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Brad Pitt’s home in Carmel, the historic D.L. James house
Brad Pitt is moving into the spectacular house he bought last year perched on a cliff high above the ocean in Monterey County, California. In July 2022 the actor broke local real estate records with the purchase of a historic house with an outstanding stone structure in California’s Carmel Highlands — which he’s now turning into his primary […] More
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Hampsie, Lady Phoebe’s country house in ‘You’ & where to find it in real life
Joe Goldberg is back! And this time around, he’s made his way into an exclusive group of London rich kids — with Penn Badgley once again playing the outsider among the rich, a role eerily similar to the actor’s most famous role: that of Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl. Season 4 of You, much like […] More
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Redstone Castle in Colorado, a $12 million piece of local history
While on the West Coast, homes in the $20 million range compete in cutting-edge amenities and intricate home design, heading to the Rocky Mountains introduces us to a whole new type of ultra-luxury: the type that comes with massive acreage and tons of history. That’s the case with Colorado’s iconic Redstone Castle — a 153-acre […] More
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The Breakers mansion in Newport, the Vanderbilt summer estate
Gilded Age mansions are a living reminder of a time long past when America’s richest families — like the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers — used their sprawling estates to assert status and give everyone a visual representation of their vast family fortune. And nobody did it better than the Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilts were […] More
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A recent history of the opulent Gloria Crest Estate in Englewood, NJ
There’s a certain charm that’s specific to Old Hollywood. And this sprawling estate with ties to the Golden Age of Hollywood is a fit display of the elegance and sophistication of those times. The Gloria Crest Estate in Englewood, New Jersey was built back in 1926, and traces its history all the way back to […] More
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Everything You Need to Know about Belvedere Castle in Central Park
As it turns out, you don’t have to travel all the way to Germany or France to see a veritable castle — there are some very beautiful castles in the New York area as well. In fact, there’s a magnificent castle nestled in one of the busiest and most well-known parks in the world. New […] More
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Timeless Elegance Meets Whimsical Charm in this $6M Storybook Castle in Los Angeles
A unique new listing in Los Angeles has some serious fairy tale vibes. Dubbed Chateau Lemoine, the stunning estate was originally constructed in 1926 and is a prime example of storybook architecture. Located in the beautiful Brookside neighborhood of Los Angeles, the extensively remodeled home features a list of luxurious features and endless period elements. […] More
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Casa Loma: The Canadian Castle with Countless Movie Credits
With soaring battlements and secret passageways, the one and only true castle in North America sits in the heart of Toronto, Ontario. And it’s a must-see when visiting the T-dot, especially for movie lovers. X-Men fans in particular will be quick to recognize the estate, as it served as a main filming location for Xavier […] More
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5 New York Castles That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Traveled to Europe
Who amongst us hasn’t wondered at some point what it would be like to live in a castle? Whenever we visit a castle, we think of what it must have been like to live there, and imagine ourselves as king (or queen) of our domain. Then we unfortunately snap back to reality and go about […] More
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Where did Tina Turner live? Her Swiss house and $76M ‘Weekend Retreat’
She was simply the best! For Gen Xers, Tina Turner’s music was the soundtrack of our youth, and the sad news of her passing left us all mourning the loss of one of our most beloved performers. From her personal evolution to her iconic hairdos to her empowering lyrics, the 12-time Grammy Award-winner was a […] More
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The Downton Abbey House is Real – And You Can Go Tour the Castle
It’s been quite a few years since the dramatic finale tied up the loose ends of the award-winning Downton Abbey British TV series. This extraordinary period drama invited us all into the ‘upstairs downstairs’ world of the 1900s and had nearly 10 million bums on couches every single week. And while there doesn’t seem to […] More
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$18.9M Renaissance-Style Villa Just Outside of San Francisco is Looking for a New (Art-Loving) Owner
Opulence, elegance, extravagance; these are just some of the words that can be used to describe Villa La Sosta, a majestic Italianesque mansion in the Bay Area. Nestled behind lush trees at 2 De Witt Drive in Marin County’s coveted Ross neighborhood, the 8,660-square-foot property is San Francisco’s best-kept secret, and it’s looking for a […] More
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