Celebrity homes in May 2020: Kylie Jenner buys in LA, Jon Bon Jovi lists NJ mansion
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Amazing star homes this month
Every month we give you the keys to the homes of some of the world's most famous faces. This month, Selena Gomez buys a custom Encino mansion, while Chrissy Teigen and John Legend splash out on two new properties, and Jennifer Love Hewitt lists her former family home. Let's play paparazzi and take a sneak peek inside these VIP properties...
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Selena Gomez's Encino mansion: bought for $4.9 million (£3.9m)
International pop star, Selena Gomez, who is becoming known for her house-hopping, has just purchased a mansion for $4.9 million (£3.9m), which was custom-built by the late Tom Petty. Located in the celebrity property hotspot of Encino, in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the mega-mansion sits on almost an acre of land at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac; the perfect private retreat for a pop star.
Selena Gomez's Encino mansion: bought for $4.9 million (£3.9m)
The huge home has nearly 11,500 square feet of interior space and features a double height living room with a grand floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Skylights flood the airy space with light, while driftwood floors run throughout. There’s also a sunken media room with a vocal booth, plus a kitchen with a whitewashed brick wall on the lower floor.
Selena Gomez's Encino mansion: bought for $4.9 million (£3.9m)
The luxury home comes with not one, but two master suites which both have private balconies, providing the ultimate serene spaces. The upper level also has four guest bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a yoga studio complete with a gong, plus a massage room and a gym, for the ultimate wellness experience.
Selena Gomez's Encino mansion: bought for $4.9 million (£3.9m)
Outside is just as breathtaking with a full outdoor kitchen beside a covered loggia with ample space for outdoor entertaining. Expansive stone terraces are perfect for soaking up the sun, while a dip in the tree-shaded pool is ideal for cooling off.
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Anthony Davis' Mediterranean-style mansion: listed for $8 million (£6.4m)
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, has put his home in the North Ranch area of Westlake Village on the market for $8 million (£6.4m). Sitting securely behind gates, the home was built in 1996 but has since been expanded, and now features a guesthouse within the grounds. The sports star originally bought the home for just shy of $7.5 million (£6m) in 2018.
Anthony Davis' Mediterranean-style mansion: listed for $8 million (£6.4m)
With 16,000 square feet of interior space, the home features a two-storey entrance with a grand curved staircase, glossy marble floors and a crystal chandelier. The lower floor is also home to a wood-panelled office and a kitchen with not one, but two islands. The five-bed, eight-bath mansion also has a super-luxe multi-room master suite.
Anthony Davis' Mediterranean-style mansion: listed for $8 million (£6.4m)
What would a celebrity property be without some super unique and unusual features? The home wouldn't be complete without a full-sized indoor basketball court and gym with its own viewing box. There's also a state-of-the-art theatre and a sunken trampoline that'll provide endless hours of fun. The home also has green credentials and is powered by an extensive solar-powered system.
Anthony Davis' Mediterranean-style mansion: listed for $8 million (£6.4m)
Sitting in just over two acres of land, the property has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and a golf course. It's also the perfect place for a car collection with a large garage and motor court at the front of the property. However, the grounds are also home to an infinity edge swimming pool complete with dual waterslides, a baja deck and a spa.
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Anthony Hopkins' clifftop Malibu estate: listed for $11.5 million (£9.2m)
Welsh-born director Sir Anthony Hopkins has put his estate in Malibu, California on the market for $11.5 million (£9.2m). The Oscar-winner has owned the breathtaking beach property in Point Dume since 2001 when he bought it for $3.8 million (£2.9m). The traditional-style home is hidden away behind gates on a bluff above Zuma Beach, one of the most popular stretches of sand in Los Angeles.
Anthony Hopkins' clifftop Malibu estate: listed for $11.5 million (£9.2m)
Spread over two storeys, the home was built in 1958 and offers panoramic views over the ocean. With 4,000 square feet of space, it offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms overall, as well as spacious living areas, all of which come with beautifully framed views of the coastline.
Anthony Hopkins' clifftop Malibu estate: listed for $11.5 million (£9.2m)
The Cape Cod home features a traditional kitchen with a stone floor that leads out to the vast deck. There's also a one-bedroom private guest house as well as an additional pool house that offers access to the pool and a barbeque area – the perfect spot for entertaining.
