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      These Design-Forward Floating Homes Let You Live on the Water in Style

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      The classic houseboat has been given a rather chic makeover across the pond.

      A series of luxury floating homes, set along a crystal-clear freshwater lake in the U.K., have just popped onto the market with moorings available in Silverlake, a secluded vacation retreat nestled in Dorset. The 10 houseboats, brought to life by Koto design firm and developer Habitat First Group, allow you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing creature comforts.

      There are a few types of Koto’s floating homes up for grabs: Uku, an about 215-square-foot one-bedroom pad designed for short-term visits, and Shio, a nearly 510-square-foot two-bedroom oasis geared toward longer stays. There’s also a larger version of the Uku that measures just under 270 square feet, if you want a little more space.

      The deck is the perfect perch to connect with nature.

      Koto

      A cut above traditional houseboats, Koto’s design-forward structures strike a perfect balance between form and function. The decidedly modern interiors are fitted with large windows, so you can take in the surrounding landscape. The open-plan living quarters also feature engineered timber floors and plastered white walls, resulting in an understated elegance throughout. All of the furniture and accessories are sourced from companies in the U.K. that use natural materials. The kitchen and the bathroom can be bespoke, too: in the washroom, for example, you can opt for a freestanding tub, an integrated bath with an overhead shower, or just a shower alone.

      Each home is equipped with a partially covered deck, meaning you can relax and unwind amid Mother Nature all year round. And if you really want to up the ante, you can choose to upgrade your pad with a sauna, a hot tub, or a solar battery.

      Silverlake has plenty of amenities for you to enjoy, too, including tennis courts, forest playgrounds, and a games area. Even better, the Silverlake Lido and Clubhouse will join the fray in 2026. The new spot will include a restaurant called Firefly, an outdoor heated pool, and a spa with hot tubs and treatment rooms.

      A glimpse inside the floating home’s living room.

      Koto

      “We’ve created these houseboats to feel modern and luxurious, yet deeply rooted in place, peaceful spaces that foster a slower pace of life and a closer connection to nature,” Johnathon Little, Koto’s cofounder, said in a statement. “We’re delighted to bring them to life at Silverlake, an ecologically vibrant setting in Dorset that reflects our commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment.”

      The best part is Koto’s floating homes are a bargain. The Uku starts at around a modest $196,000 (£145,000). Once you inquire about the property, the team will set out to build your abode. The first owners are expected to move in in 2026. That’s your next holiday home sorted, then.

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      Nicole Hoey
      Digital Editor

      Nicole Hoey is Robb Report’s digital editor. While studying at Boston University, she read, wrote and read some more as an English and journalism major. A class taught by a Boston Globe copy editor…

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      Lizzo Relists Her L.A. Home for $14 Million, and It’s About Damn Time

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      Now that Lizzo’s had some time to settle into the revamped midcentury digs she picked up from actor Jeremy Renner last November for $12.4 million, the Grammy-winning singer, rapper, and classically trained flutist is doubling down on her efforts to sell the modern Beverly Hills home she’s owned for only three years. After first putting the 90210 property on the market six months ago for $16 million with no takers, the place has resurfaced with a substantially reduced $14 million ask. James Harris and David Parnes of Carolwood Estates share the listing.

      The Detroit-born musician acquired the sleek wood and stone structure from Warner Brothers CEO and co-chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck in 2022 for $15 million, which means she’s looking at a potential million-dollar loss on her initial investment. Previously owned by English pop singer Harry Styles from 2014 to 2016, the house was subsequently demolished and rebuilt by Simo Design and Fischer Construction before going to Bay-Schuck in late 2019 for $11 million.

      A huge two-way fireplace clad in blackened cold-rolled steel separates the living area and kitchen.

      Nils Timm

      RELATED: Heather and Terry Dubrow Are Now Asking $20 Million for Their Beverly Hills Estate

      Secluded behind walls and gates in the exclusive Oak Pass Road enclave where past and present celebrity neighbors include Lisa Vanderpump, Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, and Channing Tatum, the treehouse-inspired sanctuary features three bedrooms and five baths in a little more than 5,400 square feet of L-shaped living space on two levels anchored by a central open-air atrium.

