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    1950s Box-Office Star William Holden’s Former Palm Springs Home Lists for $11 Million

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    William Holden passed away in 1981 at age 63, but the popular star’s legacy lives on at this Palm Springs estate he called home for over a decade, not to mention a 40-year career that saw him snag a 1954 Oscar for his role as a cynical prisoner of war-turned-hero in Stalag 17 and then go on to earn two more nods for Sunset Boulevard and Network.

    Stylishly restored and revamped in recent years, Holden’s former Coachella Valley oasis is now on the market in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood for a speck under $10 million. Aaron Leider of The Agency holds the listing.

    The minimalist living room is anchored by an original raised-hearth fireplace.

    Andrew Bramasco

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    Completed in the mid-1950s by master builder Joe Pawling for wealthy Illinois philanthropists and socialites George and Marcia Barrett, Holden occupied the digs from 1966 to 1977. Hitchcock actress Tippi Hedren—Melanie Griffith’s mother—later lived there during the 1990s. Last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million, the restored and modernized spread was designated as a Class 1 Historic Site by the city of Palm Springs in 2018.

    Resting amid four parcels spanning nearly an acre of land with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains, the sprawling post-and-beam home offers five bedrooms and six baths in roughly 4,400 square feet across a U-shaped single-level floor plan. Highlights include a wood-beamed living room sporting the original freestanding fireplace, plus pivoting glass doors spilling out to a terrace. An adjacent dining area connects to a kitchen outfitted with sleek white cabinetry, a central island, stainless appliances, a breakfast nook, and access to a barbecue area.

    The updated kitchen opens to a patio sporting a built-in barbecue. 

    Andrew Bramasco

    RELATED: This SoCal Estate Was Once Home to Bing Crosby. Now It Can Be Yours for $13.5 Million.

    Beyond a family room, the sequestered primary suite comes with a walk-in closet and a bath flaunting dual vanities and a large glass-encased shower for two. Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a 55-foot-by-21-foot pool surrounded by a grassy lawn and sundeck, along with a separate spa and a marble fire pit.

    In the 1950s and ’60s, Deepwell Estates, one of Palm Springs’ oldest neighborhoods, counted an impressive roster of Hollywood residents, such as Eva Gabor, Loretta Young, Elizabeth Taylor, Jerry Lewis, and Carmen Miranda.

    Click here for more photos of the Palm Springs residence.

    Andrew Bramasco

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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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      Mark Wahlberg Just Dropped $37 Million on a Lavish South Florida Estate

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      As fall sets in and cooler temps prevail, the snowbird set is getting ready to head south for the winter. And this season, they’ll have a new celeb in their midst: Mark Wahlberg, who just snapped up an opulent $37 million mansion in South Florida.

      The Aldo Stark–designed Palazzo di Lago hit the market back in April for $45 million in Delray Beach’s tony Stone Creek Ranch enclave, a gated community sometimes referred to as the town’s “Billionaires Row.” Spanning a whopping 26,000 square feet, the gargantuan pad has seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and a suite of amenities suited for A-list stars. Senada Adžem at Douglas Elliman held the listing; Wahlberg was represented by Michael Costello at Compass.

      The chef’s kitchen is all Italian gray marble and walnut cabinetry.

      Daniel Petroni

      Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, purchased the estate fully furnished, a decision that enables them to settle in seamlessly ahead of the Palm Beach social season getting into full swing. The grand foyer is decked out in lacquered wood and stone, while the chef’s kitchen is all walnut and Italian gray marble. In the primary suite, the floors are inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and there’s a hidden safe room for stashing valuables and in case of emergencies. Other impressive perks include a plush home theater, a cigar room with an advanced air purification system, and an auto gallery for displaying your car collection. Outside, Wahlberg and his family can splash around in the saltwater lagoon pool, enjoy a nighttime match on the lighted tennis court, or play a life-size game of chess on the oversize board.

      Palazzo di Lago is the first residence in Florida for the Wahlbergs, who have lived primarily in Las Vegas since about 2022 and also maintain a two-acre spread in Idaho. Prior to Las Vegas, the family had long lived in Beverly Hills. In 2001, they scooped up a $5 million estate, extensively upgraded it, and sold it in 2013 for almost $10.3 million—it’s currently back up for sale at $21.8 million. The Wahlbergs moved from there into a massive chateau-inspired megamansion in the ultra-exclusive Beverly Park neighborhood that they had custom built on a six-acre parcel purchased back in 2009 for $8.3 million. They sold the estate to Paris Hilton earlier this year for $63 million.

