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    Christine McVie’s London Penthouse Sells for $9 Million, Just 12 Weeks After Listing

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    Late musician Christine McVie’s London penthouse only hit the market in spring, but it has already found a new owner. The Fleetwood Mac songwriter and vocalist bought the three-bedroom pad in 2015 after rejoining the band and selling her Kent estate. A young European couple now holds the keys, paying $9.26 million—$360,000 over asking price—to fulfill their real estate dreams.

    The refurbished duplex sprawls across the top two floors of a stucco townhouse in central London’s wealthy Belgravia neighborhood. It was brought to market in March, with Beauchamp Estates listing it for $8.9 million. It went into contract just three months later, listing agent Yahya Swallem says. The property attracted several bidding parties, but the new owners clinched the deal by offering to pay full price, as reported by the New York Post. The home’s connection to rock ‘n’ roll royalty was obviously a massive draw.

    The double reception room features a marble fireplace across the penthouse.

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    McVie initially stepped into the spotlight as a member of the band Chicken Shack. She went on to join the globally revered rock band that is Fleetwood Mac in 1970, two years after marrying bassist John McVie. In addition to being a singer and keyboardist for the group, she also wrote classics like “Don’t Stop” and “Songbird,” among others.  

    She left the band in 1988, almost 30 years later, to enjoy semi-retirement in a Grade II-listed manor house in the English countryside. After reappearing with Fleetwood Mac on stage at London’s O2 arena in 2013, she rejoined them for a world tour. That meant spending more time in England’s capital, so she bought a penthouse there in 2015. She used it up until she died in 2022 at the age of 79.

    The kitchen is one of Christine’s personal touches to the home.

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    Overlooking Eaton Place, the sky-high oasis offers the privacy and luxury that a rock legend requires. McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen. The interiors have also benefited from a refresh by U.K.-based interior designer Simon Buhl Davis. Highlights include a double reception room with soaring 9-foot-tall ceilings, three huge sash windows, and a wood-burning fireplace, along with a bespoke library, a 10-seat dining room, a star-worthy primary suite, and a rooftop garden that offers al fresco dining space and sweeping city views.

    McVie’s posh digs may be off the market, but nearby, a newly built four-story townhouse also listed this year for $17.8 million. Still up grabs, the double-fronted abode includes interiors by Xenia, plus a private garden and rooftop terrace.

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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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      Ella Fitzgerald’s Former Hotel Suite on the French Riviera Is Now a $9.7 Million Apartment

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      American songstress Ella Fitzgerald, who sang for several U.S. presidents, was known to occasionally take a breather at the iconic Le Provençal hotel in Cap d’Antibes, and the fourth-floor suite where she once gave an impromptu performance from the window can now be yours. Made over into a brand-new turnkey apartment, the $9.7 million (€7.75 million) pad is inspired by the Riviera’s golden years, says the building’s developer, Caudwell.

      In addition to the First Lady of Song, other global sensations like Pablo Picasso and Coco Chanel booked rooms at Le Provençal since the late 1920s. The illustrious destination closed in 1977 and sat dormant until English billionaire John Caudwell acquired it in 2014.

      The main living area spills onto a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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      Following an over $400 million renovation (£300 million plus gross development value), the former landmark hotel now houses 35 private residences. The new Ella Fitzgerald-inspired show apartment is “the latest in a collection of furnished residences we have unveiled,” explains Caudwell’s group director of sales, Lars Christiaanse, in a statement.

      Stunning views accompany the three bedrooms and spacious living areas in this fully furnished, 2,180-square-foot residence. Owners and their guests get even better vantages of the yacht-laced coastline from its generous terraces and covered loggia that total another 562 square feet. 

      Left to right: American singer Ella Fitzgerald arriving in Nice; Fitzgerald performing at the jazz festival in Antibes, July 1964.

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      “The newly unveiled show apartment is a striking mixture of vibrancy and understated elegance,” Caudwell states, “paying homage to the ‘Golden Years’, the renowned Jazz Festival and the illustrious musical career and huge cultural impact of Ella Fitzgerald.” A warm color palette, gold accents, and contemporary art are a few key details throughout the home.