Anthony Hopkins' clifftop Malibu estate: listed for $11.5 million (£9.2m)
The back of the house opens up to numerous curved decks that step down onto the lush lawn, stretching out to the bluff's edge. Sadly there isn't private access to the beach below, but we reckon those views more than make up for that.
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David Beckham's Miami penthouse: bought for $20 million (£16m)
David Beckham has splashed out a reported $20 million (£16m) on a full-floor condo in one of Miami's most exclusive condominiums. Known as One Thousand Museum, which was designed by the late Zaha Hadid, the purchase isn't all that surprising as it follows the launch of the MLS soccer club, Inter Miami CF, of which Beckham is president.
David Beckham's Miami penthouse: bought for $20 million (£16m)
With 360-degree city and water views, the mind-blowing penthouse comes with five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, all fitting into 10,500 square feet of space. It features a sleek, modern design with parquet flooring, strip lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows, making it the ultimate home from home for the football star.
David Beckham's Miami penthouse: bought for $20 million (£16m)
As well as luxury interiors, which include this streamlined kitchen, the Beckhams will also have access to the buildings luxury amenities which include a sky lounge, a fitness centre, swimming pool and spa, and a private helipad.
David Beckham's Miami penthouse: bought for $20 million (£16m)
Everything about the penthouse screams luxury, including this contemporary bathroom that has its very own balcony with spectacular views you can enjoy from the bath.
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Dwyane Wade's Sherman Oaks mansion: listed for $6.2 million (£5m)
NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union have listed their mansion in Sherman Oaks, California, for $6.2 million (£5m). The couple picked up the home just under two years ago for just under $6 million (£4.8m), so are not set to make a huge profit on the sale. Hidden behind electronic gates and situated at the end of a private road, the home is perched high on a hillside with panoramic views.
Dwyane Wade's Sherman Oaks mansion: listed for $6.2 million (£5m)
With more than 8,500 square feet of space, the white stucco mansion has grand wrought iron front doors that open up to the entrance hall that leads through to the formal living and dining rooms. With its dramatic spiral staircase, the luxurious open-plan living space also has a lift, that covers all three floors.
Dwyane Wade's Sherman Oaks mansion: listed for $6.2 million (£5m)
Upstairs there are five bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms, including the master suite which had a complete renovation. Now filled with light, a fireplace was removed to make room for the bi-fold doors that provide spectacular majestic mountain views and access to a sunny, private balcony.
Dwyane Wade's Sherman Oaks mansion: listed for $6.2 million (£5m)
As well as all this, the home is ideal for entertaining with a wet bar in the family room, a den on the second floor, a home theatre and a climate-controlled wine cellar. Heading outside, a veranda wraps around almost the whole house and leads to a loggia that overlooks the infinity-edge swimming pool and spa in the back garden. An outdoor kitchen, complete with pizza oven, sits under the shade of a trellis.
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Jeff Bezos' Manhattan apartment: bought for $16 million (£12.8m)
Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, recently splashed out $16 million (£12.8m) on another apartment in a 24-storey boutique block near Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District of New York. He already owns all the units on the top four floors, which include the penthouse and two apartments that he spent $80 million (£64m) buying in 2019.
Jeff Bezos' Manhattan apartment: bought for $16 million (£12.8m)
The apartment, which is one of two on the 20th floor, is spread over 3,078 square feet, and has a loft-like dining and living space with a whole wall of windows with city views. With high coffered ceilings and radiant heated floors, the home is the ultimate in luxury for the billionaire.
Jeff Bezos' Manhattan apartment: bought for $16 million (£12.8m)
The three-bed, three-and-a-half bathroom apartment is the ultimate in sophistication with marble countertops in the kitchen, and a huge dining space surrounded by windows.