      You can play pool or sidle up to the bar in the club room.

      Daniel Petroni

      Stone Creek Ranch, about 11 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, has quietly become a discreet haven for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, thanks in part to its privacy and security. Hedge fund manager Steven Cohen, owner of the New York Mets, dropped $21.6 million on a 21,000-square-foot home there a few years ago; another showpiece home, one inspired by Ferrari, is now available at $50.5 million; and a couple of homes are set to hit the market soon with price tags of about $75 million and $100 million, respectively.

      Click here to see all the photos of Palazzo di Lago.

      Daniel Petroni

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      Tori Latham

      Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…

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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.

      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

      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.

      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

      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.

      Click here for more images of the London residence.

      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

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      Demetrius Simms

      Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…

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      The Beverly Hills Estate Where Twitch Star Kai Cenat Hosts His Livestream Lists for $195 Million

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      A famously over-the-top estate in Beverly Hills is back. Palazzo di Amore, a 25-acre spread above Coldwater Canyon owned by billionaire investor Jeff Greene, just hit the market once again, this time for a cool $195 million. Yes, that Palazzo di Amore, the same opulent megamansion where Twitch superstar Kai Cenat has been livestreaming with a revolving door of A-list guests since September.

      The estate has been on and off the market for more than a decade, and every few seasons, it reappears like a Hollywood reboot, with the same star power but a slightly different story. The current price tag makes it one of the most expensive homes for sale in the country.

      Greene, who now spends most of his time in Palm Beach, first listed the property back in 2014 for the same $195 million figure. At the time, it was the priciest home in the U.S. Despite an avalanche of publicity, it did not entice a buyer at that high price and was relisted in 2017 for a substantially discounted $129 million. It also did not sell at the lower price and later became one of L.A.’s most exclusive rentals, reportedly fetching $425,000 a year; Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among those who’ve leased the fabled estate.

      RELATED: This $20 Million Midcentury Beverly Hills Estate Hosted Reagan, Sinatra, and More

      The ballroom features gilt trimwork, inlaid parquet floors, and a massive bowl-shaped chandelier.

      Chris Paul Thompson

      And what do you get for the elephantine asking price? For starters, you get more space than most would know what to do with. Along with its 25 acres of land, the main residence clocks in at around 53,000 square feet. A vast entertainment complex adds another 15,000 square feet. Highlights include a vast ballroom with a stage, a 50-seat movie theater, a bowling alley, a Turkish-style spa, and a private disco with a rotating dance floor. A vineyard that produces its own Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese under the Beverly Hills Vineyards label is in addition to the swimming pool, reflecting pools, manicured gardens, and tennis court.

      Greene bought the property in 2007 after reading about it in the L.A. Times. Originally commissioned by Saudi royalty, the residence and its grounds were incomplete. “There were no bedrooms, no pool, no driveways,” he told The New York Post. “It was just dirt roads and a shell of a house. We went in and finished it… It was a gargantuan project that we spent years and years building.” He poured an additional $25 million into completing it.

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      Among its many sumptuous perks is the lavishly embellished Turkish-style spa.

      Chris Paul Thompson

      And then came the Kai Cenat era. The 23-year-old Twitch streamer moved in for a monthlong broadcast, inviting Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran, Kim Kardashian, and LeBron James to hang out and break the internet. All that online attention seems to have inspired Greene’s latest relisting.

      Erwin Nicholas of Mr. Real Estate, who’s co-listing the home with Patrick Michaels of LA Estate Brokerage, says Cenat’s livestreams gave the property a fresh kind of visibility. The Gen Z entertainer has a history of turning listings into viral events—he even streamed from Tony Parker’s former Texas mansion in collaboration with Nicholas to help market it. “People haven’t understood how powerful live-streaming is as a marketing tool,” he told the publication. “Everyone has definitely doubted it. It’s supposed to be so exclusive. But if it’s on the MLS, if it’s public, let’s be really public.” 

      Of course, even with all that buzz, a home of this magnitude and style only appeals to a tiny pool of potential buyers. Only in L.A., folks, only in L.A.

