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    One 100 – A Luxurious Beachfront Home In Dubai

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    LOCATION: Dubai, UAE
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 14,000
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 5 bedrooms & 8 bathrooms
    PRICE: AED 120,000,000
    This contemporary style beachfront home, dubbed “One 100”, is located on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE.

    It features approximately 14,000 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, foyer with staircase, open concept great room and dining room, gourmet kitchen, 3 wet bars, wine cellar, gym, home theater, garage and more.
    Outdoor features include 2 balconies, patios, fire & water features, dining area, kitchen/BBQ and a swimming pool with spa.
    It is listed at AED 120,000,000. More

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    Jon Bon Jovi Sells One Palm Beach Mansion and Buys Another on the Same Day

    Despite the fact that Covid-19 has put a major damper on in-person concerts, veteran rocker Jon Bon Jovi is still keeping the money rolling in through his house flipping side hustle. In 2018, the silver-maned singer dropped $10 million on an ocean-view home in mega-posh Palm Beach, Fla., that he promptly razed and replaced with a brand-new villa. Now, he’s sold the property for a little less than $20 million. But that sale was just a warm-up. On the very same day that the villa sold, Bon Jovi also sealed the deal for a $43 million ocean-front mansion a couple of miles away, as was first reported by The Real Deal.

    The newly built, recently sold villa sits on a lot that measures in at about one-third of an acre and has five bedrooms, five full and three half-bathrooms in about 5,000 square feet. Originally listed in May for $22.9 million, the home was built by the Shapiro Pertnoy Company with interior design by Caroline Rafferty. The casually elegant villa has a relaxed coastal feel about it with a light color scheme and a buttery, stone-accented exterior. Wire brushed oak and creamy limestone flooring can be found throughout the house, while herringbone-patterned cypress planks cover the ceiling of the cavernous living and dining room. And, for the book lover, the spacious library features custom, built-in shelving.
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    The eat-in gourmet kitchen is stylishly outfitted with bespoke light gray custom cabinetry, top-end appliances and an iridescent, mosaic-tiled backsplash. Other notable features of the home include an elevator and a handy backup generator for when hurricanes blow through. The back of the house wraps partially around a wind-protected central courtyard that gives way to an outdoor kitchen. Checkerboard terracing and a verdant wall of tropical plants accent the area around the swimming pool and spa, and a simple wrought iron gate provides access to the beach, which is actually located across a public street.
    Bon Jovi’s newest acquisition is a substantially larger mansion located just a couple of miles away, which first popped up for sale in January with a hefty $44.9 million price tag. Spanning 10,232 square feet, the seaside manse has seven bedrooms and seven full bathrooms (plus five powder rooms), including a one-bedroom guest or staff suite with a convenient outside entrance. There’s also a vast owner’s retreat, which is comprised of a private study with a morning bar, plus an oceanfront terrace, two bathrooms and two huge walk-in closets.

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    Designed by Thomas Kirchhoff with interiors by David Kleinberg, the sumptuous mansion offers a double-height foyer with inlaid marble floor, spacious living and dining rooms embellished with coffered ceilings, and an ocean-facing library wrapped in lustrous paneling. More casual, but equally ample family quarters include a chef’s kitchen with white marble counters, a cozy breakfast room and a sea-view double-height family room with a trio of floor-to-ceiling arched French doors. Outside, an arched dining loggia overlooks a courtyard swimming pool, while two oceanfront loggias look across manicured lawns dotted with swaying palm trees. Other luxuries include an exercise room, temperature-controlled wine cellar, an elevator, a back-up generator and an air-conditioned three-car garage.
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    With the right updates, and given its impressive dimensions and supreme location, it’s not inconceivable the estate could follow the pattern of sky-high priced sales in the blazing hot Palm Beach market over the past year. These include the Kennedy family’s former compound, which sold for a staggering $70 million, and two estates on the famed Billionaire’s Row, located near Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, that each sold for over $100 million.
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    Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate represented Bon Jovi in the sale of the $20 million Palm Beach mansion. Chris Leavitt, Kim Spears, and Ashley McIntosh of Douglas Elliman represented the buyer. Angle also represented both sides of the $43 million Palm Beach home sale.
    Bon Jovi has been a prolific collector of expensive homes for years, but his foray into house-flipping is a fairly recent development. He still owns a four-bedroom and 4.5 bathroom condo in New York City’s West Village that he paid almost $19 million for in 2017, as well as an East Hampton mansion he picked up back in 2004 for $7.6 million. His lavish French chateau-style manse located in Middletown, N.J., known as Hight Point Estate and designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, was put up for sale in 2017 and remains for sale at an undisclosed price that has been speculated to be around $20 million. More

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    Geena Davis Lists Her Mediterranean-Style LA Villa for $6 Million

    The living room fireplace will leave you slack-jawed and open-mouthed. There, stretching from floor to ceiling, is Bacchus, the hedonistic god of wine, with mouth agape, doing double duty as a fireplace.
    The quirky plaster fresco, with its ring of sharp incisors, wild hair and flared nostrils, is a guaranteed conversation stopper, or maybe starter—especially with flames flickering from a roaring fire.

