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Almost three decades since it sold for $1.8 million to supermodel Cindy Crawford and was later picked up for $5.5 million by actress Jennifer Garner—she went on to invite Ben Affleck to move in after they were married before pulling up stakes in 2009—a star-studded home in a prime Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles has […] More
Back in 2004, while he was starring as Al Bundy in Married… with Children, Ed O’Neill doled out $2.6 million for a Los Angeles home in the horse-friendly Sullivan Canyon community on the border of Brentwood and Pacific Palisades. A few years later, after he snagged the role of Jay Pritchett in Modern Family, the actor and his longtime actress wife Catherine Rusoff picked up a second place nearby for $3 million. Now the couple has put the first-mentioned residence up for sale at a smidge under $6.7 million with Nancie Richards of Core Real Estate Group.
Set on almost a third of an acre off historic Old Ranch Road, the hacienda-style structure was designed by architects Cliff May, widely touted as the “father of the California ranch house,” and Chris Choate in the early 1950s. Tucked down a private lane that leads to a motor court and two-car garage, the single-level house sports four bedrooms and three baths in almost 3,200 square feet of living space infused with light via walls of glass and skylights. Filtered throughout is a mix of terracotta and wide-plank wood floors, plaster walls, and wood-beam ceilings.
The vaulted and glass-lined family room is anchored by a raised-hearth flagstone fireplace.
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A pair of tall, access-controlled wood doors next to the garage lead to an enclosed courtyard that serves as an entry into the home’s U-shaped layout, where highlights include a sunken fireside living room with a built-in window seat and an adjacent family room anchored by an eye-catching raised-hearth fireplace. The dining room comes with a third fireplace, while a modernized galley kitchen is outfitted with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances.
A separate wing holds an office and an attractive primary suite, which features yet another fireplace and sliding glass doors spilling out to a patio, as well as a walk-in closet with its own safe and a bath spotlighted by a pedestal soaking tub.
A wine cave with plenty of room for your favorite vintages can be found just outside the house.
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In addition to a standalone wine cave, the lush greenery-encased grounds also host numerous spots ideal for alfresco lounging and dining and a pool with a spa and water slide. A bamboo-laced pathway meanders its way to a meditation garden lorded over by a Buddha statue.
As for O’Neill and Rusoff’s other house down the street, the couple acquired that two-bedroom, two-bath spread from cinematographer Robert Richardson in 2011 for just over $3 million. Designed by the aforementioned Cliff May in 1953 as his personal residence (and known as the Experimental Ranch House), the 3,165-square-foot abode was restored and refined by Marmol Radziner during Richardson’s ownership.
Click here for more photos of the Sullivan Canyon residence.
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Wendy Bowman
Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…
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Love a challenge? Name the two homes credited with being built by a U.S. president. We’ll spare you the struggle. Along with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, there’s the stately Tudor Revival home in New Jersey that Woodrow Wilson tasked New York architect Edward S. Child with building for his family in 1895 and can now be yours for $6.5 million. Available through Barbara Blackwell of Sotheby’s International Realty, the beloved mansion offers a rare chance to own a piece of American history.
Wilson served as the 28th U.S. President from 1913 to 1921 as a member of the Democratic Party, and he is globally recognized for his leadership during World War I. Some might say, however, it was the Garden State’s town of Princeton that knew him best. After graduating from the borough’s acclaimed Ivy League school in 1879, he served as the university’s professor of law from 1890 to 1902, during which time he tapped Child for the residence at 82 Library Place.
Hand-painted walls in the dining room depict notable landmarks on the campus of Princeton University.
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty
Wilson and his family moved into the abode in 1896, and “the door was always open for Princeton students who wished to meet with their revered professor and attend class in his grand foyer,” press materials state. Decades later, it was “vacant and in decline,” according to Princeton’s weekly newspaper Town Topics, which spoke with its owner Robert Carr in 2018. “It was actually very well built. I told Jim Baxter I wanted it to last for another 100 years,” he said in regard to hiring architect Ron Berlin and Baxter Construction for its remodeling.
Berlin was given the Award for Historic Preservation by the Historical Society of Princeton in 2007 for his work on the residence. This includes reviving the burnished woodwork and repairing a host of leaded glass windows throughout. Moving past its charming facade, where trimmed shrubs highlight a stone base and crowning features like mullioned windows, guests have ample room to spread out beneath a plaster tracery ceiling in the formal living room. Hand-painted walls act as an ode to Princeton’s campus in the dining room next door.
