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    Private Island In France With Historic Chateau (PHOTOS)

    Listed with Peter Bos of Bretagne Nord Sotheby’s International Realty LOCATION: Trégastel, France SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,229 BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 5 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms PRICE: €9,500,000 This private island is located in Trégastel, France. Dubbed “Château de Costaérès”, the historic home was built in 1895 by the Lithuanian-Polish mathematician, engineer and inventor Bruno Abdank-Abakanowicz. It features […] More

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    This Revamped $11 Million L.A. Home Dates Back to Hollywood’s Golden Age

    Throughout their lengthy lives together, Golden-Age Hollywood couple Stanley Rubin and Kathleen Hughes racked up many accomplishments between them—he as a prolific film/TV writer and producer who helped run the Writers and Producers guilds and garnered one of the first Emmys ever awarded, and she as an actress who’s probably best known for her turns in the cult film It Came from Outer Space and as Henry Blake’s wife Lorraine in M*A*S*H.

    Rubin passed away back in 2014 at age 96, and early last year, Hughes sold their longtime marital home in the coveted Bird Streets area of Los Angeles for nearly $5 million. Now their longtime Hollywood Hills property high above the Sunset Strip has once again popped up for sale after a thorough remodel with a $6 million jump in price, asking a speck under $11 million. The listing is held by Weston Littlefield and Alex Howe of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

    Completely rebuilt down to the studs, the home features sleek custom-poured terrazzo floors and a newly designed kitchen.

    Matthew Momberger

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    Originally designed and built for the couple in the late 1950s by lesser-known architect Richard Frazer, the midcentury-modern home is tucked away at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac street, amid a half-acre parcel of land carved into the hillside. Inside, four bedrooms and an equal number of baths can be found in almost 3,500 square feet of single-level living space that’s been meticulously remodeled by its current owner, Philippe Naouri of the preservation-minded development firm Maison d’Artiste.

    A walkway passes through a sculpture-clad entryway before emptying out at bright orange double doors. Once inside, stylish interiors boasting custom-poured terrazzo floors are highlighted by a spacious living area anchored by a massive stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors spilling out to a slender covered patio. An adjacent dining area connects to the streamlined kitchen, which has a center island equipped with a sink and a cooktop, plus ebony-hued appliances encased within a wood-paneled wall.

    The cactus-laced backyard is centered around a pool and spa overlooking panoramic city views.

    Matthew Momberger

    Holding court on the other side of the living room fireplace is an office space with built-in shelving, and elsewhere is a glass-lined primary suite that has a walk-in closet, as well as a spa-like bath sporting dual vanities, an open two-person shower, and access to an outdoor shower. Also available on the desert-inspired grounds, which overlook unobstructed city and canyon views, are a freeform pool, a raised spa, a Baja shelf-like water feature, and a fire pit conversation area; and out front is a gated motor court flanked by carport parking for two vehicles.

    Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

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    Cartoonist Charles Schulz’s Former Home in Northern California Can Be Yours for $3.2 Million

    Over two decades after his death at age 77, a chunk of Charles M. Schulz’s onetime Northern California estate is newly available. The legendary cartoonist, best known for creating the iconic Peanuts comic strip, acquired a bucolic 28-acre property in the Sonoma County town of Sebastopol in the early 1960s at the height of his career. He then custom-built a residence that came to be known as Coffee Grounds, for its locale on Coffee Lane. The part of the estate where Schulz’s studio stood on the since-subdivided property was sold last year for nearly $4 million, and now the custom-built main home on an adjacent parcel is up for grabs at a dash under $3.3 million.

    Occupied by Schulz and his family from the mid-1960s until the early ’70s, following their move from Minnesota to California, the midcentury-modern home was last sold in 1985 to the late artist Jack Stuppin and his wife Diane and subsequently underwent extensive renovations. Originally designed by local architecture firm Steele & Van Dyk, the redwood, Douglas fir, and lava stone structure features a total of six bedrooms and seven baths in a little more than 6,800 square feet of living space that still retains a retro Jack-and-Jill bath sporting a vintage hair-washing sink from Schulz’s tenure.

    The open-plan interiors contain a sunken living area alongside a dining area with a piano.

    Charlie Young for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Tucked away on over nine acres of land surrounded by mature trees and vineyards, about 15 minutes west of Santa Rosa, the split-level residence is highlighted by a fireside living room that steps up to a combination entertaining and dining area that has sliding glass doors opening to an expansive deck. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island topped with ceramic tile and a breakfast nook.

    Elsewhere is a primary suite displaying a massive double-sided white brick fireplace that connects to a lounge area with access to a private deck, as well as a walk-in closet and a bath sporting dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower. There’s also an office space, along with a lower level that currently houses a game room and a wine cellar.

    A flagstone sundeck surrounds the swimming pool, which is set against dense greenery.