Jeff Bezos' Manhattan apartment: bought for $16 million (£12.8m)
A converted neo-Gothic industrial building, residents get access to a whole host of luxury amenities. These include a 24-hour doorman, a fitness centre with a yoga studio, a golf simulator, a screening room, a boardroom, and a children's playroom.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt's Pacific Palisades home: listed for $4.2 million (£3.4m)
After recently buying a larger home nearby, it's no surprise that Jennifer Love Hewitt has put her smaller former home on the market for $4.2 million (£3.4m). Located in the Pacific Palisades area of California, the star bought the property around seven years ago for $3.3 million (£2.6m). With a distinctive roof, the wood, concrete and glass home is the ultimate stylish abode.
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Pacific Palisades home: listed for $4.2 million (£3.4m)
Coming in at just under 3,200 square feet, the home greets residents with a wood-floored, double-height space that features a steel and glass floating staircase. The kitchen, which is centred around an island, is accented with black countertops on top of sleek wood cabinets.
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Pacific Palisades home: listed for $4.2 million (£3.4m)
Heading upstairs, there are several ensuite guest bedrooms. The master bedroom, which is also ensuite, features a private terrace and the ultimate celebrity walk-in wardrobe, which leads through to a spacious, spa-style bathroom.
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Pacific Palisades home: listed for $4.2 million (£3.4m)
Outside, the garden is surrounded by bamboo to keep away any prying eyes. With faux grass for easy maintenance, the space features an oversized fireplace and a lighted plunge pool.
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Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey estate: listed for $20 million (£16m)
Jon Bon Jovi has put his palatial French-inspired mansion in New Jersey on the market for a reported $20 million (£16m). Located on the banks of the Navesink River, the home was named High Point Estate for its breathtaking views over the water. Designed by New York architect Robert A.M. Stern, it sits on a huge 15 acres of land and also includes 700 feet of private river frontage.
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Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey estate: listed for $20 million (£16m)
The estate is made up of an 18,000-square-foot home, plus a three-bedroom carriage house, a barn, music studio and stables. The elaborate design of the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom main residence spares no expense with regal touches such as marble fireplaces, wall panelling and parquet floors.
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Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey estate: listed for $20 million (£16m)
The traditional-style kitchen, on the lower floor, features a brick-barrelled ceiling with hand-painted beams, wooden floors and a large island sitting in the centre. The second floor is made up of two wings, one with four ensuite bedrooms including the master suite, and the other with two bedrooms, a bathroom and an extra kitchen, making it the ideal space for any guests.
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Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey estate: listed for $20 million (£16m)
Elsewhere on the estate, there's a dock with a boat lift, seven double-door garages, two cabanas, plus an oversized swimming pool which is situated in the centre of the Renaissance-inspired gardens.
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Mike Love's San Diego mansion: listed for $8.7 million (£7m)
Pop legend and Beach Boys co-founder, Mike Love, has put his mansion in Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego on the market for $8.7 million (£7m). Sitting in nearly three-and-a-half acres of land, the mansion is located inside Fairbanks Ranch, a gated community, and is perched on one of the highest lots with panoramic views. Love paid $4.7 million (£3.8m) for the home in 2009.
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Mike Love's San Diego mansion: listed for $8.7 million (£7m)
Just through the front doors sits the magnificent hallway with its grand double sweeping staircase and long hallway that branches out to the various living spaces. With 17,515 square foot of living space, there's no shortage of accommodation with 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
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Mike Love's San Diego mansion: listed for $8.7 million (£7m)
The chef's kitchen features a butler's pantry, a breakfast nook and professional-grade appliances, which are all included in the sale. Other features include multiple fireplaces, including one in the family room surrounded by salt-water aquariums, something only a marine-loving millionaire could afford.
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Mike Love's San Diego mansion: listed for $8.7 million (£7m)
Several glass doors on the lower ground lead out to the pool area which features a vanishing edge and a swim-up bar, making it the ultimate private oasis.
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Pharrell's Florida mega-mansion: bought for $30 million (£24m)
Music mogul, Pharrell, recently splashed $30 million (£24m) on a waterfront estate in Coral Gables, Florida. Previously listed for $45 million (£36m) in 2018, the huge home sits at the end of a gated driveway that's surrounded by lush gardens, making it the ultimate sunny escape for the pop star.