Wood-trimmed windows and an all-glass roof the greenhouse-style sunroom with natural light.
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty
Homeowners and guests can relax in a greenhouse-inspired sunroom with wood-trimmed windows or take a beat in the kitchen that’s anchored by a stone-top island and also features a working dumbwaiter, double Wolf range, and brass pot rack. A clubby, oak-paneled library and a porte-cochère-turned-office round out the ground level. Seven bedrooms (plus a second sunroom on the second floor) span the three-story home’s upper level, including a primary suite that’s complete with a coffee bar and two fireplaces, one in the bedroom and another in the heated-marble bathroom that opens to a balcony.
While the multi-room basement provides plenty of space for entertaining and lounging, the backyard’s two patios are most ideal for hosting alfresco events. In addition to gardens redesigned by Holly Grace Nelson in 2022, the outdoor space includes a fountain that trickles into a large koi pond and a two-car detached garage for your favorite rides.
Click here for more photos of the Princeton home.
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty
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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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Before Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock ultimately parted ways in 1996 after nine years of marriage, the polarizing martial-arts actor and Weird Science star resided at a secluded California ranch just north of Santa Barbara in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Per online reports, the erstwhile couple initially doled out $2.8 million for a roughly 90-acre estate near Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch back in the early 1990s. They subsequently tacked on a neighboring 100-acre lot with a 50-acre vineyard for around $1.8 million before selling the whole kit and caboodle in 1995 for $3.8 million to Harold and Elizabeth Green of Chandler, Arizona, who went on to raise championship Arabian horses there.
Now the place has just popped up on the market again for $14.5 million, with Laura Drammer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties holding the listing.
A spacious fireside living room gives a nod to the property’s equine heritage.
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Described in marketing materials as “ideal for the equestrian enthusiast, vineyard developer, or anyone seeking a large-scale agricultural opportunity,” the entire four-parcel spread known as Rancho Arroyo Perdido includes a hacienda-style main house, plus guest and staff quarters, horse breeding and training facilities, and around 75 acres of fertile farmland.
Three bedrooms and six baths can be found in the primary dwelling, which was built in the ’50s and has 5,000 square feet highlighted by a spacious living room sporting a massive stone fireplace. A rustic kitchen is outfitted with dual islands and ovens and a commercial-grade refrigerator, and elsewhere is a formal dining room, a bookshelf-lined library, and a fireside primary suite with a clawfoot soaking tub. A wine cellar/tasting room holds court in the basement, while the oak-laced grounds host a pool and spa.
Horse-centric provisions include five barns and a covered riding arena.
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It’s not complicated to understand why Avril Lavigne once resided at this Los Angeles property.
The six-bedroom, nine-bath abode in the San Fernando Valley’s Sherman Oaks neighborhood was formerly owned by the Canadian singer-songwriter and her ex-husband Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of Nickelback. Fully renovated since the couple lived here, the $15 million manse now offers more than 10,000 square feet of living space. James Harris, David Parnes, and Kris Everett at Bond Street Partners hold the listing.
The finished attic has a fireplace-centered living room and a funky tiled bar.
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After you enter through the property’s gates and up the circular drive, the front door leads you into a grand foyer anchored by a curving double staircase. The double-height living room is framed by windows that allow light to flood the space, while the nearby family room is centered around a limestone fireplace. The white-washed chef’s kitchen sports modern appliances and opens to the formal dining room, lined with wooden French doors.
Elsewhere, you’ll find an ocean-blue office with coffered ceilings and a fully equipped gym. The primary suite comes with its own fireplace and sitting lounge, while the ensuite bathroom’s soaking tub is situated within a large marble shower. All the other bedrooms have their own bathroom and walk-in closet, too. The cherry on top, quite literally, is the finished attic: Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights cover the upper level’s fireplace-centered living room and funky tiled bar. There’s even enough room for a billiards setup, if you consider yourself a pool shark.
The backyard has pickleball, basketball, and bocce.
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On the grounds, you can take a dip in the saltwater pool and spa. A full bar with a built-in grill sits just outside the shaded patio, where a gas fireplace will keep you warm on chilly nights. Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the pickleball court, the basketball hoop, and the bocce area. Even the detached three-car garage has something to offer beyond storage: Sitting atop the structure is a home theater with a lounge, library nook, and snack station—no need to transport your popcorn and candy from the main residence.
