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    Courtney Love’s Former Manhattan Loft Is Up for Grabs at $9.5 Million

    When an 1800s corset factory in New York’s Soho neighborhood was converted into a boutique condo in the early aughts, the seven-story building attracted a slew of famous folks.

    Among those who scrambled to pick up one of 30 Crosby Street’s 13 units was Lenny Kravitz, who doled out $8 million for a duplex penthouse that he once rented to Nicole Kidman before selling to Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz for $12.4 million. Courtney Love also shelled out $2.6 million in 2001 for a fourth-floor loft, which the lead singer and guitarist of Hole and widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain offloaded in 2006 for $5 million after riling up neighbors with her famously precarious behavior. Now, almost 20 years later, that residence has popped back up for sale, this time with a $9.5 million asking price.

    A bookshelf-lined library sits in the center of the loft.

    Rich Caplan for The Corcoran Group

    RELATED: Supermodel Linda Evangelista’s Posh Manhattan Penthouse Lists for $8.2 Million

    Last sold in 2012 for a speck over $7 million to Stefan Sonnenfeld and Missy Papageorge, co-founders of the post-production house Company 3 that’s worked on everything from The White Lotus to Beyonce music videos, the seven-room flat has three bedrooms and four baths in roughly 4,100 square feet. The rustic-chic interiors are adorned throughout with hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, high beamed ceilings supported by the original wood columns, and large industrial-style windows for plenty of natural light.

    A private elevator opens into a small foyer, which flows to an open-concept great room holding a kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island that seats four and top-tier appliances, including two Sub-Zero refrigerators, a double oven, a vented cooktop, and a wine cooler. An adjacent living and dining area comes with a black floating-hearth fireplace, as well as a hanging swing, mirror ball, and punching bag.

    One of the bedrooms has been transformed into a den with a pair of thrones.

    Rich Caplan for The Corcoran Group

    RELATED: Benny Blanco Just Sold His Manhattan Bachelor Pad for $3.6 Million

    Sequestered off by themselves are the sleeping quarters, which include two bedrooms with western exposures and a shared bath, as well as a primary suite boasting a dressing room that leads to a spa-like bath equipped with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. There’s also a library sporting built-in bookshelves, plus an office nook and a lounge area that doubles as a gallery.

    Rounding out the listing, which is held by Holly Sose, Tim Cass, Katie Johnson, and Sabine Modeste of The Corcoran Group, is a $6,322 per month common charge that entitles the owner to a 24-hour doorman, concierge services, a lobby with an aromatherapy system, climate-controlled wine storage, and a fireside tasting/dining room.

    Click here for more photos of the Manhattan residence.

    Rich Caplan for The Corcoran Group

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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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    Supermodel Linda Evangelista’s Posh Manhattan Penthouse Lists for $8.2 Million

    Linda Evangelista is officially strutting away from her New York City penthouse. The iconic Canadian supermodel—famously known for her ultra-short hairstyle nicknamed “The Linda” and the phrase, “We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day”—has hoisted her elegant pied-à-terre in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood up for sale at a speck under $8.2 million. Steve Gold of The Corcoran Group holds the listing.

    She previously put the property on the market in May 2024 for $9.5 million. That’s around $1.3 million more than its current asking price, which comes out to $2,051 per square foot—a “value buy at this point,” Gold told the New York Post, adding that he’s sold nearby condos for $5,000 a square foot.

    The sky-lit great room’s living and dining areas connect to a seated bar and an office nook.

    Nina Poon for Corcoran

    RELATED: Benny Blanco Just Sold His Manhattan Bachelor Pad for $3.6 Million

    Perched atop the 1880s Spears Building, a six-story converted furniture showroom nestled between the High Line and Hudson River, the posh digs offer four bedrooms and two baths spread across roughly 4,000 square feet of largely original yet modernized interiors outfitted with exposed brick, polished concrete floors, and high ceilings dotted with skylights. There’s also an in-unit washer and dryer, plus a 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace that’s ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.

