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      For the Price of a Tiny N.YC. Apartment, You Could Snag a Sprawling Villa in Calabria, Italy

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      New York City is consistently one of the most expensive places to live, so it’s no wonder more and more Big Apple residents are packing up their postage-stamp apartments and heading abroad in search of more space for less money. And, if you’re considering pulling a real-life Emily in Paris and escaping to Europe, you might be pleasantly surprised just how much more bang for your buck you can get when it comes to real estate. 

      A new study from My Dolce Casa, an expat-oriented blog about living and retiring overseas, has done the hard part and calculated what the same amount of money can buy you in the Mediterranean versus Manhattan. The website based its research on Realtor.com’s median listing price for a 500-square-foot apartment in New York City, which was approximately $750,000 or $1,500 per square foot. Using that value as a guide, it then determined what size house you would be able to purchase for a similar cost in countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and France. Let’s just say the results are nothing short of enticing. 

      You can buy three times as much space in Spain compared to Manhattan.

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      During the pandemic, Americans descended on Italy for a taste of la dolce vita. When it comes to getting the most for your money in Bel Paese, the mountainous region of Molise—due east of Rome on the Adriatic coast—topped the chart in terms of value with an average price per square foot of $90. Here, for example, $750,000 will get you a sprawling 8,333-square-foot villa. Similarly, if you wanted to settle down further south in Calabria, the same amount of money would afford a whopping 8,242 square feet of space, which translates to about $91 per square foot. By comparison, a condo of that size would run you upwards of $12 million in Manhattan, according to The New York Times. 

      Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha, a vast region in the center of the country, landed in third place. The desert-like area includes the historic city of Toledo and was the setting of the famous Don Quixote novel. It also has the country’s lowest population density, so essentially it’s the complete opposite of New York City. Here, you can expect a home as large as 7,813 square feet, while over in Extremadura, which borders Portugal, you could pick up a 7,426-square-foot country home. For all The White Lotus fans, the Italian island of Sicily notched the fifth spot. With an average price per square foot of $104, you could live big like Quentin (Tom Hollander) in your very own 7,212-square-foot palazzo. 

      Real estate on Crete costs on average $215 per square foot.

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      Greece has long drawn tourists during the summer months, but if putting down roots in the so-called cradle of Western civilization appeals to you, for the price of a 500-square-foot studio in Manhattan, you could snap up a 5,859-square-foot abode in Thessaly, one of the most important regions of ancient Greece and known for its impressive mountain ranges and idyllic landscapes. On the other hand, if pink-sand beaches, archaeological sites, and a thriving wine scene float your expat boat, you could stretch out in a scenic 3,488-square-foot villa on Crete, Greece’s largest island.

      You can find the full ranking below.

      RegionCountryHome Size (square feet)MoliseItaly8,333CalabriaItaly8,242Castilla-La ManchaSpain7,813ExtremaduraSpain7,426SicilyItaly7,212UmbriaItaly6,944BasilicataItaly6,356AbruzzoItaly6,303Castilla y LeónSpain6,148PugliaItaly5,952MurciaSpain5,906ThessalySpain5,859PiedmontItaly5,769ThraceSpain5,556La RiojaSpain5,474CentralSpain5,474AsturiasSpain5,245GaliciaSpain5,245AragónSpain5,102Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaly5,068

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      Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s Longtime Townhouse in N.Y.C. Hits the Market for $9.75 Million

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      Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s longtime New York City residence in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan has popped up for sale.

      The married entertainment industry veterans—she an award-winning TV and film actress probably best known for her roles in My So-Called Life, Romeo + Juliet, Homeland, and Fleishman Is in Trouble, and he a fellow actor who’s appeared in Black Hawk Down, the TV adaptation of David Copperfield, and Hannibal—are asking just under $9.8 million for the Greek Revival townhouse they picked up for $6.8 million over a decade ago, back in late 2012.

      The townhouse’s striking wood and metal staircase boasts a woven leather railing.

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      RELATED: One of New York’s Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65 Million

      Originally built in the 1880s and extensively renovated during the couple’s tenure by BKSK Architects partner Joan Krevlin, who subsequently earned an American Architecture Prize for interior design, the red brick and wood-accented structure features four bedrooms and five baths spread across a little more than 3,800 square feet of living space on five levels. There’s also a trio of outdoor spaces.

