Hollywood Hills Home of Kara DioGuardi Listed for $1,649,000

March 5, 2010
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The Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills of the creative songwriter and “American Idol” judge, Kara DioGuardi, is listed on the market for $1,649,000.

The gated house that was built in 1964 has city and canyon views, wood-beamed ceilings, extensive decks, an outdoor cedar sauna and a spa. There are three bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms in more than 2,700 square feet. The guest unit has its own entrance, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

DioGuardi who is 39 of age joined the panel of the Fox singing competition in 2009. She has written hundreds of songs, including more than 165 on multi-platinum albums, and worked with Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera,…

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…

Special Olympics Southern California to Auction a $2.2 Million Home

February 24, 2010
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You can own the $2.2 million home in Studio City, California in buying a raffle ticket for $150. Special Olympics Southern California is raffling off the home as part of a fundraising campaign. The home is a newly built five-bedroom Mediterranean home that has a four car garage, gourmet kitchen, and wet bar, master suite and city views.

The winner can also opt for a cash payout of $1.5 million. The net proceeds from the raffle will benefit the more than 13,000 Special Olympics athletes in Southern California.

Other prices include cash payouts of $25,000, $10,000, $5,000, $2,000 as well as smaller prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 – a total of…

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…

Chateau Lyon for $15 Million

February 9, 2010
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A sumptuous estate in Lake Norman, North Carolina has an outrageous price of $15 million and a fancy name, Chateau Lyon. The owners of this estate traveled to Europe, collected fine antiques and accessories and built their modern 21st century home incorporating these artifacts. Their travels directed them to the flea-markets of Paris as well as the smaller towns in the French countryside.

Their most important discovery is a set of French paneling taken from a private home in the city of Lyon, gave the home its name. The look of the home was inspired by the French villas but incorporates modern details like home automation, an elevator and heated floors.

The…

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…