“Game of Thrones,” everyone’s favorite wholesome family drama, is over. But if Daenerys Targaryen, mother of dragons, ever strolled into the 21st century, we’re pretty sure we know where she’d set up her kingdom. Free from snow and ice, Fort Lauderdale, FL, would make for a balmy change of pace, and there’s already a home ready to go suited to the most medieval of tastes. It landed on the market in late August for $1.9 million and just had its price slashed to $1.75 million—a bargain worth holding the door for. From the exterior, the home resembles any other posh South Florida abode. It’s once you step inside that you’re transported to a different time and place. The home was custom-built in 1996, and the original owner took her inspiration from the book series “The Dragonriders of Pern,” which she used to read to her daughter. As a result, the home includes a series of custom dragon paintings, as well as delicious details that are positively medieval. Although the home underwent a complete renovation in 2011, the current owners loved these touches so much that they kept them intact. In one of the main living spaces, exposed wooden beams are covered in dragon paintings. Lighting the room is a striking circular chandelier that looks as if it should be lit with 18 tallow candles, rather than lightbulbs. The library’s ceiling is covered in a dragon-themed mural, and in another of the living spaces, there’s a mural of a wooded landscape and (of course) more dragons. The theme winds its way out to the exterior areas of the home as well. A portico of painted tiles with two dragons protects the doors of a screened-in porch just outside the courtyard. The medieval allusions run through the length of the house, with more fanciful pendant lamps in the dining room, and light fixtures that look like astrolabes in the kitchen. Apart from the fire-breathing theme, the house is an ideal example of South Florida luxury. It offers four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an abundance of French doors and windows that bring in natural light. There’s also a turquoise pool out back and a spa on the screened-in porch. While it doesn’t offer quite enough space for a Red Wedding, this dragon-fueled fantasy is sure to charm a buyer who resonates with the fantastic elements within. The post Iron Throne Not Included: Medieval-Inspired Florida Home on Sale for $1.75M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/medieval-inspired-south-florida-home/
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The action star Steven Seagal has decided to sell his high-drama hacienda in Scottsdale, AZ, a rugged 12-acre estate he has listed for $3,775,000. After marrying his fourth wife, Erdenetuya Seagal, in 2009, the “Under Siege” tough guy bought the dramatic desert digs for $3.5 million in 2010. The outspoken conservative turned reality-show cop has ties with controversial former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and even toyed with running for governor of Arizona in 2014, according to the Washington Post. But his political run in the desert never materialized, because Seagal hadn’t yet reached the five-year residency threshold for eligibility. Now, it seems he’s moved on from the Grand Canyon State, leaving behind this exquisite 2001-built home with five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and nearly 9,000 square feet, sitting on 12 acres of pristine desert in north Scottsdale. With views of the Chiricahua Golf Course and city views of Phoenix and Scottsdale, the home is built for luxury living, in harmony with the rugged desert that surrounds it. Highlights of the home include a home theater, copper roof, a three-car garage with copper doors, negative-edge heated pool, and 600-square-foot guesthouse. These days, Seagal likes to spend time in Russia with his bro Vladimir Putin, whom he has called “one of the great living world leaders,” procuring Russian citizenship in the process. Seagal is also a citizen of Serbia, where he owns a martial arts studio. Seagal is currently on tour in Europe telling tales from his colorful life and career. He’s also no stranger to real estate deals. The star of “Above the Law” owned properties in Eads, TN, and across California over the years, including a Hollywood mansion purchased by actress Reese Witherspoon and a plot of undeveloped land in Montague, CA, near Oregon, according to Variety. Now a lucky buyer has the chance to live like a star and scoop up this delicious desert dojo with 1990s action-star pedigree. Kimonos entirely optional. The post On Desert Ground: Steven Seagal Selling 12-Acre Spread in Scottsdale appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/steven-seagal-selling-scottsdale-home/ Praise be! A Pennsylvania church converted into a cozy home sent clicks soaring toward the heavens this week. The former house of worship from the late 1800s wound up as this week’s most popular home on realtor.com®. From the heavy wood double doors to the original stained glass and church bell, the property has held onto certain features of its ecclesiastical past, while being effortlessly transformed into a bright, airy family house. Apart from this divine cathedral conversion, you also clicked on a brand-new castle in Illinois decorated in a pristine Scandinavian aesthetic, designer Betsey Johnson‘s $2 million hot-pink beach mobile home, and a Spanish Colonial Revival in the O.C. with a crow’s nest rooftop deck to take in water and city views. Plus there’s an appearance by former Packer wide receiver Randall Cobb, who’s selling his home in Green Bay, WI, after parting ways with the team last year. No helmet required—but we ask you to tackle the complete list of this week’s most popular homes by scrolling down… 10. 