      Click here to see more photos of Palazzo di Amore.

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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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      Jerry Bruckheimer’s Former Home in the Hollywood Hills Can Now Be Yours for $10 Million

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      A Los Angeles residence that was once home to Jerry Bruckheimer has popped up for sale in the Hollywood Hills. Dubbed the Ajioka House after its original owner, Dr. Richard Ajioka, the 1960s digs designed by noted architects Conrad Buff and Donald Hensman are now on the market for a dash under $10 million. Weston Littlefield and Alex Howe of the Aaron Kirman Group at Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California share the listing.

      Occupied by the mega-producer of blockbuster hits from Top Gun to the Pirates of the Caribbean until the mid-1980s, when he sold it for $510,000, the chalet-like spread went on to transfer in 2008 for $2.5 million to menswear designer and tech entrepreneur Derek Mattison. He undertook a major restoration and remodel in collaboration with the L.A.–based design studio Commune that later garnered a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award. It was last sold to Nichols Canyon LLC in 2020 for $6.75 million.

      Built-in shelving lines the wall of a den/media room.

      Matthew Momberger

      RELATED: David Lynch’s Midcentury Hollywood Hills Compound Lists for $15 Million

      Hidden behind a high wall and secured gates in the Nichols Canyon area, the hillside property includes a main home and several detached structures spread across nearly an acre of land laced with pepper trees, garden pathways, and a couple of custom ceramic water installations by artist Stan Bitters. A combined total of four bedrooms and five baths are spread across 4,200 square feet, all of it dressed inside and out with rustic reclaimed oak.

      Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier. Exposed-beam ceilings, polished concrete floors, and vast expanses of glass run throughout the post-and-beam pad, which is highlighted by a double-height living room anchored by an eye-catching brick and mirror-paneled fireplace.

       The backyard holds a pool, bar and barbecue setup, and fire pit conversation area.

      Matthew Momberger

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      A separate den/media room is topped with a meditation deck, while a Boffi kitchen is outfitted with a 24-foot stainless and walnut island, Miele appliances, and access to a terrace. A floating staircase leads to an upstairs primary suite, which sports a sky-lit nook with integrated seating, a walk-in closet, and a snazzily tiled bath with dual vanities, a deep soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower.

      Elsewhere is a one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite, plus a design studio/office and a wellness room with a sauna and Himalayan salt wall. Topping it all off are the lushly landscaped grounds, which are showcased by a pool and a spillover spa alongside a sundeck, a barbecue and bar setup, and a fire pit conversation area. A garage and an accompanying motor court can also accommodate up to eight vehicles.

      Click here for more photos of the Nichols Canyon residence.

      Matthew Momberger

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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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      Ellen Barkin’s Former N.Y.C. Townhouse Just Hit the Market for $23 Million

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      Back in 2006, shortly after her divorce from billionaire financier Ronald O. Perelman, Ellen Barkin shelled out $7.5 million for an 1840s Greek Revival townhouse in Manhattan‘s Greenwich Village neighborhood that came with a 20-foot parlor extension designed by the late Louvre Pyramid architect I.M. Pei.

      Now the stylishly reimagined digs have popped up for sale again, this time with an elevated $23 million price tag. Christian Rogers, Matthew Wojnarowicz, and Eileen McGill of Howard Hanna Elegran hold the listing.

      One of the home’s two living rooms is warmed by a decorative fluted fireplace.

      Five7 Media

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      Famously occupied by the Emmy- and Tony-winning actress for almost two decades until 2023, the property was last sold to husband-and-wife development and design team Sven and Sara Simon of dasCasa in early 2023 for $11 million. Since extensively remodeled by the couple, the red brick structure measures 21 feet wide and offers four bedrooms and five baths in 4,500 square feet of colorfully hued and art-filled living space.

      The first floor is highlighted by a hallway that flows past a bedroom and bath on its way to a wood-beamed kitchen outfitted with dark green cabinetry, an eat-in island, top-tier Bertazzoni and Sub-Zero appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a breakfast nook. A rear media room painted a rosy shade spills out to a patio with an outdoor kitchen and a garden beyond.

      Outdoor spaces include three terraces, a roof deck, and a patio that extends to a lush garden.

      Five7 Media

      RELATED: Abraham Lincoln’s Granddaughter Lived in This N.Y.C. Townhouse. Now It Can Be Yours for $10.5 Million.