In recent years, Sherman Oaks has become a hotbed for celebs looking to lie low. Just last month, the actors Neve Campbell and JJ Feild listed their Colonial-style home in the neighborhood for $4.3 million. Also in April, the YouTube star Alpharad spun his modern Sherman Oaks abode on the market for $5 million.
Click here to see all the images of Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger’s former home.
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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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Back in 2022, Petra Ecclestone and Sam Palmer sold a modern farmhouse-style residence on the west side of Los Angeles to NBA star Russell Westbrook for nearly $34 million—almost $11 million more than the $22.7 million they paid just three years before. Soon after, the Formula 1 racing heiress/fashion designer and her real-estate agent husband doled out $30.5 million in a clandestine off-market deal for a recently built mansion in the posh Brentwood Park neighborhood.
The couple went on to add some personal touches to their new abode, which packs seven bedrooms and a dozen baths into 13,500 square feet of modern yet warm living space on three levels. Now the sleekly reimagined spread has popped up for sale again with a significant jump in price, asking a speck under $42 million. Palmer and Blair Chang of The Agency hold the listing.
The gourmet kitchen comes with high-end appliances and an expansive eat-in island.
Mike Kelley
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Sited amid a flat, half-acre parcel on prime Rockingham Avenue—the street made world famous by O.J. Simpson in the 1990s—the brick-clad house is painted a trendy shade of dark gray and lies securely behind walls and gates on lushly landscaped grounds lined with mature olive trees. Inside, inviting cream-hued interiors are adorned with 12-foot ceilings complemented by wide-plank, white oak floors and hand-crafted Roman plaster walls.
Among the main-level highlights are a trio of seating areas, along with two offices, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen boasting top-notch stainless appliances, a spacious eat-in island, a breakfast nook, and a secondary prep kitchen. Upstairs, five ensuite bedrooms in a private wing include a fireside primary suite sporting a balcony and dual dressing rooms and baths, while the lower level offers an entertainment lounge with a seated bar, a movie theater, a golf simulator, a steam room-equipped gym, and a guest suite.
A manicured backyard features a large pool flanked by a sundeck with hot and cold plunges.
Mike Kelley
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Elsewhere is a dedicated staff area with its own kitchen, as well as a “dog room” and a security suite with state-of-the-art monitoring technology. The amenities continue outdoors, where a large sundeck-encased pool is paired with hot and cold plunges, a soccer pitch, a custom-built treehouse, and an in-ground trampoline. There’s also a garage and motor court with parking for up to 12 vehicles, plus a carriage-style driveway for guests.
Though the L.A. fires earlier this year played into their decision to sell, the couple told The Wall Street Journal they are also eager to embark upon their next house-flipping project. Ecclestone, the youngest daughter of British billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, is perhaps best known for owning The Manor, a Holmby Hills mega-mansion built by the late primetime TV titan Aaron Spelling and his socialite wife, Candy Spelling, that she bought in 2011 for $85 million and sold in 2019 for a whopping $120 million.
Click here for more photos of the Brentwood Park residence.
Mike Kelley
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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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Perched above the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean in Nice, an Art Deco villa fit for 007 himself is now on the market at €23.5 million (or about $26.5 million).
Built in 1930 and infused with quintessential French Riviera glamour, the cliffside estate’s most legendary claim to fame is one of its former owners. That’s right, Sean Connery, the original British secret agent in the enduring film franchise, and his wife, Micheline Roquebrune, called this seaside sanctuary home during the 1970s and ’80s. The current owners picked up the property in 2015 for an undisclosed amount and have given it a top-to-bottom renovation, according to Mansion Global. This isn’t, however, their first time at the rodeo—the villa was on the market back in late 2020 for €30 million (about $34 million).
Officially named Villa Roc Fleuri, locals simply refer to it as the “Bond Villa,” according to Savills agent Chuck McKee—and it’s easy to see why. With cinematic charm baked into every stone, the property feels like something straight out of a spy thriller.
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Positioned above the seafront at the base of Mont Boron, the Art Deco villa offers views toward Cap d’Antibes.
Hr-Photographe-Immobilier; Savills
The main house, carved into the hillside, sprawls over 10,000 square feet and is pure Old-World elegance with modern polish. Think intricate wood paneling, wrought-iron staircases, mosaic inlays, and detailed ceiling moldings. And for a touch of historic charm, the original elevator cabin remains fully intact and operational.
