A stunning historical mansion in New York State is on the market for $11,250,000. The luxury Samuel Sloan Estate offers amazing views of the Catskills, West Point Academy and the gorgeous countryside along the Hudson River. In addition, the luxurious historical mansion offers modernized LEED certified upgrades.

The Samuel Sloan Estate blends the past with the future, in a truly authentic way. The historical mansion in New York State sits on over 16 lush acres.

Kenneth J. Moore is the President of Classiques Modernes International Realty and represents the fully renovated Philipstown estate. The list price is $11.25 million. Moore says, “The first thing that hits you is its impressive scale. The original structure had baronial rooms that needed to be reimagined to complement today’s more intimate entertaining style. The volume remains–the soaring ceilings were kept–but the new residence now enjoys both formal and casual living spaces.”

Built in 1864, the railroad magnate’s house was originally known as Oulagisket. It underwent various transformations. In 1910 Samuel Sloane Jr. and his wife Katherine redesigned the home, renamed Lisburne Grange. Fletcher Steele, was one of the 20th century’s most glorified landscape architects. He augmented the estate’s surroundings with beautiful gardens and scenic lookouts. Enjoy breathtaking nature views.

The ingenuity of the historical mansion’s modernization is both poignant and dynamic. The new homeowner will appreciate the home’s energy efficient redesign, amongst a luxurious setting.

In 2014, the façade changed from Italianate to Greek revival. As a result, it features a two-story portico. Note the imposing columns, serving as a foreground to a full-width second floor loggia.

The expansive interior spans about 11,800 of livable square footage. Additionally, the full-sized cellar and attic offer 10,000 sq. ft. of supplementary amenity, storage, and utility spaces. The estate features six bedrooms, six full and three half baths. Plus, find a full floor dedicated to entertaining and recreation. Hence, it ensures plenty of room for sumptuous living. Also, the 3,500 sq. ft. carriage house can also be transformed into a three-story auxiliary house. Perfect for either guest and staff suites.

Classiques Modernes co-founder, Loy Carlos states, “Even among best-in-class properties, it’s a trailblazer. The visual I often use is driving. There is a healthy balance of looking forward, of checking the rearview mirror, and of still being aware of the present. This house pays homage to its history It’s equipped with the conveniences and luxuries of today. But it keeps a keen eye towards the future. Lastly, it promotes an evolutionary and principled lifestyle.”

From entertaining to weekends away from New York City, the Samuel Sloan Estate is just an hour away. In addition, the historical mansion is a stone’s throw away from Bear Mountain, Cold Spring and many other destinations. The luxury property offers so much for the nature-loving, environmentally-conscious homeowner. This historical mansion is not only about improvement. It serves as a stepping-stone to the future of real estate.

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Sky high prices for luxury homes in Beverly Hills, California is nothing new. But recently, a new luxury real estate listing appeared for an eye popping $135 million. It’s a luxury mansion formerly owned by comedian Danny Thomas.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the luxury mansion sits on 2-1/2 acres of land and is part of Trousdale Estates in Southern California.

The luxury home is approximately 18,000 square-foot in size and features eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The homes’ architectural design was Moorish inspired. Viewing some of the photos and you know that the next owner will be living in ultimate, VIP style.

Due to it’s location, this luxury mansion provides 360 degree views of the entire Los Angeles area. The incredible view from the home’s expansive balcony (see photo below) is stunning. Due its elevation, you will have privacy not found in other parts of Beverly Hills.

The luxury home is being listed by real estate agent Aaron Kirman, who is president of Aaroe Estates, part of the John Aaroe Group. When asked to describe the lavish interior, Kirman was quoted, “The décor has a specific market, but the market that likes it, loves it. There is a market for people who love ornate detail.”

Although we don’t know the name of the current owner, he or she undertook an incredible renovation project and peeled back the home’s interior down to the studs, before remodeling it to its current, lavish state.

The home next door sold last year for a lofty $70 million. That luxury estate was purchased by the founder of Minecraft, Markus “Notch” Persson. Beverly Hills living is definitely a VIP lifestyle.

