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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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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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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Lori Loughlin

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Shortly after the tumultuous turn in Loughlin and Giannulli’s career with the college admissions scandal and their respective sentences, the controversial public figures are settling back into their former elite lifestyle. Last summer, they purchased a modern farmhouse in Hidden Hills for $9.5 million and now, the couple are once again making news with the purchase of their newfound vacation home. Located in one of the most exclusive private residential communities in La Quinta, California, Loughlin and Giannulli have recently purchased a $13 million vacation home at the Madison Club. The former owners of the home were Michael and Alexis Rowell who cofounded technology startup Assurance. The duo purchased the property in late 2019 for $9.5 million and will be walking away from the new deal with a massive profit.

As this deal occurred off the market and the property was not publicly offered for sale, some of the details in regard to this residence remain unknown. However, tax records indicate that the extravagant abode spans 9,300 square feet with five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The single level residence showcases an open and airy atmosphere with stone flooring. For seamless indoor outdoor living, the walls of glass can retract and the expansive space offers patios for alfresco entertaining. The interior also presents a wet bar, a movie theater, a powder room with its own light-up stone sink, and a completely marble bathroom.

Stepping outside, the exterior highlights an immersive summer vacation experience. The inner courtyard features a reflecting pool, film projection screen, and further outside rests a substantially larger infinity edge pool and two spas. The landscaped gardens offer carefree maintenance with drought-tolerant plantings and faux grass. The firepit creates a cozy environment for lounging and the nearby Santa Rose Mountains present a picturesque view. Other luxe amenities include a garage, motor court, as well as the guard-gated Madison Club with its renowned Tom Fazio-designed course.

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Alicia Keys

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In 2001, the original owners of the Phoenix home built and completed construction before Keys and Beatz purchased the property in 2008. The home was always intended to serve as a holiday residence for Keys, Beatz, and their family. In 2016, however, the celebrity couple prepared to bid farewell to their former vacation home listing it on the market for $3.85 million. The presumed reason as to why the musical duo listed their holiday home is due to their claim that it did not get enough usage. In the years following, the property was listed on and off the market ultimately failing to secure a deal. It was most recently relisted in March for just under $3.4 million. The home was finally sold this week at $3.1 million, slightly under the listing price. Reportedly, the buyer was a local resident of the Phoenix area and was drawn to the picturesque views the home had to offer.

Alicia Key’s former Dreamland spans 7,050 square feet and includes four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. As the property is situated on an elevated plane, the house does not align with the typical desert architecture but instead is a multistory structure with character and picturesque views of the Camelback Mountains, Arizona canyons, and cityscape. Stepping into the home, the open floor plan presents a great room, living area, and formal dining room with 20-foot ceiling. The spacious chef’s kitchen is equipped with a breakfast nook, high-end appliances, and spectacular views of the outdoors. Stepping outside, the exterior space offers a large deck with a wraparound two-level patio, infinity pool, and spa hanging over the hillside. Upstairs, the main suite features a custom-made circular bed, grand piano, and large windows. The holiday home was initially designed with the purpose of entertainment in mind. The expansive space offers a theater, game room, wet bar, exercise room, 800 bottle wine cellar, and six-car garage.

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Sandra Bullock has become quite a figure in real estate. The Academy Award-winning actress, who owns multiple properties nationwide, has sold her home in Tybee Island, Georgia, which had spent a little under two years on the market.

The Tybee Island property includes a 3,360 square foot main house and a 2,848 square foot guest house, sold for $4.175 million. Bullock originally purchased the cottage and guest home in 2001 for $1.5 million.

This perfect Georgia vacation home sits on nearly three acres, made up of nine parcels at the northern end of the exclusive beach town. It also has private access to one of the most gorgeous white-sand beaches in the country and is a prime spot to watch for dolphins.

The two story main house holds seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and is filled with beach themed decor. The living room includes double-height ceilings and a brick fireplace with reading nooks. The main suite which is located on the ground floor has its own sitting room and a freestanding claw-foot tub in the en suite bathroom. Located upstairs are the guest bedrooms, a den and a screened-in porch.

The guest house includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a full kitchen with dining space, and a living room with a modern fireplace. Amenities within the property include a game room, grill, and a crow’s nest for views of the ocean.

The grounds between the main estate and the guest home feature a basketball court, a large pool and spa, an outdoor shower, and private beach access.

Rachel Umbreit and Ruthie Lynah-Whitlow of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty handled the sale.