      Other inspired design cues throughout the apartment include purple/dark gold bedroom cushions, plus cream sofas and a wooden dining table that are meant to reflect Fitzgerald’s “down-to-earth” persona. Coffered ceilings span the living room, just ahead of the dining room and a kitchen with timber cabinetry, Miele appliances, and a massive marble island. All three living areas provide breezy sea vistas and open out to sunlit terraces.

      RELATED: Inside a $22 Million Belle Époque Villa With Sweeping Views of the French Riviera

      Inside one of the en suite bedrooms.

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      The en suite primary and guest bedroom are accessed down a hallway nearby. Each includes a marble-finished bathroom, custom vanities, walk-in dressing rooms, and terrace access. Elsewhere, the third bedroom doubles as a study. Le Provençal also grants owners access to a host of public areas with Art Deco flair, including a cinema, health spa, restaurant, retail boutiques, and six acres of landscaped gardens where a 98-foot swimming pool cool off in proximity to Hôtel Belles Rives’s beach club.

      Fitzgerald first stayed at Le Provençal for the first time in 1960, when she performed at the inauguration of the Festival Jazz à Juan in nearby Juan-les-Pins. It was in 1963 she sang from her hotel window, and she appeared at the festival again in both 1964 and 1967.

      Click here for more photos of the Côte d’Azur apartment.

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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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      NASCAR Legend Jamie McMurray Is Selling His Epic North Carolina Estate for $12 Million

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      NASCAR fans have the green light to buy a sprawling North Carolina estate from one of the league’s greatest drivers.

      Set in Mooresville, a.k.a. Race City U.S.A., the 33.6-acre home on Lake Norman is being sold by none other than Jamie McMurray. You know, the winner of the 2010 Daytona 500 and 2015 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. After a prolific 17-year racing career, the Missouri native retired in 2019 but remains in the spotlight as a NASCAR analyst for FOX Sports and the CW Network.

      McMurray, 49, hasn’t shared why he is selling the gated property, but his loss could be your gain. The custom mansion, designed by Charlotte-based architect Harry Schader, includes a saltwater pool, a detached pool house, and a private dock that stretches along the direct lake frontage.

      Inside the sophisticated foyer.

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      With an asking price of $12 million, the home is tied with one other as Mooresville’s most expensive listing. McMurray bought the original parcel in 2011 for $796,000, according to records on Property Shark. He later purchased additional land to create his supersized estate, adding the main residence in 2015.

      “Homes on the Brawley Peninsula usually have an acre or less,” listing agent Josh Tucker of Corcoran HM Properties told Mansion Global. “To my knowledge, there’s nothing that’s ever sold on the Brawley Peninsula with this kind of acreage on the waterfront.” 

      A coffered ceiling tops the living room.

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      Sitting just off Brawley School Road, the gorgeous Georgian abode is surrounded by towering trees that impart a sense of privacy. Inside, a sophisticated foyer with Versailles parquet flooring leads to a spacious living room with a soaring coffered ceiling, a fireplace, and a wall of French doors that open to the manicured grounds.

      A little further in lies a kitchen with a large island, a gas range, and an adjoining breakfast room for casual dining. Nearby, a formal dining room with prominent crown moldings comfortably seats 10 people for dinner parties.

      The in-ground saltwater pool.

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      Five bedrooms and eight bathrooms are spread across the two-story residence. The primary suite spans the upper level, offering a spacious bedroom, a serene en suite with a showstopping marble-covered steam shower, and a walk-in closet. Three guest bedrooms are located upstairs, while one is positioned on the main level. Other interior highlights include a top-floor game room and an office decked out with NASCAR memorabilia.

      The backyard provides ample space for entertaining: There is a stone patio with a built-in BBQ grill, a lounge, and a table for alfresco dining, as well as a sunken seating area with a fire pit for cocktail hour. At the center of it all is a huge saltwater swimming pool flanked by sunbeds. Sounds like the perfect place to unwind after a day (or nearly two decades) on the track.