    Charlie Young for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Outdoors, the picturesque grounds are laced with gardens and host a swimming pool encased within a flagstone sundeck. Elsewhere are a seasonal pond, pastures, and sculptures of Snoopy and Woodstock created in Shulz’s honor. Rounding it all out is a separate guesthouse, plus an attached two-car garage and a carport that can accommodate up to four vehicles.

    The listing is held by Maria Marchetti and Sonya Hollander of Sotheby’s International Realty.

    Click here for more photos of the Sonoma County home.

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    Legendary Designer Dorothy Draper’s Childhood Home in New York Just Listed for $4 Million

    Fans of the late design legend Dorothy Draper now have the chance to buy the elegant home where she grew up. The interior decorator’s parents, Paul and Susan Tuckerman, built the property in Tuxedo Park, New York, back in 1883. At the time, the couple were among the just two dozen patrician families that Pierre Lorillard IV, the founder of Tuxedo Park, invited to join the exclusive gated community. The Tuckermans erected five residences here throughout the years, including a red brick mansion where they lived with their two children—Draper and her brother, Roger. Now, for the first time in nearly 30 years, 82 Lookout Road is up for grabs, asking a speck under $4 million.

    Dubbed Ogden Lodge, the stately spread was originally built by Gilded Age architect James Brown Lord and was home to Draper from when she was three years old until she was 10. Not only did the digs influence her signature style, but they led to the founding of her eponymous firm in 1925. Draper was renowned for her maximalist aesthetic and use of unconventional color combinations, as well as high-profile projects, like the Palácio Quitandinha in Rio de Janeiro and West Virginia’s Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. 

    The intricate plaster ceiling was sourced from a country house in Wales.

    Brett Willis

    Public records show that the dwelling was snapped up in 1996 for a cool $1.5 million. According to the listing, the current owner, also an interior designer, restored the place in 2021. Altogether, the palatial pad sits on just shy of 1.5 acres and holds nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across its 8,195 square feet. “This extraordinary estate offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury,” notes the listing, which is being represented by Laura Denberg of Tuxedo Hudson Realty.

    During the renovation, the sellers collaborated with preservation experts to restore and recreate the home’s original architectural details, including the plaster walls and wood floors. For example, the new Welsh black slate roof is meant to resemble the original. Plus, decorative pieces of terracotta and any brickwork were reproduced to match the existing exterior. There were also repairs made to the glass awning and steel casement windows. While not necessarily authentic, new plumbing, electricity, insulation, and appliances bring the structure into the 21st century. 

    The primary suite’s mint green walls reflect Draper’s signature use of pastel colors.

    Brett Willis

    Additional highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a library with a carved soapstone fireplace and bar, a formal dining room, and a sunroom. Admittedly, the current vibes of Ogden House might be a bit pared back for Draper’s signature Modern Baroque style, but it’s where her enduring legacy began.

    Click here to see more photos of the Tuxedo Park home.

    Brett Willis

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    ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Producer Brad Krevoy Lists His Ocean-View Malibu Estate for $8.5 Million

    Brad Krevoy doled out a speck under $7.8 million for a bluff-top estate in the heart of Malibu, in the Sycamore Park enclave across Pacific Coast Highway from the Pacific Ocean, back in 2019. Now, five years later, the veteran entertainment industry executive’s coastal getaway has popped up for sale. But if you’re hoping to score the property, you’re probably out of luck. Records show it’s already under contract to be sold after barely a week on the market.

    Listed by Kathryn Bentzen of Coldwell Banker Realty for a speck under $8.5 million, the roughly 1.7-acre parcel is tucked away behind high walls and gates. Multiple structures include an Australian farmhouse-style main home, plus a guesthouse, a pool house with changing facilities and a gym—for a combined total of seven bedrooms and nine baths in about 6,400 square feet.

    The 1.7-acre spread has an Australian farmhouse-style main home surrounded by palm-laced grounds.

    Scott Everts/SAE Photography

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    The fully updated two-story primary residence is adorned throughout with dark hardwood floors and soaring vaulted and beamed ceilings. Highlights include a living room sporting an ornate stone fireplace and French doors spilling out to a wraparound veranda, as well as a wood-paneled dining area that connects to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with stone countertops, dual islands, and a pricey La Cornue range. Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.

    The living room is anchored by a stone fireplace enhanced with a sculpted surround.

    Scott Everts/SAE Photography

    Outdoors, the tropically landscaped grounds are laced with a variety of fruit trees and meandering pathways and host a heated pool and spa flanked by a decorative fountain on one side and a sundeck on the other. There’s also a grassy lounging spot warmed by a massive fireplace, along with a three-car garage and a separate service entry and parking spot at the lower end of the property.

    A charming wraparound veranda overlooks the pool and spa.