Designed to embrace the stunning vistas, the villa sports a grand dining room that flows seamlessly onto an expansive terrace, both served by a professional-grade kitchen and a wine cellar fit for a secret agent’s private collection. And on the rooftop terrace, complete with a barbecue area, is what Savills calls the most spectacular view in Nice—and frankly, they’re not wrong.
As is befitting a movie star or international secret agent, the primary suite takes up the entire top floor with two en-suite bathrooms and custom walk-in closets. Below are three guest suites, a study, a fifth bedroom, plus a separate caretaker’s apartment. There’s also a second villa at the entrance, divided into two private guest apartments—because Bond never travels without backup. .
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The villa’s spa area includes a indoor heated infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Hr-Photographe-Immobilier; Savills
There is no question that Bond (and probably Connery) would appreciate some of the modern updates to the nearly 100-year-old home. A lavish spa area includes a gym and a heated indoor infinity pool that appears to melt into the Mediterranean. Manicured lawns, garden paths, and a massive stone staircase meander down a steep incline below the house, where there’s private, gated access to the rocky shoreline. Also on offer? An adjacent three-bedroom villa with a circular seaside pool—perfect if you need additional space for guests or a little more room for your entourage.
Turns out, Villa Roc Fleuri wasn’t Connery’s only French hideaway. In 1979, he bought Domaine de Terre Blanche, a château in Tourrettes about 45 minutes from Nice. He held onto it for nearly 20 years before selling it to German billionaire Dietmar Hopp, who later turned it into a luxury golf resort. The Scottish actor and Roquebrune lived primarily in the Bahamas at the time of his death in 2020.
Click here to see more photos of Villa Roc Fleuri.
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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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A little more than five months after his death from pancreatic cancer at age 91, Quincy Jones’s final home is newly available. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the multi-Grammy-winning record producer and composer behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller—the best-selling album of all time—moved into the property in the coveted Lower Bel Air enclave of Los Angeles in early 2002 and lived there until this past November. Now the sprawling estate is up for sale, asking a dash under $60 million. David Kramer and Andrew Buss of the David Kramer Group at Compass share the listing.
Records show Jones purchased a vacant parcel of land in summer 1972 for a mere $200,000 and subsequently enlisted the late luxury hospitality architect Gerald “Jerry” Allison to custom build a resort-style mansion resembling The Palace of the Lost City hotel he helped create in South Africa. The palatial five-bedroom, 17-bath digs rest at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac atop a gated promontory spanning over two acres, with sweeping views stretching from the city skyline to the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific Ocean beyond.
A domed living room primed for entertaining serves as a focal point of the home’s central wing.
Anthony Barcelo
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Almost 25,000 square feet of living space is spread across three wings linked by an elevator and several staircases. Though interior photos are scarce—as much of the value hails from the land, per Buss—marketing materials do show a circular, window-lined living room, which anchors the two-story stone structure’s central wing and comes with a vaulted domed ceiling, a seated bar, and a library nook. Nearby is a wine room equipped with a bar, tasting area, and cellar, plus a game lounge and cabana.
Holding court in the east wing are a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry, a family room, and staff quarters, plus a lavish primary suite boasting a private balcony, walk-in closets, a luxe bath, a fitness room, and a den. The west wing, meanwhile, has three guest suites, along with a recording studio, a screening room, a gallery, and a security office. Outdoors, the manicured grounds host numerous verandas and patios overlooking a lighted tennis court and an infinity-edge pool with a spillover spa.
In addition to a pool and spa, the grounds also hold a full-sized tennis court.
Anthony Barcelo
“My father loved his home so much,” said his daughter, the actress and filmmaker Rashida Jones. “He created it from the ground up with his boundless imagination and the talent of his high school friend, legendary architect Jerry Allison. Our family has a lifetime worth of wonderful memories and meaning imbued in this home. We hope the new owner will continue the legacy of love and laughter and beauty that is synonymous with the name Quincy Jones.”
During a decades-long career that he began as a jazz trumpeter, the Chicago native was in top demand as an arranger for the big bands of Count Basie and others, a composer of film music, and a record producer. His large stable of hits ranged from Lesley Gore’s It’s My Party to We Are the World, a fundraising single for famine relief performed by a supergroup of 40 singers from Diana Ross to Bruce Springsteen. In addition to 28 Grammy awards, Quincy was also recognized for lifetime achievement by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Click here for more photos of the Bel Air residence.
Anthony Barcelo
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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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