Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Hills Mansion Lists for $87.5M
The actor, producer, and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is listing his family home and the megamansion could be the most expensive sale on record in the exclusive gated community of North Beverly Park.
The actor, producer, and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is listing his family home and the megamansion could be the most expensive sale on record in the exclusive gated community of North Beverly Park (the last record-breaking sale was $70M).
Set on 6.14 landscaped acres, the palatial property was custom built by the Los Angeles-based @landrydesigngroup with the finest quality and craftsmanship.
The 12 bedroom, 20 bathroom home spans over 30,000 square feet and features grand details throughout, from the striking two-storey foyer with a double staircase and the several spectacular reception rooms, including a multi-level paneled library.
Luxury amenities include a screening room, wetbar, and a gargantuan wine cellar.
There’s also a Mark Wahlberg-approved home gym to guarantee its next owner will stay in shape, in addition to a tennis and basketball court, a 5-hole golf course, and a skate park on the estate, which comes with a guest house.
The resort-style property has a swimming pool with grotto, and an abundance of terraces and covered pavilions to lounge in and fully indulge in the California lifestyle.
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Historic Villa For Sale on Lake Maggiore, Italy
The spectacular Italian villa for sale is located on the shores of Pallanza, Verbania, offering 1640 feet of lake frontage on Lago Maggiore with a large dock and 2 small ports.
The spectacular Italian villa for sale is located on the shores of Pallanza, Verbania, offering 1640 feet of lake frontage on Lago Maggiore.
Nestled in 2.47 acres of lush grounds with greenhouses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool, the villa also has a lovely lake-facing courtyard with a mosaic floor, flanked by a nymphaeum and 17th century statues.
The iconic residence was built in 1895 for William B. Kaupe, a wealthy American of German origin. An avid art collector and traveler, Kaupe sought out to create a sanctuary on the shores of Lake Maggiore, expanding the existing 19th century villa, expanding the romantic gardens, as well as designing the property’s large dock and 2 small ports.
The 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom property offers 10,764 square feet of space across the main historic villa, a central building connected by a loggia, and a well as a guest house.
Fine period detailing has been preserved throughout the historic residence, seen in the frescoed ceilings and fine furniture, statues, and art.
The villa is ideally positioned with southwest exposure for maximum sunshine and offers spectacular views over Lake Maggiore.
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15th Century Castle in the Tuscan Hills Near Florence
With its Liberty-style influences and a distinct medieval heritage, the castle makes a striking first impression, nestled in the heart of its 55 acre estate in the Tuscan hills just 30 km from Florence.
A short distance from the Renaissance capital of Florence, Italy, the Tuscan castle for sale was built on the foundations of an ancient watchtower for the Cavalcanti Family of Florence in 1427.
In the 1860s, Baron Angelo Adolfo Levi, a banker and prominent member of the Florentine Jewish elite, improved the grounds with the addition of an Italian garden and later commissioned a restoration of the castle under the Florentine Art Nouveau architect, Gino Coppedè.
With its Liberty-style influences and a distinct medieval heritage, the castle makes a striking first impression, nestled in the heart of its 55 acre Tuscan estate with vineyards.
The 26,371 square foot castle comes with frescoed ballrooms, featuring intricate detailing, vaulted ceilings, and magnificent fireplaces.
There are 17 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, positioning this property perfectly to become a boutique hotel or a luxury rental for intimate retreats in the Tuscan countryside.
Surrounded by 19th century Italian gardens, the property has been recently upgraded with a new swimming pool, offering panoramic views over the Tuscan countryside.
Frequently used for special events and private functions, the terraced lawns are perfect for entertaining well into the late hours, illuminated by the glowing lights of the castle and under the twinkling stars of the Tuscan night sky.
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Charming Rhode Island Estate Overlooking the Sakonnet River
Set in Newport County, the shingle-style colonial home is one of the finest properties available in the coastal town of Little Compton.