    Other highlights include an elevator that opens into a lengthy entrance gallery lined with artwork. From there, the spacious great room boasts a wood-burning fireplace and large windows overlooking three exposures. A dining area is flanked by a seated bar and a small office, while the galley kitchen is equipped with butcher block countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a windowed breakfast nook.

    The Manhattan residence is crowned by a private rooftop oasis spanning 2,500 square feet.

    Nina Poon for Corcoran

    RELATED: Rosie O’Donnell’s N.Y.C. Penthouse Sells at a Big Loss for $6.9 Million

    Secluded off by itself is a corner primary suite, which hosts a model-ready dressing room featuring not one but six floor-to-ceiling custom closets, as well as a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub and a glassy shower. Three additional bedrooms can be used for guests, offices, or creative spaces.

    The new owner will also be privy to plenty of amenities via a $5,669 monthly common charge, including a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, storage units, and a common rooftop deck. The pet-friendly building also contains several art galleries.

    Known for her work as one of the original supermodels of the ’80s and ’90s alongside the likes of Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Cindy Crawford, Ontario-born Evangelista, 59, appeared in multimillion-dollar campaigns for Revlon and Versace. She was also named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” during her heyday.

    Click here for more photos of the Manhattan residence.

    Nina Poon for Corcoran

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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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    Have Mercy! John Stamos’s Former SoCal Estate Just Hit the Market for $13 Million

    Back in the early 1990s, soon after he gained widespread acclaim for his role as Uncle Jesse on the sitcom Full House, John Stamos doled out $430,000 for a vacant six-acre plot of land in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas and enlisted architect Les Makowski to design a custom home for him. Now the Mediterranean-style digs high above Malibu Canyon have popped up for sale, asking a speck under $13 million. Alessandro Corona of Compass holds the listing.

    Famously owned by the actor and musician for almost a decade until 2001, when the place traded hands for around $2.2 million, records show the property was last sold to politician Justin Aguilera and his beauty entrepreneur wife Candace in 2020 for nearly $3 million. Since extensively remodeled by the couple, the white stucco and red terracotta-roof structure offers six bedrooms and an equal number of baths filtered across a little more than 8,100 square feet of glitzy living space on two levels laced throughout with black-and-white veined marble and gold accents.

    A two-way fireplace and massive chandelier add a touch of flair to the glass-walled living room.

    Andrew Orozco/Open House

    RELATED: ‘Full House’ Creator Jeff Franklin Relists His Sprawling Beverly Hills Estate for $50 Million

    A grand set of steps leads up to the portico entrance, which opens into a column-studded foyer displaying dual staircases and a mezzanine balcony overlooking an elegant living room sporting a gigantic crystal chandelier and striking two-way fireplace set next to a soaring wall of glass. Other highlights include a media room, plus a wood-paneled entertainment area decked out with a full seated bar. A former recording studio has been transformed into an office.

    A formal dining room that can seat at least 10 connects to the spacious kitchen, which comes with custom glass-knobbed cabinetry, a center island, top-tier stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook lined with windows. Secluded upstairs is the voluminous primary suite, which rests beneath a vaulted wood-beam ceiling and features a private balcony with mountain views, a mini bar, a fireside lounge, a huge glam room, and a luxe bath equipped with an indulgent spa tub.

    An ebony-hued room with a coffered ceiling has a full seated bar for entertaining guests.

    Andrew Orozco/Open House

    RELATED: Lori Loughlin’s SoCal Estate Has Returned to the Market at a Discounted $16.5 Million

    Outdoors, the manicured grounds host a grotto-style pool with a waterfall and a spa, as well as several travertine-clad terraces ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining with amenities like a fireplace and barbecue station. Adding extra panache is a detached one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite with its own entrance, along with a lengthy gated driveway that spills out at an attached three-car garage and an expansive motor court that can accommodate up to 30 vehicles. Did we mention there’s also enough room to land a helicopter?

    The 61-year-old California native began his acting career as heartthrob Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap opera General Hospital in the ’80s and went on to land the iconic role of Jesse Katsopolis on the popular sitcom Full House. He later reprised the role in the Netflix spinoff Fuller House, for which he served as an executive producer. An accomplished musician, he’s also appeared on Broadway and occasionally performs with the Beach Boys.

