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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The impeccably designed open living room comes with walls of glass that allow natural lighting to flow, step-out access to pool desk, lounge area, summer kitchen and  amazing views to Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.

The gourmet kitchen boasts top of the line Miele, Wolf  and Subzero appliances, gray quartz center island and an adjacent breakfast area with seating for six. The custom wet bar features step-out access to the pool deck, wine chiller, sink, ice maker and LED colored lighting system that changes to suite your mood.

The second-floor master suite is beautifully designed and features direct views over Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami, balcony overlooking the pool area, oak floors, full walk-in closet with custom built-ins and gas fireplace. The elegant master bathroom sports porcelain floors, his/her sinks, full walk-in rain shower and a sunken tub with amazing water views. The guest master suite includes oak floors, a private balcony overlooking the pool, full en-suite bath and a full kitchen with top appliances.

The residence also has state-of-the-art movie theatre with leather recliners and surround sound system, fully equipped bayside gym, a private Ipe wood dock with electric boat lift and Jet Ski pads with direct bay access, as well as a two-car garage with two electric car lifts to accommodate a total of four cars.

The smart-home features include Creston Home Automation System controlling, climate, all shades, lighting/ambiance, media/surround sound system, indoor/outdoor lighting, gates, and outdoor security camera surveillance.

Address: 440 S Hibiscus Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Price: $17,800,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6 fill +3 half

View the listing here.

For more information contact The Jills Team at 305-341-7447; or Jill Hertzberg at 305-788-5455 or jillh@thejills.com; or Jill Eber at 305-915-2556 or jille@thejills.com

The Jills Team exclusively represents the Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Florida real estate market as a member of Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View of their listings here.

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Built in 1927, this extraordinary Mediterranean estate is located on 15,000 square feet of land. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus a 1-bedroom/1-bath guest house with living room and recreational space, hardwood, slate and tile floors.

The residence boasts a kitchen granite counter tops, working wood-burning fireplace, wood beamed ceilings, original plaster walls, large pool, patio  and terrace, old Chicago brick driveway and pool area.

There is a generator and a small basement. Sold "AS-IS". There are low taxes due to historical designation. Move in ready or update to your specific requirements. Excellent Value!

Address: 155 Cocoplum Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Price: $3,248,888

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

View the listing here.

For more information contact Magnus Jennemyr at 786-200-8857 or mj@selectrg.com

Magnus Jennemyr is the exclusive agent representing the Coconut Grove, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Hedy Joyce, Haute Residence partner, broker and Global Luxury Specialist with Coldwell Banker Bain, takes us on a tour of Mercer Island’s most opulent homes.

Any Entertainer’s Dream House

This modern 2017 built is a true knockout. Its sumptuous exterior rises amid a picturesque setting, and harbors over 5,000 square feet of luxurious living space. The $3,188,000 home has 4 bedrooms and as many bathrooms that are designed with serenity and sophistication in mind. But what infuses  8235 SE 31^st Street with a sense of timeless appeal are its common areas that exceed the expectations of any entertainment-prone host. The dining room is big enough to comfortably sit up to 16 people, while the two-story great room, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, invites an after-dinner rewind. The impressive wine cellar and wet bar are not only solid conversation anchors, they easily are the lifeblood of any soiree. And if anyone needs to stay the night, the lower level has an elegant guest suite.

Courtesy: Schuler/Rosenwald, CBB

When Nature Beckons

The big city wears with its constant bustle, yet its amenities are hard to part with. 7220 N Mercer Way, however, offers the best of both worlds – the convenience of city life and the peace of nature. Located on the shores of Lake Washington, on the northern tip of Mercer Island, this $6.5-million home rises among majestic sequoias to offer incredible vistas. More than a breath-taking retreat, it is an opulent residence with recently upgraded interior and sizable water frontage to immerse in the flora and fauna of the area.

Courtesy: Truex, WRE

A Sanctuary of Modern Splendor

Just down the road, 7450 N Mercer Way is on the market for the first time. Custom-built on a ¾-acre lot, the home flaunts unrivaled luxury, grounded in thoughtful amenities and exquisite finishes. Equipped with the latest appliances, the kitchen boasts Calacatta marble and a chic butler’s pantry. The covered deck, merging into a manicured lawn and a private dock, invites festivities. The 4-car garage features a Tesla plug-in to accommodate the needs of discerning drivers. Listed for $8,650,000, this 2-story home is a sanctuary of modern splendor.

Courtesy: DeBray, Sotheby’s

An Art Connoisseur’s Perfect Abode

5330 Butterworth Rd is remarkable on many levels. Its elaborate gardens race toward the cerulean waters of the lake. Its architectural fountains rise toward the clear skies. Its seven-room master suite pivots nearly 15,000 square feet of sheer lavishness. Then, there is the 80-foot gallery, the state-of-the-art movie theatre, the inventive billiard parlor, the private tennis court, the indoor spa. To put it succinctly,  the $19,888,000 home has no rival.