      Vast expanses of glass overlook picturesque canyon and hillside vistas from the downward-sloping lot, while swanky perks range from a movie theater and recording studio/office to a gym and wellness area.

      Amenities include a dark-hued recording studio/office and a cozy movie theater.

      Nils Timm

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

      Other highlights include a formal dining room, plus an adjacent living area sporting a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a sleek eat-in kitchen with oil-finished black walnut cabinetry, an eat-in island and countertops in Cielo quartzite, and top-tier Wolf appliances. Large sliding glass doors open to reveal a covered outdoor lounge area.

      Elsewhere, a nearly 1,000-square-foot primary suite donning a floating soapstone fireplace and concrete soaking tub is suspended above the oak tree-studded grounds, which unfold across a third of an acre and host a 58-foot zero-edge pool with an inset spa. There’s also a fire pit conversation area, as well as several Ipe wood decks for entertaining.

      Click here for more photos of the Oak Pass Road residence.

      Nils Timm

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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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      Late TV Legend Bob Newhart’s Longtime L.A. Home Is Up for Grabs at $10.5 Million

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      Bob Newhart’s final home on the Westside of Los Angeles is officially available almost a year after his death at age 94. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the stand-up comedian and TV sitcom legend moved into the Century City property shortly after it was built in 2016 and lived there until this past July. Now the Spanish Revival villa is up for sale at $10.5 million, with Drew Fenton and Max Lavine of Carolwood Estates holding the listing.

      Records show the beloved star and his wife Ginnie, who passed away in 2023, quietly purchased the abode in an off-market deal for around $6.7 million. Nestled in the exclusive guard-gated Enclave at Century Woods community, where celebs the likes of Don Rickles and Jane Fonda have also resided, the multi-level townhouse features four bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 6,600 square feet accessible via an elevator, as well as a curving wrought iron-railed staircase.

      An elegant fireside living room off the entry foyer rests beneath a coved ceiling.

      Jim Bartsch

      RELATED: Richard Simmons Called This $7 Million Hollywood Hills Estate Home for Decades

      Secluded beyond a gated entry courtyard, the beige stucco and terracotta-roof dwelling is highlighted by formal living and dining areas, plus a wet bar-equipped family room that opens to a wood-clad kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a walk-in pantry. An upstairs primary suite sports a fireplace, Juliet balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths, while a top-level office has its own fireside balcony overlooking city views.

      Outdoors, the petite grounds hold a tree-laced patio that’s ideal for alfresco entertaining, along with a turfed dog run and an attached three-car garage. The residence, which comes with a $5,553 monthly HOA fee, is also within walking distance of the shops and restaurants at Westfield Century City mall and just minutes away from Beverly Hills.

      A spacious top-level office flows out to a private balcony with a fireplace and city views.

      Jim Bartsch

      RELATED: Quincy Jones’s Longtime Bel Air Mansion Just Hit the Market for $60 Million

      After beginning his career as an accountant, the Chicago native embarked upon a lengthy showbiz career that spawned a series of bestselling comedy albums and lead roles in two long-running sitcoms. He starred for six seasons as clinical psychologist Bob Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s and then went on to play Vermont innkeeper Dick Loudon on Newhart from 1982 to 1990.

      In addition to earning Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Peabody awards, Newhart was also recognized with the Kennedy Center’s prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

      Click here for more photos of the Century City 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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      An Art World Couple’s Longtime Compound in the Hamptons Lists for $8 Million

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      For decades, this historic Hamptons barn conversion wasn’t just a residence—it was a creative sanctuary, studio, and social hub. Now, the longtime Southampton compound of the late sculptor Hal Buckner and his late partner, arts patron Dorothy Lichtenstein, widow of pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein, has hit the market for just under $8 million with Pat Garrity at Corcoran. Both Buckner and Lichtenstein died in 2024, he in January at 85 years old and she about six months later at 84.

