Category Archives: Traditional Style Houses

Mary Kay’s Dallas Mansion Hits Market For $3.3M

Photos of Mary Kay Ash’s Dallas Texas Mansion

source: Realtor.com

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Tori Spelling And Dean Buy Home in Malibu

Pictures of Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott’s Malibu House

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Jennifer Lopez Buys Hamptons Real Estate

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[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 7[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bathrooms: 9[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 14,000 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Price: $17,995,000[/one_fourth_last]

[box] After the much-publicized separation of Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony, the final confirmation they’ll be no second thought reconciliation came when she bought a home 3,000 miles away from him, in the Hamptons.[/box]

The house was a steal, by high dollar standards, at just under $18 million. It initially went on the market for $19,500,000 two years ago. The sprawling 14,000 square foot home came from the mind of the brilliant designer/architect, John Laffey and constructed by Richard Perillo of East End Builders. It has sprawling 14,000 square feet of living space with seven bedrooms and nine and a half baths. Plus there’s an elevator for those who don’t wish to take the stairs.

The palatial estate sprawls over two acres on Long Island in the quaint town of Water Mill. It includes such amenities as limestone floors, Venetian plastered walls and even a tub completely carved out of a block of marble. The luxury property has a view of Mecox Bay and
one feature of the entry way is a spiral staircase going up a two-story rotunda.

The fully shingled house has hardwood floors throughout and plain white walls, but that doesn’t stop it from looking spectacular. It has a living room surrounded by glass doors and large expansive windows leaving only the framework between you and the outdoors. It also includes a large fireplace and a coffered ceiling in one of the premier living spaces. The coffered ceilings in this area are not disturbing (unlike the one featured in Jonah Hill’s kitchen); in fact, due to the expanse of the room, and geometric design, they fit perfectly.

The kitchen is all white, save the flooring and stainless steel stoves and hoods. (Yes, there are two of them.) All of the cupboards have a Shaker look but instead of the natural wood, they are white. However, you’ll find the gold standard of luxury in the master bathroom, where you have a hand carved marble bathtub, reminiscent of the old claw tubs, but without the claws of course.

Outside there’s a spa that offers a fireplace with a gigantic chimney. Atop the front of the chimney there’s a wide screen TV for the viewing pleasures of those in the spa. These are just a few of the amenities of Jennifer Lopez’s newly purchased home. It is impressive and breathtaking but…well, $18,000,000? That’s a big number for you and I, but probably chump change for our girl.

Jennifer Lopez Hamptons House Pictures

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Harrison Ford And Calista Flockhart Buy Brentwood Mansion

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[one_fourth]Price: $12,650,000[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 13,767 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 7[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 9[/one_fourth_last]

[box] Even Indiana Jones and Ali McBeal changed their minds occasionally, so it’s quite logical the actor and actress that played those roles should do likewise. As the couple sells their ritzy New York apartment and purchases a fabulous mansion in the Los Angeles suburbs.[/box]

Earlier in the year, Harrison Ford and his wife Calista Flockhart put their New York home on the market for $16 million dollars, stating the property cost in the neighborhood of $14,000 a month to maintain as the reason for their decision. The decision to sell occurred several months after purchasing their Brentwood, California home for $12,650,000, approximately 20 percent lower than the original asking price of $15,895,000.

Who can blame them, Ford already owns several other properties and Flockhart has one her own home, now a rental. His properties include a 3,530 square foot home in Encino, an 1,855 square foot home in Rancho Park, another home designed by architect Gerard Colcord also in Brentwood and an 800-acre ranch in Jackson, Wyoming.

This newer, but not brand new addition to the real estate collection sports 13,767 square feet of living space, almost enough to hold the other homes in Ford’s real estate portfolio. It has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Obviously one for each bedroom and two for guests. There are six fireplaces and a cute detached cottage in the back with a screening room and guest suite.

Glancing at the front of the house you’ll notice an attached three-car garage that faces a driveway/turnaround court on the left of the main entrance. This layout is reminiscent of many ‘Middle American’ homes where snowfall makes easy access to the garage mandatory. The house is a mixture between traditional and colonial architecture with multiple wings of rooms.

The interior is alive with interesting rooms and traditional architecture that all mixes well for a spectacular look. The winding wooden staircase in the foyer is breathtaking but not as stunning as the huge living room encompassed with windows. There’s even enough room for a grand piano, if anyone in the house plays.

The deep rich hues of the wood paneled library make this a ‘Harrison Ford’ room in contrast to the light airy powder blue dining room that probably drew Calista’s attention. The kitchen has a huge island and offers shaker style glass fronted white cabinets, a glass enclosed breakfast nook/patio and an adjoining family room where you can watch the beauty of Mother Nature while sitting next to a roaring fire.

All in all, this home is absolutely spectacular and despite its casual ‘home town’ exterior, this property is extremely lavish inside and out.

images: mls.com

Harrison Ford And Calista Flockhart Brentwood House Pictures

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Taylor Swift Buys Beverly Hills Real Estate

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[one_fourth]Price: $3,550,000[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Size: 2,826 sq ft[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth]Bedrooms: 3[/one_fourth]

[one_fourth_last]Bathrooms: 4[/one_fourth_last]

[box] Happy belated birthday to Taylor Swift who has plunked down $3.5 million dollars to lay claim to a relatively modest home in Beverly Hills. No Clampett mansion for this country songbird. The 3 BR/4 bath house is going to be a laid back retreat for the singer whenever she happens to be staying in the LA area.[/box]

This makes the young country star the proud owner of at least 3 multi-million dollar real estate properties at the ripe age of 21.

Just two years ago the then 19 year old Swift shelled out close to $2 million to snag an upscale Nashville penthouse, and earlier this year the pop chart cutie purchased yet another $1million+ home in Tennessee for her parents.

Her latest real estate purchase is located in Franklin Canyon where everyone’s privacy is respected by all residents. The homes are mostly low key in appearance and blend into the wooded landscapes. However one can assume that the interior of Swift’s home will be as elegantly furnished and appointed as any high-end LA estate.

There is a gated driveway (naturally) that brings you to the main house. The driveway also keeps the garage and guest house separated from the main residence. At the present time there is gravel in the driveway, but who knows if Swift will appreciate this ‘noisy’ reminder of her ‘country’ roots.

Can you believe that this LA house was actually described as a Cape Cod Colonial? I mean really-a Cape Cod style house in chic Beverly Hills? Guess this down home, relaxing (East Coast) home design really tugged at Taylor’s heart strings.

The lot is almost 1.5 acres in size which is highly desirable in the Beverly Hills area. In fact 1.5 acres is considered an ‘estate’ in almost any residential area of California.

Swift will enjoy a formal dining room (that includes a bay window stretching from ceiling to floor); a kitchen featuring wood and glass design elements; and a living room with an eye-catching fireplace. There is also a smaller room that has been designed for use as a combination office/library. For entertaining purposes Taylor will be able to make good use of the built in bar area that sits 3.

The covered terrace in the back yard features a fireplace, and there are some brick stairs that offer access to the tree lined hills that are at the rear of the property. All things considered this young country/pop songstress is definitely proving that she is still ‘a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll’. You show the world the true fierceness of girl power, Miss Swift!