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Haute Residence talked to Dante DiSabato, a Naples, Florida-based real estate professional with William Raveis Real Estate, about the intricacies of acquiring and marinating a second home.

What considerations should agents address with out-of-town clients looking to purchase a vacation home?

Location. Location. Location. Always try to focus on the long term value, which always stems from location. The goal is to create a relationship with the customer not just to sell them this home but to sell ALL of their homes in the market. Usually people move every 3-5 years here. Quality is also a good characteristic as well and a focus on what fits their lifestyle.

What are some of the major issues that could go wrong when buying a second home? How can an agent help clients anticipate them and avoid them?

There really are no unforeseen issues when buying a second home if you are working with a good agent. Make sure that your customer knows all of their estimated costs of the home per year as well as what they would need to do if there was a storm or natural event. This lays out all of the possible issues that could happen however most of the owners here in Naples are 2^nd, 3^rd, or 4^th owners and are seasoned veterans when buying homes. This helps, however, I would also make sure they know the ins and outs of their home and or have a home watch person.

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How many of Naples home purchases are for vacation homes? What makes the city a good destination to own a second home in?

I would say around 80 percent of our purchases are purchased for vacation homes. We were rated happiest and healthiest city in country for the 3rd year in a row. We have world class shopping, dining, beaches and weather. We are the golf capital of the world with more holes per capita than anywhere else. And being on the Gulf of Mexico we have spectacular boating and fishing. And the sunsets are mesmerizing every night.

What could be some of the costs of owning a vacation home that clients may not be familiar with when they start looking for a property?

Other than your normal house costs, such as taxes, insurance, utilities, you might have a home watch person for your home, which could be a cost to run the water, check the property, make sure everything is ok during the months that people are not there.

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What are the vacation property rental rules in Naples? Can a vacation homeowner rent the residence when it is not occupied?

There are different rules and regulations when renting in Naples. There are many rentals, however, home owner associations sometimes will limit the amount of rentals per year to cut back on traffic in a certain neighborhood or location. However, rentals are getting harder and harder to come by due to an increase of people who want to be down here and try the market before they buy.

How can homeowners protect their newly purchased second home when it is vacant?

Hire a home watch person, increase security with cameras, locks and make sure to have hurricane windows.

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The villas come attached to the luxury resort on the premises, which feature 43-suites, a hotel spa, beach club, restaurant, the longest pool in the Caribbean, and more. The beachfront and hillside villas, are 6,000 and 5,000 square feet, and hit the market at $11 million and $5.7 million, respectively. The villas offer three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two private pools overlooking the jungle and sea. The lot sized though are even more impressive coming in at 13,500 and 26,350 square feet.

Maybe most helpful too, is that the purchase of the villa also comes with Grenadian citizenship, which grants visa-free access to 125 countries and other perks. The modern looking homes reflect a mid-century design that make this no ordinary island home, but rather something chic to walk around when there, and away from the hoards of tourists in the jungle/ocean climates of beautiful Grenada.

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Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos Islands – managed by the renowned Amanresorts group – combines unparalleled Caribbean beauty with the utmost convenience. Barely over 3 hours flight from New York and 1 hour 15 mins form Miami, it provides a getaway for the most discriminating traveler. It embraces its secluded beachside setting with a contemporary design that echoes the nuances of the tropics: soaring ceilings, dramatic rooflines, secluded sun decks, inviting pools and tranquil ponds that reflect its dramatic architecture.

Owning an Amanyara Villa is like having your personal private resort — yet on a more intimate scale. Each Villa is staffed with a dedicated personal Villa host and a chef, both expertly trained by Amanresorts. The Villa staff is supported by the full resort team in the desire to make every day exceptional for owners and guests. The comprehensive service and maintenance of the Villa is managed by the Amanyara Villa team for each owner, including the optional Villa rental program. Owners have full access to the resort amenities and facilities including the tennis center with three pros, fitness center, daily snorkeling trips, library, screening room, spa and yoga, restaurants, bar and more.

Villas are artfully placed on 1.25 to 1.8 acres of lush landscape framed by an intimate pond. Comprised of an array of three to four individual bedroom pavilions, an office, a kitchen and staff pavilion as well as a majestic dining and living pavilion, it is a unique home extending across over 10,000 sq ft of living space under roof. The private black-volcanic-rock, infinity-edged pool as well as the outdoor bathroom courtyards emphasize the serenity of the Amanyara lifestyle.

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