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      ‘NYPD Blue’ Star Dennis Franz Is Asking $18 Million for His Bucolic Montecito Retreat

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      Back in 1996, around the same time he won the second of four Emmys for his legendary role as hot-headed detective Andy Sipowicz on the long-running ABC cop drama NYPD Blue, actor Dennis Franz and his real estate developer wife Joanie doled out roughly $2 million for a coastal retreat in Santa Barbara County’s affluent Montecito enclave. Fast-forward almost two decades later, and the Hamptons-style estate has returned to the market for nearly $18 million. Michael Calcagno and Tricia Pennestri of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties share the listing.

      Originally a historic one-story farmhouse, the residence has since been extensively updated in collaboration with the late architect Peter Becker of Becker Henson Niksto Architects and features a total of seven bedrooms and nine baths in roughly 9,000 square feet sprawled across two separate wings spanning two stories. Period and modern details abound in the form of hardwood floors, wood-beam ceilings, custom millwork, and moldings, while French doors off all the main rooms offer seamless indoor-outdoor environs.

      The great room has a stone fireplace and a steel chandelier dangling from a cathedral ceiling.

      Jim Bartsch

      RELATED: Ellen DeGeneres Just Sold a Midcentury Bungalow in Montecito for $5.2 Million

      Resting on just under two acres of fully walled land in the adorable Hedgerow neighborhood, near Miramar Beach and the Upper Village shopping center, the brown wood-shingled and white-trimmed structure is hidden away off a private street behind hedge-lined walls and double gates. The driveway empties out at a circular natural stone motor court centered around a tiered fountain, with adjacent steps meandering their way up to a covered porch entry.

      Once inside, a slate-clad foyer flows to a fireside great room resting beneath a vaulted ceiling, as well as a green-hued dining room that seats up to 10 and an entertainment lounge sporting a wet bar topped with a pressed-tin ceiling. A cozy breakfast room connects to the open and inviting kitchen, which is warmed by a huge stone fireplace and boasts an eat-in butcher block island, two sinks, high-end stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

      A handsome billiard room sitting beneath a coffered wood ceiling opens to the grounds.

      Jim Bartsch

      Elsewhere is a coffered-ceiling billiard room, plus a fireside primary suite that has a private balcony and dual closets and baths. Perhaps standing out most of all, though, are the picturesque mountain-view grounds, which are laced with 100-year-old heirloom rose bushes, a variety of fruit trees, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces containing a barbecue station and fireplaces, a well-fed pool, and a pair of pergola-shaded bocce courts. There’s also a detached studio/gym, plus a three-car garage.

      Franz, who’s also known for playing two different characters on Hill Street Blues, retired from acting after his 12-season run on NYPD Blue ended in 2005. “I needed a break. I was just tired,” he related to the New York Post in a 2015 interview. “When we finished up, I told my agents I needed a year off, and that year went by in about 10 minutes. I realized I’m pretty good at this and I’d like another year to think about what’s next—and during that second period of time, I sort of made my mind up that this is where I wanna be. I just wanted to live an enjoyable, irresponsible, spend-time-with-my-family kind of life.”

      A viewing area can be found between a pair of lighted bocce courts.

      Jim Bartsch

      RELATED: An Elegant European-Inspired Manor House in Montecito Hits the Market for $17.9 Million

      In addition to his for-sale Montecito getaway, the 80-year-old Illinois native and his wife also maintain a lakeside home on 25 acres in the northern Idaho town of Coeur d’Alene, where they’re neighbors with former NFL quarterback John Elway.

      Click here for more photos of the Montecito residence.

      Jim Bartsch

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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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      A 51st-Floor ‘Sky Mansion’ With a Home Theater in Miami Can Be Yours for $24 Million

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      A sky-high condo in an award-winning residential tower is up for grabs in Miami. Perched on the 51st floor of Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum in the downtown area, the full-floor residence spans over 10,000 square feet with five bedrooms and panoramic views of the city skyline, Biscayne Bay, and Atlantic Ocean. Late Market America founder and socialite James Ridinger and his wife, Loren, bought the place for $18.5 million in 2021. Hedgie Ken Griffin and David and Victoria Beckham own sprawling units, but Ridinger’s home is currently the largest available in the tower.

