Mansions

Wealthy home builders around the globe are digging deep. In Los Angeles, builder Mauricio Oberfeld has buried about a third of his home underground: He built a contemporary 9,000-square-foot house for his family with a 3,000-square-foot basement. Glass stairwells lead to a lower level with an ornately tiled spa, large office, wine room and movie … Continue reading »

The rise of the subterranean mansion: Luxury home owners dig down and deep to make room for lavish extras By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 14:22 EST, 17 March 2012 | UPDATED: 14:22 EST, 17 March 2012 Whether they are building an underground spa, move theater or squash court, the wealthy around the globe are digging … Continue reading »

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie complete construction of huge wedding reception hall ahead of showbiz wedding of the year By J J Anisiobi UPDATED: 01:10 EST, 24 April 2012 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie look set to start their days as husband and wife on their own doorstep as building work on their French mansion … Continue reading »

Perhaps the painfully public meltdown of Britney Spears in 2008 was best summed up in paparazzi images of the pop princess strapped down to a stretcher and being carted out of her Beverly Hills home to the hospital. Turns out a house with that kind of celebrity infamy is worth some money: $4.235 million, to … Continue reading »

By Jim Weiker The Columbus Dispatch Sunday April 22, 2012 5:35 AM It stands like a castle on the Scioto River, a home so large that experts canno… (View original article)

Looking for a Moroccan-style island mansion complete with a library, billiard room, staff quarters, salt water pool, and bayside gazebo and kitchen? Too late. Shoe designer Donald J. Pliner and his wife Lisa just sold their $14.3 million Star Island palace. The fashion industry couple bought the house for $11.8 million in 2004. Built in … Continue reading »

1 of 22 Next » Introduction With the help of Realtor.com, Concierge Auctions and others, we’ve pulled together a list of posh palaces for sale at prices well below what they were originally listed for. Some are foreclosed, bank-owned mansions; some are listed as short sales; and some are simply headed to non-distressed, luxury real … Continue reading »

Legendary Hollywood TV personality Dick Clark and his wife, Kari, have recently put their Flintstone-looking Malibu property up for sale for $3.5 million. More details and photos after the jump! Wendy L. Set atop a secluded 23-acre plateau, the Clarks’ home boasts expansive 360-degree views that stretch as far as the Channel Islands, Boney Mountains, … Continue reading »

#1 -Â Picture #1 – The 48,000 square foot Champ d’Or mega mansion will be auctioned off on March 30th. The estate has been on the market since the day it was completed in 2002, priced from $72 million to $35 million. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE #2 -Â Picture #2 – This 100,000 square … Continue reading »

Looking for lots of space and a stunning exterior? Click through the image gallery to see photos of this 9,000-square-foot, $2.3 million mansion in Northbrook. The home at 3888 Maple Ave. has six bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms and a four-car garage. Details include a walk-in closet, marble bath and 10′ ceilings. Know … Continue reading »