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      Cartoonist Charles Schulz’s Former Home in Northern California Can Be Yours for $3.2 Million

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      Over two decades after his death at age 77, a chunk of Charles M. Schulz’s onetime Northern California estate is newly available. The legendary cartoonist, best known for creating the iconic Peanuts comic strip, acquired a bucolic 28-acre property in the Sonoma County town of Sebastopol in the early 1960s at the height of his career. He then custom-built a residence that came to be known as Coffee Grounds, for its locale on Coffee Lane. The part of the estate where Schulz’s studio stood on the since-subdivided property was sold last year for nearly $4 million, and now the custom-built main home on an adjacent parcel is up for grabs at a dash under $3.3 million.

      Occupied by Schulz and his family from the mid-1960s until the early ’70s, following their move from Minnesota to California, the midcentury-modern home was last sold in 1985 to the late artist Jack Stuppin and his wife Diane and subsequently underwent extensive renovations. Originally designed by local architecture firm Steele & Van Dyk, the redwood, Douglas fir, and lava stone structure features a total of six bedrooms and seven baths in a little more than 6,800 square feet of living space that still retains a retro Jack-and-Jill bath sporting a vintage hair-washing sink from Schulz’s tenure.

      The open-plan interiors contain a sunken living area alongside a dining area with a piano.

      Charlie Young for Sotheby’s International Realty

      RELATED: Jack London Penned Novels at This Idyllic Wine Country Estate. Now It Can Be Yours for $5 Million.

      Tucked away on over nine acres of land surrounded by mature trees and vineyards, about 15 minutes west of Santa Rosa, the split-level residence is highlighted by a fireside living room that steps up to a combination entertaining and dining area that has sliding glass doors opening to an expansive deck. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island topped with ceramic tile and a breakfast nook.

      Elsewhere is a primary suite displaying a massive double-sided white brick fireplace that connects to a lounge area with access to a private deck, as well as a walk-in closet and a bath sporting dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower. There’s also an office space, along with a lower level that currently houses a game room and a wine cellar.

      A flagstone sundeck surrounds the swimming pool, which is set against dense greenery.

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      RELATED: A Famed Travel Writer Lists His Remote Island Retreat in Maine for $1.3 Million

      Outdoors, the picturesque grounds are laced with gardens and host a swimming pool encased within a flagstone sundeck. Elsewhere are a seasonal pond, pastures, and sculptures of Snoopy and Woodstock created in Shulz’s honor. Rounding it all out is a separate guesthouse, plus an attached two-car garage and a carport that can accommodate up to four vehicles.

      The listing is held by Maria Marchetti and Sonya Hollander of Sotheby’s International Realty.

      Click here for more photos of the Sonoma County home.

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      Legendary Designer Dorothy Draper’s Childhood Home in New York Just Listed for $4 Million

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      Fans of the late design legend Dorothy Draper now have the chance to buy the elegant home where she grew up. The interior decorator’s parents, Paul and Susan Tuckerman, built the property in Tuxedo Park, New York, back in 1883. At the time, the couple were among the just two dozen patrician families that Pierre Lorillard IV, the founder of Tuxedo Park, invited to join the exclusive gated community. The Tuckermans erected five residences here throughout the years, including a red brick mansion where they lived with their two children—Draper and her brother, Roger. Now, for the first time in nearly 30 years, 82 Lookout Road is up for grabs, asking a speck under $4 million.

      Dubbed Ogden Lodge, the stately spread was originally built by Gilded Age architect James Brown Lord and was home to Draper from when she was three years old until she was 10. Not only did the digs influence her signature style, but they led to the founding of her eponymous firm in 1925. Draper was renowned for her maximalist aesthetic and use of unconventional color combinations, as well as high-profile projects, like the Palácio Quitandinha in Rio de Janeiro and West Virginia’s Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. 

      The intricate plaster ceiling was sourced from a country house in Wales.