      Loren Ridinger, the current Market America CEO and a bestselling author, gave People an inside look at the epic residence this past February, shortly after it arrived on the market with its $24 million price tag. Seth Semilof of HL Real Estate Group, which facilitated the couple’s original purchase of the home, holds the listing exclusively. 

      The great room includes seated wet bar and open views.

      Legendary Productions

      One Thousand Museum was completed in 2019, stands 62 stories tall, and features a concrete exoskeleton with a web of flowing lines that provide structural support. Doormen greet you downstairs in the spectacular lobby before taking the elevator up to the what marketing materials describe as the “sky mansion,” just one of 10 full floor residences in the building. 

      Decorative wallpaper opposite black walls in the foyer allow blue skies to pop at the end of the hall. Further in, soaring ceilings add to the airiness while a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass lets in an abundance of natural light. Motorized window treatments aid in heat and light modulation.

      Curtains help baffle sound in the plush home theater.

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      A seated wet bar and a 1,200-square-foot patio are highlights of the main living area. Wide corridors trailing throughout the home are also noteworthy when considering their expansive walls, which are perfect for hanging blue-chip art and family photographs. A gourmet kitchen, formal dining area, and office also take up space, along with dedicated staff quarters and a curtained home theater. The best views of downtown are found in the primary suite, though, where the marble-clad bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub are featured next to breathtaking vistas.

      RELATED: This $12.2 Million Duplex Atop Miami’s Aston Martin Residences Comes With a DBX SUV

      Other perks afforded to residents of the tower include access to an aquatic center, spa, sky lounge, and rooftop helipad. White-glove services at the property opposite Museum Park further sweeten the deal, alongside its proximity to new art and science museums. 

      Records show Ridinger has also long owned two side-by-side estates on a serpentine Miami Beach street known for its high-profile residents, and she and her late husband previously owned a $20 million condo in New York’s Chelsea before relocating to a larger home in Greenwich, Connecticut, which they listed for $7.49 million in 2019.

      Click here for more photos of the Miami condo.

      Legendary Productions

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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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      YouTuber Alpharad’s Sleek L.A. Home Lists for $5 Million

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      It’s been almost three years since Jacob Rabon picked up a Los Angeles residence in the San Fernando Valley community of Sherman Oaks. Now the successful YouTube and Twitch streamer—known to his roughly 4 million subscribers as Alpharad—is looking to hand over the keys to the modern digs for a smidge under $5 million. Brandon Piller and Joey Ben-Zvi of The Agency share the listing.

      Purchased by the 29-year-old Oklahoma native for $4.8 million in summer 2022, shortly after it was newly built, the stucco and glass structure rests on almost a quarter of an acre of land fronted by an attached two-car garage with EV chargers.

      The living room is spotlighted by a wood-encased linear fireplace topped by a big-screen TV.

      Austin John

      RELATED: ‘Saved by the Bell’ Alum Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Former L.A. Home Lists for $5.5 Million

      A steep flight of stairs leads up from the driveway to the tall wooden front door, which opens into 5,300 square feet of tri-level living space featuring a total of six bedrooms and eight baths. An elevator and a curving wood and iron-railed staircase service all floors, while a swath of automated smart-home systems control sound, lighting, security, and more.

      Main-level highlights include an open-concept great room that opens directly to the fully walled backyard via sliding glass doors. Holding court here is a fireside living room, as well as a dining area topped by an industrial-style chandelier mimicking a collection of lightsabers and a dark-hued kitchen boasting custom cabinetry, an oversized island with an integrated breakfast table, and top-tier appliances.

      The kitchen is stocked with state-of-the-art appliances.