      Set on just over two lush acres, the secluded property is a landmark in every sense—originally the historic Clover Farm Dairy barn belonging to the Dimon family, who farmed this stretch of Southampton since the early 1800s. Buckner and Lichtenstein purchased the barn in 2004 and transformed it into a striking live-work compound, where large-scale abstract sculptures dot the landscape, and creativity was quite literally part of the foundation.  

      RELATED: This $24 Million Boston Home Doubles as an Art Gallery

      Buckner crafted many of his signature cut-aluminum sculptures on the property.

      Media Hamptons for Corcoran

      The 7,200-square-foot compound combines rustic architecture with modern comforts, nestled in one of Southampton’s most peaceful pockets. Buckner created many of his signature cut-aluminum works on the property, while Lichtenstein, a philanthropist, co-founded the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation here. Together, they built a haven that regularly drew an influential cast of friends from the art and literary worlds. 

      At the heart of the home is a dramatic, light-filled great room with 25-foot ceilings.

      Media Hamptons for Corcoran

      The main residence, a converted agrarian building that dates to around 1900, is centered around a cavernous, light-filled great room with soaring 25-foot ceilings. The open floor plan connects living, dining, and kitchen areas. There are five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in total, with multiple decks that spill onto the manicured grounds that are dotted with a collection of outdoor sculptures.

      The attached artist’s studio—built by the Koral Brothers—spans three levels and includes a full bath, an elevator, and an upper-level catwalk with a viewing balcony. It’s a dream setup for an artist, collector, or anyone who craves a surfeit of creative space.  

      RELATED: Art Dealer Barbara Gladstone’s Elegant Manhattan Row House Lists for $12 Million

      The artist’s studio features an upper-level catwalk that opens to a viewing balcony.

      Media Hamptons for Corcoran

      Between the two structures lies one of the home’s standout features: a riverbed rock garden designed by Buckner and Lichtenstein. Woven with bridges, seating areas, and intricate stonework, it feels less like landscaping and more like an interactive installation. Other more common highlights include a heated swimming pool with two lounge areas, a freestanding hot tub, a two-car garage, and multiple parking areas—all framed by mature plantings and garden paths. 

      Now offered by Hal’s son, art dealer Troy Buckner—who has represented works by his father and Andy Warhol, to name a few—the home offers a rare opportunity to own not just a beautiful property but an important piece of the Hamptons’s artistic legacy.

      Click here to see more photos of the Southampton home.  

      Media Hamptons for Corcoran

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      A Music Industry Exec’s Boldly Angled Santa Barbara Wine Country Estate Lists for $10 Million

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      While he was living in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles about five years ago, Dan Hubbert started dreaming about owning a country home with lots of land, privacy, and animals. The former Sony, Capitol, and Columbia Records executive and his soon-to-be wife Rebecca wound up falling in love with a picturesque ranch tucked away in Central California’s Santa Ynez Valley, about 40 minutes north of Santa Barbara.

      The couple immediately knew they had to make it their own and went on to acquire the property for nearly $2.4 million and subsequently undertook an extensive renovation. Now, the current CEO of the top fitness tunes brand Power Music is putting the fully transformed spread back on the market for a dash under $10 million. Carl Gambino and John Bercsi of The Gambino Group at Compass hold the listing.

      The mountain-view living area features an angular copper fireplace and a sunken marble bar.

      Jason Rick Photography

      RELATED: Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock’s Former 190-Acre California Ranch Lists for $14.5 Million

      Nestled beyond an olive tree-lined drive and two-acre pasture, amid a flat elevated mesa within the gated Rancho Estates community, the six-plus-acre compound is centered around a mid-1960s ranch house with three bedrooms and four baths in roughly 4,200 square feet of modern living space boasting vaulted cedar ceilings and several fireplaces complemented by brass, copper, and raked-concrete finishes. Vast expanses of glass overlook sweeping views of the Los Padres National Forest and mountains beyond.