      Brett Willis

      Public records show that the dwelling was snapped up in 1996 for a cool $1.5 million. According to the listing, the current owner, also an interior designer, restored the place in 2021. Altogether, the palatial pad sits on just shy of 1.5 acres and holds nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across its 8,195 square feet. “This extraordinary estate offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury,” notes the listing, which is being represented by Laura Denberg of Tuxedo Hudson Realty.

      During the renovation, the sellers collaborated with preservation experts to restore and recreate the home’s original architectural details, including the plaster walls and wood floors. For example, the new Welsh black slate roof is meant to resemble the original. Plus, decorative pieces of terracotta and any brickwork were reproduced to match the existing exterior. There were also repairs made to the glass awning and steel casement windows. While not necessarily authentic, new plumbing, electricity, insulation, and appliances bring the structure into the 21st century. 

      The primary suite’s mint green walls reflect Draper’s signature use of pastel colors.

      Brett Willis

      Additional highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a library with a carved soapstone fireplace and bar, a formal dining room, and a sunroom. Admittedly, the current vibes of Ogden House might be a bit pared back for Draper’s signature Modern Baroque style, but it’s where her enduring legacy began.

      Click here to see more photos of the Tuxedo Park home.

      Brett Willis

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      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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      ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Producer Brad Krevoy Lists His Ocean-View Malibu Estate for $8.5 Million

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      Brad Krevoy doled out a speck under $7.8 million for a bluff-top estate in the heart of Malibu, in the Sycamore Park enclave across Pacific Coast Highway from the Pacific Ocean, back in 2019. Now, five years later, the veteran entertainment industry executive’s coastal getaway has popped up for sale. But if you’re hoping to score the property, you’re probably out of luck. Records show it’s already under contract to be sold after barely a week on the market.

      Listed by Kathryn Bentzen of Coldwell Banker Realty for a speck under $8.5 million, the roughly 1.7-acre parcel is tucked away behind high walls and gates. Multiple structures include an Australian farmhouse-style main home, plus a guesthouse, a pool house with changing facilities and a gym—for a combined total of seven bedrooms and nine baths in about 6,400 square feet.

      The 1.7-acre spread has an Australian farmhouse-style main home surrounded by palm-laced grounds.

      Scott Everts/SAE Photography

      RELATED: A Filmmaker’s Laid-Back Malibu Home Sits Right on the Sand. It Can Be Yours for $20 Million.

      The fully updated two-story primary residence is adorned throughout with dark hardwood floors and soaring vaulted and beamed ceilings. Highlights include a living room sporting an ornate stone fireplace and French doors spilling out to a wraparound veranda, as well as a wood-paneled dining area that connects to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with stone countertops, dual islands, and a pricey La Cornue range. Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.

      The living room is anchored by a stone fireplace enhanced with a sculpted surround.

      Scott Everts/SAE Photography

      Outdoors, the tropically landscaped grounds are laced with a variety of fruit trees and meandering pathways and host a heated pool and spa flanked by a decorative fountain on one side and a sundeck on the other. There’s also a grassy lounging spot warmed by a massive fireplace, along with a three-car garage and a separate service entry and parking spot at the lower end of the property.

      A charming wraparound veranda overlooks the pool and spa.

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      RELATED: Inside a $10 Million Malibu Beach House That Feels Like You’re Floating on the Ocean

      As co-founder and CEO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America, Krevoy has played a key role in the finance, development, production, and distribution of more than 100 film and TV projects. Among them: numerous holiday and family offerings for Hallmark and Netflix, including When Calls the Heart, the Christmas Prince trilogy, Falling for Christmas, and An Irish Wish. He’s also widely known for producing the blockbuster Farrelly Brothers comedy Dumb and Dumber.

      In addition to the Malibu compound, Krevoy and his fellow producer wife Susie maintain a primary residence in the seaside Santa Monica community of Los Angeles that they purchased four decades ago for just under $1.5 million. Per Zillow, that place currently has an estimated value of around $12.7 million. More

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      Gavin Newsom Drops $9.1 Million on a Hyatt Hotel Heir’s Bay Area Home

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      Around three-and-a-half years after he sold his Marin County home in a lucrative off-market deal for nearly $6 million and relocated to Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to make a return to the Bay Area. The San Francisco native plans to split his time between Sacramento and Marin County, where his four children are reportedly already enrolled in school.