      Austin John

      RELATED: ‘The Bachelor’ Alum Colton Underwood Lists His L.A. Home for $4.2 Million

      The lower level has a cozy family room, a movie theater, and ample space for an office or a studio, while the upper floor holds a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a private balcony, a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath equipped with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a rainfall shower.

      Five additional bedrooms, including one on the lower level and the rest up top, all have their own bath. And outdoors, you’ll find small but nicely landscaped grounds hosting a pool and spa, a built-in barbecue, and a grass-trimmed concrete patio warmed by a large veined-marble fireplace.

      As it turns out, records reveal Alpharad’s YouTuber friend Jaiden Animations recently sold a fully updated property in L.A.’s Eagle Rock neighborhood for $2.6 million.

      Click here for more photos of the Sherman Oaks residence.

      Austin John

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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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      English TV Chef Fanny Cradock’s Former U.K. Home Lists for $6.6 Million

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      Before Mary Berry and Prue Leith, there was Fanny Cradock… 

      The original grande dame of English cookery television, Cradock swept onto screens in the 1950s with theatrical flair. Draped in pearls and shoulder pads, she transformed the British kitchen into a stage—and her home into something of a set. That home, the Dower House, a Grade II-listed Georgian residence tucked into the lush edge of The Grove in Hertfordshire, is now making its return to the market for £5 million (or $6.6 million) with Knight Frank and Savills.  

      Dating back to the late 17th and 18th centuries, Dower House is no ordinary period property. In fact, it has quite a storied provenance. Cradock lived here during the height of her television fame, and Romantic composer Frederick Delius occupied it decades prior. And it was from this very kitchen that Cradock broadcast her BBC program. The kitchen remains green, as a nod to its iconic past, but the infamous 1970s tiles are gone.  

      RELATED: Herbert Hoover’s ‘White House’ in the U.K. Just Listed for $2.5 Million

      Bay windows in the kitchen offer scenic views of the mill stream.

      Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

      The home itself was extensively updated by financier David Cowham in 2013, including new oak floors and a lavish library, The Times reported. Current owner Christopher Mackenzie has since invested over $1 million, adding security gates, air conditioning, and a separate cottage, while enhancing the grounds with maples, a golden birch, and cherry trees. 

      Today, the almost 5,200-square-foot home comprises seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a suite of reception rooms. Antique French oak flooring, handcrafted cabinetry, and walnut paneling by David Salmon of Arthur Brett & Sons lend an understated sense of grandeur. The principal suite overlooks the mill stream, with a dressing room and spa-like en suite; guest suites, including one entirely refurbished in 2024, provide ample space for entertaining on a Cradock scale. 

      RELATED: Inside a $35 Million Ultra-Modern Country Estate Near Windsor Castle

      There are antique French oak floors throughout, along with several brick fireplaces.

      Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

      Beyond the interior lies over two acres of grounds bordered by the River Gade. A wooden bridge crosses the mill stream to a secondary lawn, while outbuildings—including a newly appointed studio annex, wine room, and gardener’s office—underscore the estate’s elegance.

      “Wonderfully located in a peaceful rural setting, despite being just 17 minutes from London Euston by train, the Dower House features beautiful riverside gardens with hundreds of bulbs planted by the current owner that provide vibrant color in spring and summer,” says Edward Welton, partner in the country department North Thames and Chilterns team. “This exceptional family home presents a unique opportunity to live in a wonderful location.” 

      Click here to see more photos of the U.K. estate. 

      Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

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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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      ‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp’s Charming Spanish-Style Bungalow in L.A. Lists for $2.7 Million

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      Courtney Kemp doled out nearly $2 million for a petite bungalow in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles back in late 2018. Now the much-lauded TV writer and producer—most known for the successful Starz series Power and its many spinoffs, as well as The Good Wife and The Bernie Mac Show—has decided to part ways with the home, hoisting it on the market for a dash under $2.7 million with Timothy Di Prizito and Aleff Luz of Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal.