    Click here for more photos of the Calabasas residence.

    Andrew Orozco/Open House

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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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    Raquel Welch’s Longtime L.A. Home Just Sold for $3.1 Million

    A little more than two years after she passed away in early 2023 at age 82, a Los Angeles home long owned by Raquel Welch—the legendary actress and enduring sex symbol probably best remembered for her 1960s roles as a shrunken scientist in Fantastic Voyage and bikini-clad cavewoman in One Billion Years B.C.—has officially traded hands for $3.1 million.

    First offered a year ago for around $4 million and subsequently reduced to $3.7 million, the Mediterranean-style villa in the exclusive Beverly Glen Circle neighborhood of Bel Air sold to British film producer, writer, and director Justin Hyne for just $600,000 more than the $2.5 million Welch doled out for the place in 2009. Ernie Carswell and Lloyd Ross of Douglas Elliman and Brett Lawyer of Carolwood Estates shared the listing, with Ariel Belkin of The One Luxury Properties repping the buyer.

    The fireside living room has a stone fireplace and French doors opening out to the backyard.

    Jeremy Spann

    RELATED: L.A. Reid Relists His Swanky Bel Air Mansion for a Discounted $17.5 Million

    Built in the late ’90s, the blush-hued stucco and terracotta-roof structure rests high atop a hedged and gated parcel of land spanning less than a quarter of an acre. Inside, roughly 5,100 square feet of multi-level, cream-hued living space includes a column-lined entrance gallery that flows to a glass-walled living room sporting a stone fireplace and French doors spilling out to a pergola-shaded terrace and sundeck-encased pool and spa beyond.

    Other highlights include a formal dining area and an office with a kitchenette. A family room connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with wood cabinetry, an eat-in island, and a cozy breakfast banquette. Upstairs, four en-suite bedrooms include a spacious primary retreat boasting a fireside seating area, two walk-in closets, and a luxe bath with dual vanities and a built-in spa tub. Rounding it all out: a top-floor bonus space, plus an oversized garage hosting a bath-equipped room with its own entrance that could easily serve as a gym or guest site.

    The hedge-lined backyard hosts a freeform pool and spillover spa surrounded by a sundeck.

    Jeremy Spann

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    Long before Bo Derek ran down the beach in her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett posed in that iconic red swimsuit, there was Welch in her infamous doeskin bikini as seen in One Billion Years B.C. Though she was named by Playboy as one of its “100 sexiest female stars of the 20th century,” coming in third behind Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, the Golden Globe-winning actress (The Three Musketeers) refused to strip down for movies or magazine shoots.

    “I am my father’s daughter and that’s just not the way you behave,” she told Piers Morgan on his Life Stories show in 2015. “You don’t do that if you are a certain kind of a woman and that’s the kind of woman I was raised to be.”

    Click here for more photos of the Bel Air residence.

    Jeremy Spann

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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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    Bill Gates’s Former Waterfront Mansion in Florida Can Be Yours for $23.5 Million

    If you’ve ever wondered what kind of waterfront retreat a tech titan might choose for a coastal escape, well, wonder no more. A sprawling estate on Florida’s ultra-exclusive Jupiter Island once owned by billionaire Bill Gates has just hit the market for a cool $23.5 million. And yes, it’s every bit the tech-savvy sanctuary you’d imagine.

    The property was originally scooped up in 2009 by the Microsoft co-founder’s investment entity, Front Range Investment Holdings, for $5 million, according to public records. Nearly a decade later, in 2018, the estate changed hands again, this time selling for just $4 million, a $1 million loss, to digital media and sports executive John Textor. Fast forward seven years, and the asking price has skyrocketed to $23.5 million, an eye-watering $19.5 million jump that reflects not just the estate’s upgrades but also Jupiter Island’s top-end real estate market. For context, the least expensive home currently for sale on the island demands a lofty $3.75 million. 

    RELATED: This $75 Million Estate in San Diego Makes Bill Gates Your Neighbor

    There’s crown molding and marble floors throughout.

