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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

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    Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach & NYC Homes Listed For Sale! (PHOTOS)

    Jeffrey Epstein’s former homes in Palm Beach, Florida and New York City have just been listed.
    Home #1 – This waterfront home is located at 358 El Brillo Way in Palm Beach, Florida and features over 8,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms & 8 bathrooms. There is a main house, staff house and pool house. Outdoor features include a patio with pool. It’s listed at $21,995,000.

    Home #2 – This historic 50′ wide mansion was designed by Horace Trumbauer and built in the 1930’s for Herbert N. Straus, an heir to the Macy’s department store fortune. It is located at 9 E 71st Street in New York, New York. Jeffrey moved into the home back in 1996. It features over 28,000 square feet of living space. It’s listed at $88,000,000.

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    $38 Million Duplex Penthouse In New York City (FLOOR PLANS)

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    LOCATION: 15 E 69th Street, New York, New York
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,241
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 4 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms
    PRICE: $38,500,000
    This duplex penthouse is situated on the top 2 floors of the former Westbury Hotel located at 15 E 69th Street in New York, New York.

    It features approximately 6,241 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, foyer with staircase, formal living room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, library and more.
    Outdoor features include over 3,000 square feet of terraces with a greenhouse.
    It is listed at $38,500,000. More

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    $45 Million New York City Penthouse (FLOOR PLANS)

    Great Room

    LOCATION: 157 W 57th Street, New York, New York
    SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,240
    BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 4 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms
    PRICE: $45,000,000

    This full-floor penthouse is situated atop the One57 skyscraper located at 157 W 57th Street in New York, New York.
    It features approximately 6,240 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bathrooms, foyer, great room, gourmet kitchen and a breakfast room.
    It is listed at $45,000,000. More

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    That Iconic ‘Golden Girls’ House Was Actually in LA—and It Can Be Yours for $3 Million

    For the first time in 65 years, the Los Angeles home made famous by the American sitcom The Golden Girls has officially hit the market, as was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. The property is currently asking a little under $3 million, a lot of money for a not-even-3,000 square-foot structure. But as Blanche (Rue McClanahan) might say in her signature Southern drawl, that’s just the price of being a devastatingly beautiful house.
    Fans of the show will recognize the home as the one owned by Blanche, who, after the death of her husband, invited a few friends to come live with her and keep her company. Although scenes that happened inside of the house were shot on a set, exterior shots of the home that have become synonymous with the hit series were of a real, private residence. (A perfect replica of the home formerly resided at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but was demolished for space in 2003.)

    Located in LA’s upscale neighborhood of Brentwood, the home boasts four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms within about 2,900 square feet. The structure’s unique architecture is best described as a tasteful blend of Japanese and Hawaiian plantation styles, and it was constructed in 1955 by SoCal Edison attorney David Noble Barry III and his wife Margaret Carr Barry, after they were inspired by the midcentury modern home that David’s father owned in Hawaii. The couple lived in the LA digs for over 60 years, until their respective deaths in 2017 and 2019; the property is now being sold through a trust.
    Brandon Valente/Brandon V Photography

    In addition to being architecture and design enthusiasts, the home’s former owners also apparently dabbled in collecting exotic plants. The property’s grounds are dotted with an unusual species of palm trees, and the lush landscaping includes several eye-catching tropical specimens. Surrounding the perimeter of the house is a Japanese engawa, a wraparound porch, that connects to the home’s veranda in the back, which offers up the perfect place to lounge in the hot summer months. Golden Girls location scouts were initially drawn to the home’s flourishing flora since it gave off more of a Miami vibe than most LA-area properties. The Barrys agreed to have their house featured on the show for a small fee and loved having their famous home be seen on a national platform, though they were reportedly not sitcom fans and didn’t watch the show.