According to public records, Danny Thomas purchased the Trousdale Estates property way back in the late 1960s. The mansion was then built in 1970. Danny Thomas died form heart failure on February 6, 1991 at the age of 79. After Danny Thomas’ widow passed away in 2000, their children – including actress Marlo Thomas, then sold the property. Public records hsow the sale value was $15 million.

The property includes a beautiful swimming pool to relax, soak in that year-round SoCal sunshine and enjoy the panoramic, local views. Inside you’ll find large archways throughout the house, plus $2.5 million of chandeliers purchased by Jacques Garcia, who is a well known French architect and interior designer.

You can hold incredible social gatherings and parties in the indoor ballroom. Don’t worry but not having enough parking. There is space for up to 20 vehicles.

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Looking for a luxury mansion in the Mojave Desert, near Las Vegas? There’s a spectacular, contemporary mansion for sale at $12.5 million dollars. This contemporary mansion has five-bedrooms and nine-bathrooms but is not just another gaudy, luxury property. It’s eco-friendly as it produces up to 10 kilovolts of clean energy.

The grander of this luxury home is immediate as you walk up to 13-foot-tall solid teak front door. The home features an angular facade of adobe, zinc panels and steel mesh. This gorgeous, luxury house is filled with an array of luxury amenities.

Offering an open layout that consist of three levels, the Mojave Desert contemporary mansion features floor to ceiling – high-clarity glass that delivers incredible views of the surrounding area.

The property is just outside Red Rock Canyon in Nevada, and only about 17 miles from Las Vegas and everything Sin City has to offer. Red Rock Canyon is a National Conservation Area with about 200,000 acres of pristine Mojave Desert wilderness. This protected, natural area is beautiful.

For fun, take an elevator down to the home’s lower level. It’s an ultimate playground for adults with a 13,255-square-foot bowling alley and lounge, chef’s utopia, billiards room plus a spa and swim retreat. Now that’s living in VIP style.

The contemporary mansion also has a climate-controlled, glass-walled wine cellar that can hold 1,400 digitally cataloged bottles.

Outdoor is just as spectacular. Bring your appetite and try the amazing wood-burning pizza oven. There are several fire features to enjoy peaceful evenings alone or hosting an over the top party. You’ll find cozy seating areas, in addition to a an infinity edge pool to beat the hot summer heat of Nevada.

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Looking for a luxury mansion in beautiful Brentwood, Tennessee? Now is your chance to buy one – Pickney Manor – at an upcoming auction from Supreme Auctions – supreme-auctions.com

Pickney Manor is located in the heart of Nashville. This amazing mansion was designed by architect Mitchell Barnett and built by Bill Akers.

Built in 2004, Pickney Manor features five bedrooms, six baths, as well as multiple living spaces. The interior of this Nashville mansion was created by interior designer Kathryn Broadwater and showcases intricate design details and exquisite finishes.

For those who love to cook and entertain, this luxury home offers a masterful chef’s kitchen. It comes with high-end, Viking appliances plus gorgeous, custom light cabinets. If you love hosting events, you’ll enjoy utilizing the generous catering area.

Included in the duPont Registry, Pickney Manor has been seen in many television shows. This single family residence is luxury through and through and includes 12,874 square feet of living space. The house resides on three acres and overlooks 700 acres of surrounding, picturesque farmland.

If interested in Pickney Manor, the auction will be held on May 28th, 2015 by Supreme Auctions.

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With the Word Cup underway in Brazil, many people are looking at the real estate market and investing in luxury property. Here’s a luxury, Brazil mansion to consider.

Located in Florianópolis, Estado de Santa Catarina, this luxurious Brazil mansion boasts 3 bedrooms and 3 suites, plus 6 bathrooms. It’s two stories and also offers 1700 m² of living space.

The total property consists of 5,700 m2 of land giving you plenty of room and privacy. The sits on the ocean and has its own private beach. The ocean views are stunning.

This Brazil mansion has an outdoor pool and lush garden. Inside, you will find a incredible kitchen, whirlpool, internal thermal pool, a party room with 2 grills, in addition to an indoor hot tub.

Looking to have your hired help nearby – no worries. This property comes with a caretaker’s house. There’s home theater and your own gym. Enjoy spectacular local views from one of the home’s five balconies.

