Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James just dropped $7.25 million on an incredibly impressive mansion nestled in the hills of L.A. The 5,616-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The multi-level mansion comes features a high-tech kitchen complete with high-end finishes and a walk-in chilled wine room.

Each room comes with a spectacular view of the mountains as well as the city, including impressive outdoor/indoor living in the master suite. Each of the bedrooms… (View original article)

http://jewelofdetroit.com/Parts of Detroit are revving up when it comes to real estate. In fact, the metro Detroit area hit an eight-year high in home values this year. But what if you don’t want to score a bargain in a city where the median sale price is $40,000?

Then we’d steer you in the direction of Detroit’s most palatial pad. Namely, 97 Winder St., the city’s most expensive listing at $2.99 million.

The towering 11,000-square-foot Victorian has been renovated with care… (View original article)

The world marveled this week at the listing of Villa Les Cèdres. The princely property, located in the exclusive enclave of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, comes with 10 bedrooms, a storied history and a $1.1 billion price tag, making it the world’s most expensive home.

While taking nothing away from the lovely Les Cèdres, a quick stroll through Mansion Global’s listings reveals many equally marvelous homes in the area that won’t make a record-breaking dent in your wallet.

Below we’ve… (View original article)

On the Mosman foreshore where designer statement homes with manicured gardens and swimming pools compete for the best views over Sydney Harbour the Morella mansion is a standout.

But this is no Corben Architects-designed home geared to gain the most capital gain from every square metre.

What sets Morella apart from its A-class asset neighbours is that it is derelict.

An aerial shot of the abandoned Mosman mansion. Photo: Droneworx

Forget gentler marketing ada… (View original article)

After sitting untouched for a decade, a mansion returns to the market
The elegant Berkeley, Calif. manse is asking $7.5 million

August 27, 2016 03:00PM

1960 San Antonio Street

One of Berkeley’s best mansions is on the market once again after sitting vacant for more than a decade. The12,000-square-foot house is asking $7.5 million.

Sitting on a rare three acres, the house was purchased by John Park, the founder of Fortiss, a comp… (View original article)

Welsh star Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband Michael Douglas are still trying to find a bidder for their Majorca mansion.

The 247-acre property originally had a reported £41m price tag but that now stands at £34m – some £7m less.

The estate, which went on the market two years ago has a vineyard, cinema and sea view.

They are now accepting lower offers, the Mail on Sunday has reported.

Vineyards and sea views A source at Sotheby’s International told the news… (View original article)