From Calvin Harris’ secluded retreat to J.Lo's beach house: star homes in August 2020
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The best celebrity real estate this month
Calvin Harris lists his secluded Hidden Hills retreat, while Susan Sarandon waves goodbye to her long-time New York loft and J.Lo and A-Rod are selling an incredible beach house in our star home round-up. Elsewhere, take a peek inside the unbelievable new penthouse of glamorous couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban and the incredible home that Travis Scott has just added to his property portfolio. Let's play paparazzi and have a sneak around...
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Chris Martin's mountain estate: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has put his sprawling six-and-a-half acre estate in the celebrity hotspot of Malibu, California on the market for $5.5 million (£4.2m). With panoramic mountain and ocean views, the residence sits in the Point Dume area and was picked up by the singer just over two years ago for $4.5 million (£3.4m).
Chris Martin's mountain estate: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
Used as an office space for the singer, rather than a family home, the land includes a converted residential space and a second hexagonal standalone structure, all of which are dotted around the tree-filled terrain. This room with its walls of glass, vaulted ceilings and spotlights, would make the most amazing home office.
Chris Martin's mountain estate: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
The property is also home to an amazing surprise, the Malibu Playhouse Theatre. The magnificent octagonal space seats 999 people and includes plush red seating, a semi-circular stage and all the gear to put on a good show.
Chris Martin's mountain estate: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
Once the site of Shephard-by-the-Sea Church, the private estate is zoned residential but also holds an active conditional use permit, which makes it some ideal land for development.
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Diane Keaton's historic house flip: listed for $2.6 million (£2m)
Known for being something of a pro property flipper, Diane Keaton has listed a gorgeous adobe home in Tucson, Arizona for $2.6 million (£2m). She didn't hesitate to snap up the house, which sits in the historic district of Barrio Viejo, for $1.5 million (£1.1m) in 2018. After an extensive makeover, she has decided it's time to part ways with the stunning property.
Diane Keaton's historic house flip: listed for $2.6 million (£2m)
Built in 1990, the building has been extensively updated for 21st-century living including adding an oversized pool and cabana to the grounds. With a rustic desert theme, the property has exposed wood beams and dark floors throughout, while the huge open-plan living space and dining room boasts a row of clerestory windows that fill the room with natural light.
Diane Keaton's historic house flip: listed for $2.6 million (£2m)
The kitchen is simple and modern with on-trend dark-grey cabinets and a matching metro tile splashback. Elsewhere, the home boasts a cosy library, a media room and a two-room office with its own entrance, which is perfect for home working.
Diane Keaton's historic house flip: listed for $2.6 million (£2m)
With three bedrooms in the main house, heading outside you'll find a one bedroom, one bathroom guest house. The amazing master suite boasts an expansive dressing room with built-in cabinetry and an ensuite bathroom with an antique bath, as well as rustic features such as the lime plastered walls with a distressed finish and pendant lights that line the ceiling.
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Travis Scott's LA mega mansion: bought for $23.5 million (£18.8m)
On the complete opposite side of the VIP housing spectrum is Travis Scott's brand new mega-mansion. Possibly one of the most luxurious homes in the world, the rapper's new pad was modelled on a luxury yacht. The property sits on a prominent hilltop plot in the sought after star-studded neighbourhood of Brentwood. Covering 16,700 square feet, it boasts seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and three full floors of ultra-contemporary living space.
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Travis Scott's LA mega mansion: bought for $23.5 million (£18.8m)
Former partner of Kylie Jenner and reportedly worth $39.5 million, he bought the mansion a few weeks ago supposedly paying $23.5 million (£18.8m) in cash. Yet when you consider its design, size and remarkable amenities, the price begins to make a little more sense. With a towering structure of steel and glass, the house also features a 75-foot infinity pool that seems to float over the landscape below. Scott has also gained himself some prestigious neighbours, including the American basketball player LeBron James.
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Travis Scott's LA mega mansion: bought for $23.5 million (£18.8m)
Outside, a sloping driveway leads to the roof where there’s room for dozens of vehicles and even a helicopter. On the lower ground floor, there's also an auto gallery, where 20 supercars can be stored and displayed. Inside, the house offers a floor-to-ceiling walnut sculpture, designed by master Japanese carpenter Toshi Kawabata, as well as a 12-foot living wall that acts as a natural air purifier. The open-plan main level features a great room, a bar and a kitchen decorated with black marble and custom Gaggenau appliances.