      Holding court on the second floor are two fireside living rooms, plus a wood-paneled dining room with a wet bar and French doors leading out to a black-and-white-tiled terrace with stairs to the garden below. Occupying the entire third level is a sprawling primary retreat sporting a fireplace, a private balcony, an expansive dressing room, and a marble-clad bath spotlighted by a freestanding soaking tub. Above that are two more bedrooms with their own walk-in closets and baths, plus another bedroom that currently serves as an office.

      Rounding it all off is a sky-lit staircase that ascends to a rooftop deck equipped with a bar. There’s also a partially finished basement, which includes a laundry room, a game/wellness room, and storage space. Marketing materials rightly describe the pad as a “world-class experience and asset, where design-forward living meets effortless comfort.”

      Click here for more photos of the Greenwich Village residence.

      Five7 Media

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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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      Inside a $3.8 Million Landmark Palm Springs Home That Inspired a Fragrance

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      A rare and alluring midcentury-modern abode designed by late architect Donald Wexler in the 1950s as his personal home has just popped up for sale at $3.8 million in the desirable Movie Colony East neighborhood of Palm Springs.

      Completed over seven decades ago, and aptly known as the Donald and Marilynn Wexler Residence, the post-and-beam spread today has the added cachet of having inspired the citrusy, floral, and woody 1272 fragrance created by its owner, Perfumehead founder and CEO Daniel Patrick Giles, who told Robb Report earlier this year that he wanted to translate the spirit of his beloved house into scent.

      The living room is wrapped in vertical fir siding and walls of glass.

      Lance Gerber

      RELATED: The Last Home Donald Wexler Ever Designed Just Hit the Market in Palm Springs

      Giles liked the property so much he purchased it twice, first in 2007 for $915,000. The fashion and beauty industry veteran then undertook a two-year restoration and remodel in collaboration with Wexler and Lance O’Donnell of o2Architecture, with their efforts garnering them the Palm Springs Modern Committee Residential Restoration of the Year Award in 2009. He wound up selling the home to Broadway actor and director Joe Mantello in 2015 for $1.6 million, before buying it back in 2023 at nearly $2.3 million.

      Sited on a third of an acre near Ruth Hardy Park, the gated and hedged digs offer three bedrooms and two baths in roughly 2,400 square feet of neutrally hued, Darren Brown-designed living space adorned with terrazzo floors throughout. Also incorporated within the white wood-framed and flat-roof structure are many of Wexler’s original elements, including spun-metal can lights, built-in shelving, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass shaded by deep overhangs, and an open, L-shaped floor plan.

      The primary bedroom’s en suite bath has a soaking tub set against an exotic Zebra marble accent wall.

      Lance Gerber

      RELATED: A Brand-New Glass House Floating Above Palm Springs Lists for $10 Million

      Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances. A primary suite sports a freestanding soaking tub set against a wavy Zebra marble accent wall, while William Kopelk-landscaped grounds modeled after a Japanese rock garden host a black-bottom pool and a spa nestled among granite boulders, native plantings, and mature olive and pine palm trees.

      The property, which is listed by Rick Grahn and Brian Linder with The Value of Architecture at Compass, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Palm Springs Class 1 Historic Resource. It’s also covered by the Mills Act, meaning significant property tax savings are offered in exchange for preserving its historic appearance.

      Click here for more photos of the Palm Springs residence.

      Lance Gerber

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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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      Zedd Just Listed His Hollywood Hills Home for $5.5 Million

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      Now that he’s had ample time to settle into his lavish Nordic-inspired mansion in Los Angeles that he bought almost two years ago for $18.4 million, Anton Zaslavski—better known to millions of music fans as Zedd—has decided to pare down his property portfolio. He’s hoisting his spare Hollywood Hills pad onto the market at a speck under $5.5 million, with David Kramer and Andrew Buss of Compass sharing the listing.

      The Russian-German DJ and record producer acquired the two-story, gated home in the posh Outpost Estates enclave in 2014 for around $4 million after the success of his breakthrough album, Clarity. He then added his own custom touches and upgrades to the 1950s structure, which offers four bedrooms and six baths in roughly 3,400 square feet adorned with walls of glass offering seamless indoor-outdoor environs. Glitzy amenities include a glass-encased wine display and a recording studio.