16810 Springfield Rd, Pekin, ILPrice: $995,000 Why it’s here: This is a castle decorated in Scandinavian style, built in 2018. This large five-bedroom residence has over 5,000 square feet of airy living space. Highlights include white-oak hardwood floors, a grand white-oak staircase, 57 black casement-style windows, third-floor media room, and a walk-out on the lower level. The 12-acre lot offers rolling prairie views from almost every vantage point. ——-- 9. 12F New Freedom Rd, Berlin, NJPrice: $1,750,000 Why it’s here: This sprawling 37-acre estate is known as “Valley House” and overlooks Timber Lake and the Pine Valley Golf Course. It’s rumored to have been the home of Al Capone and his crew at one time. Built in 1920, the main house includes a studio, exercise room, vault room, game room, and an antique bar with views of the lake. There’s also a separate 2,400-square-foot guesthouse, heated pool and hot tub with cabana bar, European courtyards, seven-car garage, and tennis court. ——-- 8. 10675 Cavallo Rdg, Eden Prairie, MNPrice: $6,500,000 Why it’s here: Love the slopes? Built in 2013, this lavish European estate in the Minneapolis suburbs comes with its very own ski hill and tow rope. It sits on a 4.7-acre lot on the riverbank and offers Minnesota River Valley views from nearly every room. Over-the-top amenities include a glass-enclosed sport court and fitness room, home theater, billiard-room, and woodshop. ——-- 7. 206 N First St, Jeannette, PAPrice: $30,000 Why it’s here: Ten bedrooms for less than the price of a car! There’s a big catch, though. This huge, three-level property is in need of major renovation. The old mansion has lovely details, like the huge front porch, two kitchens, a chapel, and a large stairwell, but its condition is dire. The property does offer the opportunity of housing a business on the lower floor, or it could be converted into a multifamily dwelling. ——-- 6. 935 N. Broadway St, De Pere, WIPrice: $1,190,000 Why it’s here: Built in 1858 on the Fox River, this seven-bedroom home includes 10-foot ceilings, five fireplaces, maple hardwood floors, and exposed stone millwork. Outdoors, the nearly 2-acre lot has an in-ground pool, outdoor living area, and 200 feet of river frontage. ——-- 5. 232 Paradise Cove Rd, Malibu, CAPrice: $1,950,000 Why it’s here: This isn’t your average mobile home. This hot-pink beaut is situated on Paradise Cove, along one of the most sought-after stretches of beach in the world. Belonging to the legendary fashion icon Betsey Johnson, the beach boho dream is awash in audacious color and has several entertaining areas, like a pergola-covered outdoor living area, as well as a backyard with outdoor soaking tub. ——-- 4. 1707 E. Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CAPrice: $8,750,000 Why it’s here: Built in 1928, this dramatic Spanish Colonial Revival bay-front villa was designed by the celebrated California architect Wallace Neff. The five-bedroom, four-story home was completely restored in 2003. It’s the tallest structure on the Balboa Peninsula, with spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Fashion Island from the “crow’s nest” rooftop deck. The property also includes a pier and slips for two boats. ——-- 3. 761 W. Eads Pkwy, Lawrenceburg, INPrice: $499,000 Why it’s here: This historic four-bedroom home was built in 1835 and now needs a renovation. Highlights of the 19-acre property include seven fireplaces, hardwood floors, as well as original elements like the lights, doorknobs, and slide locks. ——-- 2. 618 Marble Rock Cir, Green Bay, WIPrice: $649,900 Why it’s here: This home of over 4,300-square-feet is being sold by Packers wideout Randall Cobb, who was released by the team after the 2018 season. Highlights of the prairie-ranch house built in 2013 include the hand-hewn hardwood floors, wine cellar, theater room, fireplace, and a mud room with lockers. Cobb’s already caught an offer—the home is already pending sale after just three weeks on the market. ——-- 1. 3172 Route 212, Springfield Township, PAPrice: $325,000 Why it’s here: Holy moly! This charming church from 1873 still has its original bell, double doors, and stained-glass windows. It’s been converted into a modern two-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, complete with a finished walk-out basement, which could be used as an office space. The open floor plan is whimsical yet functional, and takes advantage of the structure’s high ceilings and altar. The 2,800 square feet of interior space can be reformatted to adapt to almost any owner or lifestyle. The post Bless! Converted Church From 1873 Is This Week’s Most Popular Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/bless-converted-church-pa-most-popular/
In the midst of an affordable housing crunch, people are trading privacy for a place to live.