      Click here for more photos of the Mooresville residence.

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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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      Inside Sylvester Stallone’s Newly Renovated Palm Beach Estate

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      When it comes to packing up and moving to one of Florida’s finer ZIP codes, Sylvester Stallone was ahead of the current trend, scooping up an estate facing the Intracoastal Waterway near the northern tip of Palm Beach almost five years ago.

      After settling in and getting to know the ins and outs of the place, Stone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, who plunked down nearly $35.5 million for the slightly more than one-acre spread, have recently completed a 10-month overhaul with RWB Construction Management handling the building and South Florida’s Marc-Michaels Interior Design teaming up with English designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard on the interiors. 

      While dazzling bits of Hollywood glamour are peppered throughout, at its core, this is a family home that lends itself to a relaxed lifestyle jampacked with friends and pets. Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws. Also prioritized was creating an appropriate backdrop for the couple’s always-in-rotation collection of contemporary art. Here, there are Damian Hirsts and Andy Warhols hanging on the walls, while dog toys are scattered on the floor and bare feet are propped up on coffee tables.

      Furnishings throughout the 13,000-square-foot home are plush, comfortable, and pet-friendly.

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      Customizations include a gleaming walk-in wet bar with several climate-controlled glass cases for storing and displaying wine and, for the famous cigar aficionado, a glass-fronted humidor. Elsewhere, a state-of-the-art home cinema is decked out with acoustics and technology that rival a studio screening room, and in the club room, a trio of Oscars won by the original 1976 film Rocky, which made Stallone an international icon, stands with other industry accolades on a flannel-grey carved stone fireplace set against a wall upholstered in rivet-lined caramel leather.

      Stone and Flavin’s three daughters are all in their 20s now (Stallone has two older sons, one who died in 2012 of heart disease), and the sprawling home allows the entire Stallone clan (and more) to comfortably gather en masse for both special occasions and not-so-special occasions.

      The Flemish Revival compound spans several buildings capped by distinctive crow-stepped gables. Surrounding the keyhole-shaped pool are the two-story main house that opens to ocean-facing verandas, an open-air pavilion with a fireplace, and a freestanding guest suite. A separate guesthouse is positioned in a lush garden of its own with direct beach access. In all, seven bedrooms and 10 baths, plus a couple of powder rooms, are sprinkled across the property.

      The brass-accented bar features a climate-controlled humidor.

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      Plush lawns and thickets of towering palms unite the various structures, while a demilune hot tub faces the water alongside a stone terrace that steps down to the estate’s private 250-plus-foot crescent beach. Off to the side is a private dock for getting out on the water.

      Stallone and Flavin have made several significant real estate moves over the last few years. They sold their longtime Beverly Hills estate in 2022 for $58 million to Adele, who proceeded to practically tear the whole thing down before rebuilding it more to her liking, and the following year they took a $1 mllion loss when musician John Fogerty paid $17 million for a contemporary farmhouse-style mansion they briefly owned in the star-studded Hidden Hills community in L.A.’s northwestern suburbs. And then, last year, the Tulsa King star ponied up $25 million in cash for an elegantly appointed turnkey residence in the Hamptons.

      Click here for more photos of the revamped Palm Beach estate.

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      Mark David got his start writing about real estate with the saucy cult-favorite blog The Real Estalker, on which he obsessively tracked the secretive world of celebrity property transactions. A much…

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      Former L.A. Dodger Alex Guerrero Puts an Unfinished Miami Beach House on the Market for $75 Million

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      Those with daydreams of shacking up on the Park Avenue of Miami Beach, aka North Bay Road, have a retired MLB star to thank for an ultra-modern mansion on the same tree-lined street where A-listers like the Beckhams, Cindy Crawford, and Shakira also reside.

      Going for $75 million, the lavish spec-built house by Valle Valle & Partners was brought to market by former L.A. Dodger turned real estate developer Alex Guerrero. Seven bedrooms and eight baths are spread across the palatial dwelling set atop nearly half an acre with 110 linear feet on Biscayne Bay and 10,250 square feet of living space. Guerrero bought the land in 2023 for $13.6 million in 2023. Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman holds the Millionaire’s Row listing.

