palatial 16,000 square feet. Sources say an Eastern European buyer purchased the apartment, which could be worth up to an estimated $300 million once furnished.

The previous record for an apartment sale in London was set three years ago by Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhemtov, who dropped around $230 million for two units at the same address, eventually combining them into one property.

One Hyde Park, whose developer is a joint venture between CPC Group and Waterknights, has seen more than $2 billion in sales so far.

Nick Candy, whose firm, Candy & Candy, was tasked with interior design and development management on the One Hyde Park project, said London’s real estate market is currently “in boom-time prices, more expensive than we've ever been in the history of mankind.”

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As you can see from these pretty-in-pink images, apartment #3CE at 1 Morton Square features the work of luxury designer Miles Redd for Jonathan Lupo. Lupo purchased the first apartment in 2004, then the second in 2010; this vibrant setup is the product of two combined apartments that were renovated into one large space.

The home also features his and hers walk-in closets, 300-bottle wine storage, pink silk walls and red pony hair doors.

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From converted clock towers to renovated firehouses (Anderson Cooper did one of these in recent years), home seekers love unusual and luxurious amenities that make a statement. New York Magazine did a great feature on some of these fantastic homes, and here are some of our favorite picks.

Cobble Hill Converted Church

Clinton Hill Converted Stable

Greenpoint Converted Storefront

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Sellers may have the upper hand, but chief executive at Douglas Elliman warns NYT readers against increasing prices: “You want them to rise in a smart way and not just based on a shortage of inventory. You want them to rise in a fashion that doesn’t create a bubble.”

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Full-service living condominiums like the Trump Tower and Ritz-Carlton Residences have seen the most activity despite unit sales in this luxury market being down by 41%.

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The 6,000 sq. ft. space is packed with color and contains six bedrooms, hardwood floors, a beautiful garden, and two gorgeous terraces. When we say “packed with color,” we aren’t kidding. The home is splashed with teals, purples, pinks, and pastels. If you’re looking for your standard white walls, you may have to loosen up a little.

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