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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Jesse Tyler Ferguson

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In 2013, Ferguson, an Emmy-nominated actor, and his husband, Justin Mikita, purchased the Los Feliz residence for $4.55 million. Over the years, the couple added their personal touches to transform the 1920s style property into their own humble abode. In collaboration with designer Peter Gurski, the end product of their lavish home was grand enough to earn a feature in Architectural Digest. Before Ferguson and Mikita though, another renowned celebrity resided in and renovated the property. The extravagant pool and waterfall were installed by pop icon Gwen Stefani who purchased the home in 1998 before selling it in 2007.

As Ferguson is now planning to bid farewell to his former Los Feliz residence, the home is ready to be passed onto another Hollywood star. Last month Ferguson had listed the property for $6,995,000. However, the closing price for which DiCaprio purchased the home was slightly higher at $7.1 million. DiCaprio reportedly resides in the Bird Streets neighborhood but owns one home nearby that he purchased in 2018 for a family member. It appears that Ferguson’s former home may be intended for a similar purpose, but regardless, will be a grand addition to DiCaprio’s real estate portfolio.

Leonardo DiCaprio

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The 5,000 square foot Los Feliz property spans half an acre of landscaped grounds. Resting above street level, the four-bedroom home opens to a two-story formal entry. The spacious living area features 25-foot ceilings and a stone fireplace. The eat-in chef’s kitchen presents a breakfast nook, built-in cabinets, and a wine fridge. The family room doubles as a media room with a projector and drop screen. The library is equipped with tall ceilings, stained-glass windows, and Juliet balconies. Heading upstairs, the master bedroom features a terrace and an ensuite bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Decorative elements of the home include designer wallpaper and a coffered ceiling. Other perks include an office, gym, meditation room, pool, observation deck, and a three-car garage.

Jennifer Akbari with Compass represented the seller. Brett Lawyer with Hilton & Hyland represented the buyer.

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While tennis has brought her and her older sister, Venus, wealth and notoriety, the Williams sisters are not content to be known for just blistering serves and punishing groundstrokes.

Serena has leveraged her position as a top global athlete to become a fashion icon (she turned heads in a pink ensemble with classic fascinator hat at the Royal Wedding), savvy businesswoman, wife (she is married to Reddit founder, Alexis Ohanian), and new mother to adorable baby daughter, Olympia.

Serena and Venus were taught by their father to work harder than everyone else and to zero in on a goal and achieve it. Growing up to become a 36-year old perfectionist who lives the disciplined lifestyle of a champion, the biggest challenge Serena might face might be learning how to settle down.

When she is ready to retire (maybe after netting the 25th title), Serena could probably have a successful second career as a real estate investor. She not only owns a bevy of properties but displays great taste in selecting a modern open-plan architectural design.

Serena Williams' Palm Beach Gardens House

According to Serena, the Williams sisters have always been "South-Florida girls" at heart. She already co-owns a property with Venus in Palm Beach, so purchasing a place to be a family home base in the sunny "golf capital of the world" seemed logical.

The 7,323-square-foot home has a wide stone walkway leading up to the front, and, of course, a full tennis court out back.

The expansive open concept family kitchen is where Serena, Alexis, and their daughter end up spending a lot of time. Serena's chef will whip up whatever mixture of ingredients are believed to help keep her body in playing condition, while the couple's new baby explores her shiny new world.

Recessed lighting in the ceiling plays in concert with the large windows along the far wall to wash the interior in a warm glow. Custom cabinets and appliances are also built into the wall to give a sense of even more open space. String a net across the center of the room and there's enough brushed oak flooring to play doubles inside.

Taking advantage of the 360 days of sunlight, the property also boasts a huge covered lanai with outdoor appliances and full summer kitchen. Dad and daughter can watch mommy Serena get some practice in, before dipping a toe in the resort-like heated pool and spa.

Serena Williams' Beverly Hills House

When Serena's in California, she has a newly-built five-bed, seven-bath, $6.7 million home in the guard-gated community of Summit in Beverly Hills to call home.

She scooped up this white, Spanish-style house after selling her Bel Air mansion to the tune of $12 million. Serena's chef can prepare her training table meals in the state-of-art kitchen and lay out the food on the huge Bianco Bella polished marble island.

The home also has a yoga and massage room, wine cellar, and game room with a professional poker table. A step-out balcony provides peaceful views of the valley, while the covered veranda opens up to a Baja pool that overlooking terraced landscaping consisting of green native plants.

The one thing missing from Serena's West Coat abode? A tennis court. It appears this house is more of a chill spot than a practice pad.

Serena's impressive real estate portfolio also includes land in Jupiter, Florida and a residence in Paris, France.

Serena is currently competing in the French Open at Roland Garros.

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Famed architect, George Washington Smith designed the home in the style of Southern Spain. An aristocratic and sophisticated work of art, Villa Eden Del Mar has a wide range of international origins, traditions and influences. Along the world-famous 17 Mile Drive, an imposing, sharply scalloped wall protects the private entry to an inviting central courtyard, fountain and gardens. This grand courtyard is framed by classical columns forming rhythmic arcades.

The majestic entry to main house leads to the sumptuous living room and unparalleled views of the Pacific and the vast horizon beyond. The rich interior boasts high, carved wooden ceilings, an imposing fireplace and a spacious yet warm ambiance. With its elegant cut marble flooring and Renaissance feel, the Terrace Room is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking 180-degree views of the Pacific and rugged coastline. This home exhibits meticulous craftsmanship in its custom-laid marble tiled floors, carved wooden ceilings and massive stucco walls within which the likes of artists, celebrities, business tycoons and international royalty have been entertained.

This impressive 2.8-acre oceanfront compound includes four distinct structures: the main house, which is a masterpiece to behold, with 15,418 sq ft of living area; an oceanfront Lyceum with 3,651 sq ft; a 2BR/2BA penthouse guest apartment with 1,806 sq ft; and a separate 2BR/1BA caretaker’s cottage with 976 sq ft.

Perhaps above all else, Villa Eden Del Mar boasts its majestic and incomparable setting. This dramatically picturesque location enables the architecture to be strikingly effective without pretension. From various rooms and terraces, one sees everywhere titanic, tumbled granite boulders, worn and aged by the surf. And out of this coastline grow ageless giant Cypress trees glistening in blackish green. The beauty of this setting is magical.

Address: 32560 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

Price: $37,000,000

View the listing here.

For more information, contact Carmel Realty Company at 831-622-1000 or contact@carmelrealtycompany.com.

Carmel Realty Company is the exclusive agent representing the Pebble Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network.

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