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Pharrell's Florida mega-mansion: bought for $30 million (£24m)
With 17,025 square feet of interior space, the main home has a grand foyer that leads through to the formal living room which features a fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors and French doors that open out to the back garden oasis. The lower floor also holds a dining room, bar room and a panelled library with a built-in entertainment unit and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
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Pharrell's Florida mega-mansion: bought for $30 million (£24m)
With nine bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms spread throughout the main house and boathouse, there's always space for entertaining. One of the larger second-floor guest bedrooms opens out to the spacious veranda overlooking the back garden, while the master suite has a private study, ensuite and private balcony.
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Pharrell's Florida mega-mansion: bought for $30 million (£24m)
Outside, a loggia with ample lounging and dining areas runs the full width of the back of the house and spills out onto a coral rock terrace with a swimming pool. There's also an outside kitchen and swathes of manicured lawn as well as a 110-foot inlet for parking boats. The ultimate billionaire's backyard!
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Seth Rogen's 1920s Spanish-style home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
Seth Rogen has shelled out $1.9 million (£1.5m) on a 1920s Spanish-style home right near Melrose Avenue. Situated in a tree-lined street, the cute home is fronted by a grassy lawn and a terracotta porch, with a red-tiled roof and green-trimmed windows.
Seth Rogen's 1920s Spanish-style home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
Inside, the stylish home is decked out with dark hardwood floors that contrast with the bright white walls. The spacious living room features an original fireplace and sits next to the dining room, family room and monochrome kitchen.
Seth Rogen's 1920s Spanish-style home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
With 2,000 square feet of space, the home has three bedrooms including the master suite, which has been kitted out with a bathroom and French doors that lead directly out to the tranquil outside space with views of the swimming pool.
Seth Rogen's 1920s Spanish-style home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
Even though small, the garden features a raised wooden patio shaded by a large awning with a built-in barbeque for alfresco dining. There’s also a detached casita, which was formerly the garage, and a newly added plunge pool with custom tiling.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's West Hollywood home: bought for $5.1 million (£4m)
Hollywood power couple, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have recently picked up not one, but two new properties. They picked up this brand new West Hollywood contemporary home for $5.1 million (£4m). With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, it has plenty of space for the young family with 3,440 square feet of living space.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's West Hollywood home: bought for $5.1 million (£4m)
Inside, the home has an open floor plan bathed in natural light, with honey-coloured hardwood floors throughout. With multiple living and dining areas, the kitchen is the most impressive, with its sleek cabinetry and Miele appliances. Other spaces include a private office, master suite with a private balcony and an upstairs garden.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's New York penthouse: bought for $7.7 million (£6.1m)
The second was a super-stylish duplex penthouse loft in Manhattan's Nolita neighbourhood for reportedly $7.7 million (£6.1m), which also happens to be right next door to another penthouse they bought almost two years ago. Inside, the apartment features 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and cast-iron Corinthian columns.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's New York penthouse: bought for $7.7 million (£6.1m)
With 3,500 square feet of space, the urban home has two bedrooms and two full, and two half bathrooms. The living space includes a dining and kitchen space, with French doors at one end that open onto Juliet balconies. The luxe master suite is hidden away on the second floor along with a small office and a media lounge. Outside, the home has more than 1,500 square feet of space that includes an outdoor kitchen.
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Kylie Jenner's Holmby Hills estate: bought for $36.5 million (£29.2m)
Kylie Jenner has continued to expand her already huge property portfolio by buying a new home in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles for $36.5 million (£29.2m). The single-storey, modern home sits on nearly an acre of land and comes with two guest apartments and a dedicated guardhouse to keep the star as safe as possible.
Kylie Jenner's Holmby Hills estate: bought for $36.5 million (£29.2m)
Clad in concrete the fortress-like property has over 19,000 square feet of space inside and features a chef's kitchen with a marble island, a dining room with panelled walls and a huge seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.
Kylie Jenner's Holmby Hills estate: bought for $36.5 million (£29.2m)
The glitzy home also isn't short of amenities with a home theatre, bars and games rooms, a gym, and a championship-level sports court.
Kylie Jenner's Holmby Hills estate: bought for $36.5 million (£29.2m)
The plush living spaces are lined with sliding glass doors that lead out to the roughly 5,000 square feet of covered patio space and plush swimming pool.