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      Inside Taylor Swift’s $150 Million Property Portfolio

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      When Taylor Swift isn’t lighting up stadiums or sparking headlines with her professional football-playing boyfriend Travis Kelce, she’s orchestrating a real estate empire that rivals even the most seasoned property moguls. The Grammy-winning songstress, who achieved billionaire status in 2023, largely thanks to the immense success of her blockbuster Eras tour, has crafted an impressive portfolio of residences valued at over $150 million, from the bustling streets of Manhattan to sun-soaked Beverly Hills. 

      Much like her music, Swift’s homes are eclectic, polished, and unmistakably her. There’s the storied Rhode Island mansion that’s played host to her legendary Fourth of July parties—star-studded affairs attended by the likes of Emma Stone, Blake Lively, and Gigi Hadid—a sleek Nashville penthouse nodding to her country roots, and plenty more in between. Though she’s not known to have acquired any homes in the U.S. in a number of years, the Cruel Summer singer reportedly scooped up a home in London recently and has proven she’s equally as adept at navigating the world of ultra-luxury real estate as she is at conquering the charts. Let’s take a closer look at all the homes that anchor Swift’s glamorous yet grounded lifestyle. 

      Hendersonville Hideaway 

      Long before she filled stadiums and dominated the charts, Swift’s real estate journey began in Hendersonville, Tennessee, where her family relocated in 2003 to support her budding music career. In March 2004, they purchased a 6,800-square-foot waterfront home for $790,000. Set on over an acre along the Cumberland River, the spacious abode features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, offering serene views and quiet privacy just outside Nashville. Still owned by Swift’s parents, the property remains a sentimental cornerstone of her early years. 

      Nashville Condo 

      In 2009, Taylor Swift bought her first home, a $1.99 million penthouse in Nashville.

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      At just 20 years old, Swift made her first real estate move with the purchase of a luxury penthouse condo in Nashville’s upscale Adelicia building. Picked up in 2009 for $1.99 million, the 4,100-square-foot Music City crash pad features three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Music Row. Swift personally designed the interiors in a whimsically girlie, shabby-chic-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland style. 

      Forest Hills Home 

      It was long before the crossover entertainer added another Southern gem to her real estate portfolio with the $2.5 million purchase of a stately Greek Revival estate in Nashville’s exclusive Forest Hills neighborhood in mid-2011. Set on six manicured acres, the 5,600-square-foot main residence includes four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, complemented by a 2,000-square-foot guesthouse. The elegant interiors feature vaulted ceilings, herringbone wood floors, and marble fireplaces. The grand estate, nicknamed Northumberland, is still owned by Swift and is where her mother Andrea resides. 

      Rhode Island Mansion 

      The singer’s $17.75 million Rhode Island mansion was once owned by Rebekah Harkness.

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      Perched atop the highest point of Watch Hill, Swift’s sprawling Rhode Island estate is one of her most iconic purchases. Hoovered up in April 2013 for $17.75 million, the 11,700-square-foot mansion boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, eight fireplaces, and panoramic views of Block Island Sound and Montauk Point. The historic property was once home to eccentric heiress Rebekah Harkness, whom Swift immortalized in her 2020 track The Last Great American Dynasty. Known for hosting legendary Fourth of July parties at the estate, Swift is reportedly undertaking a $1.7 million expansion—a new bedroom suite, additional bathrooms, and a full kitchen renovation—solidifying the estate’s status as a coastal palace befitting pop royalty. 

      New York City Penthouses 

      Swift’s Tribeca holdings include two penthouses bought in 2014 for $19.95 million

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      Swift’s Tribeca takeover began in 2014, when she purchased two adjacent penthouses from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson for a combined $19.95 million. The penthouses—one about 5,900 square feet with seven bedrooms and five baths, the other roughly 2,400 square feet with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths—were seamlessly combined into a sprawling 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom duplex complete with a billiards room and sweeping staircase. In November 2017, Swift expanded her domain, purchasing a 3,500-square-foot, three-bedroom loft on the building’s second floor for $9.75 million from financier Jeremy Phillips.

      Beverly Hills Estate 

      In 2015, Swift bought a historic Georgian Revival mansion in Beverly Hills for $25 million.

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      Having already owned a couple of homes in L.A., in September 2015, Swift set her sights on a storied slice of Hollywood history: an 11,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate in Beverly Hills formerly owned by legendary film producer Samuel Goldwyn. The $25 million mansion, built in 1934, comprises seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. Swift successfully petitioned the Beverly Hills City Council in 2017 to designate the home as a historic city landmark. Of the three Los Angeles homes Swift has owned over the years, this pedigreed residence stands as the crown jewel.