      Touted in marketing materials as a “really happy, romantic, special place,” the first floor is highlighted by an entry foyer/mudroom that has floor-to-ceiling double doors opening to a large coat closet, a powder room, and an office that can be closed off with folding doors. From there, a fireside living and dining area resting beneath an 11-foot ceiling connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with a glass-block ceiling, top-tier Miele appliances, and a glass wall that spills out to an al fresco dining space.

      A bank of pocket doors allow the office space, where Danes keeps one of her three Emmys, to be concealed from public view.

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      A dark wood and metal staircase with a woven leather railing heads to the second floor, which is spotlighted by a den/media room displaying a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and a wet bar equipped with a fridge and dishwasher. Rotating glass doors lead out to a trellis-shaded terrace, and elsewhere is a guest bedroom with a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and access to a full bath.

      On the third level are two more bedrooms, each with their own bath and closet, while the entire floor above is occupied by a luxe primary suite boasting bespoke closets, as well as a bath with dual vanities, a fireplace, a glass-encased steam shower, and a clawfoot soaking tub. Steps just outside the primary bedroom ascend to an entertainment-ready roof deck, which has an outdoor kitchen with an Ooni Koda pizza oven, a garden, an electric retractable awning, and views of One World Trade Center.

      The roof deck has a garden-laced dining spot and an outdoor kitchen.

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      RELATED: Katharine Hepburn’s Longtime N.YC. Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.2 Million

      Rounding out the listing, which is held by Tamer Howard of Corcoran, is a finished basement hosting a wine cellar, laundry facilities, and a cedar-lined closet for garment storage, plus high-tech temperature control, security cameras, and Sonos sound systems.

      Per The New York Times, which first reported the listing, native New Yorker Danes and her British-born husband Dancy have decided to sell because they need more space for their three children and frequent family guests. The couple doesn’t plan to go far, preferring to stay in the downtown area of New York.

      Click here for more photos of Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s Manhattan townhouse.

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      Broadway Legend Mary Martin Once Lived in This N.Y.C Penthouse. Now It Can Be Yours for $9.8 Million.

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      The Broadway theater duo that was Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein famously redefined musical theater with their first collaboration on Oklahoma! in 1943. Actress and muse Mary Martin starred in the award-winning pair’s final production, The Sound of Music, which debuted on Broadway in 1959 and landed the creative duo five Tony awards, not to mention a wildly popular film adaptation starring Julie Andrews. 

      While racking up awards and clout, Martin shacked up in a tony penthouse overlooking New York City, and it remains the crown jewel of The Campanile, a pre-war apartment house that stands 14 stories with 16 full-floor or duplex apartments in the Beekman Place neighborhood on the east side of Midtown. Manhattan attorney David H. Braff bought the co-op apartment in 2013 for $8.25 million, according to Mansion Global, and proceeded to spend three years renovating the two-floor spread that has three terraces and sweeping vistas of the East River and the Big Apple skyline. It’s now listed at $9.8 million.

      The luxurious bronze-and-marble staircase sweeps up to the kitchen and dining room.

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      The Camponile, at 450 East 52nd Street, comes with a lot of ties to high society and old Hollywood. Greta Garbo, Rex Harrison, and Ethel Barrymore are just a few of the stars who once took up residence there, along with playwright Noël Coward, TIME magazine founder Henry Luce, and members of the Pulitzer and Rothschild families. The building was also famously home to the Mayfair Yacht Club, a swanky Prohibition-era speakeasy that was raided at least once in the 1930s.

      Mary Martin’s former duplex penthouse continues to illuminate Jazz Age elegance across its 5,000 unconventionally configured square feet. A private elevator opens into the marble-floored foyer of the two-bedroom home, where there’s a wet bar and a decadent bronze-and-marble staircase that sweeps up to the upper floor. The 33-foot-long fireside great room sits just beyond, with panoramic windows and French doors that open to a generous south-facing terrace. Upstairs—here’s the unusal part of the penthouse’s layout—is the combined dining area and open-plan gourmet kitchen, which is decked out with a La Cornue stone, a corner fireplace, and a trio of French doors leading to a wrap-around terrace. Adjacent to the space is a glass-encased sunroom that also lets out to the rooftop terrace.

      The primary bedroom has a private terrace and an expansive view of the Queensboro Bridge.

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      Extraordinary views highlight the primary suite, alongside a marble-clad en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and steam shower options. Heated marble floors keep you cozy on trips to its two walk-in closets and vanity as well. Other standout amenities include a wood-paneled study—a Murphy bed allows it to function as the second bedroom—a temperature-controlled wine storage room, and a dedicated laundry room. High tech creature comforts include a custom home automation system for controlling the lights, shades, and music. 