Set in Newport County, the shingle-style colonial home is one of the finest properties available in the coastal town of Little Compton.
Built in 1927, the 8 bedroom property spans 10.877 square feet and features lovely period detailing with high ceilings, fireplaces, and a dramatic staircase.
The west-facing views from the rooms offer dramatic views over the Sakonnet River and spectacular sunsets.
The bucolic 5 acre property has wide lawns boarded by old stone walls, perennial gardens, and mature trees.
Amenities include a swimming pool complex with a pool house and sauna.
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French Country House in the Bordeaux Wine Region
Although the grounds span just under an acre, there is an opportunity to acquire 20 acres of AOC Bordeaux Supérieur which surround the French country house.
Just 15 km from Saint-Émilion and surrounded by vineyards, the property for sale is nestled in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, a wine region famous for its Bordeaux grapes.
The French property for sale is classified as a Dordogne chartreuse—not to be confused with the liquor.
The French property for sale is classified as a Dordogne chartreuse—not to be confused with the liquor—and is described as an authentic French manor house built in southwest France between the 17th and 19th centuries, distinct for its one-story, elongated style.
The 9 bedroom residence has been fully renovated and features several large reception rooms within the 8309 square foot property. There is a terraced swimming pool and several outbuildings from the former vineyard estate.
A private path through the vineyards connects the property to its guest complex, which provides 6 bedrooms of additional accommodation across two suites, as well as another swimming pool.
Although the grounds span just under an acre, there is an opportunity to acquire 20 acres of AOC Bordeaux Supérieur which surround the French country house.
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Luxury Holiday Rental Near Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
A fabulous base to explore the French Riviera, this luxury holiday rental sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms and is nestled in 10 acres of landscaped gardens with a large swimming pool and luxury amenities.
The incredible French Riviera retreat sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms and is nestled in 10 acres of landscaped gardens with a large swimming pool, set near the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, near Nice.
There are countless boutiques and galleries tucked away on the narrow streets of this authentic Cote d’Azur village that has been an artists mecca since the 1920s, attracting the likes of Picasso, Matisse, and Marc Chagall, who lived in the town for 19 years.
A fabulous base to explore the French Riviera, this luxury holiday rental boasts incredible amenities, like an indoor swimming pool, screening room, and a wine cellar, as well as the necessities for modern living: home automation, high-speed internet and satellite tv, as well as video surveillance and an alarm system.
There is a vegetable garden and citrus garden on the grounds, and the property comes with a pool house with a summer kitchen, and a tennis court. An onsite caretaker is at your disposal.
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'Gilded Age Summer Cottage' in Newport, Rhode Island
The sale of the property presents a unique opportunity to purchase a ‘turnkey’ Gilded Age mansion which has undergone a multi-million-dollar restoration and is being sold alongside all of its furnishings, including antiques and artwork.
Just a short stroll from the famous Ocean Cliff Walk, The Orchard is Newport’s oldest chateau, built in 1873 for Colonel George R. Fearing and his wife, Hattie Travers by the famed Newport architectural firm, George Champlin Mason & Son.
The Gilded Age mansion was inspired by an 18th century chateau by Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Today, the property is one of the few Gilded Age mansions that has remained a private residence over the years.
Set behind ornate gates with gold-leaf detailing and nestled in 4.75 acres of park-like grounds, the Newport mansion boasts a 90-foot long half-moon shaped swimming pool, one of the largest in Rhode Island, in addition to two hot tubs.
The gardens of the estate contain a historic Florentine bronze and marble fountain, a meditation stone Labyrinth, and an Italian Temple Folly.
The palatial mansion spans 14,838 square feet with 11 bedrooms, in addition to a 5741 square foot Carriage House, with 2 self-contained apartments, offices, and a heated conservatory.
The sale of the property presents a unique opportunity to purchase a ‘turnkey’ Gilded Age mansion which has undergone a multi-million-dollar restoration and is being sold alongside all of its furnishings, including antiques and artwork.