      Tribeca Townhouse 

      In September 2017, Taylor Swift added a Tribeca trophy to her real estate portfolio, snapping up a historic townhouse for $18 million. The 5,148-square-foot, 27-foot-wide residence—once owned by disgraced French diplomat Dominique Strauss-Kahn—was purchased via Euro Tribeca LLC, a shell company tied to Swift’s longtime real estate attorney. Built in 1915 and masterfully renovated by architect Leopoldo Rosati, the three-story home features four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a gym, a spa with a steam bath, radiant-heated limestone floors, and a paparazzi-proof garage. A Japanese glass wall frames the planted terrace, ensuring privacy and serenity in the heart of downtown Manhattan. 

      For So Long, London

      Rumor has it that in 2023, Swift quietly snapped up a £10 million (roughly $13 million) home in one of North London’s most exclusive enclaves. Swift is no stranger to U.K. real estate—she’s previously rented homes in the Cotswolds and famously shared a Primrose Hill townhouse with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. But this time, numerous unconfirmed reports say she’s officially pulled the trigger, turning her long-running love affair with the British capital into something a little more permanent. The spread, reportedly once owned by an English politician, is undergoing significant renovations, with planning documents hinting at a private compound that includes a swimming pool and an orangery.  

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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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      Stevie Nicks’s Former Beachfront Condo in L.A. Lists for $4 Million

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      Having dreams (or maybe crystal visions) of owning a SoCal beach house with a celeb-pedigreed history? Then you might want to stop draggin’ your feet around and make your way over to this iconic Los Angeles property before it’s gone!

      An ultra-cool beachfront condo owned by legendary singer, songwriter, and storyteller Stevie Nicks in the 1970s and early 1980s has just popped up for sale in the Venice-adjacent neighborhood of Marina del Rey for the first time in more than three decades. The asking price is a dash under $4 million, with the listing held by Shelton Wilder and Elana Besserman of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

      The condo building sits directly on the beach, within walking distance of the Venice Pier.

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      Nicks—the first woman to be inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist—handed over the keys to her residence within the boutique three-unit building along Outrigger Street to Madeline and Philip Schwarzman in 1982. The couple, who just so happen to be Besserman’s parents, decided to move to another spot in the complex when the listing agent was 5 years old and ultimately sold the place to its current owners in 1991.

      On the second floor of the 1970s-built structure, the two-bedroom, three-bath abode features a little more than 2,000 square feet of era-appropriate living space offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. An elevator opens directly into a small foyer, which flows to a sunken fireside living room lined with a wall of slanted picture windows. Holding court a couple of steps above the living room is a den leading out to a covered balcony, as well as a dining area that connects to a wood-clad kitchen outfitted with a granite backsplash and countertops, newer appliances, and an eat-in island.

      Though it still retains a 1980s vibe, the kitchen has been updated with modern appliances.

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      Sequestered down a hallway are the bedrooms, which include a primary suite hosting a fireplace, a spacious walk-in closet, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a built-in soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower, along with an en-suite guest bedroom/sitting room that has an adjoining sunroom. There’s also an in-unit washer and dryer, along with a $1,000-per-month HOA fee that allows access to a communal rooftop patio, plus two assigned parking spots in the attached garage.

      At 76, Nicks is currently working on a new album and preparing to embark upon a nine-city concert tour that kicks off in August and runs through October. On the residential front, the eight-time Grammy winner has long owned a $9 million home and a nearby condo in the Pacific Palisades area of L.A.

      Click here for more photos of the Marina del Rey residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      David Duchovny’s Longtime Malibu Home Lists for $12.5 Million

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      David Duchovny acquired a landlocked 1950s abode in the gated Point Dume enclave of Malibu almost a decade ago and then proceeded to build a brand-new modern home in its stead. There, amid the site that he’s referred to as his “magical place,” the veteran film and TV actor also kitted out an existing train caboose where he went on to pen his 2021 novel Truly Like Lightning and record episodes of his Fail Better podcast.

      The X-Files and Californication star has now chosen to part ways with his beloved digs and has the spot up for sale, asking $12.5 million—around $7.8 million more than he paid back in mid-2016. Based in New York at the time, Duchovny first rented the property from The X-Files writer/producer Chris Carter as a Los Angeles pied-à-terre before buying the property and making it his primary residence, according to The Wall Street Journal.