      RELATED: Ultimate Homes: This Soaring 94th-Floor Manhattan Aerie Puts You Above the Clouds

      “Because of the way Manhattan is shaped and the height of the apartment, it feels like it is in the middle of the river with no surrounding buildings,” listing agent Tyler Whitman of The Agency claims in a statement. 

      Click here for more images of the sprawling penthouse.

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      Josh Radnor Sells in L.A., Anthony Rapp Relists in Manhattan, and More Celebrity Deals

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      Back in 2019, actor and musician Josh Radnor plunked down nearly $3 million for a 1920s Spanish-style villa in Los Angeles. He then embarked upon an extensive remodel, complete with “global, well-traveled” interiors crafted by designer Kishani Perera. An added bonus: The place was even blessed by Buddhist monks once everything was completed.
      Now, since he’s newly married to Brooklyn psychologist Jordana Jacobs, the How I Met Your Mother star has decided to offload his bachelor pad, asking $3.85 million. The “old, sturdy, and stylish” home, which was featured in Architectural Digest last spring, is listed by Fred Dapp of The Agency.
      Tucked away behind walls and gates on less than a quarter-acre of land within the desirable Oaks neighborhood of Los Feliz, the ivy-covered structure features nearly 3,600 square feet over two levels adorned throughout with vintage elements like a hand-stenciled coffered ceiling gracing the double-height entry foyer, plus arched doorways, colorful mosaic tile, and stained-glass windows.
      Especially standing out is a gourmet kitchen outfitted with teal-hued cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, a hand-painted Mediterranean terracotta tile backsplash, and Wolf appliances. A step-down living room displays a stone fireplace and a wall of black-stained bookshelves, along with a custom brass Moroccan chandelier hanging from an etched wood-beam ceiling.

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      Four bedrooms include an upstairs primary suite hosting a private balcony, a bespoke walk-in closet, and an updated bath equipped with a marble vanity and the original built-in soaking tub. Outdoors, there’s a central courtyard ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining, a “hidden hammock retreat,” and a reading porch.
      After a nine-season run as Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother, 49-year-old Radnor went on to play Dr. Jedediah Foster on the TV drama Mercy Street, Adam Epstein in the FX mini-series Fleishman Is in Trouble, and Lonny Flash on the mystery-crime show Hunters. He’s also done some theater work and released several studio albums.

      Anthony Rapp Puts a Reduced Price on His Manhattan Apartment

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      It hasn’t yet taken 525,600 minutes for Anthony Rapp to sell his New York City condo, but it’s evidently been long enough for the Rent star to consider a newly reduced price for his Manhattan digs. Nine months after the East Village loft hit the market for nearly $3.9 million, the Obie-winning actor’s residence has popped up for sale again, this time with a reduced $3.65 million asking price—around $200,000 less than he originally wanted last October. The listing is held by Kristi Ambrosetti of Sotheby’s International Realty-East Side Manhattan Brokerage.
      Rapp and his longtime partner and now-husband Ken Ithiphol acquired the three-bedroom, three-bath corner unit in the luxury boutique building at 32 East 1st Street for around $3.5 million in October 2021. The couple, who welcomed their first child last December, are reportedly on the hunt for a bigger, more family-friendly home.

      Image Credit: Travis Mark for Sotheby’s International Realty

      Clocking in at about 1,500 square feet, the condo has white oak floors, high ceilings, modern millwork, triple-pane picture windows, and a Sonos sound system. A combined living/dining area is filled with light, while the galley-style kitchen boasts brushed oak Italian cabinetry, marble countertops, and high-end appliances. The primary suite offers a custom Molteni closet and a stone-clad bath, and another bedroom with a walnut Murphy bed/bookcase currently serves as an office.
      There also are plenty of building amenities courtesy of a $2,343 monthly HOA fee, including a 24-hour-attended lobby, a communal terrace, bicycle storage, and a fitness center.

      Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden List Beverly Hills Estate

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      Back in fall 2020, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden paid $14.6 million for a sprawling Beverly Hills compound. Now, almost four years later, the retired actress and Good Charlotte rocker have flipped the place back up for sale with a $3.1 million jump in price, asking for $17.8 million.
      Designed by ANR Signature Collection, the property includes a main home and a guesthouse—for a total of seven bedrooms and nine baths in a little more than 9,600 square feet of living space. A secured driveway passes through a gatehouse on its way to a motorcourt and a three-car garage.
      Once inside the primary gray stucco and metal-roof structure, highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a marble-laden kitchen sporting an eat-in island and top-tier appliances, a double-height family room warmed by a fireplace, and a primary suite with dual walk-in closets and baths.
      The amenities continue with a screening room and a bookshelf-lined office, as well as garden-laced grounds hosting a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, and a waterfall-fed pool and spa.
      Diaz and Madden also own a $12.6 million mansion in Montecito, along with a Coldwater Canyon estate that previously belonged to actress Candice Bergen and a condo in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood.

      Jonah Hill Is Asking $16.7 Million for His Malibu Beach House

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      After selling his contemporary home on the “land side” of Malibu Colony to cannabis investor Hartley Wasko for just over $11 million back in late 2022, the Oscar-nominated actor now wants to hand over the keys to his “beach side” residence in the same exclusive guard-gated enclave for $16.7 million.
      Purchased by the Moneyball star for nearly $15.5 million in summer 2022—and resided in for decades before that by Canadian filmmaker Paul Almond and his photographer wife Joan Almond, both now deceased—the three-level home sits on a compact 0.16-acre parcel that hosts a two-car garage and a gated entry in the front and a brick patio and an adjoining wood deck with steps leading directly to the sand out back.
      Built in the 1930s and updated through the years, the dark green, wood-shingled structure has four bedrooms and an equal number of baths in 3,100 square feet of living space featuring a fireside living room boasting a vaulted wood-beam ceiling and wide arched doorways flowing to a formal dining room and a family room.
      Elsewhere is a kitchen outfitted with hand-selected tile and newer stainless appliances, a primary suite that has an ocean-view balcony, a cozy den with a Dutch door, an office space, and a movie theater.
      As an aside, Hill’s former “land side” home is now back on the market for $14.2 million.

      Bella Poarch’s Midcentury House Is Up for Grabs in L.A.

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      A little over a year ago, Bella Poarch won a bidding war for a Pacific Palisades oasis, with the TikTok superstar paying $4.3 million, or $400,000 over the asking price, for the “one-of-a-kind” midcentury property.⁠ But that was then! The place has already returned to the market, this time asking a smidge under $5 million.
      Known as Earthsong, the half-acre-plus spread is anchored by a main home that has three bedrooms and four baths in almost 3,200 square feet. The living room is showcased by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace; the kitchen’s equipped with an eat-in island and stainless appliances; and a teak and glass dining room offers up views of the backyard gardens and pool.
      Other notable features include a glass-lined office and a primary suite that has a seating area and bath sporting a shower enhanced with a stained-glass window, plus a separate Japanese-style guesthouse with its own bedroom, bath, kitchen, and ocean-view deck. More

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      Hilary Swank’s Manhattan Condo Lands on the Market for $6.6 Million

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      Dining hotspots like Le B. and Sant Ambroeus line the cobblestone streets of New York’s West Village, but the historic district is also home to a fashionable crowd of Hollywood A-listers, including the likes of two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank. However, it looks like the neighborhood will soon have one less Oscar-winning resident because the Colorado-based Freedom Writers star just placed her Big Apple pied-à-terre up for grabs for $6.6 million. Swank purchased the condo in 2009 for about $3.65 million, according to records, and initially tried to sell in 2022 and 2023 for $7.25 million.

      Esteemed architect Robert A.M. Stern is behind the 2009-built Superior Ink condominium development that houses the unit. Set on the 16th floor with unobstructed views of New York City landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Hudson River, the sophisticated residence measures in at 1,441 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Chris Kann and Jennifer Ireland of The Corcoran Group hold the listing.

      Reclaimed wood planks add rustic charm to the sleek, open-plan living space.

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      The condo’s intimate layout features floor-to-ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding rooftops. Details like chevron flooring, reclaimed wood accent walls, and arched window frames come into focus from the main living area. Modern appliances like a gas-range stovetop and stainless-steel oven are featured in the custom-outfitted kitchen, alongside a large island. 

      The primary bedroom isn’t particularly large but offers plush silk carpeting and breathtaking views of the West Village and beyond, too. The size is made up for with a dressing area, walk-in closet, and spa bath that includes a waterfall shower encased in glass and a soaking tub. The secondary bedroom, set across from a laundry closet, offers guests and family access to their own bath as well. The moody space, dressed in black and outfitted as a home office and study, features built-in floating shelves, modern light fixtures, and, like every other room, a stunning city view.

