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      An Oscar-Winning Film Producer Has Sold His Glitzy Miami Beach Penthouse for $4 Million

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      Timothy Headington—the Dallas-based billionaire oilman, luxury hotelier, and Oscar-winning film producer—has officially parted ways with his longtime Miami Beach penthouse, closing a $4 million deal earlier this week. Listing agent Eloy Carmenate of The Corcoran Group, along with colleague Mick Duchon, represented Headington in the sale. Zachary Aker of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer, whose identity has not been disclosed. 

      Tucked atop the boutique Capri South Beach building, Penthouse 1 offers cinematic views worthy of its former owner: 360 degrees of Biscayne Bay, the glittering Miami skyline, and golden Florida sunsets. Headington, who has credits on The Young Victoria, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and In the Land of Blood and Honey, originally snapped up the 1,974-square-foot residence in 2009 for just under $2.4 million, property records show.

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      Floor-to-ceiling windows frame 360-degree views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.

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      Since then, he’s quietly elevated the space with the help of Miami designer Sofia Joelsson, whose vision for the home channels coastal minimalism with a refined edge. Think vein-cut travertine floors, a sleek Ornare kitchen outfitted with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a bright, open-concept plan that invites the outdoors in. 

      Of course, the true showstopper lies upstairs: a 3,185-square-foot private rooftop terrace, complete with a summer kitchen, Jacuzzi, and expansive lounge areas made for sun-drenched afternoons or soirées under the stars. The sale also included a private slip—big enough for a 60-foot boat—making this a dream setup for anyone who prefers arriving home by water. 

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      The rooftop features a summer kitchen, Jacuzzi, and lounge areas.

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      Headington had originally listed the penthouse in December 2023 for $6.5 million but ultimately accepted the $4 million offer, reportedly because he’s spending less time in Miami these days. The property’s appeal is timeless, though: a quiet waterfront address just minutes from Lincoln Road, the Design District, and the sand and surf that make South Beach iconic. 

      Turns out, Headington isn’t the only ultra-wealthy seller eyeing an exit from South Beach. Back in March, fintech mogul Bill Roy, founder and CEO of mortgage tech firm BlockGen, listed his turnkey condo at the Continuum for $25.9 million. Roy, who paid $12.1 million for the combined two-unit residence in 2021, fully renovated the 28th-floor spread, which spans nearly 4,800 square feet and comes furnished by B&B Italia and Minotti. With sweeping ocean-to-skyline views, a chef’s kitchen clad in Viola marble, and a rotunda balcony made for sunset cocktails, Roy’s listing adds another marquee name—and a serious asking price—to Miami Beach’s ultra-luxury market. 

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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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      Charlie Chaplin Once Parked His Fire Trucks Where This $12.5 Million L.A. Home Now Stands

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      On its face, it may not seem like Charlie Chaplin and Sam Francis have much in common. The former was one of the most iconic comedians and filmmakers of our time, and the latter was a world-renowned abstract expressionist huge in Southern California’s art scene, yet both men have ties to one address in Santa Monica.

      Mere blocks from the beach, the property was once owned by Chaplin, who used it as a garage for his fire-truck collection. Francis came along later, turning it into his home and studio, where he hosted other notable L.A. artists like Ed Ruscha, Ken Price, Larry Bell, and Ed Moses. A 2006 fire destroyed much of Francis’s former creative compound, but a new owner constructed a fresh, modern abode with the help of the Malibu-based architect Christopher Sorensen. That residence is now on the market for $12.5 million, listed by Frank Langen and Lili Geller at Compass.

      Hand-carved Indonesian stone tubs are found in the bathrooms.

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      While the home itself is relatively new, the design brought in tons of elements that connect it to days of yore—far before Chaplin and Francis came into the picture. The entrance gate has been repurposed from 500-year-old monastery doors, while the teak floors date back 300 years. There’s certainly a contemporary-meets-Zen aesthetic on display here, and the property’s water features play into that as well: The rectangular pool actually flows into the kitchen, with a floor-to-ceiling pane of bulletproof glass serving as the dividing line between indoors and out.