    The origins of this funky, over-sized wall decoration aren’t clear, but it certainly reflects the playful character of the home’s owner, actor and two-time Academy Award winner, Geena Davis, star of the beloved 1991 road flick Thelma & Louise.

    Davis, 64, has lived in this five-bedroom, 5,146-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa for the past 13 years, splashing out  $4.19 million for it in 2007, shortly after wrapping up her run in the hit TV series Commander in Chief, which won her a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
    Built in 1999, the home sits on a 17,000-square-foot lot on a quiet, tucked-way cul-de-sac in leafy Pacific Palisades, a stone’s throw from the western end of Sunset Boulevard and a quick drive down to the beaches, Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Monica.
    Here there’s no guarded entry, no security gates or imposing fences; it’s just a peaceful, somewhat unassuming house on a street, with a low, rustic, wood-framed fence separating home and sidewalk.
    The front of the barrel-tile-roofed villa is dominated by three side-by-side garages and arched front door with masses of bougainvillea decorating the façade.
    The covered patios look out over lush gardens.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The front door leads straight into a foyer with views ahead to Bacchus in full yawn. The Spanish influence is seen in the lovely colored tiles on the floor, white-washed walls and soaring vaulted ceilings with imposing arches.
    Off the living room is a casual dining room with French doors leading out to a secluded, tree-shrouded, covered terrace. Close by is the recently remodeled kitchen with its large central island, gray-green stone countertops and backsplash, white cabinets and gorgeous mosaic tiles behind the gas range.
    The first floor is also home to two of the five bedrooms, each with its own distinct character. We love the quirky Japanese room with its painted wall featuring Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa, whimsically countered by a surfboard mounted on the wall.

    The newly remodeled kitchen.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The rear garden is the home’s secret hideaway, with its shady vine-covered pergolas and terraces leading down to a grille and dining area, lovely rose garden and lawn. But one surprising omission—especially for an A-list Hollywood star’s home with a $6 million price tag—no swimming pool, though there’s certainly space to dig one. And the private beach clubs along the nearby Pacific Ocean are a short bike ride away.
    Upstairs are three of the five bedrooms, which include the spacious owner’s hideaway. It features a stunning vaulted-ceiling, gnarled wood beams, gorgeous fireplace with hand-painted tile surround.
    French doors lead out to a private terrace with a wrought-iron balustrade and views over the lush gardens. Just off the master is a cozy sitting room with its wall of built-in bookcases.
    The dining room.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The master suite also comes with dual bathrooms and walk-in closets and a light-filled private office/study. The highlight of one of the bathrooms is the free-standing, shiny-chrome bathtub.
    “This is a very special offering filled with romance and charm in a fabulous Palisades location,” says listing agent David Offer, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService California Properties.
    What Offer is reluctant to reveal, however, is the location of the home’s key safety feature—a fortified panic room.
    There’s no word either on why Davis is parting with her longtime home. Perhaps it has to do with her recent split from her husband or there’s a can’t-miss upgrade on the horizon—with a pool. But look for the actor on the silver screen in upcoming feature films Ava and Cowgirl’s Last Ride.
    The owner’s hideaway.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The master suite’s study.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The master bath and soaking tub.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The home office.  Photo: Lee Manning

    One of five bedrooms in the home.  Photo: Lee Manning

    The unassuming front entrance.  Photo: Lee Manning

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    Incredibly Lavish $65 Million Penthouse In Tel Aviv, Israel

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    LOCATION: Tel Aviv, Israel
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 12,917
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 4 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms
    PRICE: $65,000,000
    This incredibly lavish Baroque style penthouse is located atop the Sea One tower in Tel Aviv, Israel.

    It features approximately 12,917 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms, grand hallway, 2 formal living rooms, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, office/library and more.
    Outdoor features include 3 terraces and 2 balconies.
    It is listed at $65,000,000. More

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    Jon Bon Jovi Buys Oceanfront Home In Palm Beach For $43 Million (PHOTOS & FLOOR PLANS)

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    Superstar singer Jon Bon Jovi has just purchased an oceanfront home in Palm Beach, Florida for a whopping $43 million. Located at 1075 N Ocean Boulevard, the Mediterranean style home boasts over 10,000 square feet of living space with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 2-story foyer with staircase, formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, breakfast/family room with wet bar, wine cellar, 3-car garage and more. Outdoor features include 2 loggias, balcony off master suite and a swimming pool. More

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    $32 Million Penthouse In Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

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    LOCATION: 17749 Collins Avenue #52, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8,858
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 4 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms
    PRICE: $32,000,000
    This luxurious penthouse is situated atop The Mansions at Acqualina located at 17749 Collins Avenue #52 in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