via https://www.huffpost.com/entry/renting-bunk-beds-instead-apartment_n_5d8d135be4b0019647a592e2 When you sign a 13-year, $98 million contract with a team from your home state, odds are you’ll be sticking around for a while. Even so, change can be a positive. Which might explain why left winger Zach Parise has put his $4.65 million Orono, MN, mansion on the market. Parise is a second-generation NHL star. His father, J.P., played for Minnesota’s original franchise the North Stars as well as Team Canada during the legendary 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union. After starting his career with (and being named captain of) the New Jersey Devils, Parise signed his huge deal with the Minnesota Wild in 2012. Married to his high school sweetheart and, until recently, based in Orono near his parents’ home in Prior Lake, the 35-year-old is clearly proud of his Minnesota roots. Although his father, who died in 2015, was French-Canadian, Parise was born and raised in America while J.P. played for the then-North Stars. He was picked in the first round of the NHL draft in 2003. Parise’s home itself is a worthy monument to the “State of Hockey.” Located in the elegant Crystal Bay neighborhood, the house is built to take full advantage of breathtaking views of Lake Minnetonka. With huge bay windows and a back deck that sits just a few feet from the water, the elegant home sits on 1.15 acres with 116 feet of lakefront. Measuring in with 7,047 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and 6.5 baths, there’s ample room for entertaining. The luxury details include a roomy chef’s kitchen and a window-front sitting space. In case you had any doubt you were buying the home of a bona fide NHL All-Star, there’s even a small practice rink in the basement to work on your slap shot. The listing is being handled by Erin Bailey of Wexford Real Estate. The post Wild Star and Minnesota Native Zach Parise Selling $4.65M Orono Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/minnesota-wild-star-zach-parise-selling-orono-mansion/ An enormous property in Amherst, VA, spanning almost 1,000 acres and including a Sam Snead–designed golf course is this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®. The price? A steep $33 million. “It’s really a magnificent property,” says listing agent Theo Adamstein with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s got a wonderful history.” Originally a land grant by King George II in the 1730s, a log cabin and the manor house were built for the original owners and are still in use today. The property also boasts ties to Thomas Jefferson, who is said to have ridden his horse between Monticello and this property, known as Poplar Grove. The property was sold to a farmer in 1945, and remained unchanged until the completion of the golf course, which opened in 2004. The current owners have had the property since 2010. The 942 acres are a mix of open land, forests, the 230-acre golf course, and the manor house, which was built in 1773. Poplar Grove Golf Club is located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg and was recently renovated. Along with a steady stream of members on the links every day, the course is open to the public, Adamstein notes. The course and surrounding land include rolling hills, water features, lakes, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The owners embarked on extensive improvements to the course as well as a restoration of the manor house. Despite the continuing investment in upkeep, the owners, who hold other properties, decided it was time to sell. For the next owner, options abound. Given that the property is zoned for multiple uses, it could become a resort, winery, event venue, residential or commercial development, or any combination of the above. Currently, 700-plus acres stand available for development. And all of the infrastructure—electric, gas, and septic systems, roads, street lighting, and golf maintenance facilities and equipment—is in place for the next owner. The next owner could also choose to keep running Poplar Grove as a golf course. Plans for a new clubhouse are also available. The 18-hole golf course was the last that the legendary golfer Snead designed. He died in 2002. The post Huge $33M Virginia Property With Golf Course Is Most Expensive New Listing appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/virginia-property-golf-course-most-expensive/ Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is skiing away from her Vail, CO, home, according to Architectural Digest. The former Alpine ski racer has listed her mountain retreat for $6 million. But don’t worry, she will slalom into another home on the East Coast. ”She has actually purchased a home in New Jersey with her fiancé, P.K. Subban, who plays for the New Jersey Devils,” her representative told People magazine. The decision to sell comes a month after she announced her engagement to the hockey star. The medalworthy abode was built in 2011 and measures 7,042 square feet, which includes five bedrooms and 6.5 baths. Located on Black Gore Creek on a private cul-de-sac, the property features lovely views. The great room features a large, double-sided stone fireplace, currently decorated with Vonn’s trophies. Floor-to-ceiling windows are the backdrop to the large kitchen and dining area, and open to a spacious deck. Downstairs, the large family room has a wet bar and a fireplace. In addition, the home comes with a fitness room where the World Champion must have spent quality time. There’s also a two-car garage and a heated driveway. During a tour of the home with People magazine, Vonn pointed out her favorite features, including a whole-house sound system and a magnetic doggie door, which is activated by her three dogs’ collars. She said