      Originally built in the 1920s, the Spanish Revival structure has since been meticulously updated. Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street and secured behind hedge-lined walls and a gate, the house sports three bedrooms and an equal number of baths in a little more than 2,100 square feet of single-level living space rife with restored hardwood floors, hand-painted mosaic tile, casement windows, arched doorways, and French doors spilling outside.

      An original Batchelder fireplace serves as a focal point of the living room.

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      RELATED: Linda Lavin Called This Vintage L.A. Bungalow Home. Now It Can Be Yours for $2.2 Million.

      From the street, a terracotta walkway flows through a grassy front yard before emptying out at a covered colonnade. A glass-and-wood-trimmed front door opens into the living room, which is centered around a striking Batchelder fireplace. Beyond that is a dining room with the original built-in hutch, plus an eat-in kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, a center island, an apron-front sink, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a breakfast nook.

      Two en-suite bedrooms tucked away from the public areas include the primary suite, which comes with a private patio, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath sporting a pedestal sink and a large glass-encased shower. And the palm tree-laced grounds, which span less than a quarter of an acre, feature a secluded and grassy backyard hosting an alfresco dining terrace and a fireside seating area. A detached two-car garage has also been converted into a guest suite.

      French doors open the kitchen to an alfresco dining terrace.

      Engel Studios

      RELATED: The Longtime L.A. Home of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Producer Lynda Obst Lists for $2.6 Million

      “Celebrity owned, meticulously restored and upgraded quintessential Spanish Revival…one of my all-time favorites, and one of the most evocative, magical and romantic homes in Hancock Park,” says Di Prizito of the house, which is just minutes away from Larchmont Village and The Grove. “It’s as perfect as a movie set.”

      In addition to her for-sale Hancock Park home, records show Kemp has owned a similar bungalow in a nearby neighborhood since 2018. And last year she took a substantial loss on the sale of an Italian-style villa in nearby Windsor Square that she bought from actress Joanna Garcia Swisher and her retired pro basketball player husband Nick Swisher in 2019 for $8.7 million.

      Click here for more photos of the Hancock Park residence.

      Engel Studios

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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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      The Owner of Mango’s Tropical Café Is Selling His Secluded Florida Sanctuary for $19 Million

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      David Wallack, the charismatic owner behind South Beach’s iconic Mango’s Tropical Café, has listed his verdant hideaway in the unincorporated area of Redland, about 28 miles (and potentially a two-plus-hour drive with traffic) southwest of South Beach, for $19 million. Represented by Lynna Weil and Darin Tansey of Douglas Elliman, the 14-acre compound dubbed Breezy Oaks offers a fusion of ecology and off-the-grid tranquility. 

      “Breezy Oaks is more than a retreat—it’s a private resort oasis,” says Wallack. “The moment you pass through the gates, you’re transported into a tropical paradise, where crystal-clear grottoes teem with tilapia, koi, and cichlids, and white sand beaches invite total relaxation. At night, the soothing sounds of cascading waterfalls create a truly transcendental sleep experience.” 

      The property has three grottos with coral artwork by the late stone landscaper Ben Bistrong.

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      Tucked among a Florida pine preserve, at the heart of Breezy Oaks are three naturally filtered freshwater grottos fed by the Floridan aquifer, one of the largest groundwater systems in the U.S. The shimmering pools are ringed with coral installations by the late Miami-based artist and stone landscaper Benjamin Bistrong—his final opus before passing in 2014. Think: nature meets sculpture garden meets spa day. 

      Wander past the grottos, and you’ll encounter fruit-laden mango, lime, and lemon trees, plus a very industrious bee colony turning out fresh honey on-site. The existing 3,362-square-foot home—featuring three bedrooms and three baths—is more functional than fantasy. Let’s call it a humble ranch house or just a placeholder while you dream up your future estate.

      There’s a simple three-bedroom house on the secluded property.