      Once inside the steel-framed entry door, highlights include an open-concept great room anchored by a living area sporting an asymmetrical copper-clad fireplace and an Italian marble bar with wine storage. A dining area connects to the kitchen, which comes with burnt-orange cabinetry, open shelves, an eat-in island, and Wolf and Miele appliances. Elsewhere is a den bathed in a deep forest green hue and a fireside primary suite that has a big bath with a freestanding soaking tub, glassy shower, and walk-in closet.

      The circular, solar-powered pool and spa are designed to resemble an “artistic pond.”

      Jason Rick Photography

      RELATED: Inside Seven Oaks Ranch, a $20 Million Estate in California That Spans Over 100 Acres

      The oak tree-laced grounds host a fire pit, a barbecue station, and a circular infinity pool with an inset spa, along with a variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, champagne grape vines, and an olive grove that recently yielded 55 drums of extra-virgin oil. Additional structures across the property include a guesthouse with an en suite bedroom, a kitchenette, a gym, and an office, as well as a workshop, a chicken coop, and a bee house. 

      Rounding it all out: a private fiber-optic line for working remotely and a Control4 smart-home system that operates the lights, sound, and security, plus an attached two-car garage. Plans for an entertainment barn also come with the sale.

      Hubbert has chosen to sell because his wife’s mother recently passed away. “Since we’re both originally from Connecticut, and still have family there, my mom and siblings, and her dad, we’ve made the tough decision to return East to be closer to them,” he said. “We absolutely adore the Santa Ynez Valley. Our view is arguably the best in the valley. At night we fall asleep to the sounds of owls and coyotes, and wake to birdsong and clucking hens. It’s easily one of the most breathtaking places on Earth.”

      Click here for more photos of the Santa Ynez residence.

      Jason Rick Photography

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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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      Former Celtics Co-Owner Jim Pallotta Lists His Sprawling Massachusetts Estate for $38 Million

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      When you’ve spent nearly two decades building the perfect family sanctuary—one that doubles as the private playground for a former NBA team co-owner—it’s not easy to say goodbye. 

      But that’s exactly what Jim Pallotta and his wife, Kim, are doing. Their nearly 20-acre estate and its sprawling 21,000-square-foot mansion in Weston, Massachusetts, a masterpiece of modern grandeur with a dash of English country charm, just hit the market for a whopping $38 million with Mark Doherty of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman and Maggie Gold Seelig of MGS Group Real Estate. 

      Jim, a co-owner and executive board member of the Boston Celtics from 2002 to 2020, and Kim have called their Ash Street spread home since 2006. But now that their two sons have flown the coop, the couple admits the custom-built abode is simply “too big” for just the two of them, they told The Wall Street Journal. Their plan? To live a tri-coastal lifestyle, splitting time between their other homes in Nantucket, Miami, and Charleston, South Carolina. 

      RELATED: Red Sox Legend David Ortiz’s Former Miami Mansion Lists for $11.5 Million

      The home pairs high ceilings, wide-plank wood floorboards, and intricate moldings with bright, sunlit interiors.

      Eytan Stern Weber/Evan Joseph Studio

      The Pallottas’ compound is a rare gem in this prestigious Boston suburb. Designed by Connecticut’s Shope Reno Wharton to evoke an English country estate, the home blends classic architectural details with a ton of modern amenities. Think soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, and sun-drenched rooms. 

      At the heart of the main floor is a chef’s dream kitchen featuring two large islands, a pizza oven, and a cozy fireplace. The expansive layout also includes multiple formal and informal entertaining spaces, two offices, a guest suite, and a screened porch with a fireplace and built-in grill. 

      RELATED: The Obamas’ Former Martha’s Vineyard Getaway Hits the Market for $39 Million

      The music-listening room has been soundproofed.

      Eytan Stern Weber/Evan Joseph Studio

      Upstairs, the palatial primary suite is a retreat within a retreat, sporting dual dressing rooms, a spa-like bathroom, a private sitting area, and an upstairs office. Four additional bedroom suites and a second-floor family room provide plenty of space for guests and kids coming home to visit. Meanwhile, the walk-out lower level is a bona fide entertainment hub, complete with a theater, gym, billiards room, gaming lounge, bar, and wine cellar. 