      Accordion-style glass doors on both sides of the great room open to the outdoors.

      Nils Timm

      RELATED: Rapper G-Eazy’s $3.7 Million Hollywood Hills Home Comes With a Professional Recording Studio

      Among the other highlights is an open-concept great room holding a combined living and dining area, plus a small yet sleek kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, top-tier stainless appliances, and a pass-through window that connects to a poolside bar. An upstairs primary suite comes with a fireplace, a private balcony overlooking scenic city and canyon views, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a large marble-clad rainfall shower.

      Three additional bedrooms filtered throughout the house each have their own bath and outdoor space, while the lushly landscaped grounds span over a third of an acre and host a heated saltwater pool and a spillover spa surrounded by a wraparound sundeck, along with a pair of fire pits. There’s also a four-car garage.

      A crimson-hued recording studio features a workstation and high-end audio gear.

      Nils Timm

      RELATED: Rob Zombie Just Sold His Two-House L.A. Compound for Nearly $9 Million

      Before he acquired his new home known as Odin in late 2023, Zedd offloaded another contemporary Encino residence he bought from former A-list couple Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in 2021 for $15.2 million to All About That Bass singer Meghan Trainor for just over $17.1 million. Before that, he transferred a place in the mountains high above Beverly Hills that he had owned since 2018 to Black-ish creator Kenya Barris for $18.4 million.

      One of the richest DJs in the world with an estimated net worth of $60 million, the Grammy-winning entertainer is known for his collaborations with the likes of Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes, Disclosure, and Martin Garrix. The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.

      Click here for more photos of the Outpost Estates residence.

      Nils Timm

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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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      This $20 Million Midcentury Beverly Hills Estate Hosted Reagan, Sinatra, and More

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      Before his death in 2005 at age 92, Armand “Ardie” Deutsch led a life of wealth and privilege as a Hollywood movie producer and the grandson of Chicago philanthropist and Sears, Roebuck & Company CEO Julius Rosenwald.

      The notably “friendly and unobtrusive fellow” also amassed a lengthy roster of high-profile connections, many of whom often visited him and his wife, Harriet, at this striking midcentury-modern home in the exclusive Gateway enclave of Beverly Hills. Think President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, Walter and Lenore Annenberg, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, and William Goetz, just to name a few. In fact, the attic is even rumored to still hold Secret Service tape from one of Reagan’s inauguration celebrations held here.

      The spacious great room has a sitting area, a bar room, and sliding glass walls opening to the backyard.

      Nils Timm

      RELATED: Cary Grant’s Former Beverly Hills Estate Hits the Market for $78 Million

      Last sold to doctor and biomedical researcher David Agus in 2006 for around $3 million and subsequently renovated at his hands to the tune of around $4 million, the storied digs have now returned to the market for a dash under $20 million. Farrah Brittany and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency hold the listing.

      Originally designed and built for the Deutsches in 1959 by architect George MacLean and actor-turned-decorator William “Billy” Haines, the gated residence sits amid a hillside parcel spanning over one-and-a-half acres, in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Half a dozen bedrooms and 10 baths are spread across roughly 7,500 square feet, with four separate structures encompassing a gatehouse, staff accommodations, and a William R. Stephenson-designed guest and screening room building known as the Whim House that was tacked on in the early 1970s.

      A crimson-hued room in the Whim House addition features a screen that drops from the ceiling.

      Nils Timm

      RELATED: This $42 Million Mansion in Beverly Hills Was Once Home to a ‘Gone With the Wind’ Star

      Upon entering the main home, a travertine and wood great room is bookended by a den and a bar room, both featuring decorative fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling walls of glass spilling outside. Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with an ornate metal light fixture, an eat-in kitchen outfitted with a professional-grade Dynasty range, an office space, and a spacious primary suite flaunting a sitting area.

      Outdoors, the wooded backyard is spotlighted by a solar-heated pool, a fire pit conversation area, a treetop gazebo, and several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining. Per the listing, architecture plans by Lewis/Schoeplein and Olson Kundig also offer the potential for future enhancements, with a certificate of ineligibility valid through Aug. 14, 2026, granting the flexibility to renovate without any historic preservation constraints.

      Click here for more photos of the Beverly Hills residence.

      Nils Timm

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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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