    The cottage’s interiors were never shown on The Golden Girls and strike a sharp contrast to the wicker-filled, pink-hued aesthetic featured on the series. Inside, there are signature midcentury-style walls of glass, generously large clerestory windows and high-beamed ceilings, which all contribute to the home’s quintessentially SoCal indoor/outdoor living atmosphere. Eclectic sliding shoji screens are used throughout the house as room dividers giving the interiors a tranquil, Zen feel. Although most of the home’s floors used to be covered with carpeting, they were recently removed to reveal original hardwood flooring underneath.
    Perhaps the most unique area of the home is the kitchen; with its cabinets painted in shades of avocado green, robin’s egg blue, buttercup yellow and topped with turquoise formica counters, the room harkens back to a simpler, technicolor time. Although the space is much more vibrantly colored than the one on The Golden Girls set, it’s still not hard to imagine Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche sharing some cake—and the latest juicy gossip—at the table after a long day.
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    Designer Vince Camuto’s Spectacular French Chateau-Style Mansion in Connecticut Is Heading to Auction

    Last listed for $26.6 million, the spectacular 13-bedroom Greenwich mansion goes under the virtual hammer next month.
    The lovingly restored French chateau-like estate owned by the late fashion designer Vince Camuto—he cofounded shoe brand Nine West and sold it in 1999 for $900 million—is being auctioned off at no reserve.
    Built in 1927, the 16,300-square-foot Chateau Ridge in Greenwich’s tony Round Hill enclave will be sold through a Concierge Auctions no-reserve online sale. Bidding kicks off Wednesday August 12 and ends Saturday August 15.

    Camuto and his wife Louise rescued the dilapidated manor in 1984 and proceeded to lavish a small fortune on its restoration. They commissioned builder-to-the-stars Jimmy Xhema—last year he restored Tommy and Dee Hilfiger’s 1939 Greenwich mansion—to do the work.
    The result was nothing less than spectacular. Highlights include a beamed Great Hall that stretches 91 feet, and the so-called Constellation Room that features a 40-foot-high domed ceiling with fiber-optic stars to replicate the night sky on Camuto’s birth date, June 4, 1936.
    Avid collectors, the Camutos filled the place to overflowing with an array of 17th and 18th century European treasures.
    The pool at the late Vince Camuto’s Greenwich chateau.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    Take the master suite—the listing describes it as a “master sanctuary”— which features an oval sitting room and private study lined with the work of 17th-century English master-carver Grinling Gibbons. For the dressing room there’s a jaw-dropping hall of mirrors with miles of ornate gold-leaf plasterwork.
    The formal gardens.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    On the manicured grounds—the estate covers 4.66 acres—there’s a two-story stone tennis house alongside the Har-Tru clay court. The magnificent sunken swimming pool with its arched columns features a poolhouse, grotto and spa. Close by, there’s a luxurious two-bedroom guest house, and five detached garages with space for seven cars. The list of highlights is seemingly endless.
    The house was built in 1927.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    The main house itself looks like it was plucked straight out of 17th century French Renaissance Normandy, with its steeply-pitched roofs, stone facing, mullioned windows and towering chimneys.
    Camuto died in January 2015 at the age of 78, and the estate is being sold by his wife and business partner, Louise, who acted as creative director of the Camuto Group. In 2014 the group had an estimated worth of $1 billion. It was sold in 2018 to footwear chain DSW.

    The starry domed ceiling of the sitting room.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    Following Camuto’s death, his wife was tasked with selling the couple’s other project, the sprawling 15-acre, 20,000-square-foot Hamptons waterfront estate called Villa Maria. Like Chateau Ridge, it was bought in a dilapidated state and meticulously restored by the couple.
    The kitchen.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    After being first listed in 2008 for a staggering $100 million, Villa Maria  languished for a decade unsold, eventually selling for $49 million two years ago.
    One of the dining rooms.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    As for Chateau Ridge, Swedish-born Louise Camuto—she was a former Miss Sweden—describes the massive home as “cozy and welcoming.”
    The family room.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    “I think this house is extraordinary. No one is not going to find another house like that has the same quality of craftsmanship,” she says. “It is so beautifully made. It’s a house that makes you feel welcome and warm.”
    The grand hallway with its carved ceilings.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    What price it ends up selling for is anyone’s guess. All we know is that according to Zillow, the estate first listed for $25 million in July 2017 and was reduced to $18 million two years ago. It was eventually taken off the market in November last year and, perhaps with an auction in mind, returned this past May with that elevated $26.5 million asking.
    The covered patio.  Photo: Courtesy of Concierge Auctions