the home purchase in 2014 was her first. Vonn has made real estate news before. She placed her Los Angeles home on the market in 2017 for $3.8 million, and it sold the following year for $3.65 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. Vonn is considered to be the most successful American ski racer and one of the greatest of all skiers. She won four World Cup overall championships, and was the first American woman to win gold in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics. In 2019, she retired from the sport due to injury. The post Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn Selling Mountain Home in Vail for $6M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/lindsey-vonn-selling-vail-home/ R&B singer Ne-Yo is expanding his real estate game. The popular musician has placed his Sherman Oaks, CA, home on the market for $1.99 million. He purchased the place in April 2017 for approximately the same price. At the time of the home purchase, the 39-year-old had been living in a six-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Georgia, where he owns multiple properties, according to Architectural Digest. As well as buying two homes for his mother in the Atlanta suburbs, he reportedly made his former partner Monyetta Shaw a co-owner of his Atlanta condo. As for his West Coast pad, the songwriter and record producer, whose given name is Shaffer Smith, didn’t spend much time in SoCal before deciding to move out. Even so, the home is something to sing about. The Cape Cod-style home offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 4,590 square feet. The wood-plank oak flooring covers the open layout to the formal sitting area and dining room. The custom-designed kitchen with island seating includes marble counters and high-end Thermador appliances, along with a butler’s pantry, and a breakfast nook. The kitchen opens out to the living room and a glassed-in wine cellar. Plus, the living space includes stackable sliding doors, which extend the entertainment area outside. The grounds include a grassy yard, pool and spa, waterfall features, and outdoor barbecue. The lower level also offers a powder room, office, and ensuite guest bedroom. Head upstairs, and discover four ensuite bedrooms, including the master, which has high, beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and a balcony. The marble master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, separate soaking tub, dual sinks, and a makeup vanity. The smart home also features iPad control of music, lighting, and even the waterfalls in the pool. The chart-topping performer is currently a judge on the TV reality competition “World of Dance,” with Jennifer Lopez and Derek Hough. The post 2 Years After Buying It, Ne-Yo Selling Sherman Oaks Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/ne-yo-selling-sherman-oaks-home/ For many people, WeWork has become synonymous with coworking, the trend it helped popularize: allowing people to work remotely while sharing a well-designed office space with other digitally connected professionals. But lately WeWork has become synonymous with other things, too: an IPO attempt that crashed and burned, an eccentric and ousted CEO, charges of corporate malfeasance. Yikes! But get past the headline news and you can see that the seismic shift in the relationship between work and the office can’t be stopped. Coworking is here to stay—and housing is evolving to fill that need. In a bid to lure the kind of young, well-educated, relatively high-earning residents who are most likely to do remote work, developers are increasingly offering coworking space as a residential amenity. They’re integrating conference rooms, lounge areas, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi into their new condo and rental buildings, and even going back to previously built ones to add those amenities. “The percentage of people that work in the office 40 hours a week is dwindling—and that means they need a network of locations to get their work done,” says Julie Whelan, head of occupier research for commercial real estate firm CBRE. Her company predicts that “flex space,” which includes coworking companies like WeWork and Industrious, could account for as much as 20% of total U.S. office space by 2030. As Whelan says, today’s workers often need a “third place of work”—in addition to the office and their living space. From 2005 to 2015, the number of U.S. workers who did at least 50% of their work either at home or at some location other than their office grew by 115%, according to the 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce report. So why not have a place that straddles living spaces and work spaces? “I didn’t want to always work at coffee shops and pay a monthly fee to rent a space elsewhere, so it was nice just to have a coworking space right in the building,” says Katie Nguyen, a freelance creative consultant who chose to live in The Sinclair apartments in Chicago in part because it has a designated working space for residents. Striking a balance between home and officeYounger home buyers tend to be the group most drawn to coworking spaces, so more developers of multifamily buildings are designing these areas specifically to win them over, says real estate agent Russel Volk of Re/Max Elite in Huntingdon Valley, PA, who specializes in new construction. Example: One new condominium building in Brooklyn, 111 Montgomery, was designed specifically for millennials and others who work remotely. The amenities, exclusively for residents, include a coworking lounge with phone booths, conference areas, and spaces for both quiet and collaborative work. The building is expected to be open for move-in during the first quarter of 2020, with units ranging from $499,900 for a studio