      The primary bedroom has a dreamy view of the Empire State Building.

      Guillaume Gaudet

      Swank’s condo is the highest two-bedroom unit in the building before the penthouse, and its new owner will gain access to the 17-story tower’s gym, yoga and Pilates studio, party room with kitchen, screening room, and bike storage room. A full-time doorman and concierge service, as well as an on-site garage with valet parking, add to the allure.

      Click here for more images of the Hilary Swank’s West Village condo.

      Guillaume Gaudet

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      Katharine Hepburn’s Longtime N.YC. Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.2 Million

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      A little more than two decades after Katharine Hepburn passed away at age 96, the Hollywood legend’s New York City townhouse has popped up for sale, asking $7.2 million. As first reported by Crain’s New York, Hepburn acquired the five-story spread in the historic Turtle Bay enclave of Manhattan way back in 1931 and lived there until she passed away in 2003; her estate then sold the place around a year later for almost $4 million to the Astoria Property Group, which is linked to a family from Mexico.

      Frequently revered for her “often-imitated voice filled with the vowels of a well-bred New Englander,” Hepburn’s big break came in 1932 with a starring role opposite John Barrymore in A Bill of Divorcement. She went on to appear in 40-plus films throughout her lengthy career, with the Connecticut-born actress receiving four Oscars for her work in Morning Glory, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond. At the time of her death, she also owned a home on Long Island Sound.

      The formal living room has a trio of French doors leading out to a terrace.

      Hayley Ellen Day/DD-reps for Sotheby’s International Realty

      Originally built in the late 1890s and since restored and renovated, the structure clocks in at 19 feet wide and features four bedrooms and an equal number of baths spread across just over 4,500 square feet. Touted in marketing materials as the “epitome of New York glamour,” the first floor is highlighted by a stone-tiled entry foyer that flows to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, top-tier appliances, and a built-in breakfast table and banquette. A wine cooler-equipped butler’s pantry connects to the fireside dining room, which spills out to a 1,000-square-foot bi-level flagstone patio and a garden with access to a private park shared by residents of the 20 surrounding townhouses.

      A mirrored vanity Hepburn had installed while she was living in the townhouse remains in the third-floor primary suite.

      Hayley Ellen Day/DD-reps for Sotheby’s International Realty

      Holding court on the second floor is a formal living room spotlighted by a marble fireplace and a trio of French doors leading out to a terrace, plus a wet bar and a cozy library/media room. Occupying the third level is a primary suite boasting a fireplace, a walk-in closet/dressing room, an updated bath with dual sinks, a clawfoot soaking tub, and a separate shower, as well as a mirrored vanity that Hepburn herself had installed. Another bedroom currently serves as a seating area and an office, with a wood staircase ascending to a top floor holding two more bedrooms with their own baths and walk-in closets.

      Rounding out the listing, which is held by Lisa Larson of Sotheby’s International Realty, is a basement hosting a wine cellar, a half-bath, a laundry room, and storage space.

      Click here for more photos of Katharine Hepburn’s former Manhattan townhouse.

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      Jessica Chastain’s Musically Pedigreed N.Y.C. Apartment Is Up for Grabs

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      After roughly nine years of ownership, Jessica Chastain has decided to let go of her New York City apartment in Midtown’s flamboyant Osborne building, overlooking Carnegie Hall. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the veteran actress and producer is asking $7.45 million for the residence, which was once owned by legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. The listing is held by Ellen Kapit and Cathy Taub of Sotheby’s International Realty.

      Records show the Zero Dark Thirty star and her longtime husband, Italian fashion executive Gian Luca Pasi De Preposulo, paid Tony-winning composer Adam Guettel $5.1 million in 2015 for the 3,800-square-foot unit sited on the fourth floor of the 19th-century co-op, which is heralded as one of the city’s first major luxury apartment structures. Before that, the dwelling was occupied by Bernstein and his family from the 1950s to the early ’60s; a smaller rented place on a floor below is where he wrote the score for West Side Story.

      Originally designed by architect James E. Ware, the landmark 1800s building had an annex tacked on several decades later.