      The living room sits between a bar and two-sided fireplace with Biscayne Bay views.

      The project remains unfinished with the “intention of finding a buyer eager to customize it,” the New York Post reports. It is expected to be completed sometime in 2026. That shouldn’t mean looky-loos and potential buyers don’t have much to look forward to now, however. Renderings by Redvertex speak to the home’s one-of-a-kind design, starting from its front yard. Slatted wood and stone materials create a striking contrast here, where a sensor-activated waterfall pops ahead of the driveway.

      RELATED: Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s $150 Million Property Portfolio

      Once inside, the great room, beneath a double-height ceiling with skylights, has unobstructed Biscayne Bay vistas. The lounge area is sandwiched between a backlit bar and a dual-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. In all, there are three kitchens, including one for catering staff and another outside. The primary suite provides homeowners with 1,500 square feet of private space that includes access to a tranquil garden, plus a cold plunge and a balcony with sweeping views of the Bay. 

      A sculptural floating staircase makes an artistic statement in the subterranean motor court.

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      Car collectors will appreciate that three coveted rides can be parked in an air-conditioned garage, while another 15 can be displayed around a subterranean motor court, where a sculptural staircase doubles as art. An infinity-edge pool and hot tub are other key amenities part of the home with massive wood-trimmed glass doors that open out to lush landscaping by Vincent Filigenzi. 

      Beyond the pool, the dock will accommodate a boat up to 90 feet, and you won’t see it from inside, but the property is equipped with an 8.01 NGVD seawall that protects the land from erosion and flooding for easier breathing during hurricane season.

      Click here for more photos of the Florida home.

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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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      Bethenny Frankel Sold Her Her Historic Greenwich Estate in a Clandestine $7.8 Million Deal

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      One of Greenwich’s oldest residences with ties to a Real Housewives icon has quietly been sold. 

      Known as Applejack Farm and dating to 1743, the elegant compound has been offloaded by Bravo television star Bethenny Frankel for $7.8 million. The Skinnygirl Cocktails founder snapped up the home, formerly owned by Connecticut governor Lowell Weicker, in August 2021 for $4.25 million. She went on to redesign several areas of the three-acre estate that comprises a five-bedroom main residence, two-bedroom guest cottage, studio, and a converted barn.

      Back in April, the Queens-born entrepreneur announced via TikTok that she was relocating to Florida with her daughter Bryn Hoppy for “personal and professional reasons.” Turns out, she had secured a landing spot nearly a year prior, a Miami Beach condo she acquired in June 2024 for $1.67 million. Frankel’s fans will note that the beachfront condo is just the latest addition to her evolving property portfolio, which once included a nearly $7 million New York City loft apartment and currently holds a gated estate in the Hamptons.  

      The fireside library in the main house sports embossed faux crocodile skin wallpaper on the ceiling.

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      In a statement, Jeff Jackson of Corcoran Centric Realty, who represented Frankel in the off-market sale, said that “Applejack Farm is a rare blend of historic pedigree and modern luxury nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Greenwich.” The “triangle,” once dubbed the nation’s wealthiest neighborhood according to an analysis, is well-known for its sprawling estates. Martha Z. Jeffrey and Anne Ogilvy of Sotheby’s International Greenwich Brokerage represented the buyer of Frankel’s idyllic retreat within the coveted community.

      Floral wallpaper enhances the foyer, where an arched doorway leads from the center hall foyer into a wood-paneled living room with a brick fireplace. Beyond is a window-lined sunroom/TV room with a white lacquer ceiling. Natural light pools on the glossy wood floor in the formal dining room, while Frankel updated the massive chef’s kitchen with a La Cornue range, marble countertops, and a sunny breakfast nook with built-in seating. 

      The primary bedroom features a stone wood-burning fireplace.