      The living area has a wall of pivoting glass doors opening out to the backyard.

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      Nestled beyond a gated driveway on just over an acre of land, the wood-sided structure has three bedrooms and five baths in roughly 3,580 square feet of open-plan living space with polished cement floors, high ceilings dotted with clerestory windows and skylights, and smart-home systems. Large pivoting glass doors provide seamless indoor/outdoor environs.

      Standing out is the spacious great room, which holds a living room, a dining area, and a kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and top-tier Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances. The primary suite flaunts a walk-in closet, plus a luxe bath sporting a clawfoot soaking tub and a steam shower. Two more en-suite bedrooms each have white oak floors and built-in closets, while an office overlooks picturesque grounds hosting a lap pool and a sunken fire pit.

      A vintage train caboose at the far end of the estate has been converted into a guest retreat.

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      Topping off the listing, which is held by Chris Cortazzo of Compass, is a detached building that currently serves as a gym, as well as the aforementioned caboose-turned-guesthouse, which has its own living and sleeping area, kitchen, built-in dining nook, bath, and rooftop deck. The property also transfers with a deeded access key to a secluded beach.

      Per WSJ, the 64-year-old New York native and two-time Golden Globe-winning actor has decided to sell because his children are grown. Duchovny, who recently launched his Secrets Declassified docuseries on the History Channel, reportedly still owns an apartment in New York and a house in Costa Rica.

      Click here for more photos of the Point Dume residence.

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      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ Filmed at These 3 Scene-Stealing John Lautner Houses in L.A.

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      In The Studio, Apple TV+’s sharp, stylish send-up of Hollywood’s inner sanctums from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the Continental Studios offices rise from the screen like an architectural fever dream: a grand “temple of cinema” supposedly designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1927, complete with soaring concrete blocks and Mayan Revival flair. It’s stunning. It’s cinematic. It’s also completely fake. 

      That’s right—Wright never built this shrine to celluloid. Rather, the show’s production team conjured it on the Warner Bros. lot, a loving homage to the architect’s Ennis House. But while Continental’s headquarters might be a masterclass in architectural fiction, the homes featured in the series are the real deal. And they are not just any homes; they’re designed by visionary architect John Lautner. Innovative, iconic, and gloriously unusual.

      From the spaceship-like curves of Silvertop (a.k.a. the Reiner-Burchill Residence) to the sleek lines of Harvey House and the modular magic of the Foster Carling House, The Studio goes beyond parody to pay homage to bold design that withstands the tests of time. Because while the show pokes fun at Hollywood’s obsession with legacy, it also quietly celebrates the kinds of L.A. structures that have become legendary in their own right. Just like the characters, these homes want to be remembered. And honestly, who wouldn’t want Catherine O’Hara living her best life in a Lautner?

      Harvey House  

      Episode one of Apple TV+’s The Studio filmed at John Lautner’s Harvey House.

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      One standout location is the Harvey House, a swoon-worthy confection tucked into the Hollywood Hills, where sharp-tongued producer Patty Keigh (O’Hara) welcomes newly appointed studio chief Matt Remnick (Rogen) into a sun-drenched entryway in episode one, ‘The Promotion.’ Built in 1950 for industrialist Leo Harvey, the midcentury marvel is one of Lautner’s early masterpieces—featuring a circular wooden courtyard, sweeping stone floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass that blurs the lines between indoors and out. 

      The home had its own second act in 1998, when actress Kelly Lynch and her husband, writer-producer Mitch Glazer, famously outbid Leonardo DiCaprio to purchase it, Vie Magazine reported. The couple subsequently poured another $1.5 million—an amount about equal to the purchase price—into a meticulous restoration guided by Helena Arahuete of Lautner Associates. Today, the couple still calls Harvey House home, and thanks to The Studio, it’s now playing a scene-stealing role of its own.

      Reiner-Burchill Residence (a.k.a. Silvertop)

      In episode two, the crew used Lautner’s Silvertop as a filming location.

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      Another standout is the legendary Reiner-Burchill Residence—better known as Silvertop—Lautner’s swooping, hilltop wonder overlooking Silver Lake. Built between 1956 and 1963, this gravity-defying feat of engineering serves as the dramatic backdrop for episode two, ‘The Oner,’ when Remnick stumbles through a chaotic sunset film shoot. The irony? As cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra put it, the house was an architectural dream—and a logistical nightmare. 