Notable details include the original marble floors, intricate moldings, hand carved mahogany doors and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, found throughout the regal property.
There’s also an indoor pool with a spa, alongside the games room and a screening room.
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Medici Family Fortress in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Italian property for sale dates back to the 16th century, built as a military fortress for Cosimo I de’ Medici by the Renaissance architect Baldassarre Lanci in 1564.
The Italian property for sale dates back to the 16th century, built as a military fortress for Cosimo I de’ Medici by the Renaissance architect Baldassarre Lanci in 1564.
The Medici family, also known as the House of Medici, was an Italian banking family and political dynasty that rose to power in the 15th century under Cosimo de' Medici (or Cosimo the Elder).
The Florentine family have a rich legacy as patrons of the arts, transforming the city of Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance.
By the mid-16th century, a number of military fortresses were constructed around Italy, built to withstand the potential assault from European armies looking to take down the Medici.
This Medici family fortress was built alongside the fortified town of Terra del Sole, one of the first of its kind to be constructed on a grid system and designed as an ideal town of the Renaissance period.
The 2.4 acre property is located in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, Italy and just a stone's throw from the Marche border.
The Medici family fortress for sale maintains much of its original architectural features, seen in the flooring and beamed ceilings, and featuring Neoclassical frescoes by the Italian painter Felice Giani.
Offering a total of 24,756 square feet of interior space, the property has 6 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and several large living rooms with a large terrace offering sweeping views over the hillside of Emilia-Romagna.
Many of the original defense posts and galleries on the property have been upgraded to host events, and the property definitely has a lot of appeal for boutique tourism, set in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, just 72 km to Bologna.
The fortress is set near the city of Forli, in a region known as the Tuscan Romagna, considered one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Italy.
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French Baroque Residence in Haute Provence
Nestled in the heart of a hilltop village in the Haut Var, this magnificent French chateau dates back to the 17th century and was once the summer resort of a noble Provençal family.
Nestled in the heart of a hilltop village in the Haut Var, this magnificent French chateau dates back to the 17th century and was once the summer resort of a noble Provençal family.
The property originally belonged to the Baron d'Hesmivy, a rich merchant from Marsailles who was appointed controller of the chancellery at the court of Provence under Louis XVI.
After his death in 1785, the property passed to Mr Edouard Laurent de Coriolis. Left abandoned for several decades in the 20th century, the property was sold by his heirs to the current owners in 1992.
They embarked on a sympathetic and thorough 10-year restoration of the chateau and grounds, and were awarded the VMF - Heritage Label "Prix des Vieilles Maisons Françaises" in 2008.
Inside, the Provencal chateau has been restored in an elegant and minimal Tuscan style, featuring Venetian plaster walls, terracotta tile floors, and an abundance of rich detailing throughout.
The 12 bedroom chateau has several formal living rooms which spill out onto the terraces and gardens that surround the property and there are two additional apartments in the annexes overlooking the courtyard.
To complete the Provencal reverie, a swimming pool is nestled with the 2.4 acres of grounds.
The French chateau is situated in a dominant position over the valley, offering enchanting views across a rolling landscape of olive groves and vineyards.
The outstanding Provencal property also boasts striking mountain views of the Esterel, the Sainte-Baume and the Maures Massif.
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Tuscan Farmhouse Estate in the Heart of Chianti Classico
The 140 acre estate offers a quintessentially Tuscan landscape of rolling vineyards and hills, set in the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in Italy.
The 140 acre estate offers a quintessentially Tuscan landscape of rolling vineyards and hills, set in the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in Italy.
The Tuscan farmhouse and several annexes offer nearly 13,000 square feet of interior space with 18 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. The property is waiting to be reimagined anew by its next owner, with plenty of potential to become a prime Tuscan retreat.
With stunning views and total privacy in the Tuscan hills, the Tuscan estate boasts a prime location within easy reach of Florence and Siena.
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