Courtesy: Lister, CBB

All-around Opulence

6211 77^th Ave SE has for long captured locals’ admiration. Rising over a low-bank waterfront, the home’s architecture is at once timeless and artistic. While every room has its own appeal, the dreamy main-floor master suite and the cutting-edge kitchen are the unequivocal gems of this $6.5-million home. And yet, the outdoors offers a world of its own. The spa and the yachtman’s dock and the party platform and the intimate cabana – the outside structures allow for endless entertainment.

Courtesy: Bayley, WRE

Downright Splendor

Located in the desirable First Hill neighborhood, 2460 73^rd Ave SE is a luxurious new construction that combines the comforts of modern design with the appeal of old-day simplicity. Its open-floor not only cues to the sophistication of new builds, it brings easiness to every-day life. The magnificent great room, anchored by two fireplaces, flows to the formal dining area that opens to an expansive covered deck. To the side is the chef’s kitchen, and opposite it a flight of stairs leads to the plush recreation room. The one-of-a-kind finishes complete the downright splendor of this $3,800,000 residence.

Courtesy: Whittaker, CBB

Where the Past and Present Are One

History resides at 4609 Forest Ave SE, a 1931 Tudor residence that has maintained its Shakespearean allure throughout the decades. Its original stained glass and hardware features, alongside the high ceilings, underwent a splendid renovation in 2016. The $4-millon home comes with a little over 40 feet of waterfront and a 90-foot dock, which comprise the perfect setting to marvel at the Seattle skyline. The residence might have witnessed times now bygone, but its smart upgrades bring it into the lavishness of present day.

Courtesy: Weidner, Avenue

Exhilarating Home For Lavish Lifestyle

4731 Forest Ave SE was constructed for those who take life in exhilarating strides. The $7,890,000 residence flaunts some 100 feet of prime western waterfrontage that rim its half-acre lot, which runs from the street to the lake. The main home charms with its rich details and thoughtful amenities, while the oversized deck reveals picture-perfect vistas of the lake, the Olympic mountains and the Seattle skyline. The estate, complete with a 3-car garage, a wine room and guest quarters, becomes even more alluring under the amber veil of the sunset.

Courtesy: Trull/Boyd, CBB

Hedy Joyce is the exclusive agent representing the Mercer Island, Washington real estate market as a member of Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Upon entering, the guest’s focus is immediately drawn to the spaciousness of the great room, which flows seamlessly through 10 foot stacking doors opening to the huge covered outdoor patio and cantilevered gazebo with summer kitchen. The gleaming 58-foot pool, spa and beach entry, with unique Pebble Tec finishes, unify the patio and summer kitchen areas. Steps, bridging the water, lead to the boat dock. The brand new 100-foot all-concrete dock and seawall have 100 amp power and will accommodate an 80-foot Yacht. The canal is 130 feet wide and has the quickest ocean access in Las Olas.

The interior on the first floor is functional and spacious, flowing from the two-story living room with bar and see-through 640 bottle refrigerated wine room, to the open dining room and large kitchen with wrap-around bar. The family room with 60-inch fireplace also adjoins the kitchen as well as opens to the pool area and summer kitchen. The kitchen has white Italian cabinetry and Golden Calcutta countertops and backsplash. Top of the line appliances include 2 Wolf dishwashers and steam oven and convection microwave, two Wolf ovens and a cooktop with 6 burner and griddle plus Wolf steamer. The refrigerator and freezer are Sub-Zero. Connecting the kitchen to the garage is a huge catering pantry with commercial size walk-in refrigeration.

The first floor also contains an office with glass walls, overlooking the Zen garden. The VIP bedroom also has 10 foot sliders opening to the pool. The second floor is accessed by two staircases and an elevator. The second floor landing connects a total of four bedrooms including the master suite. The large master suite has two separate sets of luxurious walk-in closets and bathrooms with spa tub, showers, bidet and much more. The elevator and staircase reach the 900 sq. ft. third-floor entertainment area and 1,000 sq. ft. covered balcony with hot tub, another outdoor kitchen and views of the beach and the downtown Fort Lauderdale skylines.

The home is equipped with a whole house generator, a three car garage designed for lifts for three and more cars, a room for boat storage and a cabana bath accessed from the outside of the home.

Address: 640 Isle of Palms Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Price: $6,999,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 8.5

View the listing here. 

For more information contact Jim Morlock at waterfrontjim@gmail.com or 954-205-6673.

Jim Morlock is the exclusive agent representing the Manalapan, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Located in Naples, FL, this Galleon Drive home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a half bath. The home’s total square footage reaches 7,833 sq. ft with 207 ft. of water front space and a 144 ft. dock. The residence also boasts a study, music room, four car garage and cathedral ceilings.

The home is fantastic in terms of architecture, and its panoramic views make it even more spectacular.

Photos courtesy of Dream Homes

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