Celebrity Homes
James Franco Sells Sunset Strip Compound
Actor James Franco, whose latest role finds him portraying poet Allen Ginsberg in the movie Howl, has just sold his Sunset Strip home.
The house was listed in late September of 2009 for $3.7 million, and recently sold for $3.3 million. Franco originally purchased the house back in 2006 for $2.3 million, so, unlike some other stars, Franco managed to come out ahead on this transaction, although since the home required a major renovation, he may have sunk a lot of money into updates before it was sold.
Guess the Celebrities Featured in Architectural Digest!
After seeing Jennifer Aniston on the cover of the March issue of Architectural Digest, I got to thinking about how many intriguing tours of celebrity homes the magazine has given us over the years. I still return to some of my favorites from 10 or 15 years ago; it's eye-opening to see how the other side lives. Are you an Architectural Digest reader?
Glenn Close Lists Her Upper West Side Digs
$11.8 million is a lot of money. A lot of money. If I had that kind of money, I would most definitely buy myself a beautiful spread, and hire a fancy decorator to fill it with killer décor.
Kings of Leon's Jared Followill Swoops Up a Nashville Castle
Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill has swooped himself up a proper castle in his home state of Tennessee for $1.8 million. The 7,411-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-and-two-half-bath home is brand spankin' new, located just south of downtown Nashville. Propped up on a hill, it should offer lots of privacy for the shaggy-haired pretty boy, not to mention those five bedrooms.
Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Hotels
After listening to recommendations from editors and travelers, TripAdvisor recently named its list of the top 10 celebrity-owned hotels in the world. From mountain lodges and kitschy motels to luxurious resorts and beach-side escapes, a few famous faces have made a name for themselves in the world of travel — and I don't just mean by jet-setting. Check out these fabulous accommodations owned by celebs-turned-hoteliers!
Megan Fox Transforms Her Address
Tattooed Transformers starlet Megan Fox has swooped up a 5,200-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bath home in LA's Los Feliz for the measly sum of $2.9 million. Built in 1936, the Mediterranean-style house boasts restored original details, panoramic ocean and city views, custom hardwood floors, state-of-the-art security, and a pool with several terraces and lawn areas. The view alone would be enough to sell me, but it also has gorgeous features, including beautiful bones, white flat-fronted cabinetry, a Viking range, Carrara marble countertops in the bath and kitchen, and a free-standing tub.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Increase Their Curb Appeal
Actor couple Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have purchased an absolutely charming home in LA's Brentwood neighborhood for $3.11 million. The four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath home has a great, wide, columned front porch met by a stone walkway and beautiful landscaping out front; it's a far cry from the sequestered, gated celebrity homes we often see. Inside, the home is very nicely decorated, with lots of color and comfortable furnishings; if I were them, I'd want to buy it as is!
Cher Auctions Off Her Hawaiian Getaway
Singer-songwriter, actor, director and record producer Cher, as it turns out, also boasts interior design as one of her skills — and you can see it for yourself. On January 18, the entertainer will auction off her 8,821-square-foot, 6-bedroom, 6-and-2-half bath home on the Kona-Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. The property, which she personally designed in traditional Balinese style, is part of the elite Four Seasons Hualalai community, and is estimated to sell for $8 to $12 million.
Best of 2009: Celebrity Home
This year we toured dozens of celebrity homes — some for sale, some recently purchased, and some just for our gawking pleasure. Many, as expected, were located in and around Los Angeles. But the one that seemed to blow you all away is a little further from Hollywood Boulevard.
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Finally Sells SF Home
After trying to unload his Pacific Heights neighborhood mansion for several years, Metallica's lead guitarist Kirk Hammett has finally found a buyer for the 110-year-old brick mansion.
While Hammett may have begun to think finding a buyer may be the day that never comes, the house is currently listed as sale pending, though at a much reduced price. The four-story, 9,057-square-foot Georgian mansion was first listed at $12.5 million, but was last listed at just over $9 million, though final sale price is unknown.
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