    Scott Everts/SAE Photography

    RELATED: Inside a $10 Million Malibu Beach House That Feels Like You’re Floating on the Ocean

    As co-founder and CEO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America, Krevoy has played a key role in the finance, development, production, and distribution of more than 100 film and TV projects. Among them: numerous holiday and family offerings for Hallmark and Netflix, including When Calls the Heart, the Christmas Prince trilogy, Falling for Christmas, and An Irish Wish. He’s also widely known for producing the blockbuster Farrelly Brothers comedy Dumb and Dumber.

    In addition to the Malibu compound, Krevoy and his fellow producer wife Susie maintain a primary residence in the seaside Santa Monica community of Los Angeles that they purchased four decades ago for just under $1.5 million. Per Zillow, that place currently has an estimated value of around $12.7 million. More

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    Gavin Newsom Drops $9.1 Million on a Hyatt Hotel Heir’s Bay Area Home

    Around three-and-a-half years after he sold his Marin County home in a lucrative off-market deal for nearly $6 million and relocated to Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to make a return to the Bay Area. The San Francisco native plans to split his time between Sacramento and Marin County, where his four children are reportedly already enrolled in school.

    Records show Newsom, whose gubernatorial term ends in 2027, and his documentary filmmaker wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom have paid billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir Daniel Pritzker $9.1 million—about $600,000 over asking—through a private LLC for a midcentury modern abode in the affluent unincorporated community of Kentfield, about 20 miles north of San Francisco. First listed in summer 2023 for just under $11.5 million, the place underwent several price chops before landing at its final ask of $8.5 million.

    Secluded amid a leafy parcel spanning nearly an acre and touted in marketing materials as “architecturally stunning and magazine worthy,” the wood-clad structure was built in 1948 and offers six bedrooms and an equal number of baths in a little more than 5,600 square feet of living space on three levels. Stylish interiors are adorned throughout with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and large windows framing picturesque views of Mount Tamalpais.

    Though photos are scarce, online listings show a sunken living room sporting a wet bar and a double-sided fireplace that steps up to an adjacent dining area. A gourmet kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island, top-tier stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook, while a fireside family room has floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors spilling outside. Other notable features include an office, two primary suites, and resort-like grounds hosting outdoor sculptures, a pool and spa nestled alongside a wood deck and a fire pit, and an array of spots for alfresco lounging and entertaining. There’s also a guesthouse, plus a three-car garage flanked by a spacious motor court.

    In addition to his new Marin County home, the possible 2028 presidential candidate also lays claim to a $3.7 million residence in suburban Sacramento’s Fair Oaks neighborhood, near the State Capitol building. More

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    Chris Wallace’s Stately Georgian-Revival Home in Washington, D.C., Hits the Market for $6.4 Million

    Now that Chris Wallace has announced he is leaving CNN after three years to explore podcast and streaming opportunities, the veteran broadcaster has also decided to put his stately Georgian Revival-style residence in the affluent Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on the market. The listing, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, is held by Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s.

    The asking price is $6.4 million—or a whopping $5.3 million more than the 77-year-old son of the late CBS News legend Mike Wallace and his longtime wife Lorraine doled out for the property almost 28 years ago, back in early 1997, before going on to remodel the premises.

    An elegant living room is anchored by an expansive bay window and an antique fireplace.

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    Built in the late 1920s for local department store founder Frank R. Jelleff and used by the couple during their tenure to entertain luminaries such as the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and George Clooney, the red brick and mansard-roof structure features four bedrooms and five baths in roughly 7,000 square feet laced with hardwood floors, arched doorways, and decorative crown molding.

    A walkway originating at the sidewalk empties out at a columned front door, which opens into the main level of the multi-story home. From there, an entry foyer donning a traditional staircase flows to a living room adorned with a large bay window and an 18th-century marble fireplace. A formal dining room topped by a crystal chandelier leads via a butler’s pantry to the all-white kitchen, which is outfitted with top-tier stainless appliances. There’s also a wood-clad study lined with bookshelves.

    A stone-paved terrace encased with greenery is the perfect spot for hosting alfresco affairs.

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    Upstairs, an inviting primary suite hosts a separate office space nestled alongside a fireplace, as well as a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath equipped with a built-in soaking tub and a standalone shower. More bedrooms can also be found on the second floor, with a top level serving as a storage area and the lower level holding a recreation room, a mirrored gym, and a guest suite with its own kitchenette.

    Outdoors, the walled and gated grounds span less than a quarter-acre and host a spacious greenery-encased terrace ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining. There’s also an attached two-car garage and a motor court out back.

    Per WSJ, Wallace and his wife will now spend most of their time at their home in Annapolis, Maryland, where Lorraine operates a business that provides homegrown produce to local restaurants. The couple also plans to maintain a smaller home in the capital.

    Click here for more photos of Chris Wallace’s Washington, D.C., home.

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