      Kenneth Chen/Evan Joseph Studios for Sotheby’s International Realty

      Renovated by the couple during their tenure in collaboration with the design firm Carrier and Company, the four-bedroom, four-bath condo features numerous period details paired with newer touches like ornate wall coverings customized with Ralph Lauren fabrics. Highlights include a particularly eye-catching living room bedecked with oak parquet floors, restored mahogany paneling, plaster crown molding, carved doorways and windows, a vintage chandelier, a wood-burning fireplace, and a “very special” bay window sporting leaded glass transoms crafted by Tiffany Studios.

      RELATED: Baz Luhrmann Just Relisted His Dramatic N.Y.C. Townhouse for $16 Million

      From there, pocketing doors open to reveal a fireside parlor, a formal dining room flaunts lacquered wainscoting and built-in window seats, and an eat-in kitchen is outfitted with quarter-sawn oak cabinetry, a rolling ladder, a colorful butcher block-topped island, and high-end appliances. An inviting primary bedroom displays a copper-clad soaking tub and a wall of mirrored closets, as well as a tiled bath equipped with dual vanities, a dressing area, and a walk-in shower; and elsewhere are two more bedrooms and a full bath, plus another bedroom that’s been converted into a bookshelf-lined library.

      The sage-hued living room is spotlighted by a bay window sporting leaded glass transoms crafted by Tiffany Studio.

      Kenneth Chen/Evan Joseph Studios for Sotheby’s International Realty

      The star’s unit also comes with plenty of amenities courtesy of a hefty $7,000 monthly HOA fee, including 24/7 doormen, a resident building manager, storage spaces, a newly renovated gym, and a landscaped roof terrace with city and Central Park views.

      Per WSJ, the 47-year-old California native is reportedly selling because her family, which includes two children, needs more space. Good thing she already owns a spacious brownstone on the Upper West Side that she bought for $8.8 million back in 2019, as well as a waterfront getway on New York’s Shelter Island.

      Click here for more photos of Jessica Chastain’s N.Y.C. apartment.

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      Celebrity Real Estate Roundup: Joe Jonas Buys in Brooklyn, Sarah Silverman Scoops Up the House Next Door, and More

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      Barely two months after Joe Jonas’s longtime apartment in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan changed hands for about $5.3 million, the now-single pop star has reportedly added another New York City property to his portfolio. Per a trusted informant and public records filed in New York City, he’s just doled out $6.7 million for a residence in a historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

      Sited within the 33-story Olympia Dumbo building, which was created by Fortis Property Group in collaboration with Hill West Architects and the design firm Workstead, the corner unit rests on the 26th floor and has three bedrooms and four baths spread across 2,654 square feet of living space adorned throughout with blonde hardwood floors.

      Other highlights include an entry foyer that flows to a spacious great room offering views of the Manhattan Bridge. Double doors slide open to reveal a kitchen outfitted with sleek maple cabinetry, a stone-topped eat-in island, top-tier Gaggenau appliances, and an adjacent dining area sporting a wet bar and a Thermador wine cooler; and elsewhere is a bedroom that’s been converted into a den, along with a primary suite hosting a large walk-in closet, and an inviting bath spotlighted by dual vanities and a freestanding soaking tub.

      Jonas also will have access to plenty of amenities courtesy of $2,833 in monthly common charges, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a private garden lounge, a club providing everything from a two-lane bowling alley to a fitness center, a bridge level offering indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a tennis court, and a private parking spot.

      RELATED: Judge Judy’s Stylish N.Y.C. Penthouse Is Up for Grabs at $9.5 Million

      Byron Allen Lists Side-by-Side Homes in Beverly Hills

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      Barely two years after Byron Allen simultaneously scooped up a couple of multimillion-dollar homes in one of the most desirable neighborhood pockets of Beverly Hills, the comedian-turned-media mogul is already flipping them back up for sale. The ask? A smidge under $40 million, which is a whopping $8 million more than he originally forked over for the two homes.

      Records show the CEO of Entertainment Studios paid Canadian tech titan and former eBay president Jeff Skoll a total of $32 million for the two properties in spring 2022; that was shortly after he had secured more than $80 million in financing to demolish an existing house just down the street and replace it with a 24,000-square-foot mega-mansion worth $150 million. Slated for completion this year and expected to include a bowling alley and a subterranean gym, the new spread adds to Byron’s personal property portfolio that contains luxe residences in locales such as New York, Aspen, Maui, and Malibu.