    The auction itself is being held on ConciergeAuctions.com in cooperation with Shelly Tretter Lynch and Kimberly Johnson of Compass Real Estate who held the original listing. Click here if you fancy waving that digital paddle. More

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    Golf Great Greg Norman Lists His 12,000-Acre Colorado Ranch for $40 Million

    The Shark is getting serious. Golf legend and serial entrepreneur Greg Norman is now laser-focused on selling his treasured 12,000-acre Colorado spread, Seven Lakes Ranch.
    Originally listed for $55 million as far back as 2011, and after excursions on and off the market ever since, the price is now down to a nice, round $40 million.

    “That original price was to say to any prospective buyer, ‘Hey, if you want it at that level, great. If not, that’s fine with me,’ But now it’s time. Time to move on,” the 65-year-old World Golf Hall of Famer tells Robb Report.

    He’s just re-listed it with Colorado big-ranch specialists Hall and Hall, and tasked the realtor’s big gun, Hall and Hall director and partner Brian Smith, with finding a buyer.
    “I’ve had a place in Colorado for 20 years. Had Seven Lakes since 2004. It’s been an amazing property for all the family to enjoy. And we really have made use of it. But now it’s a case of been there, done that. It’s time for someone else to enjoy it.”
    Norman, whose primary residence is in Jupiter, Fla., says he fell in love with Colorado’s Meeker Valley, 90 miles from Steamboat Springs, back in the late 1990s when he was commissioned to design a golf course in the area.
    While he ended up convincing the developer not to go ahead, he connected with the region so much he bought the 8,350-acre Dry Creek Ranch. Soon after, he expanded the property by acquiring the neighboring 3,000-acre Pollard Ranch.
    Greg Norman’s Colorado ranch.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    And when billionaire investor Henry Kravis, cofounder of KKR & Co. decided to sell his adjoining 244-acre spread in 2004, Norman didn’t hesitate, acquiring the land along with its massive 14,000-square-foot stone-and-log lodge.
    Since then the combined 11,900-acre Seven Lakes Ranch has been a year-round escape for Norman, his wife Kristen, and the ever-expanding Norman family.
    The dining room.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    “Ten years ago, we started spending the entire summer out there. Then we’d go back in the winter. Now it’s probably 10 or 11 weeks a year,” says the golfer and CEO of The Greg Norman Company, which has 13 divisions and interests from sports clothing to fine wine to Wagyu beef jerky.
    There’s enough room for the extended family.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    The big appeal? The setting. Located in the White River Valley of Colorado’s Flat Tops Mountains, the ranch is a mecca for outdoor pursuits. From trout fishing in the two miles of the White River that runs through the property, to hiking and biking along the 80-or-so miles of trails and roads, to horse riding, clay shooting and hunting.

    The cowboy saloon.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    “My wife and I love to ride horses, doing trail rides for three or four days at a time, and camping overnight. I grew up in the Australian Outback so I’ve always had an affinity with the outdoors.”
    The kids’ bunk room.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    The sprawling lakefront lodge has eight guest suites, a huge great room with a 30-foot-high vaulted ceiling and towering stone fireplace, a kitschy cowboy saloon and dance hall, a movie screening room with horse saddles for seats and a commercial-grade kitchen.
    A bedroom in the log-built part of the lodge.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    Built in 1993 by Gordon Pierce, of Resort Design Architects who helped design Vail Village, the massive structure used more than 500 logs in its construction, each up to 45-feet in length and trucked in from Montana.
    One of eight bedrooms.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    When Kravis owned it, it had been used as a high-end sportsman’s retreat with room rates going for as much as $15,000 per week.
    Greg Norman and wife Kristen love to ride.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    “We did think about using it as a business venture,” Norman says. “With all its outdoor activities, it really would make a terrific executive retreat. But family use always came first.”
    The massive screened-in deck.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography

    One of several outbuildings on the property.  Photo: Shawn O’Connor Photography More