      Records show Newsom, whose gubernatorial term ends in 2027, and his documentary filmmaker wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom have paid billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir Daniel Pritzker $9.1 million—about $600,000 over asking—through a private LLC for a midcentury modern abode in the affluent unincorporated community of Kentfield, about 20 miles north of San Francisco. First listed in summer 2023 for just under $11.5 million, the place underwent several price chops before landing at its final ask of $8.5 million.

      Secluded amid a leafy parcel spanning nearly an acre and touted in marketing materials as “architecturally stunning and magazine worthy,” the wood-clad structure was built in 1948 and offers six bedrooms and an equal number of baths in a little more than 5,600 square feet of living space on three levels. Stylish interiors are adorned throughout with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and large windows framing picturesque views of Mount Tamalpais.

      Though photos are scarce, online listings show a sunken living room sporting a wet bar and a double-sided fireplace that steps up to an adjacent dining area. A gourmet kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island, top-tier stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook, while a fireside family room has floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors spilling outside. Other notable features include an office, two primary suites, and resort-like grounds hosting outdoor sculptures, a pool and spa nestled alongside a wood deck and a fire pit, and an array of spots for alfresco lounging and entertaining. There’s also a guesthouse, plus a three-car garage flanked by a spacious motor court.

      In addition to his new Marin County home, the possible 2028 presidential candidate also lays claim to a $3.7 million residence in suburban Sacramento’s Fair Oaks neighborhood, near the State Capitol building. More

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      Chris Wallace’s Stately Georgian-Revival Home in Washington, D.C., Hits the Market for $6.4 Million

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      Now that Chris Wallace has announced he is leaving CNN after three years to explore podcast and streaming opportunities, the veteran broadcaster has also decided to put his stately Georgian Revival-style residence in the affluent Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on the market. The listing, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, is held by Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s.

      The asking price is $6.4 million—or a whopping $5.3 million more than the 77-year-old son of the late CBS News legend Mike Wallace and his longtime wife Lorraine doled out for the property almost 28 years ago, back in early 1997, before going on to remodel the premises.

      An elegant living room is anchored by an expansive bay window and an antique fireplace.

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      Built in the late 1920s for local department store founder Frank R. Jelleff and used by the couple during their tenure to entertain luminaries such as the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and George Clooney, the red brick and mansard-roof structure features four bedrooms and five baths in roughly 7,000 square feet laced with hardwood floors, arched doorways, and decorative crown molding.

      A walkway originating at the sidewalk empties out at a columned front door, which opens into the main level of the multi-story home. From there, an entry foyer donning a traditional staircase flows to a living room adorned with a large bay window and an 18th-century marble fireplace. A formal dining room topped by a crystal chandelier leads via a butler’s pantry to the all-white kitchen, which is outfitted with top-tier stainless appliances. There’s also a wood-clad study lined with bookshelves.

      A stone-paved terrace encased with greenery is the perfect spot for hosting alfresco affairs.

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      Upstairs, an inviting primary suite hosts a separate office space nestled alongside a fireplace, as well as a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath equipped with a built-in soaking tub and a standalone shower. More bedrooms can also be found on the second floor, with a top level serving as a storage area and the lower level holding a recreation room, a mirrored gym, and a guest suite with its own kitchenette.

      Outdoors, the walled and gated grounds span less than a quarter-acre and host a spacious greenery-encased terrace ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining. There’s also an attached two-car garage and a motor court out back.

      Per WSJ, Wallace and his wife will now spend most of their time at their home in Annapolis, Maryland, where Lorraine operates a business that provides homegrown produce to local restaurants. The couple also plans to maintain a smaller home in the capital.

      Click here for more photos of Chris Wallace’s Washington, D.C., home.

