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Gordon Ramsay Buys Los Angeles Mansion

[one_fourth]Price: $6,750,000[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 7,413 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 5[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 6[/one_fourth_last]

Chef Gordon Ramsay, star of four reality shows, most of which have the word Hell or Kitchen or both in the title, is now the proud owner of some U.S. property, located in Los Angeles, California. While he might have screamed about the price a little, or perhaps he only rants and raves on the telly for ratings, he forked over a cool $6.75 million on the 7,413 square foot house in the Bel Air Crest neighborhood that sits pristinely on a one-acre lot. He’ll be sharing his time between his home across the pond in foggy England and the sunny climate of Southern California. Since Ramsay spends much of his time filming in the U.S., having a home for his family to stay seems a logical decision.

While the house sounds expansive, Ramsay, his wife and four children will have just enough bedrooms in the five bedroom, six bathroom home. They will however, have expansive common areas, a huge pool and a hot tub, but there’s no additional guest room, in case your considered visiting a while.

When you think of Ramsay and a new house, you immediately wonder what the kitchen looks like. It’s huge with commercial grade stainless steel appliances, a darker hardwood floor and pristine white everywhere else, except the dark wood breakfast/storage island in the center.

The house has a dramatic view of the ocean, city and canyon, with an outdoor lounging area to enjoy the view. There are also ample patio doors, windows and balconies to aid in that endeavor. The home, immaculately decorated, offers fireplaces in several rooms, a family gaming area and ample space in every bedroom. The master bedroom is complete with a huge bathroom that would make any public facility look inadequate.

Chef Ramsay isn’t the only celebrity affiliated with the home. The architect, Ken Ungar created the original design for this 2003 house. Ungar is a well-known designer of many celebrity homes and has a multitude of awards. This home design should have brought him another because it’s clean lines and livable space combine perfectly with the setting and exterior attractions. There’s nothing gaudy or overly dramatic about the home, it just looks lush and friendly.

More Photos of Gordon Ramsey’s L.A. House

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Jennifer Aniston Buys Modern Bel Air House

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Chris Paul Buys Famous Bel Air Mansion

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[one_fourth]Price: $8,500,000[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 12,184 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 8[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 10.5[/one_fourth_last]

While most people have to prove their income before getting a mortgage, it probably wasn’t necessary when Chris Paul bought Avril Lavigne’s former home, if a mortgage was necessary. His $68 million dollar four-year contract was more than enough to cover the $8.5 million dollar price tag of the Bel Air mansion. While unloading the mansion, Avril also unloaded other items in her life the same day, including her boyfriend Brody Jenner.

Even though the LA Clipper’s point guard, Paul paid $8.5 million for the Mediterranean-style home, he got a bargain. Lavigne previously had the property listed at $9.5 million for six months and dropped the price to meet Paul’s offer. The home is in a gated community where the median home prices run a roughly $1,722,000.

The house has eight bedrooms and ten baths while situated on slightly over a half acre of land. The new mansion has 12,184 square feet, just enough to move about a bit. It also has a 10-car garage, so there will always be plenty room for his cars, regardless of how many lawn mowers, basketballs or other items Paul stores there.

Of course, there’s a swimming pool outside, it’s right after the covered outdoor living area, which comes complete with tiled floor and a fireplace, just in case there’s a little evening breeze. You can use the Jacuzzi if you don’t care to swim. There is also a barbecue area complete with a dining table.

Going inside, you’ll find the extra amenities no home should be without, such as a wine cellar, staff quarters and a gym with a sauna. Guests are greeted in the two-story foyer. If they manage to make it to the kitchen, they’ll find themselves surrounded by a huge L-shaped countertop/breakfast bar that seats five. Separating the bar from the actual kitchen work area is an island for food preparation with storage and a sink. Of course, there are state of the art appliances. What mansion would be complete without them?

There’s a second kitchen in the home. This one is smaller and very private. It’s in the master bedroom, along with a fireplace, custom walk-in closets and two baths. There’s also a patio off the master suite. If you’ve seen pictures of the home, you might recognize it, since it was once featured on the reality series, “Meet the Barkers” and owned by Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182.

More Pictures of Chris Paul’s Bel-Air House

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Barbi Benton Selling Lavish Bel Air Mansion

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[one_fourth]Price: $11,950,000[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 11,608 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 8[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 14[/one_fourth_last]

Barbi Benton, who spent nine years as the Playboy bunny love connection for Hugh Hefner from 1969 to 1976, and her real estate tycoon husband since 1979, George Gradow, are selling their Los Angeles mansion that’s just of Mulholland Drive for $11,950,000. It’s not the first time the property has been on the market and the price has bobbed up and down each time.

In 2008, the price was $17,500,000. Then put back on the market for $11,950,000 in July 2001, but the price dropped to $10,950,000 in October and then suddenly raised again back to $11,950,000. Despite all the fluctuation, it’s a real bargain at any one of the selling prices.

This dream home is 11,608 square feet of impeccable decorating and design in the main house, with additional square footage in a detached 2 bedroom/2 bath guesthouse and another 2 bedroom/2 bath residence for the staff. The total square footage is 15,270, which includes 12 bedrooms, 8 in the main house and 18 bathrooms, with 14 in the main house. It seems the couple planned carefully for their senior years with plenty of bathrooms close at hand.

The house’s exterior is in winter-white and glass with the geometric lines of the architecture creating the interest. It opens to a huge foyer, reminiscent of a hotel lobby that offers twin staircases set on each side of a bowed second floor balcony overlooking the foyer. The size of the living room dwarfs oversized furniture and large potted plants. Again, the architecture creates interest and design with the décor adding just a splash of color to the white palette of walls.

Even the bedrooms offer a surprise with glass enclosed closets within the walk in closet, which further protects the clothing and allows the owner to see the selection before opening the doors. Even the shoes have their own class faced closet racks.

With the mansion so big and each room packed with features, it’s difficult to note them all in a short blurb. Suffice to say, every woman and man could feel comfortable in this house, even though it’s large and spacious enough to be a hotel. The design and décor are a hit with this writer, from the outside landscaping to the Alice in Wonderland bedroom of clouds.

More Pictures of Barbi Benton’s Former Los Angeles Mansion

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Chelsea Handler Bel Air California Home

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[one_fourth]Price: $5,942,500[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 5,572 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 6[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 7[/one_fourth_last]

Ever wonder where wise cracking, rude, crude comic Chelsea Handler rests her head? Well wonder no more, as you feast your eyes on her recently purchased crib, located in the ritzy Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles California.

This gorgeous modern contemporary style house boasts 5,572 square feet of overall living space, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a sensationally fab open layout, superb kitchen, and plenty of space to entertain.

Step outback and you’ll be dazzled by a lovely pool, which rests at the bottom of an appropriately placed hill that provides some nice privacy. Living this high on the real estate hog doesn’t come cheap, especially in this particular neighborhood where a home like this will cost you around $5.9 million.

Whether you love or hate the highly opinionated and often raunchy comedic style of Chelsea Handler, you gotta give her props on her impeccable taste in real estate.

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