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Travis Scott's LA mega mansion: bought for $23.5 million (£18.8m)
Ideal for entertaining, there's a gym, a sauna, a 15-seat cinema and a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled wine closet that reportedly holds up to 650 bottles. As well as an outdoor swimming pool, there's also a games room, an outdoor kitchen, a poolside cabana and numerous alfresco dining decks. Upstairs lies a penthouse floor with two dramatic master suites, one of which boasts dual closets, a spa-style bath and a balcony with views stretching across Los Angeles.
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J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez's Malibu mansion: listed for $8 million (£6m)
With her huge property portfolio bursting at the seams, Jennifer Lopez and her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez have decided to list their beachfront oasis in Malibu for $8 million (£6m). Spread over three floors, the super-private abode is hidden behind a secure courtyard entrance that's overrun with vines and trees. The couple snapped up the home for a cool $6.6 million (£5m) in January 2019.
J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez's Malibu mansion: listed for $8 million (£6m)
Decorated in mainly white, the living spaces are light and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows that open out onto the beautiful ocean views. The relaxed living space has stone tiled flooring and low ceilings and a small four-seater dining table and a bar.
J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez's Malibu mansion: listed for $8 million (£6m)
Each of the four bedrooms has sea views, with the master suite featuring a built-in soaking tub, a walk-in wardrobe, a steam shower and a private balcony overlooking the beach.
J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez's Malibu mansion: listed for $8 million (£6m)
Other luxury amenities in the house include an upstairs screening room, a hot tub on the main floor's outdoor deck and a complete entertainment unit on the lower level, which has a wet bar and sauna.
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Jeffree Star's pink Calabasas mansion: listed for $3.6 million (£2.7m)
YouTube stars are known for having amazing houses, and makeup artist Jeffree Star is no exception. The star has put his luxury mansion in Calabasas on the market for $3.6 million (£2.7m). However, the entrepreneur isn't set to make any profit on the eccentric home as he snapped it up for $3.62 million (£2.75m) four years ago. From the outside, the property appears to be a stylish Tuscan-style mansion but just wait until you step inside...
Jeffree Star's pink Calabasas mansion: listed for $3.6 million (£2.7m)
The nearly 6,800-square-foot, six-bedroom house has been decorated from top to bottom in a garish bubblegum pink. Visitors are sure to get a shock upon entering the homes two-storey grand hallway, which features a sweeping staircase and leather walls. We think that these home improvements may actually have lost money!
Jeffree Star's pink Calabasas mansion: listed for $3.6 million (£2.7m)
With numerous entertaining spaces on the lower floor, the spacious kitchen boasts a breakfast bar, stone countertops, a cove ceiling and a walk-in pantry. It opens up to the large living room with a wet bar and a fireplace leads onto the dining room completed with a built-in fish tank.
Jeffree Star's pink Calabasas mansion: listed for $3.6 million (£2.7m)
Tucked safely away in a gated community, the star upgraded the estate to include a custom bank vault, that isn't mentioned in the listing. Hidden behind a pink door, the star did a tour of the bullet proof stainless steel room on his YouTube channel. Heading outside the landscaped grounds feature a covered patio with a barbeque area, a fountain and tennis courts.
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Shia LaBeouf's mid-century modern home: listed for $2.3 million (£1.8m)
Actor Shia LaBeouf has put his long-time home in the upscale area of Sherman Oaks on the market for $2.3 million (£1.8m). The star has owned the updated mid-century home since 2009, when he bought it for $1.8 million (£1.4m). Sat behind a high gate that slides open to reveal a compact driveway, the home is the ultimate private retreat.
Shia LaBeouf's mid-century modern home: listed for $2.3 million (£1.8m)
Inside, the home boasts 2,500 square feet of space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. With an open-plan layout, the ground floor features polished brown tiled floors and whitewashed exposed wood ceilings. Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, the sunken living room's highlight is the curved corner fireplace, while the adjoining dining area spills out to the back garden.
Shia LaBeouf's mid-century modern home: listed for $2.3 million (£1.8m)
The master bedroom stands out with a fireplace, dressing room and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead outside to a private space with views out over the lush grounds. One of the guest bedrooms has been converted into a wood-panelled library while the other boasts sliding glass doors.