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      Despite some of these more eclectic features, the home still feels distinctly comfortable and relaxed. Soaring ceilings top the main entertaining spaces, and every area opens right up to the yard. The impressive primary suite has its own kitchenette just steps from the bed, and the closet is a full-size room with glass-fronted cabinets so you can easily peek in on all your sartorial fancies. Hand-carved Indonesian stone tubs are featured in the bathrooms, with five bedrooms and seven baths in total.

      The primary suite’s massive walk-in closet and dressing room.

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      In the yard, which is more of a central courtyard than a backyard, the pool and spa are accompanied by a built-in grill and a seating area centered around a fire pit. Sculptural landscaping comes courtesy of Johnston Vidal Projects. Built to LEED principles, the home also includes solar-powered backup systems that could supply several weeks of off-grid power.

      Click here to see all the photos of the Santa Monica property.

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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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      Vanessa Hudgens’s Former L.A. Home Just Hit the Market for $4.4 Million

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      Six years ago, Vanessa Hudgens sold a custom-built home in Los Angeles for nearly $3.2 million after just two months on the market, albeit for 20 percent less than her original $3.9 million asking price. Now the actress, singer, and entrepreneur’s former pad in the San Fernando Valley community of Studio City has returned to the market, this time for a speck under $4.4 million. Michael J. Okun in the Sherman Oaks office of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.

      The High School Musical alum acquired the Mediterranean-inspired spread in 2008 shortly after it was built for $2.75 million when she was only 19 years old and lived there until 2019. Sited on a hillside parcel in the Wrightwood Estates neighborhood, the multi-level white stucco and terracotta-roof dwelling sits atop a street-level three-car garage and features five bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 5,300 square feet laced with Moorish and Moroccan touches.

      The fireside sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard.

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      A curving set of steps leads up to the carved wood front door, which opens into a double-height foyer displaying a striking curving staircase. From there, a formal sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard and a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a formal dining room boasting a gold-leaf ceiling and a horseshoe-shaped doorway accented with wrought iron grillwork. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with sage-hued cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances, and a window-lined breakfast nook.

      Other main-level highlights include a fireside family room with built-in cabinetry and a tiered movie theater. The upper level holds a primary suite sporting a mosaic-tiled two-way fireplace, a private balcony, an office space, and an inviting bath equipped with a spa tub and steam shower. Outdoors, the resort-like grounds span over a third of an acre and host a freeform pool with a spillover spa and waterfall, plus a terrace that’s ideal for alfresco entertaining with a barbecue station.

      A two-way fireplace connects the sitting room to a formal dining room topped with a gold-leaf ceiling.

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      Hudgens, who currently resides in another Studio City home with her husband, former pro baseball shortstop and outfielder Cole Tucker, and their first child, achieved widespread acclaim with the role of Gabriella Montez in Disney’s High School Musical franchise. The 36-year-old California native went on to appear in several TV shows and films, including Spring Breakers, Sucker Punch, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, The Princess Switch series, and live Grease and Rent specials. She also co-founded and owns the businesses Caliwater and KNOW Beauty.

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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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      Tim Burton’s Whimsical 18th-Century English Country Home Lists for $6 Million

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      Tim Burton, the visionary director behind Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Netflix’s Wednesday, is parting ways with his thoroughly cinematic English country retreat. The 18th-century Grade II-listed Mill House in Oxfordshire has hit the market for £4.5 million (approximately $6 million) listed with Savills. 

      Set on 17 lush acres along a peaceful stretch of the River Thames, the 6,000-square-foot estate is quintessentially British—with a whimsical twist that’s pure Burton. Originally purchased in 2006 for £2.9 million with then-partner Helena Bonham Carter, the home has long served as a tranquil creative refuge. The couple separated in 2014, but the property has remained part of Burton’s collection of residences in the U.K. and U.S. 

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      The home’s original charm shows in its grand windows, ornate fireplaces, and detailed woodwork.

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      Built in 1741 as the foreman’s residence for Sutton Mill—a once-prominent paper mill that produced the Bank of England’s earliest hard-to-forge banknotes—the property is now the last surviving remnant of the site. It was later acquired by British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith in the early 20th century to serve as a guest house for his country estate. Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm. 