    Steven Martine Photography, Inc/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

    As mentioned, the palatial spread has undergone a serious glow-up. Now, it’s one of only 10 properties on Jupiter Island with an asking price north of $20 million—a fitting status for a home with 200 feet of pristine water frontage and no neighbors on three sides. “With its expansive grounds, impeccable design, and unparalleled amenities, it is truly a rare gem in one of the most coveted locations along the Intracoastal,” notes the listing, which is held by Susan Hemmes with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.  

    Set on nearly an acre, the 9,500-square-foot single-story mansion isn’t shy about showing off. The open floor plan flows with soaring high ceilings, polished marble floors, and detailed crown moldings. Those who don’t care to take a dip in the Intracoastal will swoon over the heated indoor pool and spa, flanked by a vast patio and outdoor kitchen for those breezy, barefoot dinners under the stars. 

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

    The property include a large indoor swimming pool with a heated spa.

    Steven Martine Photography, Inc/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

    And then there’s the kitchen, decked out with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a double Thermador oven, dual dishwashers, and glossy quartz countertops. When it comes to the primary suite, think spa-meets-speakeasy. Dual bathrooms, custom closets, and a private bar with its own ice machine make it a nightly destination in its own right. 

    From a boat lift that handles up to 30,000 pounds to solar-lit slips, an eight-car garage, an EV charger, and even a mosquito control system, Gates’s former estate anticipates your every need. Add in a Lutron lighting system, whole-home speakers, and eight climate zones, and you’ve got a home that’s as smart as it is stunning. 

    Click here to see more photos of the Jupiter Island home.  

    Steven Martine Photography, Inc/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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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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    Rapper Kid Cudi’s 12-Acre Spread in Suburban L.A. Is Up for Grabs at $8.5 Million

    You might not have been lucky enough to snag some of his snazzy belongings that were recently up for auction—a custom 14-karat gold N.E.R.D. pendant by Jacob & Co. and a pair of rare Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Lows sneakers, just to name a couple. But now’s your chance to pick up Kid Cudi’s actual home, because the Grammy-winning musician is looking to hand over the keys to his nearly 12-acre estate in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas for a dash under $8.5 million.

    Records show the Cleveland-born singer, songwriter, producer, and actor whose real name is Scott Mescudi doled out $7.7 million for the 2001-built Mediterranean mansion in summer 2021. Glitzy amenities include a movie theater and a fitness room with its own bath, plus a resort-like backyard hosting a lagoon-style pool and spa nestled beside a thatched-roof cabana with a kitchen and barbecue setup, as well as a fire pit, a sports court, and a putting green.

    The dark-hued movie theater has a ceiling-mounted projection system and tiered seating.

    Will Myers

    RELATED: Lori Loughlin’s SoCal Estate Has Returned to the Market at a Discounted $16.5 Million

    Tucked away in an exclusive gated enclave, the creamy stucco and shingle-roof structure is accessed via a secured driveway that spills into a spacious motor court flanked on either side by attached garages that can accommodate up to four vehicles. Inside the brick-accented entryway, a soaring travertine-clad foyer with a striking bifurcated staircase flows to roughly 9,000 square feet of two-level living space boasting a total of six bedrooms and eight baths.

    A fireside family room sports a climate-controlled wine closet with room for 120 bottles and French doors opening seamlessly to a pergola-shaded terrace warmed by a large stone fireplace. Abutting the family room is a sleekly designed gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with dual waterfall-edge marble islands, high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook.

    The resort-like backyard hosts a lagoon-style pool decked out with a spa, waterfalls, and a slide. 

    Will Myers

    RELATED: Stevie Wonder Once Called This SoCal Estate Home. Now It Can Be Yours for $15 Million.

    Other main-level highlights include a formal dining room and a living room equipped with a seated wet bar, along with an office space. Upstairs, five en-suite bedrooms encompass a posh primary retreat containing a covered balcony, a separate seating area, a couple of bespoke walk-in closets, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower.

    Rounding out the listing, which is held by Eric Lavey of Sotheby’s International Realty, is your very own hillside vineyard.

    Click here for more photos of the Calabasas residence.