    It features approximately 8,858 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2-story great room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, family room and more.
    Outdoor features include a covered terrace pool.
    It is listed at $32,000,000 and comes fully furnished and with a 2-car garage. More

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    Dan Bilzerian’s Former Bel Air Rental On The Market For $67.5 Million (PHOTOS)

    LOCATION: 10979 Chalon Road, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 31,000
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 12 bedrooms & 24 bathrooms
    PRICE: $67,500,000 ($100,000,000 in 2017) (Dan was renting it for $200,000/month)
    The home that professional poker player and social media playboy Dan Bilzerian was renting in California is now up for sale again.
    The modern mega mansion, located at 10979 Chalon Road in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, was being renting by Dan for $200,000/month. The owner decided it was time to put it back on the market after receiving lots of interest in the home.

    Built in 2017, it features approximately 31,000 square feet of living space with 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, multiple staircases, elevator, multiple living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, 5 wet bars, wine cellar, home theater, 2-lane bowling alley, salon/spa, 14-car garage and much more.
    Outdoor features include a gated entrance, motor court, balconies, water & fire features, infinity pool, spa, pool house, BBQ, tennis court and a putting green.
    It is listed at $65,000,000.  More

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    Susan Sarandon’s Massive NYC Loft Has 60 Feet of Windows. It Can Be Yours for $7.9 Million.

    The coolest room in Thelma & Louise star Susan Sarandon’s huge five-bedroom, 6,000-square-foot Manhattan duplex, might just be the smallest one.
    Painted a vibrant cobalt blue, the so-called “Academy Award bath” is the teeny guest bathroom where Sarandon, 73, displays her considerable trove of awards.
    From her Oscar for Dead Man Walking to her Screen Actors Guild award to her Glamour Woman of the Year accolade—they’re here. And taking pride of place there above the loo is the gold disc that commemorates her starring role in the 1975 classic Rocky Horror Picture Show.

    After living in this sprawling duplex for the past 29 years, Sarandon says it’s now time to let it go. With her kids grown and gone, the place is now too big. She’s priced it at a relatively modest $7.9 million, and when she sells, she plans to downsize to a smaller condo nearby.
    The native New Yorker bought the home in 1991 with former partner, actor and Bill Durham costar, Tim Robbins. When the couple split in 2011, she took over ownership.
    The “Academy Award bathroom.”  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    Located in the nine-story La Fabrique building at 147 West 15th Street, between Chelsea and Greenwich Village, the former commercial structure was constructed in 1923 and converted into condos around 1987.
    Sarandon and Robbins originally purchased the eighth-floor unit, later acquiring the apartment below and combining the two into a vast space connected by a sweeping staircase.
    The informal family performance space.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    A key-locked private elevator whisks you to the eighth floor and opens into a truly massive living space dominated by almost 60 feet of windows. Stark-white walls and ceilings together with light-wood flooring only add to the airy, spacious feel of the entire condo.
    In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Sarandon called the room “The Field” because of its sheer size, and described how her children, along with a variety of actor and musician friends, would perform there, with the room’s curved, bleacher-like staircase doubling as audience seating.
    The dining area and kitchen.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    On this floor is also the open kitchen, with its grand island and bar-stool seating. Close by is a large dining area with views of the Manhattan skyline through floor-to-ceiling glass, a sunken media lounge and a cozy den with a wood-burning fireplace.

    The library.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    In the huge corner library, which according to the listing, could easily be converted into a sixth bedroom, jaw-descending views stretch to the east and south, across to Union Square and the Con Edison skyscraper and over to the One World Trade Center.
    The cozy den.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    The main bedroom on this floor enjoys commanding views of the towering Empire State building. The suite comes with a stand-alone soaking tub positioned in front of glass doors leading out on to a private balcony.
    The master bedroom has a private terrace.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    With no shortage of living space on this eighth floor, Sarandon reportedly used the floor below as huge private guest quarters. A staircase leads down into the space, with its three bedrooms, family room, a second kitchen, and its piece de resistance, a 45-foot-long terrace with more magnificent views of city landmarks.
    One of the home’s five bedrooms.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    Throughout the two floors there’s an industrial vibe created by exposed sprinkler pipework, the free-standing iron radiators and deep-beamed ceilings.
    The master bath.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    As for that quirky “Academy Award” bathroom, Sarandon told the Journal she thought it fun to keep the “gongs” in the smallest room. “When people come out, I expect them to be laughing, but they don’t say a thing. Maybe they think I’m taking it seriously.”
    The sitting room.  Photo: Courtesy of Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

    Selling the property will no doubt be bittersweet for the movie legend and passionate activist. “We saw the towers fall on 9/11, and we saw the sun rise again the next day,” she recalls.
    Realtors Nikki Field and Mara Flash Blum, of Sotheby’s International Realty, are the listing agents. More