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You could get your privacy if you want with the Robinson Crusoe tree house style. It includes a main house, guesthouse, pool, and 256 feet of beach frontage. The current owner is Diana Jenkins, founder of the health drinks company Neuro Drinks, according to the Wall Street Journal. Interestingly, this Mediterranean Revival-style Beverly Hills mansion was built in 1926. Even though it’s older than some of the other homes on our list, it’s no less opulent. The home features dramatically arched ceilings, gilded furnishings, and decorative paneled walls.
Set inside a gated community, it’s arguably the world’s coolest lake house and sets the scene for a relaxing holiday. The Hamptons are renowned for being expensive but Four Fairfield Pond takes it to the next level. This is a luxury mansion designed for anyone who gets bored easily, thanks to its sweeping grounds and endless array of facilities.
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The main house features high ceilings and a solarium with metal leaf panels that open like a flower with the push of a button. The property s 2.86 manicured acres with fountains and statuary. The property features a stream with waterfalls, lots of indoor-outdoor living options and a spacious guest apartment above the garage. The most recent renovation took two and a half years with 250 craftsmen restoring the museum-quality interior. Located in the guarded and gated Gables Estates in Coral Gables, the waterfront villa sits on a lush, landscaped parcel of 2.38 acres. In fact, the grounds have 674 different plants as well as 350 feet of waterfront.
Langner and his wife, Nataly, bought the property a decade ago for $23.5 million, razed the existing home and built the opulent new dwelling, which includes a covered swimming pool. Six years after it was first publicly listed at $195 million, an oceanfront estate in Florida changed hands in March 2021 for just over $94 million. The 1940s mansion at the center of the property was once the home of socialite and fashion icon Gloria Guinness, who occupied a spot in Truman Capote's inner circle of wealthy swans. The 62,200-square-foot compound has 33 bedrooms and 38 full bathrooms. A newly built oceanfront estate stretching the width of the wealthy island community of Manalapan, Florida—just south of Palm Beach—found a buyer in December for more than $90 million.
One of the Beverly Hills Mansions MacKenzie Scott Donated to Charity Just Sold for $37 Million
Meanwhile, December saw the close of a $200-million purchase of a 340,000-acre Montana spread by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. The seller was Matador Cattle Co., a subsidiary of Koch Industries, headed by billionaire Charles Koch. That property is not included in this tally because it is technically a commercial concern and the closing price cannot be confirmed. The eight-bed Field Point home, is an exquisite custom-built stone Georgian home boasting 340 feet of private Long Island Sound shoreline and breathtaking panoramic views.
The Chartwell Estate, located in Beverly Hills, California, is owned by the late head of Univision, Jerry Perenchi. Developer Nile Niami, a former Hollywood producer turned, launched the project with the hope of a $500 sale price. Costs escalated, developer Niami’s debt grew and it will soon be sold at auction under a bankruptcy agreement. In fact, many of the ones highlighted are in these communities.
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With amazing views of Central Park, this house offers one of the best living experiences in the city. It also offers direct access to the Lake Worth Lagoon and the ocean, along with 210 feet of private beachfront. The La Follia Estate became one of the most expensive real estate properties in the history of Palm Beach back in 2019. It belonged to the famous Broadway producer Terry Allen Kramer in 2018 and landed on the real estate market in the following year. This waterfront estate is spectacular just considering its location and views across Lake Erie.
More than just an expensive home, Red Gate Farm is also a piece of history because it was the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Inside, the large great room is the main draw, with a large window framing the wide view of Grand Teton. Here and throughout the rustic casual home, natural wood and lots of stone dominate the décor, reflecting the natural surroundings. Walls of windows and French doors lead to a huge patio overlooking the trout pond and mountain views. Part of a super private gated residential community – the Bar B Bar Ranch – the entire complex encompasses a total of 278 acres.
The architectural design of the house features high-arched ceilings, gilded furnishings, as well as decorative paneled walls. Moreover, the house comes with the view of one of the dreamiest sceneries in California. You get a full 360-degree view of the San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown LA, and the Pacific Ocean. This 105,000 square feet house is the architectural wonder of architect Paul McClean. It also has a modern and minimalist interior design that is the dream child of Kathryn Rotondi. A sweeping driveway leads to the main house, which has a spectacular entry hall with 18-foot ceiling.
It comes with five bedrooms and separate girliest rooms, along with a freestanding office. The main house sits on eight acres of land that is suitable for organizing any major events for both business and pleasure. Located five miles away from Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Brookline Estate offers a nice escape from all the hustle of city life. It comes with an interior space of 23,623 square feet and is currently owned by the former CEO of Reebok, Paul Fireman. The architectural design of the house ensures privacy and offers a magnificent view of the surrounding natural terraces. Furthermore, the living rooms surround the central courtyard as the master and family wings of bedrooms extend down from the high terrace.
However, with that big price tag comes a wealth of amenities that most people can only dream about. Hands down, the most expensive state to buy a house in the US is Hawaii. Home prices are astoundingly high, with Honolulu’s average at $1,386,483.
Mediterranean style luxury with an exclusive address just outside Miami is what you can get for $59 million. A 20-seat theater with a digital projector and Dolby sound and a full gym are other highlights. The house also has state-of-the-art electronics, including Savant System fiber optics all the way to the beach and automatic Lutron Shades. From the first step across the threshold, the interior takes your breath away. An unbelievable floor-to-ceiling crystal chandelier hangs at the center of a sweeping glass and marble circular staircase. Curbed reported that other apartments currently available in the New York building range in price from $4.57 million for a one-bedroom up to $26.4 million for a four-bedroom unit.
To add to that, two structures are occupying these magnificent grounds, which are the main house and an ivy-clad guest house. With both buildings combined, it holds nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The Palladian-style architecture and imported marble floors make this Fort Myers estate look like a real palace. If you love to entertain friends and family, the outdoor area can accommodate over 200 people and the three-bedroom guest house is ideal for visitors. This five-story home perched 727 feet above New York's center encompasses 9,680 square feet of exquisite interior space and a private 408 square foot observatory terrace.
Of course, they are only within reach of a small percentage of buyers. Still, it’s fun to look at these luxury homes and properties and dream a little. “Sometimes owners just have a hard time letting go,” saysJoel Goodrich, a San Francisco–based luxury real estate specialist. Brooklyn Nets owner and Alibaba cofounder Joseph Tsai bought two full-floor units in a New York City condominium tower in two transactions totaling $157.5 million. The more expensive of the units was a nearly 6,000 residence that went for $82.5 million.
The largest property with a private golf and ski community in the world, you’ll find Seven The Pinnacle at Yellowstone Club, surrounded by tall trees. The 18,000-square-foot Villa Les Cèdres is more of a luxury palace than it is a simple home. Set across 35 acres of land, this traditional luxury mansion is fit for a king—and was once owned by one. The interiors show numerous high-end architectural elements, including French doors and handmade wallpapers designed in a Georgian Revival style. So, this can be the perfect house for spending a lavish summer vacation in the Hamptons. This grand estate is a prime example of a luxurious heritage house.
Back in Los Angeles, what was once the country’s most expensive property is back on the market at a greatly reduced price. Eight bedrooms and 8 baths on four levels will easily accommodate weekend visitors. They can arrive via helicopter to the property’s private helipad, or to its grass airstrip. This is one of the New York most expensive homes and is a spectacular Hamptons hideaway.It’s perfect for escaping New York City’s summer heat and humidity. At $150 million, the 14+ acre parcel has 700+ ft. of direct oceanfront across three separate lots. Previously the home of entrepreneur Robert Sillerman, the estate last sold for $38 million in 2016.
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