    Will Myers

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    Inside the Lavish Thailand Villas Featured on ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3

    While we’d happily skip the occasional murder at but we’d absolutely check into the HBO show’s jaw-dropping filming locations, the Four Seasons Koh Samui, for instance, Thailand’s stand-in for the latest White Lotus retreat in season three. 

    But why stop there? If you’re curating a White Lotus-inspired itinerary, you’ll be thrilled to know that several of the show’s most stunning properties aren’t just for drooling over on the TV—they’re available for rent. Take Gary-Greg’s tropical hilltop villa, for example, or hotel manager Sritala Hollinger’s exotic Bangkok mansion. Here, we’re uncovering the real estate marvels they used to film the hit HBO show and how you can stay there while you wait for season four.  

    Sritala and Jim Hollinger’s Bangkok Mansion

    Siri Sala Villa in Bangkok appeared as the Hollingers’s home in season three of The White Lotus.

    Oliver’s Travels

    By the end of episode six, Rick (Walton Goggins) and Frank (Sam Rockwell) manage to secure an invitation—under false pretenses—to the Bangkok residence of White Lotus co-owner Sritala Hollinger (Lek Patravadi) and her husband Jim (Scott Glenn). Their mansion is, in reality, Siri Sala Villa, a serene $4,700 per night retreat nestled along the tranquil Bangkok Noi Canal.  

    The villa mixes sleek, modern luxury with the charm of traditional Thai stilt houses. Think lush gardens, a canal-side saltwater pool, and plenty of quiet spots to relax away from the city’s hustle. The villa’s three separate “ruen” (traditional houses) house a total of six chic bedrooms, while the design honors Bangkok’s rich history with upcycled wood and antique details. Plus, you can enjoy curated experiences like private cooking lessons, Muay Thai training, and cultural tours. And for foodies, resident chefs whip up meals using herbs grown right on the property. If you want to channel your inner White Lotus character, this is where to do it.

    Gary’s Hilltop Hideaway

    Two properties, including Villa Amaravida in Phuket, starred as Gary’s villa in The White Lotus.

    Fabio Lovino/HBO

    If you couldn’t take your eyes off the jaw-dropping mountaintop villa of the shady operator Gary (Jon Gries), who fans will recall went by Greg in the last season, now you can stay there without any of the tension—well, hopefully. The scenes at Gary’s house were actually filmed at two properties: the modern Samujana Villa 12 on Koh Samui and the luxurious Villa Amaravida, perched atop Cape Yamu in Phuket.  

    The latter is an eight-bedroom masterpiece available for rent at $5,698 to $13,650 per night and is where most of the interior scenes were shot. This 43,000-square-foot gem blends sleek Scandinavian minimalism with traditional Thai elegance. The property offers top-tier amenities, from a state-of-the-art gym and a multi-court sports complex to three pools and two rooftop Jacuzzis. For a bit of adventure, kayak or paddleboard on the villa’s private beach. Looking to chill? There’s a 12-seat cinema room for binge-watching past White Lotus installments, plus an indoor entertainment zone with a second pool, foosball, and sunbeds. Elsewhere, the roughly $8,048-per-night Samujana Villa 12 features seven bedrooms and a sprawling pool, its design resembling a series of white shoeboxes stacked along the hillside.

    Villa Jacinta  

    Villa Jacinta on Koh Samui was also used as a filming location for The White Lotus season three.

    Onefinestay

    Villa Jacinta, also part of the exclusive Samujana resort in Koh Samui, comes with a cinematic twist. The $1,995 per night residence, featured in The White Lotus, though it’s not entirely clear what scenes were filmed there, was designed in a striking Cubist style. The four-bedroom home is bathed in natural light, with airy whites, soft grays, and luxe creams echoing a sleek Hollywood Hills mansion. Each ensuite bedroom boasts sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, three with private balconies.  

    The villa also features a sunken open-air living area, a dining room, two chef’s kitchens, a media room, and a gym. Outside, guests can soak up the tropical scenery from the rooftop terrace or take a dip in the infinity pool. A dedicated concierge team ensures a seamless stay, handling everything from airport transfers to dinner reservations. 

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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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