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Sir Anthony Hopkins is Listing Malibu Home for $11.5M

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Famous actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is selling his property in Malibu, CA. He listed the property recently for $11.5M which is a significant increase from the $3,795,000 that he paid back in 2001. 

The estate itself is a survivor and has stood out since it was one of the only houses that did not burn in the deadly Woolsey fire in 2018.

The single-family is set on almost an acre of land and is 4,010 sqft encompassing five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The Cape Cod-style home has a pool, a spa and a sauna to top it all.

The residence has dormer windows, and the interiors feature wood flooring and stone fireplaces. Check it out!

The mansion Built back in 1958 is located at a cliff between Zuma Beach and Point Dume but had several updates since then. Because of its exclusive location, residents can enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean clear out to Catalina Island, and down the coast to Palos Verdes.

As a bonus, Hopkins listing includes a one-bedroom guesthouse that is as incredible as the main house. Learn more about the listing here!

Lori Loughlin and Husband Mossimo Giannulli List California Mansion for $28.7M

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Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli, who is a fashion designer, are selling their gorgeous L.A mansion for US$28,650,000. The couple is still waiting for trial regarding the college admission scandal.

The single-family home that is next to the Bel-Air Country Club Golf Course, is six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, encompassing 14 rooms total.

According to the spouses, the sale is not related to the scandal, in fact, the reason is they love real estate and are passionate about architecture, there is why they choose to experience other residences.

The interiors are astonishing, as you can see in the pictures, the Spanish-style home is spacious and well decorated, having high-quality finishes.

The mansion is 4,500 square feet set on over an acre of land, featuring a gym, a library, a private sauna, her and his bathrooms and closets, a spacious master suite, a swimming pool, green lawns, patios, and decks. Besides, the property is located in a privileged site, overlooking the Los Angeles Skyline.

The actress and her husband purchased the property back in 2015 for US$13.9 million and two years later listed the home for 2.5 times more than what they bought it for, however, in 2018 the couple pulled the listing off the market, until now. See the listing here!

“True Detective” Actress is Selling Unique House in L.A.

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Mamie Gummer is an actress, daughter of famous acting legend Meryl Streep and artist Don Gummer. She is selling a very unique residence in Los Angeles, valued for $1,495,000 dollars.

The boho-style home built in 1944 was sold to the actress back in 2017 for US$1,357,000 and is now back in the market looking for a new owner.

The home is 1,694 square feet and encompasses three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The views inside the residence are incredible, you can enjoy watching nature on a wraparound deck.

The rooms and interiors are very elegant, for instance the living room has a fireplace and a lovely deck with stylish seating spaces. Since the home has a rustic appeal, the kitchen has a farmhouse-style and it includes double sinks, copper counters and a vintage yet beautiful stove.

The finishes on this house give it an old feel including hardwood floors and exposed beams. Take a quick look inside!

This home has it all, even offering a bonus room which can be turned into a guest bedroom since it has its own bathroom, an office or a game room. Plus, the property accounts with outdoor spaces, including a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen and tables for enjoying on a wooden deck.

The Hollywood star has been acting for a long time, making appearances on shows like “The Good Wife”, “Emily Owens, M.D” and currently on the “True Detective Show” on HBO. The property is very unique and has so much to offer, learn more about it clicking here.

Actress and Singer Zoey Deschanel Lists CA Property for $6 M

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The American Actress recently listed the 5 bedroom property located at Manhattan Beach, CA. The Song writer bought the home at the beginning of last year and paid the listing price of $5.58 million. Now she is listing the same asset with some modifications and is hoping to close a deal for $5.975 million.

The Cape Cod-style summer cottage encompasses 4,900 square feet in a three story family-size residence. The major improvements include securing the front yard behind a new fence and locked gate, replacing the wood floors throughout and cosmetically updating the kitchen and walk-in pantry with gleaming white marble countertops, new designer appliances and patterned-tile.

This property has an incredible location since you can walk to the city’s downtown, to the beach and parks, schools and other important areas of the city.  

The bedrooms are located on the second floor, including the large master suite that has a separate office/gym and balcony, it has a window seat and large en-suite bath with a double shower, a standing tub and a separate steam room.

The property has an open floor plan, containing the family room, kitchen, dining area, and breakfast nook. Additionally, the family home includes a large downstairs basement slash game-room with a bar and wine cellar.

For more information on this listing, click here.

Microsoft Co-Founder’s Luxury Property Hits the Market for $41.5M

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Paul Allen was an American businessman known for co-founding Microsoft Corporation alongside Bill Gates. He sadly past away last year at 65 years old in Seattle, WA.

However, his legacy is still with us. His former house in Atherton, CA is being sold for an asking price of $41.5 million, which makes this property the most expensive listing in the small and private community.