      “It’s an incredible house and I was so excited to shoot it, but the second I got there, I realized we had completely penned ourselves into a corner,” he told IndieWire. “Because the house is all glass walls, it’s impossible to cheat the time of day. And there’s no flat spots on the property—it’s literally perched on a ridge, with the east and west sides both sloping steeply down. You have nowhere to stage gear, nowhere to put people, nowhere to set cranes for lights. It’s really just not a great filming location for what we were trying to do. But I think that’s what made it perfect for us—it forced us to be creative and come up with fun solutions.” 

      The hilltop residence is nestled within the prestigious Moreno Highlands area above Silver Lake.

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      Rogen, who serves as co-creator, director, and actor on the project, echoed the sentiment. “The hardest part about that episode is that it’s all set at magic hour and that house is all glass,” he explained. “And when we first got there—we didn’t really have access to the house before [Goldberg interjected that they visited for just three hours the week before shooting]. We picked a location that was incredibly beautiful and very inspiring and very Los Angeles, but also completely not conducive to filmmaking.” 

      Still, what made Silvertop tricky behind the camera is exactly what makes it unforgettable onscreen. The home’s enormous arched concrete roof seems to hover above glass walls that dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, while a cantilevered driveway spirals around the structure like a concrete ribbon. 

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      Lautner originally designed Silvertop for industrialist Kenneth Reiner, whose bankruptcy left the home unfinished until Dr. Philip and Jacklyn Burchill revived it in the 1970s—with Lautner’s direct involvement. In 2014, Beats president Luke Wood and his wife Sophia Nardin purchased the residence for $8.5 million and embarked on a meticulous restoration with architect Barbara Bestor. Over two and a half years, they recreated original terrazzo recipes, replaced cork ceiling panels sourced from Portugal, and carefully restored Lautner’s open-plan kitchen—all while honoring the house’s original spirit. Bestor has called Silvertop “the Fallingwater of the West Coast,” and it’s easy to see why.  

      Foster Carling House 

      Lautner’s Foster Carling House doubles as Matt Remnick’s (Seth Rogen) personal address.

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      While Remick may be fumbling his Hollywood comeback, his home is pure architectural triumph. Enter the Foster Carling House—a 1949 creation that feels part spacecraft, part luxury yacht, and entirely ahead of its time. With its hexagonal layout, boat-like contours, and a redwood-clad exterior, the abode is perched high in the Hollywood Hills, offering 360-degree views of L.A. and some serious midcentury swagger. 

      Originally designed for film composer Foster Carling, who requested an open plan to accommodate both his grand piano and lively gatherings, the residence marked Lautner’s first collaboration with boat builder John de la Vaux, a partnership that would go on to produce some of the architect’s most daring structures, including The Harpel Residence II in Alaska and the previously mentioned Harvey House. There are no interior columns; instead, steel cantilevered beams do the heavy lifting, supporting a soaring, uninterrupted living space. 

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      The home’s standout features include a glass-walled indoor-outdoor pool and a living room wall that swings open—yes, literally swings—to reveal a terrace and extend the built-in sofa into the open air. It’s here, in episode one, that Remick and his coworker Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz) lounge back to watch Goodfellas, not long after unintentionally slighting Martin Scorsese himself. It’s also where, in episode six, ‘The Pediatric Oncologist,’ Remick entertains his new doctor girlfriend, played by Rebecca Hall.

      Last sold in 2014 for $2.95 million, the Foster Carling House is owned by fashion designer and former Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott (also the owner of Lautner’s Elrod House in Palm Springs), and it remains one of the most innovative and significant early works in Lautner’s storied portfolio. 

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      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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      A Rolls-Royce Co-Founder’s Family Commissioned This $5.3 Million London Home

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      If you’re in the market for a proper British house with a side of automotive heritage, and maybe a dash of horsepower, this Edwardian villa in the leafy and affluent Putney district might be your dream garage, er, home. 

      Listed with Wilfords London for £4 million (about $5.3 million), marking its first appearance for sale in three decades, the grand residence isn’t just another stately family home. Built in 1901 and believed to have been commissioned for the family of Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, it’s a property that comes with serious motoring credentials. The question of whether a modern Phantom can squeeze through the driveway gates remains to be seen. (No promises. But if anyone can make it work, it’s Rolls-Royce.) 

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      The circa 1901 Edwardian home features a gated driveway.