      As for the side-by-side homes now up for sale, Allen first plunked down $22.5 million for a sleek modern estate resting atop a promontory and then paid another $9.5 million for a more humble and decidedly dated Tudor abode right next door. The two separate but contiguous parcels create a 1.5-acre compound with combined living space topping 10,000 square feet.

      The pricier of the two homes was built in 1999 and features five bedrooms and seven baths in 7,500 square feet of open-plan living space offering picturesque views spanning from the downtown Los Angeles skyline to the Pacific Ocean. Notable amenities include a wet bar-equipped great room, a gourmet kitchen outfitted with top-tier appliances, and a sumptuous primary suite boasting dual closets and baths, along with a wood-paneled study, a gym, and a wine cellar. The almost 1-acre grounds also host an infinity-edge pool.

      The more modest house was built in the early 1950s and sits on over a half-acre of land fronted by a motorcourt and an attached two-car garage. Inside, there are three bedrooms and an equal number of baths in just over 3,000 square feet. Standing out is a loft space that’s accessible via a wooden ladder and a mostly paved backyard with a pool.

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      LL Cool J’s Encino Mansion Hits the Market for $6 Million

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      A little over six years ago, LL Cool J doled out $4.3 million for an architectural-style home in the affluent Royal Oaks enclave of Encino. Now the Grammy-winning rapper—who’s also widely known for his work as a songwriter, record producer, and actor—has decided to part ways with the place he and his wife Simone Smith have owned since spring 2018, asking a speck under $6 million.

      Described in the listing as a “masterpiece,” the 2017-built dwelling has four bedrooms and six baths in a little more than 6,000 square feet of modern living space boasting vaulted ceilings and walls of glass. Secluded by gates and high hedges, the boxy stucco structure’s main level is highlighted by a great room sporting living and dining areas that flow to a gourmet kitchen, as well as an opulent primary suite.

      Elsewhere are four additional guest bedrooms, along with a secondary living room that has floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood doors spilling out to a resort-like backyard holding a pool house, pool and spa, and built-in barbecue. There’s also an attached two-car garage on the premises.

      In addition to his for-sale house, LL Cool J also owns a New York home that he paid $1.5 million for way back in 1999.

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      ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Paul Wesley’s Secluded Topanga Retreat Is Up for Sale

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      It’s been five years since Paul Wesley doled out $1.9 million for a secluded log cabin-style home in the remote area of Topanga Canyon. Now the actor—probably best known as Stefan Salvatore on the “Vampire Diaries”—is tossing the place back on the market, asking $3.6 million.

      Hidden away behind gates and dense foliage on three-quarters of an acre and previously listed for rent at $16,000 per month, the wood-clad structure provides sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains. Originally built in the early 1970s but upgraded through the years, the place boasts four bedrooms and three baths in just over 2,600 square feet of open-concept living space punctuated throughout with rustic hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors flowing out to expansive decks ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining.

      Standout features include a sunken living room flaunting a wood-burning fireplace etched into a white-painted brick wall and a dining area that connects to an updated kitchen, which is outfitted with an eat-in island, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and a breakfast nook. There’s also an office space that doubles as a screening room, complete with surround sound, as well as a sauna-equipped gym; and outdoors, the grassy grounds are laced with mature oaks and redwoods and come complete with a cedar tub, a shower, a bocce court, and a vegetable garden.

      Sarah Silverman Buys Another Los Feliz House

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      Emmy-winning actress and stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman has shelled out $2.1 million for a residential property that abuts an ultra-contemporary Los Feliz residence she bought nearly four years ago for $3.5 million.

      Built in the late 1940s and on the market for the first time in over 50 years, the post-and-beam spread was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright associate Alfred Gilman and last sold in June 1972 for $63,500. The 53-year-old Los Angeles native won the property in an apparent bidding war—paying around $563,000 over the asking price—with the purchase giving her almost half of a contiguous acre in a celeb-studded neighborhood, where nearby neighbors include Scarlett Johansson and Kate Mara.

      Described in the listing as “ready for a major restoration or a possible rebuild due to condition,” Silverman’s newly acquired home features three bedrooms and two baths in a little more than 2,300 square feet of split-level living space boasting a wealth of wood details and picture windows throughout. There’s also a detached two-car garage on the premises.

      Among the highlights are a fireside living room and a double-height dining room that opens directly to a large back patio and garden area. Secluded down a short hallway is the primary suite, while the lower level hosts a large family room with a stone fireplace, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath.

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