      Immersive Media Solutions

      The property is currently zoned for residential and agricultural use, but there’s potential to have it rezoned for commercial purposes. The seller has another 29-acre parcel in nearby Homestead that is also available for another $3 million.

      In a region known for glittering high-rises and beachside mansions, South Florida is seeing a quiet but notable shift: a growing appetite for large land parcels. Though increasingly rare and often hard to come by, these expansive properties are drawing interest from buyers seeking space and privacy. Just ask Jeff Bezos, who recently scooped up multiple homes on Miami’s ultra-exclusive Indian Creek Island, with his total spend topping $234 million. Similarly, the sale of the $150 million Tarpon Island estate in Palm Beach highlights the premium placed on sizable, exclusive properties. This private island, featuring a nearly 24,000-square-foot mansion with extensive amenities, was acquired by Australian investor Michael Dorrell, marking a record for non-oceanfront deals in the area.  

      Click here to see more photos of the South Florida hideaway.

      Immersive Media Solutions

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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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      Jeff Bezos Just Sold One of His Washington Homes for a Record $63 Million

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      It looks as though the record for the most expensive Washington home sale ever has been broken once again, this time by a waterfront estate in the exclusive Hunts Point enclave northeast of Seattle. At $63 million, the sky-high price eclipses the previous milestone set in 2020 by $3 million. Jeff Bezos was the lucky seller, while the buyer was an LLC tied to Delaware-based Cayan Investments. The clandestine off-market deal was first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

      As huge as that amount may be, the property is loaded with perks that could make the $63 million figure seem almost worth it to some folks. For one thing, the woodsy spread rests along 300 feet of water frontage on the eastern shores of Lake Washington and boasts a nearly 2,200-square-foot dock that can accommodate boats and seaplanes. For another, the grounds span over three acres with old-growth trees, rose gardens, and a bamboo grove.

      The lake-view family room is highlighted by a shimmering gold-toned fireplace.

      Michael Walmsley

      RELATED: You Can Live Next to Jeff Bezos in Miami for $200 Million

      The Amazon and Blue Origin founder bought the place in spring 2019, paying $37.5 million, which broke a regional sales record set just a year before by a $26.75 million sale. Designed by noted local architect Jim Olson of Olson Kundig, the modern abode was built in 2003 for the late art collector and cruise line magnate Barney Ebsworth, who called it “an American Place.”

      Since the concrete, glass, and steel structure was never officially on the market, current details and photos are scarce. But online data reveals the home has three bedrooms and four baths in a little more than 9,400 square feet that sports a mix of limestone, poured concrete, and hardwood floors, Venetian plaster walls, and vast expanses of glass. Standing out are formal living and dining rooms separated by a voluminous entry foyer, a family room marked by a gold-clad fireplace, and a pair of kitchens.

      The three-acre spread rests along 300 feet of water frontage on the eastern shores of Lake Washington.

      Michael Walmsley

      RELATED: This $12.5 Million Craftsman-Style Home Is Perched Over Lake Washington

      The sleeping quarters are secluded in opposite wings of the house, including a duo of en-suite bedrooms with a breakfast bar and an elegant primary suite that comes with a fireside seating area, dual walk-in closets, a spa room, a luxe bath with a Japanese soaking tub, and an elevator that heads up to a rooftop terrace warmed by a fireplace. There’s also a glass walkway leading to a detached two-story guesthouse.

      In addition to his Hunts Point digs, Bezos still owns at least three other Washington homes in the city of Medina, including a 30,000-square-foot Tudor-style spread known as the La Haye estate that he acquired in 2010 for $45 million. The multibillionaire, who’s announced he’s making South Florida his primary residence, recently spent a combined total of around $234 million buying up three waterfront estates on Miami’s Indian Creek Island (a.k.a. the Billionaire Bunker), most recently a roughly $90 million mansion that he plans to live in while work is being done on the two other side-by-side properties he previously purchased.

      Click here for more photos of the Seattle-area residence.

      Michael Walmsley

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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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