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      The Co-Founder of Cirque du Soleil Is Selling His 50-Room Montreal Mansion for $9.3 Million

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      If you think Cirque du Soleil is impressive, wait until you see the home of its co-founder. Guy Laliberté, one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed French-Canadian acrobatic troupe, is parting ways with his spectacular mansion in Québec. Listed with Marie-Noëlle Nadeau and Christina Miller of Profusion Immobilier Forbes Global Properties, the sprawling estate in Outremont, one of Montreal’s most affluent neighborhoods, is asking a cool $9.3 million—about $4 million less than it was briefly listed for in 2023. 

      Set at the base of Mount Royal, the elaborate Maplewood Avenue property is positioned behind gates for added privacy and has been totally renovated during Laliberté’s tenure. The 13,000-square-foot spread enchants from the exterior, sporting a variegated stone facade and slate roof. Internally, the digs come in at five floors with a whopping 50 rooms, including eight bedrooms. 

      The living room is lined with cushioned banquettes below ceiling-height windows.

      Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer

      “This vast and prestigious property combines elegance, comfort, and functionality in a natural and peaceful setting at the foot of Mount Royal,” notes the listing. Grand with a modern aspect, though much more sedate than a typical Cirque du Soleil show, beyond the entrance hall, the residence opens up to a spacious entrance hall that leads to a vast living room that doubles as a stately library and a private office with a fireplace. Rounding out the ground floor is a formal dining room with enough space for up to 20 guests, coupled with a solarium and a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a designated prep area.

      An abstract-patterned stained-glass cabinet adds a jolt of red to the dining room.

      Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer

      Upstairs, the first level holds seven of the bedrooms, including one that’s decked out with a private terrace and another that’s configured as a suite with its own bathroom. The primary suite occupies the top floor and is adorned with skylights that offer plenty of natural light and views of both the city and the mountains. There’s also a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a stone tub.  

      There are a total of eight bedrooms across the home’s five floors.

      Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer

      Down in the basement are a slew of amenities for entertaining. For starters, there’s a swanky bar, a billiards room, and a DJ booth, which will come in handy during dance parties. There’s also a gym, a cozy movie theater with stadium-style seating, and an impressive 500-bottle wine cellar. And, when the weather allows you to hang outdoors, the backyard is equipped with a covered terrace, an alfresco dining area, a gas fireplace, and an Argentine grill.

      Even though Laliberté is parting ways with his Montreal abode, the art collector and astronaut has a robust real estate portfolio with properties ranging from an island resort in French Polynesia to villas in Ibiza and Hawaii.

      Click here to see Guy Laliberté’s Montreal home. 

      Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer

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      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 Silicon Valley Heavyweight Lists His 1920s San Francisco Mansion for $19.5 Million

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      A stately San Francisco residence long owned by early Silicon Valley venture capitalist C. Richard (Dick) Kramlich and his wife Pamela has popped up for sale in the affluent Presidio Heights neighborhood. The asking price is a substantial $19.5 million, with the listing held by Neal Ward of Compass.

      Acquired by the well-known media-based art collectors in the early 1980s for $1.6 million, the Tudor-style abode was originally built and designed in the late 1920s by noted Bay Area architect Albert Farr for engineer Leland Rosener. In addition to having had a hand in building the Golden Gate Bridge, Rosener was also instrumental in the home’s creation—hence the remaining vestiges of his tenure at the premises, which include an original pneumatic vacuum system and a window perch where he could use a telescope to watch the bridge’s construction progress.

      Upon entry into the gated property, an outdoor space hosts an inviting exercise pool.

      Brian Kitts

      Secluded behind high iron gates, amid the southwest corner of the 3600 block of Washington Street, the four-story limestone and brick-accented structure is fronted by a serene courtyard bolstered by a fountain and an exercise pool. Inside, five bedrooms and eight baths are spread across nearly 10,000 square feet of elevator-accessible living space boasting a mix of stone and herringbone-patterned floors, leaded glass windows, and ceilings adorned with wood beams and intricate plaster relief details. Of course, there are also views of the iconic orange-hued suspension bridge.