The mansion is set on almost two acres, encompassing multiple gardens, a unique and stylish pool, two outdoor fireplaces, and numerous sitting/dining areas on the exterior of the luxurious property. For parking, the house counts on a four-car garage. There is also a guesthouse that includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen.

The main house features an extended living room, a formal dining room, a kitchen that includes two islands, a family room and, an entertainment room. In addition, the family house has two impressive master bedrooms, a private office, a Dolby home theater, a gym, and more.

The late billionaire purchased the brand new house back in 2013 for $27 million. Click here to see more of this amazing California listing.

Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker is Listing his House for $4.3M

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The award winning American actor Forest Whitaker, is letting go of his gorgeous mansion located in the state of California. This luxury family home has been owned by the actor for more than a decade and it is for sale again after two years, he first listed the property in 2017 for $6M.

The astonishing aspect of this listing is that the sale does not only include one property, but two independent houses, each one with its own address and private gate entry. Both homes share a huge pool and a fantastic patio, a spa, an outdoor kitchen/dinning areas and views of the city from their lovely balconies. 

Whitaker purchased the more than 1.5 acre property back in 2003 for an estimate $2 million. To learn more about this exclusive listing please click here.

Backstreet Boy AJ McLean Selling LA Home

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AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys has just listed his LA home for $2.5 million, after having owned it for three years.

A grand gated entrance welcomes visitors into the home, complete with stone pilasters a turret entrance with recessed entry, and a stacked stone exterior wall, all of which strongly contribute to the home’s streetside impression. Inside, the double-height foyer is detailed with a compass rose inlaid into the tile floor. There is also a second floor gallery with steep, Spanish-style stairs leading up to it.

The 5 bed, 5.5 bath home is designed with classy dark wood and white walls. The master suite features  a grand stone fireplace with a raised hearth, and a retractable glass wall that opens a balcony with a wrought-iron balustrade.

The backyard includes a pool and spa, a lovely water feature, and a covered patio with an outdoor fireplace.

Click here to see the listing on CastlesMag.com

 

Mel Gibson Lists Unique Malibu Home

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Award-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson has just listed his eccentric Malibu home for $14.85 million, down from the original $17.5 million price tag from last year.

The home is an unpredictably melded combination of architectural styles ranging from postmodern, to 19th century rustic, to medieval castle, to English country. The interior is finished with accents of raw wood, mullion windows, stone and plaster, open-trussed ceilings, brick, and timber.

Although the home is a visual masterpiece, it does not lack or sacrifice any functionality. Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most unique properties Malibu has to offer.

Check out the listing on CastlesMag.com

 

 

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Selling Los Feliz Home

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Michael Peter Balzary (aka Flea) of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and his model wife Frankie Rayder are selling their home in Los Feliz.

After living in the home for 4 years, the couple is now offering the 3,500 square-foot gated estate on a quarter-acre for $3 million.

The 5 bed, 4.5 bath home, while “modest by rockstar standards,” still offers more space and comfort than the average abode. Built in 1939, the house sits on a large corner lot and offers privacy from the road, and opens through the purple front door to a large formal entry, featuring magnesite floors and a double foyer. Large bay windows flood the living room and formal dining room with natural light. The cook’s kitchen adjoins a breakfast nook with French doors that open to a covered patio with a built-in grill. A casual family room includes wood paneling and a fireplace.

The five bedrooms are distributed across the three floors, with a guest suite on the first floor, the master suite on the second, and two additional bedrooms on the top floor. The master suite includes a walk-in closet, spacious bath, office, and terrace.

The home, which sits closeby to Griffith Park, is surrounded by gardens and includes a lap pool and spa in the backyard.

Click here to see the listing on CastlesMag.com

NBA Legend Wilt Chamberlain Asks $19M for Bel Air Home

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Wilt Chamberlain’s custom-built house in Los Angeles’s famous Bel Air hills is now on the market. The asking price for the contemporary home is $19 million.

Apart from being the site of legendary gatherings of Olympic athletes and socialites alike, the home is also valuable of its own accord. An architectural gem showcasing the end of the late period of modern design, the Bel Air home is art in itself, the best example of which may be the home’s front entrance gate, which features pilasters inlaid with triangular pieces of colored glass; evocative of the period’s emphasis on individual expression.

The 7,158 square-foot house, built in 1971, sits on nearly 2.6 acres of land, and contains 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. Inside, more ornamental cut glass, stone, timber and steel add to the unique beauty of this home. Lovely walkways and water features blur the border of interior and exterior, and combine with the vaulted buttressed ceilings to create a natural, “one with the earth” feeling, by way of Japanese home design.

Click here to see the full listing on CastlesMag.com