Shia LaBeouf's mid-century modern home: listed for $2.3 million (£1.8m)
The enviable back garden includes a shady tropical garden with a separate sauna that's tucked away on a small deck. The swimming pool is surrounded by a deck that cantilevers over the canyon and is surrounded by eucalyptus trees that provide plenty of shade, making it the ideal spot to watch the sunset.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Tribeca condo: bought for $3.5 million (£2.7m)
Married couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have added to their property portfolio with this $3.5 million (£2.7m) Tribeca penthouse. Located in a freshly converted Italian Renaissance Revival-style building, the two-bedroom condo will add to their New York real estate collection, as they already own an apartment in West Chelsea that they snapped up in 2010.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Tribeca condo: bought for $3.5 million (£2.7m)
While images of the couple's specific apartment are unavailable, other units in the building feature high ceilings, oversized mouldings, chevron oak flooring and oversized arched windows with stunning city views.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Tribeca condo: bought for $3.5 million (£2.7m)
It no doubt features a state-of-the-art kitchen with custom cabinetry designed exclusively for the building by Jeffrey Beers International, which sits alongside marble countertops and Miele appliances.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Tribeca condo: bought for $3.5 million (£2.7m)
If all this wasn't enough, the couple will also have access to the building's amenities, which include an indoor pool, wine cellar with a private dining room, roof gardens with cabana lounges and a fitness centre. They can also have their cars hydraulically lifted to their unit, removing the need for basement parking. It's definitely an item that only billionaires can afford!
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Susan Sarandon's New York loft: listed for $7.9 million (£6m)
Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, has listed her long-time home in New York for $7.9 million (£6m). Located in a boutique building, Sarandon's luxury loft home of 30 years boasts six bedrooms and 6,000 square feet of space.
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Susan Sarandon's New York loft: listed for $7.9 million (£6m)
The spacious master bedroom is a perfectly calm oasis. With its own dressing room, a balcony with views over the city and a bathroom space with large windows and a bathtub, it's the ideal private space.
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Susan Sarandon's New York loft: listed for $7.9 million (£6m)
The second floor of the home is reserved entirely for guests with three bedrooms, a second kitchen, a family room and a 43-foot terrace. The rest of house may be neutral but this bathroom has been painted in a bright cobalt blue to showcase Sarandon's many awards.
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Susan Sarandon's New York loft: listed for $7.9 million (£6m)
Accessed by a private lift, the sprawling apartment is spread over two floors and features a corner library, an open kitchen and a huge living space. Picture windows in the living room and kitchen let in plenty of light and offer stunning views over the city, while the polished wooden floor and all-white walls mean there's plenty of opportunity for the next buyer to put their on stamp on the decor.
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Camila Mendes' secluded Hollywood home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
Camila Mendes has just purchased herself a quaint and secluded luxury retreat in the Silver Lake neighbourhood of LA, in the heart of the city's hipster East side. The Riverdale actor paid just $1.9 million (£1.5m) for her brand new base and has given herself an easy commute, since it's within easy reach of central Hollywood. Ultra private and perfectly pretty, the house lies on a small patch of land behind secure gates, with a border of trees shading it from prying eyes.
Camila Mendes' secluded Hollywood home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
Mendes, who recently starred in Netflix movie Dangerous Lies, bought the house a few weeks ago and it isn't hard to see why. Stylish and stripped back, the interior is cosy and spacious, perfect for kicking back after a day on set. Built in 1924, the former bungalow has been modernised over the years and now boasts a chic, 2,000-square-foot open-plan layout, with plenty of windows and elegant hardwood floors throughout.
Camila Mendes' secluded Hollywood home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms split over two levels. The main floor benefits from a large, open living room with an adjoining kitchen and an informal dining area, which leads out to a balcony that covers the entire length of the house. From here, Mendes will be able to soak up hilltop views all the way to the Hollywood sign and LA's iconic Century City skyline.
Camila Mendes' secluded Hollywood home: bought for $1.9 million (£1.5m)
The balcony can also be accessed from the home’s master suite, which comes with an office area and a spacious ensuite bathroom. The home's other two bedrooms can be found on the lower floor of the house and connect onto a garden patio – the perfect spot for Mendes to host friends.
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Calvin Harris' Hollywood Hills retreat: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, has put his secluded home in Los Angeles, California, on the market for $5.5 million (£4.2m). Having bought it two-and-half years ago from fellow DJ Steve Angello for just over $5 million (£3.8m), the house was first listed last year for $5.75 million (£4.4m), but it looks like the star has had to lower the selling price.
Calvin Harris' Hollywood Hills retreat: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
With multiple wings, the home spans over 6,000 square feet of space with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. The luxurious double-height living room boasts a towering wall of glass that looks out over the Hollywood Hills, white wood panelled walls, a built-in fireplace and a dramatic staircase.
Calvin Harris' Hollywood Hills retreat: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
The eat-in kitchen, which is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, a large centre island and a dining table spills outside to the swimming pool, making indoor-outdoor living easy.
Calvin Harris' Hollywood Hills retreat: listed for $5.5 million (£4.2m)
A two-storey guest house with a recording studio sits outside behind the kitchen and is perfect for guests, while the back garden is the perfect private oasis. Draped with fairy lights and accessed by double doors from both buildings, it boasts an expansive deck.
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