      Especially standing out on the main level is an entrance gallery that flows to a living room anchored by an oversized stone fireplace surrounded by a coffered wood wall. The formal dining room connects to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with a center island, top-tier stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry, while a more casual family dining room has floor-to-ceiling glass and steel-framed French doors spilling out to an alfresco entertaining patio warmed by a fireplace.

      A grand living room facing the Golden Gate Bridge is centered around an antique stone fireplace.

      Brian Kitts

      Other highlights include a guest apartment with its own kitchenette, bath and deck, plus a posh primary suite that comes with a fireplace, a seating area, a bar nook, a dressing room, and a luxe bath. Rounding out the listing is a top-floor family room and den that have been converted into a dedicated office space and a lower level featuring a recreation/media room equipped with a stage, a bar and a wine cellar, as well as a catering kitchen, a children’s study area, a gym, and a two-car garage.

      Co-founder of New Enterprise Associates and Green Bay Ventures and CEO of Kramlich Investment Group, Kramlich began his career in 1969 as a general partner at Arthur Rock & Company. Since then, he’s become widely known as the first outside equity investor in Apple and for leading numerous startup companies to valuations exceeding $1 billion each. Avid art collectors, the couple created the renowned Kramlich Collection, which features one of the world’s largest assemblages of media-based works primarily housed within their Herzog & de Meuron-designed residence/gallery in Napa Valley. They also maintain a Florida vacation home in the Windsor enclave of Vero Beach.

      Click here for more photos of the San Francisco home.

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      Ay, Caramba! A ‘Simpsons’ Showrunner Just Listed His L.A. Retreat for $10 Million

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      After 18 years of ownership, Al Jean has decided to put his longtime home on the west side of Los Angeles up for sale. The entertainment industry veteran—probably best known for his Emmy-winning work as an executive producer and showrunner for The Simpsons—and his TV writer wife Stephanie Gillis are asking a speck under $10 million for the Brentwood digs they picked up back in spring 2006 for nearly $4.5 million.

      Originally built in 1980 but since updated, the stylish digs feature six bedrooms and a matching number of baths in a little more than 6,200 square feet of colorful yet refined living space on two levels adorned throughout with a mix of hardwood and tile floors, high wood-beam ceilings, and numerous windows allowing for plenty of natural light. There’s also a two-car garage and a porte-cochère out front.

      A sun-drenched living room features a classic stone fireplace and steps leading up to a piano lounge.

      Ryan Lahiff

      RELATED: Kate Beckinsale’s Former L.A. Home Can Be Yours for $4.3 Million

      Tucked away on a bucolic parcel spanning almost an acre, the creamy stucco structure is highlighted by a spacious living room boasting a stone fireplace and an elevated piano lounge. Double doors open to a red-hued dining room with a bar and built-in bookshelves, while a cozy fireside family room connects to a pastel green kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, an eat-in island, and top-tier stainless appliances. An accompanying breakfast nook spills out to an alfresco entertaining terrace.

      Elsewhere on the main level is a junior primary suite flaunting a sitting room that opens to the backyard. Five more bedrooms can be found upstairs, including a posh owner’s retreat featuring a private balcony offering treetop and hillside views, as well as a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a makeup station, a spa tub, and a large glass-encased shower. A finished attic could easily be used as a gym or workspace.

      An eye-catching formal dining room has a wood-burning fireplace, a bar area, and built-in bookcases.

      Ryan Lahiff

      RELATED: Ben Affleck Just Paid $20.5 Million for a Cliff May-Designed Equestrian Spread in Los Angeles

      Equally impressive are the verdant and garden-laced grounds, which host a lagoon-style pool and spa, a sports court, and several lounging and dining spots enhanced with a bar and barbecue, a trellis-covered swing bed, and a gazebo nestled alongside a koi pond. Of course, the property also comes with a twee writer’s shed…D’oh!

      The listing is held by Sally Forster Jones of Compass and Tomer Fridman of Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal.

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