      Steeped in history, Mill House includes formal rose gardens, ancient trees, woodland paths, and a trio of islands connected by wooden and rope bridges. There’s even a jetty overlooking a lily-covered mill pond and a secluded summerhouse hidden among the trees—ideal for a quiet read or sketchbook session, à la Burton himself. 

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      Wooden and rope bridges cross streams and tributaries on their way to the Thames.

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      Inside, the house is a celebration of Georgian symmetry and craftsmanship. Think: full-height sash windows, intricate cornicing, wood-paneled walls, and carved marble fireplaces. The drawing room—spanning front to back—features views of the lawns and ancient cedars, while a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room round out the reception spaces. The kitchen, with its classic Aga and painted wood cabinetry, is charmingly rustic, yet highly functional, with a walk-in pantry, utility room, and even a Chubb walk-in safe. 

      Upstairs, the principal suite spans the depth of the house and comes with its own dressing room or nursery. Seven other bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a top-floor teen retreat ensure there’s space for guests, family, or an entire film crew. 

      “Mill House is the quintessential English country home,” says Hugh Maconochie of Savills, “with magical grounds that promise a lifestyle straight out of Swallows and Amazons.” 

      Enchanting, indeed. 

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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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      Denzel Washington Called This $19.5 Million Brooklyn Penthouse Home in Spike Lee’s New Film

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      Now’s your chance to live like a music mogul, a fictional one at least. 

      In the opening scenes of Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which just premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington appears on the balcony of a penthouse as hip-hop heavyweight David King. Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.

      The light-filled living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame bird’s eye views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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      “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from 1943’s Broadway musical Oklahoma! opens the film, according to Variety, as the lens refocuses on King, who is on track to acquire a majority stake in Stackin’ Hits, the record label he co-founded over two decades before. Just as he cashes in his portfolio and takes out a second mortgage on his two homes, he receives a call from someone who claims to have abducted his teenage son, Trey. It’s the first of several twists that force him to decide whether he’ll cough up a 17.5 million Swiss francs ($21.3 million) ransom. 

      Grateful to not have such problems? Ditto. Instead, imagine kicking back at ease in the mogul’s sky-high retreat that sprawls out over nearly 5,000 square feet. A pair of private elevators open into the abode’s foyer, where a long corridor leads to the open-plan main living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows spanning its living room, kitchen, and dining area allow natural light to flood in seamlessly alongside an expansive terrace with striking panoramic vistas. 

      David King in Highest 2 Lowest stands in his office with a view of Olympia Dumbo (center).

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      The Workstead-designed kitchen is anchored by a large island inlaid with Fior di Bosco stone slabs and chamfered edges. Raked maple cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances also highlight the culinary oasis that peers into the nearby den that includes a wet bar and a wine refrigerator. Further in, the primary suite with sweeping skyline and Manhattan Bridge views is the ultimate retreat from the urban jungle. Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite. Nearby is a study with a curved wall of glass that frames open views across the East River. There are another three bedroom suites, plus a den that can be converted to make one more.

      The plush primary suite features padded walls and dual walk-in closets.

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      Residents have access to three stories of building amenities, including a two-lane bowling alley, a full-size tennis court, a 60-foot indoor lap pool, and another 58-foot outdoor pool and hot tub. 24-hour doorman and concierge services sweeten the deal. 

      Lee’s remake of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, which debuted in 1963, hits theaters on August 22. Though it’s received mixed reviews thus far, the modern adaptation scored a six-minute standing ovation at last month’s premiere, where Washington and Lee shared laughs with rapper A$AP Rocky and actor Jeffrey Wright, who both co-star in the film. 