and up to $1.2 million for a three-bedroom unit. Christine Blackburn, a sales team member at LIVWRK and CIM Group, which developed the property, says one buyer previously “used an outside coworking space to purely meet with clients maybe twice a month, and now they can do that within the building.” The building’s space is thoughtfully designed, she says, pointing to the upscale furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows in the coworking lounge. “We hit a nice middle ground where it’s cozy and comfortable but also functional,” she says. A rental building at 33 Bond St. in Brooklyn also offers state-of-the-art coworking spaces that are integrated into the building’s common areas. “We noticed a growing number of our residents are working from home, and we responded to that trend,” says Zoe Elghanayan, vice president and principal at TF Cornerstone. The real estate developer has created similar working spaces, which it dubs HomeWork, in other buildings as well.The coworking space is open 24/7; there’s booth seating as well as communal worktables with built-in power, and a terrace with a solar-powered worktable. Trending across AmericaAlthough tech-forward big cities are at the forefront of this trend, coworking-enabled buildings are cropping up in other cities as well. In Augusta, GA, Gateway Crossing boasts an internet cafe–style business center with communal worktables, armchairs, and personal desks with individual lighting. Some buildings are even partnering with established external coworking brands. A new luxury high-rise, Two Light, in downtown Kansas City, MO, includes Spark Coworking on its first floor. The facility has 15,000 square feet of mixed-use workspace, including open tables, private desks, meeting rooms, and lounge areas. Rents range from $1,499 to $6,025. Jeremiah Haley, an electrical engineer, moved to 200 Squared in Chicago last year largely because of the building’s dedicated work area. He used to work mostly from home, but now sets up in the coworking space almost every day. “I love the convenience and availability,” he says. “I’m able to focus completely without distraction, in comparison to being in my apartment where I have the television and other distractions.” Not only have developers begun to include tech-enabled workspaces within common areas in most new properties, many owners are now upgrading or adding these spaces to older buildings as well. For Nguyen, the freelance creative consultant, her Chicago building’s coworking space has changed her life for the better. “They have all the essentials: reliable Wi-Fi, access to power from all workspaces, and just overall comfort. No Wi-Fi dropping out, no searching for tables,” she says. And as a dog owner, she finds it also convenient to be in the same building as her apartment. “It’s just a matter of hopping back upstairs and letting the dog out, then getting right back to work,” she says. The post Coworking Comes Home: New Apartment Buildings Include Shared Office Space appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/coworking-space-as-residential-amenity/ It looks like The Band Perry siblings are singing their swan song to their Thousand Oaks, CA, hacienda. Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry have put their joint home on the market for $2,949,000. They bought the home in November 2018 for $2,641,250. It’s surprising the musicians didn’t want to stay in the stylish spread a little longer, as it’s quite harmonious. It sits on a generous 2.11-acre hilltop lot, with views of the valley and mountain as well as spectacular sunsets. “This beautiful, west-facing home offers the ultimate privacy,” says Brian Abrams, an affiliate agent with the Beverly Hills North office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerages. “Drenched in natural light reflected off the mountain range, this one-of-a-kind property truly is a tranquil environment and embodies the love and attention to detail where architecture meets design.” Built in 1981, the 5,625-square-foot main residence has five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. In true hacienda style, the two-level home features white plaster walls, ample archways, and a tile roof. There are soaring, wood-beamed ceilings and a mix of terra-cotta tile and wood flooring throughout. There are five fireplaces, one each in the bonus room, family room, great room, living room, and master bedroom. They provide rustic ambiance, as well as warmth on chilly nights. The chef’s kitchen was recently remodeled and features stainless-steel appliances, tile countertops, and an island. Budding chefs will appreciate the outdoor barbecue station. You can’t help but wonder if the siblings drew straws to see who would be the lucky one to sleep in the luxe master suite. It’s a real treat, with a walk-in cedar closet and a bright, spacious bathroom with a steam shower, dual sinks, and a charming copper tub. The master suite leads to a private courtyard, with intriguing sea-colored tiling, a fireplace, and an in-ground spa. The new owners can enjoy the pool and the views from the stone deck, chill in the courtyard, dine alfresco on the patios, or just wander around the property. The property comes with a garage as well as guest parking. The Band Perry signed with Republic Nashville in 2009, and then released its self-titled debut album, including the popular single “If I Die Young” in 2010. The musicians have been transitioning to pop music over the past couple of years, but have still kept their toes in the country music waters. The post The Band Perry Wants to Strike Up a Sale on Its Thousand Oaks Hacienda appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/the-band-perry-selling-thousand-oaks-hacienda/ |
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