      Outside, the resort-style grounds reveal why this estate is truly one of a kind. A sparkling pool with a pool house (full kitchen and bath included), a basketball court, and an oversized four-car garage complete the picture. But perhaps the most delightfully unique feature is the room dedicated to Kim’s extensive collection of antique Santa Claus figurines—an homage to holiday cheer that transforms the house into a winter wonderland each year, The Journal reported.

      While the $38 million price tag narrows the field of potential buyers, this estate is poised to set a new record as the most expensive home ever sold in Weston. 

      Click here to see more photos of the Weston estate.

      Eytan Stern Weber/Evan Joseph Studio

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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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      Art Dealer Barbara Gladstone’s Elegant Manhattan Row House Lists for $12 Million

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      Less than a year after Barbara Gladstone passed away at age 89, the influential art dealer’s longtime New York City home has popped up for sale, asking a brushstroke under $12 million. As first reported by The New York Times, she acquired the historic brick Greek-Revival row house in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood in 2011 for $6.3 million and then spent the next couple of years revamping the place. Scott Hustis and Mark Jovanovic of Paradigm Advisory at Compass share the listing.

      A visionary gallerist whose roster of contemporary artists through the years included Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Elizabeth Murray, and Jenny Holzer, the native New Yorker started her business in 1980 in a space on 57th Street that was “the size of a shoebox” and had a monthly rent of $700. Today, her eponymous dealership continues to operate out of three locations in New York, as well as branches in Los Angeles, Brussels, and Seoul.

      The open-plan parlor level includes two sitting rooms on either end of a formal dining area.

      Hayley Ellen Day

      RELATED: Irish Comedian Graham Norton Just Listed His N.Y.C. Pied-à-Terre for $5.6 Million

      Originally built in 1841 and extensively renovated during her tenure in collaboration with her friend and architect, Annabelle Selldorf, the four-level structure clocks in at 21 feet wide. Five bedrooms and an equal number of baths are sprawled across nearly 4,400 square feet of modern and refined living space boasting white oak floors and Venetian plaster walls throughout, with all floors accessible via an elevator and a sculptural sky-lit staircase sporting blackened metal railings.

      Touted in marketing materials as the “perfect city home,” the garden level is highlighted by a mudroom with a secondary outside entrance, an en suite bedroom, and a powder room. At the back, the sizable eat-in kitchen features Carrara marble countertops, a professional-grade Viking range, double Miele ovens, and separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units. There’s also a butler’s pantry and a laundry room, while French doors spill out to a Piet Oudolf-designed garden.

      A particularly eye-catching central curving staircase travels to all levels of the four-story residence.

      RELATED: Abraham Lincoln’s Granddaughter Lived in This N.Y.C. Townhouse. Now It Can Be Yours for $10.5 Million.

      Holding court on the second floor is the main entry vestibule, which opens into an open-plan great room that stretches the full depth of the house. At the front, overlooking the street, is a sitting area. A formal dining area beyond connects to another sitting room brandishing a wood-burning fireplace and a balcony with access to the garden below. 

      Occupying the entire third level is a primary suite boasting a second wood-burning fireplace, a balcony, a dressing room, and a stone-clad bath equipped with radiant-heated floors, a soaking tub, and a steam shower, plus an office and a wet bar. The top floor has another en suite bedroom and a gym, while the basement is currently used for storage.

      Per the Times, the house was a showcase for Gladstone’s extensive personal collection of works by artists from Andy Warhol to Rudolf Stingel. A dozen pieces from her portfolio recently auctioned by Sotheby’s brought in a total of $18.5 million, with more art and furnishings expected to be sold privately or at a later auction. At the time of her death, she also owned a home on the east end of Long Island that is also on the market.Click here for more photos of the Chelsea residence.

      Hayley Ellen Day

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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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