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      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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      Sara Gilbert Puts Her Modern L.A. Farmhouse Back on the Market for $10 Million

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      Now that she’s wrapped up her seven-season run on The Conners, Sara Gilbert is doubling down on her efforts to sell the modern farmhouse-style spread in L.A.’s historic Hancock Park neighborhood she’s owned for nearly a decade. After first putting the property on the market a little more than a month ago at $11 million with no takers, the place […] More

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      Inside Kylie Jenner’s $80 Million Property Portfolio

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      Hidden Hills, a gated suburb about 30 miles west of downtown L.A., is one of the most celebrity-favored enclaves in all of Southern California. Madonna has lived there, so have Jennifer Lopez and Drake, along with a slew of sports stars. Prominent among the residents is the Kardashian-Jenner clan, with Kris, Kim, Khloe, and Kylie all maintaining lavish spreads there.

      Jenner purchased her fourth property in Hidden Hills while still a teenager, in September 2016, for the very grown-up sum of $12.05 million. Spanning 13,200 square feet and set on 1.4 acres, the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom Cape Cod–style home was built in 2015 and initially listed for nearly $13 million. Tucked away near the end of a cul-de-sac—and just a short distance from the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park—the light-filled residence offers sweeping views of Los Angeles, a gourmet kitchen with two oversized islands, a great room with sliding glass walls, a custom theater, a game room with a wet bar, an office with a fireplace, a gym, and a massage room. A far cry from a typical 19-year-old’s bedroom, the primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a stone-clad bathroom, and a large balcony with pastoral views. 

      Outside, there’s a covered patio, fire pit, pool, spa, and a six-car garage. A detached guesthouse adds to the appeal, complete with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting room, private entrance, and sunny courtyard. Jenner, who lives primarily in her lavish Holmby Hills home, is reportedly building another home in Hidden Hills.  More

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      Marvel Star Chris Evans Is Asking $7 Million for His Hollywood Hills Home

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      Back in 2013, around two years after he began his lucrative 11-arc foray as Captain America (a.k.a. Steve Rogers) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Chris Evans doled out $3.5 million for a serene Hollywood Hills retreat high above Mulholland Drive. Fast-forward a dozen years, and the actor’s estate is being shopped around for nearly $7 million. The off-market listing is exclusively held by Scott Moore of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

      Originally built in the 1940s, the split-level residence has been extensively updated and features a total of four bedrooms and six baths in roughly 4,600 square feet of modern Stewart-Gulrajani-designed living space accented with rustic hardwood floors and soaring exposed-beam ceilings. Large windows frame picturesque canyon and mountain views, while personalized amenities include a decked-out gym the actor used to train for his superhero roles and an expanded backyard touted as an “entertainer’s paradise.”

      Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in the mountain-view family room open onto an alfresco dining terrace.

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      Holding court atop a hillside parcel spanning three-quarters of an acre—within a celeb-studded enclave that’s been home to A-listers the likes of Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, and Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel through the years—the beige stucco and stone-accented structure is hidden away behind greenery-encased walls and security gates that open onto a wide walkway that leads up to the front entrance.

      Once inside, an elegant living room is warmed by a fireplace, a formal dining room sports a wet bar, and a spacious family room connects to a sky-lit gourmet kitchen boasting custom cabinetry, marble countertops, an eat-in island, and Miele, Thermador, Sub-Zero, and Wolf appliances. A posh primary suite tucked away in its own wing flaunts a private ipe-wood deck and a large dressing room, plus a marble-clad bath equipped with radiant-heated floors, a freestanding soaking tub, and a steam shower.

      The property includes a decked-out gym where Evans trained for his role as Captain America,

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      Garnering the most attention of all, though, are the lush grounds, which are laced with vineyard-inspired gardens shaded by a mature coral tree, a freeform pool and raised spa, a fire pit lounge, a trellised dining area, and a perch overlooking those sweeping vistas of Mulholland and Laurel canyons and the Santa Monica Mountains. There’s also a one-bedroom guesthouse with a full kitchen, an office, and the aforementioned gym.

      Evans has decided to let go of the house because he is spending more time with family on the East Coast, according to The Wall Street Journal. The 43-year-old actor was born and raised near Boston, where he began his career in school productions and community theater in the Massachusetts community of Sudbury. One of the top-grossing Hollywood actors of all time, People magazine’s 2022 “Sexiest Man Alive” most recently starred in the 2023 movie Ghosted and is currently set to appear in the upcoming rom-com Materialists.

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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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