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      Other standouts on the main floor include a posh family room and library that features a green faux-crocodile skin ceiling treatment as well as access to a covered back porch with unobstructed views of the manicured landscape. Two beverage bars include one on the lower level, alongside a media room, gym space, and office. All five bedrooms in the main house are upstairs, including the primary suite with a wood-burning fireplace and dual spa-grade bathrooms.

      The farm’s new owner also gained manicured gardens and ample patio space for outdoor dining and lounging, along with a two-bedroom, two-bath guest cottage, a standalone studio, a three-bay garage, and a party barn.  

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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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      Denzel Washington Called This $19.5 Million Brooklyn Penthouse Home in Spike Lee’s New Film

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      Now’s your chance to live like a music mogul, a fictional one at least. 

      In the opening scenes of Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which just premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington appears on the balcony of a penthouse as hip-hop heavyweight David King. Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.

      The light-filled living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame bird’s eye views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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      “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from 1943’s Broadway musical Oklahoma! opens the film, according to Variety, as the lens refocuses on King, who is on track to acquire a majority stake in Stackin’ Hits, the record label he co-founded over two decades before. Just as he cashes in his portfolio and takes out a second mortgage on his two homes, he receives a call from someone who claims to have abducted his teenage son, Trey. It’s the first of several twists that force him to decide whether he’ll cough up a 17.5 million Swiss francs ($21.3 million) ransom. 

      Grateful to not have such problems? Ditto. Instead, imagine kicking back at ease in the mogul’s sky-high retreat that sprawls out over nearly 5,000 square feet. A pair of private elevators open into the abode’s foyer, where a long corridor leads to the open-plan main living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows spanning its living room, kitchen, and dining area allow natural light to flood in seamlessly alongside an expansive terrace with striking panoramic vistas. 

      David King in Highest 2 Lowest stands in his office with a view of Olympia Dumbo (center).

      Screengrab courtesy of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

      The Workstead-designed kitchen is anchored by a large island inlaid with Fior di Bosco stone slabs and chamfered edges. Raked maple cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances also highlight the culinary oasis that peers into the nearby den that includes a wet bar and a wine refrigerator. Further in, the primary suite with sweeping skyline and Manhattan Bridge views is the ultimate retreat from the urban jungle. Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite. Nearby is a study with a curved wall of glass that frames open views across the East River. There are another three bedroom suites, plus a den that can be converted to make one more.

      The plush primary suite features padded walls and dual walk-in closets.

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      Residents have access to three stories of building amenities, including a two-lane bowling alley, a full-size tennis court, a 60-foot indoor lap pool, and another 58-foot outdoor pool and hot tub. 24-hour doorman and concierge services sweeten the deal. 

      Lee’s remake of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, which debuted in 1963, hits theaters on August 22. Though it’s received mixed reviews thus far, the modern adaptation scored a six-minute standing ovation at last month’s premiere, where Washington and Lee shared laughs with rapper A$AP Rocky and actor Jeffrey Wright, who both co-star in the film. 

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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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      Russell Wilson and Ciara’s Lakefront Estate in Washington Will Net Them $31 Million

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      High-end shopping and lush woodlands are just two of Bellevue, Washington‘s many attractions, alongside its sparkling views of Lake Washington. NFL star Russell Wilson bought a lavish estate in the area in 2015 for $6.7 million. That was three years after being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, and things heated up with Grammy-nominated singer Ciara. The couple wed a year later, and soon they scooped up the lot next door for another $6.7 million. After 10 years with the Seahawks and two years with the Denver Broncos, Wilson is continuing the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the family’s opulent digs in Bellevue are now slated to pocket them some big bucks—about $31 million, to be exact.

      The couple built a sports court on the estate and intended to make additional improvements, but instead placed both of the estate’s parcels on the market in April 2022. The parcels were offered separately. The less developed one was quickly sold for $9.75 million, while the lot with the main residence was initially priced at $28 million. The house, set on an acre of waterfront land, saw two price cuts before it landed at its final asking price of $21.25 million. It is currently in contract and expected to close this month, the couple confirmed, and is expected to close at or near the asking price a person familiar with the deal recently told Mansion Global.