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      Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the spread has all the architectural drama you’d expect from a home linked to Edwardian aristocracy and one of the world’s most alluring and luxurious car brands. Think soaring ceilings, intricate wood paneling, open fireplaces and an entrance hall that feels downright Downton Abbey. The drawing room, with its bay window and stately fireplace, is as refined as they come, while the kitchen, fitted with a Chalon design and classic Aga range, spills into a conservatory. 

      “There’s something undeniably special about this house – it’s not just the possible link to Charles Rolls, though that certainly gives it a unique provenance. It’s the feeling you get when you step through the door,” says Geoff Wilford, founder of Wilfords London. “The proportions are majestic, the detailing exquisite, and there’s a sense of quiet confidence in every room. The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel. And that spirit of innovation, of elegant practicality, runs through the entire house.” 

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      There are bay windows and multiple fireplaces throughout the six-bedroom home.

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      Upstairs, there are six bedrooms spread across two floors, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like en-suite and a dressing room that wouldn’t look out of place in a boutique hotel. There’s also a whimsical top-floor bedroom with a fairytale-style bath and a sun lounge that could moonlight as a yoga studio, artist’s nook, or very indulgent nap zone. 

      Outside, the south-facing garden is beautifully landscaped for alfresco entertaining. As for the detached garage—currently picturesque and period-appropriate—it’s too small for an 18-foot long Ghost, the smallest Rolls-Royce on the market. But is is ripe for reinvention as a home office, gym, artist studio, or even a snug screening room. 

      Click here to see more photos of the London home.

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      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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      Two Former ‘American Idol’ Producers Are Auctioning Off Their 160-Acre Paso Robles Vineyard Estate

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      Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe doled out $5.2 million for a sprawling parcel of land on the northern edge of Central California’s Paso Robles wine region back in 2005. The childhood friends and former executive producers of American Idol went on to raze an existing farmhouse on the property and then spent around four years and $12 million creating a Tuscan-inspired vacation retreat that would double as a winery and an event venue.

      After two decades of ownership, the British-born showbiz duo first decided to sell their 160-acre spread during summer 2022 for $22 million before substantially chopping the price to nearly $14.8 million last year. Now, with no takers coming to the forefront, the property known as Villa San-Juliette is slated to go under the gavel next month. Elite Auctions is heading up the no-reserve bidding, with Brianna Deutsch and Paul Margolis of Rodeo Realty serving as the listing agents.

      The winery includes an expansive tasting room for partaking in more than a dozen different varietals.

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      Tucked away in the rolling foothills of the San Miguel Mountains, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the property is spotlighted by a 94-acre vineyard with Bordeaux and Rhone-style grapes that produce 12 varietals. Winery amenities include a large tasting room, a gift shop, a commercial kitchen, and two barrel rooms, plus an inventory of award-winning bottled and bulk vintages valued at $1.2 million and access to 700 subscription wine club members.

      A couple of 3,700-square-foot, three-bedroom residential villas with kitchens, entertaining areas, and marble baths share a veranda and a resort-style pool, while a 1,040-square-foot home with two bedrooms has been used as a rental destination at $400 per night. Offering picturesque views, the surrounding lawn, gardens, and arbors can also accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, concerts, and corporate retreats.

      The estate’s two 3,700-square-foot villas share the resort-style pool.

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      Warwick and Lythgoe initially decided to sell because it’s time to slow down and spend time with family, according to the New York Post. “Villa San-Juliette has been an incredible chapter for us, a place of beauty and creativity,” Warwick said. “But at this stage of our lives, family has become our priority. With our time increasingly split between Los Angeles and London, the practicalities of frequent travel to Paso Robles make it difficult to give the estate the attention it deserves. It’s time for another family to create their own memories here.”  

      Private previews of the property are available by request, with the auction set for Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m., just one day before the Season 23 finale of American Idol takes place.

      Click here for more photos of the Paso Robles estate.

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      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      A Gallerist’s Artfully Updated One-Bedroom Carriage House in N.Y.C. Lists for $20 Million

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      One of New York’s most prominent gallerists is hoping for a masterpiece of a deal in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Gordon VeneKlasen, co-owner of the prestigious Michael Werner Gallery, has listed his exquisitely reimagined four-story carriage house on MacDougal Alley for a speck under $20 million with Compass’s Tim Malone. 

      Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement. Built in the mid-1800s as a horse stable for homeowners around Washington Square Park, the handsomely unassuming red-brick structure has evolved through the decades, once serving as the home of Jackson Pollock before VeneKlasen acquired it from billionaire hedge funder Daniel Loeb in 2009 for approximately $6 million. Fun fact: the following year, the art dealer sold his apartment in Gramercy Park to his former neighbor, late-night host Jimmy Fallon, for $1.35 million, Observer reported at the time.

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      The interior was renovated with the help of architect Annabelle Selldorf.

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      Working with acclaimed architect Annabelle Selldorf—his longtime friend and collaborator—VeneKlasen transformed the 4,000-square-foot abode into an intimate, museum-quality sanctuary. “Gordon is the most curious and voracious person I’ve ever met,” Selldorf told W Magazine of the renovation. “He wants it all.”

      An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home. The double-height living room, framed by soaring south-facing windows, bathes in natural light, while blackened metal railings and hand-selected finishes create an atmosphere of quiet sophistication. 

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      At the rear of the ground floor, the chef’s kitchen opens to a secluded garden patio, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. The library, tucked into the finished basement and fashioned from a former wine cellar, and a guest bath clad in 100-year-old patinated copper exemplify the home’s exquisite attention to detail. 

      There are soaring 10-foot-high windows in the double-height lounge on the second floor.

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      The entire second floor is devoted to a single reception space with two 10-foot-tall windows, while the home’s lone bedroom occupies the top floor with a walk-in closet and spacious bath. On top of it all is a planted roof terrace with a vine-laced pergola, and, adding to its rarity, there’s a private parking spot just outside the front door, nearly unheard of in this part of Manhattan.

      VeneKlasen’s purchase and painstaking renovation of the property reflect a deep appreciation for both art and architecture, and the collaboration with Selldorf, who also worked on the Michael Werner Gallery—it’s located in the Upper East Side townhouse that once housed the venerable Leo Castelli Gallery—resulted in a home that not only houses an eclectic collection of art and objects but also elevates everyday living to an art form itself. 

      Click here to see more photos of the Greenwich Village home.

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      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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      ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Co-Host Julianne Hough Is Seeking $8 Million for Her L.A. Home

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      ‘After more than a decade of ownership, Julianne Hough has decided to sashay away from her longtime home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Dancing With the Stars co-host and two-time Mirrorball champ has stuck a nearly $8 million price tag on the stylishly revamped digs, with Brandon Piller and Joey Ben-Zvi of The Agency holding the listing.

      Though the asking price is around $6 million more than the almost $2 million she doled out for the 1930s-era home back in early 2014, Hough completely remodeled the premises during her tenure in collaboration with architect Steve Wunderlich and celeb designer Jake Arnold. The result? An enchanting Cape Cod–style refuge featuring three bedrooms and four baths in 3,000 square feet of two-level living space boasting rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, plaster walls, arched doorways, organic stone accents, and bespoke millwork throughout.

      The custom-colored kitchen comes with an eat-in island and a Lacanche range.

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      Sequestered behind gates, the white clapboard and black-trimmed structure is tucked away on a ridge spanning half an acre that overlooks picturesque views of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. Inside, a step-down living room is highlighted by a sculptural brick fireplace, while an adjoining dining room connects to a gourmet kitchen decked out with blue-green cabinetry set against a white subway tile backsplash, an island topped with Calacatta Viola marble, a pricey Lacanche range, and a sliding library ladder for easy access to the top shelves.

      Elsewhere is a gray-hued screening room, an office, and a mirrored gym, as well as a cozy primary bedroom flaunting a private balcony and a spa-like bath with a steam shower and massive soaking tub. Once outside, hedged and greenery-laced grounds professionally designed by Trilling Landscape host several alfresco lounging and entertaining spots enhanced by a pool and spillover spa, plus a built-in barbecue and pizza oven, a fireplace, and a bocce court. There’s also an attached two-car garage and motor court on the premises.

      The primary suite opens to a spacious balcony overlooking some of the city’s top landmarks.

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      The 36-year-old Utah native, who previously offered her L.A. home for rent in March 2022 at $40,000 per month, has long been a fixture on Dancing With the Stars alongside her brother Derek. After winning numerous Mirrorball trophies (he has six; she has two), the siblings redefined their roles on the reality dance competition, which was recently renewed for a 34th season. Derek became a judge on the show in Season 29 and Julianne also logged time as a judge before taking over co-hosting duties with Alfonso Ribeiro in 2023. She’s also an accomplished country singer and actress.

      Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

      Gavin Cater

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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