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Published on July 11, 2024
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Demetrius Simms
Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…
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The LaLaurie Mansion in the French Quarter stands three stories tall with a rooftop deck and a sordid past. More
The late Marie Delphine LaLaurie is remembered as both a wealthy New Orleans socialite and an enslaver, and her gruesome legacy is tied to a historic mansion on Royal Street, which has been seen on America’s Most Haunted Homes and depicted on FX’s American Horror Story: Coven.
Though it is rumored to be haunted, according to The Wall Street Journal, that didn’t stop actor Nicolas Cage from buying the home in 2007. Two years later, the Hollywood icon, struggling to maintain a vast portfolio of properties around the world, lost the property to foreclosure; it was eventually scooped up by energy trader Michael Whalen for around $2.1 million in 2010. Whalen proceeded to pour over $4 million into renovations before recently putting the property back on the market for $10.25 million. Patrick Knudsen of Latter & Blum | Compass holds the listing.
The primary bedroom is a moody, decadent space with silk drapes and lavender jacquard wall coverings.
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The LaLaurie Mansion spans a commodious 10,284 square feet with a host of amenities that highlight its historical significance and grandeur. The home was completed in the 1830s, but its original structure was burned in an 1834 fire. The mishap left the charred interiors of the building exposed to the street, at which time abused slaves and chained bodies became visible to other residents of the French Quarter. Disgusted onlookers destroyed what remained of the structure, and the LaLaurie family reportedly sold the land by 1837.
An Empire-style antebellum home was later built on the property and was used as a girls’ high school at one point. It now features a three-story structure that houses the main house and is connected to a four-story service wing. New images of the home appear to lean into its spooky history, adding eye-catching colors like bright red, purple, black, and a wicked-green hue to modernized living and dining areas. Eight bedrooms, eight baths, and two powder rooms are spread across its expansive square footage, which is topped by a private rooftop deck.
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Beyond the gated entrance, double parlors come into view alongside a billiards room, a guest suite, and a 2,000-bottle wine cellar. The gourmet kitchen and elegant dining room are found on the second level, where a wrap-around balcony grants views of the cityscape and the street life below. The primary suite, plus two others, are accessible on the floor above. While it might not be the primary, one of the guest suites dons red lacquered walls that feel devilishly deluxe. The service wing contains two apartments and additional bedroom suites for overflow guests and staff.
A central brick courtyard is ideal for catching a breath of fresh air and taking in the historic property.
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Demetrius Simms
Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…
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From a Malibu oasis to a mountain retreat in Vail, the residences are available in one-eighth shares that start at a cool $1 million apiece. More
From a Malibu oasis to a mountain retreat in Vail, the residences are available in one-eighth shares and start at a cool $1 million each. More
If you’re thinking about investing in a vacation property this year, you’re not the only one. According to a 2024 trend report from Coldwell Banker, a whopping 40 percent of Americans plan on buying second (or even third) homes within the next year, and those in the market are finding a new way to pay for them, including something called co-ownership.
Platforms like Pacaso offer buyers one-eighth shares in second homes so they can stay in high-end digs while also splitting the property with other like-minded folks throughout the year. The homes are managed and maintained by Pacaso, which eases the burden of upkeep. The company just launched the Estate Collection, aimed at affluent homeowners with residences available in one-eighth shares, starting at a cool $1 million each.
“For luxury buyers, co-ownership offers a more convenient and hassle-free experience,” Pacaso CEO Austin Allison told Robb Report. “Pacaso handles everything from design and property management to finding local vendors like cleaners and landscapers. This allows buyers to simply show up, relax, and enjoy their vacation home.”
The Bennett Home in California’s Napa Valley is surrounded by vineyards.
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The Estate Collection includes the most opulent homes in the platform’s portfolio, nestled within desirable, sought-after locations like Malibu, Aspen, Napa, Jackson Hole, and Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas. The newly added properties have all been personally designed by Pacaso, and they come fully furnished with a bevy of lavish amenities for making the houses feel like homes.
“These buyers, who may have previously owned a traditional second home, may have experienced the challenges of designing, furnishing, and maintaining a multi-bedroom residence in a distant state or even another country, along with the inconvenience of upkeep throughout each season,” Allison said. “Consequently, many buyers have decided they no longer want to deal with the hassles of full vacation home ownership.”
The Hillside Home in Carmel, Calif. is priced at $1.63 million per one-eighth share.
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“One of my favorites from the collection is our Infinite Road home,” adds Allison. “Set on 10 acres in the heart of Napa, the 6,800-square-foot home offers spectacular vineyard and valley views with modern finishes throughout.” Also in Napa, the collection includes the seven-bed, eight-bath Bennett Home. Priced at $1.65 million, the wine country retreat comes with a pickleball court, an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool, and a fire pit.
There’s also Hillside Home, a 6,670-square-foot stunner in Carmel asking $1.63 million per share, and Pacific Place, a four-bed new-build in Corona Del Mar priced at $1.2 million. Elsewhere in Wyoming, Harvest Ridge, priced at $1.68 million, is perched atop Spring Creek and sits on five acres in Jackson. Highlights here include a chef’s kitchen, a sauna, a private gym, and, of course, sweeping mountain views. Over in Nantucket, Cedar Isle provides a three-story main house, plus a guest dwelling and access to bike paths and nearby beaches. Spanning 6,800 square feet and priced at $1.48 million, a perk of this waterfront oasis is its swanky home theater.
“Because these destinations rarely ever see listings hit the market due to high demand and low inventory,” Allison said, “luxury buyers now have the chance to own a home in competitive markets.”
Click here to see more photos of Pacaso’s new Estate Collection.
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Abby Montanez
Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…
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Published on May 10, 2024
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Abby Montanez
Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…
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Located in Old Fort Bay, Aspara features 150 feet of pristine ocean frontage, an infinity pool, and a glass-enclosed wine cellar. More
