Live the Life of King Edward VII at Rangemore Hall

March 4, 2010
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Have you ever wished you live the life of King Edward VII? Live in his luxury house is all you ever wanted? Check this out.

The luxurious Edward VII Wing at Rangemore Hall in Burton-upon-Trent, England, has been listed for sale at £2.5 million or about $3.8 million, the London Daily Mail reports.

It was built for the Bass family of brewing fame, Rangemore Hall’s owner Lord Burton constructed the wing for a visit from King Edward VII, known as “Dirty Bertie”, and his bride Queen Alexandra in 1907.

At 12,000-sq.-ft. it is far larger than the Hall itself, and the features include a one-bedroom flat attached to the wing by a hidden…

The Castle in Beaufort Listed for $3.95 Million

March 2, 2010
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In around 1859 the Greek Revival home was built and sits on the intra-coastal waterway and is surrounded by live oaks and old gardens. The listing states that the home recently underwent a major renovation that included a new gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas stove, Meile dishwasher and an additional ground floor catering kitchen with dual full size Sub-zero wine coolers. The bathrooms have been spruced up with Calcutta gold marble and Waterworks fixtures. The home now has a new roof and new HVAC.

It is the old features that are attractive here, the original wood flooring, the double verandas and the sweeping center hall with a double staircase…

Robert Redford’s Two-Storey Malibu Beach Home Listed For $13.8 M

March 2, 2010
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The Malibu beach home that was once owned by actor-producer-director Robert Redford has come on the market for $13.8 million.

The gated two-story is built in 1948 and extensively upgraded, has walls of glass, living areas that open to expansive patios, and stone and hardwood floors. It features five bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms and two fireplaces in 5,329 square feet. The ocean view master bedroom features an attached spa.

Redford sold the house on Malibu’s Broad Beach in 2001 for about $6 million. It sold again in 2004 for $8.5 million, according to public records.

The listing agent is Sandra Miller of Engel & Völkers, Santa Monica.

Redford, 73 years of age, received the…

A 6,015-square-foot Ocean Bluff Estate Goes to Auction

February 22, 2010
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After the successful Hawaiian real estate auction last month, Concierge Auctions has announced another auction scheduled for March 8.

This auction on the island of Kauai will feature a 6,015-square-foot ocean bluff estate on 5.79 acres. The estate was previously offered for $9.995 million and is being auctioned with a reserve of $2 million and a pre-sale estimate of $3 to $7 million.

The home in Kealia Kai is perched atop Paliku Point and offers ocean views. The home includes three bedrooms, study, exercise room, gourmet and a large great room as well as plenty of covered lanai space and a terrace. There is also a pool and spa and a detached…

The Historic Highland Avenue Residence

February 15, 2010
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A home in Boulder, Colorado has fairly the history.

The house was built in the early 1900s as one of the first historic churches in Boulder and was later a monastery.

At the present, it has had a total refurbish that includes new plumbing and wiring to turn it into a unique six-bedroom residence. It has a home automation system that uses a central control to monitor security and change security status, control all climate set points and manipulate the audio and video in one or all rooms.

The Victorian brick building includes a gym, media room, library and more. Beamed ceilings and large windows reflect the building’s origins giving this one a…

A Tropical Feeling at Bal Harbour, Florida

February 12, 2010
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A home in Bal Harbour, Florida has a tropical feel that appears almost more Hawaiian in style.

The seven-bedroom home is placed over an acre wither bay and ocean views. The home’s many features include a billiard room with an exotic fish aquarium, garden room with access to the pool, a chef’s kitchen with two pantries and a master suite with his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets.

The outdoor space shows off an infinity pool that overlooks the bay. A Tiki hut has a fixed barbecue, under-counter refrigerator and built-in seating. The property also has a half court basketball court and a two-bedroom, two-car garage guest home, a fully equipped home…

Fairly Standard Southern California Home Listed for $7.749 Million

February 7, 2010
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This property is a great example of a Hollywood refurbishment – taking a fairly standard Southern California home transformed onto something out of the ordinary.

The producer-composer-musician, Tom Rothrock, and his wife, Monique, bought the property in 2002 for $1.475 million. The couple spent the last seven years working on the four-bedroom home that is situation on around a third of an acre at the crown of Lake Hollywood. The fully updated home has large windows and doors opening to the outside.

The oversized living room has 18-foot ceilings and walls of glass offering sparkling views. The two-story master suite has its own sitting room. Another unique space is the eat-in kitchen…

NYU Buys 12th Street Building for $134 Million

February 7, 2010
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The New York University has bought a 190,000 square-foot building at 120 East 12th Street in Greenwich Village for $134 million – estimated a year into its 30-year lease with Hudson Companies, according to a tip from PropertyShark.com.

The school had been using the East 12th Street Hudson-owned building called Founders Hall, with whom the school had designed the 26-story structure, as a 733-bed dormitory. NYU plans to continue to use it for that purpose, said John Beckman, a school spokesperson.

The deal, which closed Jan. 21 and was filed with the city two days ago, comes on the heels of the school’s $65 million purchase of the Forbes building at 60…

English Tudor Listed for $9.95 Million

February 1, 2010
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The English Tudor home in Highland Park, Texas comes with a bit of history even though its glossy renovated interior makes it look like a fresh build.

The home was designed by the Park Cities architect, Henry B. (Hal) Thompson of Thompson and Swaine Architects and built for Harry A. Olmsted – owner of a wholesale paper company and President of the State Fair of Texas in 1926.

The six-bedroom home is on under an acre of land. The home itself has a stone and brick exterior with a slate roof and leaded glass windows in many of the rooms. The house features include a large living room, oak-paneled study, butler’s pantry,…