      Inside the fireside living room, a curved wall of glass provides a sweeping view over Lake Washington.

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      The Mediterranean-inspired mansion spans over 11,000 square feet with six bedrooms and five en-suite baths, plus a powder room. All three floors are accessible via an elevator and offer 180-degree views of the Seattle skyline. The abode also comes with 164 feet of lakefrontage, which includes a private 60-foot yacht slip.

      A grand rotunda welcomes guests onto the grounds, where the stucco façade pops against lush landscaping. In the foyer, a spiral staircase alludes to the home’s sophisticated appeal beneath a chandelier and coffered ceiling. Swanky features like stone-encased fireplaces and windowed alcoves enhance the living room and formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen, meanwhile, offers access to high-end appliances such as a gas range and two Sub-Zero fridges, plus a massive breakfast bar island. Other upscale amenities featured in the home include a theater, a wine room, two fitness studios, a recording studio, two offices, a sunroom, and an au pair suite.

      The glamorous primary bedroom has a circular alcove seating area and a lake-view balcony.

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      The spacious primary suite is extraordinary, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and stunning lake views from a circular alcove lined with picture windows. Naturally, it includes a deluxe en-suite bath replete with a soaking tub, shower, and expansive sink space. The suite’s light-filled walk-in closet is another appealing feature, with an excess of drawers and hanging spaces. A glam room with a fireplace adjoins to the closet.

      Even compared to its glowing sunset views of the cityscape, the two-story treehouse, no doubt built for the couple’s four kids, is arguably the highlight of the grounds. A spiral staircase provides access to the whimsical structure that’s covered in a grassy material, like something out of a storybook.

      Elsewhere, the new owner can take in the open views from the patio with a firepit or head down to the dock to set sail for evening boat rides. Having the option is nice, right? Carmen Gayton of Windermere Real Estate holds the listing.

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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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      NBA Champ Leandro Barbosa Lists His Florida Home for $3.2 Million

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      In the 2015 NBA finals, Brazilian basketball player Leandro Barbosa scored an average of 5.2 points across six games to take home the championship title with the Golden State Warriors. Since then, the 6’3″ b-ball star and his growing family settled in Florida, where just about a year ago they bought a brand-new, custom-built Orlando-area home that, as Barbosa continues on as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings, is now up for grabs at $3.2 million.

      Set within the guard-gated Bella Collina community in Montverde, the transitional-contemporary home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a powder room, spread out over 5,056 square feet of living space with interior fittings and finishes that draw influence from Brazil. The home is offered turnkey, with all its furniture, artwork, and high-end light fixtures that complement its clean-lined modern design. The ceilings are notably high, tall enough for Barbosa and the six-foot giants in your own friend group.

      The stylish great room features exposed wood beams and an asymmetrical entertainment wall.

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      The home’s exterior comprises stucco walls and gable roofing, with its tall, tower-like entrance being its most distinctive feature. Inside the foyer, white marble floors and custom wooden accents speak to the most frequently used materials throughout the home, while the expansive, great room has a lounge oriented toward a TV at one end and a sculptural kitchen at the other, with a spacious dining area in between. A bank of glass sliders provides unobstructed views and a direct link to the backyard.

      The light hue of the exposed wood beams that hover over the space matches the wood used for the kitchen cabinetry. A gas range, convection ovens, a Sub-Zero fridge, and an island snack bar complete the gourmet package. The nearby family has a linear fireplace that is flanked by built-in wine display cabinets. Sliding glass doors open to an expansive covered patio with a summer kitchen. 

      Huge windows in the primary bedroom fill the garden-view room with light.

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      A soaring ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame garden views are key elements of the primary suite, which is flushed with natural light. Smooth wood floors trail into the massive en-suite bath that features a steam shower and a freestanding soaking tub positioned in a dedicated niche below a picture window.

      The backyard is where you’ll find amenities commissioned just for Barbosa, such as the heated pool and the half-court basketball court that features his initials. As for your coveted whips, you can park four of them in the two two-car garages. Danilo Tavares of Corcoran holds the listing. 

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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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