This Brazil mansion in Florianópolis, Estado de Santa Catarina featuring 15 total rooms is valued at $15,600,000.00 but is for sale for only $7,300,000 or £ 4,303,700.

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In Buckhead, which is a wealthy neighborhood in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, you can now own a luxury home that has the unique distinction of being featured in several Hollywood movies and TV shows.

This incredible, Mediterranean-style mansion for sale boasts 40,000 square-feet of living space and is situated right across the street from the Governor’s Mansion. It comes with 9 bedrooms, 7 kitchens and 15 bathrooms!

Built in 2008, the luxury mansion for sale first went up at a staggering $25 million but can now be had for $19.9 million.

The nine-bedroom, Buckhead home has been featured in “Zombieland” as the home of comedic actor Bill Murray and the recent “The Three Stooges” movie. The mansion was also seen in the MTV reality series “Teen Cribs”, and “Million Dollar Rooms” on HGTV. It will be featured in the upcoming TV show “Devious Maids.”

Buckhead is a distinguished community that consists of a wide variety of beautiful luxury homes, distinctive estates and executive homes, in addition to many historic Atlanta Mansions.

As most expensive home for sale in Atlanta, it boasts everything from hand laid mosaics and 24-karat gilded ceilings throughout, a stunning home theater with seating for 16, a cigar bar, plus its own nail and hair salons.

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The Mansions at Acqualina

We’ve all been fascinated with celebrity homes at one time or another, the luxurious penthouses with heated pools that exceed the size of an average person’s entire apartment; or indoor basketball courts with solid gold trims.  Already garnered a record-setting $200 million in sales in just one month, the famed Acqualina in Sunny Isles, Miami Beach is creating quite the stir.

Built and designed more like the Ritz Carlton than someone’s permanent residence, The Mansions at Acqualina has rapidly become an architectural icon.  The lavish amenities at The Mansions are created by Eddie and Jules Trump of the Trump Group; every single detail was meticulously tended to in order to make this the finest residences ever to be built.  Buyers hailed from the U.S., Canada, and rest of the world put down deposits on the oceanfront residences starting at $5 million.

With no more than two units per floor, the entire building only houses a total of 79 units.  The Mansions offer wraparound views with huge entertaining areas as its centerpiece.  One of the 79 oceanfront “sky mansions,” features a 16,000 square-foot penthouse, aptly named “Palazzo di Oro” is priced at $50 million.  It boasts luxurious and custom finishes by world-renowned designers at Fendi Casa.

Despite the fluctuating housing market, Acqualina is one of the only Miami-Dade condo buildings that seem to be impervious to housing value decreases.  In addition, The Mansions features eleven outdoor private sanctuaries, from a fire pit to sunset pool, dog park, cabanas, and gardens.  Amenities include a spa, fitness center, children’s activity center, golf simulators, cigar lounge, wine room with private cellar, and an outdoor dining and breakfast bar.

With consistent recognition by AAA’s Five Diamond Award three years in a row, Acqualina’s internationally celebrated reputation to create prestigious properties is unrivaled.  Teamed with award-winning architects, interior designers, and craftsman from around the world, it’s no wonder that the new “Mansions-in-the-Sky” has been deemed as introducing a new level of construction never before seen in residential development.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion / Splash News

It was just reported by MailOnline that Britney Spears has recently purchased a $20 Million luxury mansion.

The luxury mansion is tudor-style home located in the Hidden Hills areas of Los Angeles, California.

Hidden Hills is a gated community and several celebs also own homes there including – the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, and Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne.

Britney Spears currently owns a luxury home valued at around $1.8 million, just a few miles away.

The $20 Million luxury mansion has 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, plus an amazing game arcade.

One of the bedrooms is picture perfect for a young girl. It is painted a bright pink color and has a large bay window and a dome-ceiling.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion (girls bedroom) / Splash News

Like any celebrity, privacy is key demand. This property covers three acres, with a large manicured lawn and mature trees.

Despite her troubled past, bad marriage and wild partying days …. Britney Spears is still a money making machine. With sales from her recent album and concert tour, Spears was listed in third place on the Forbes magazine women-in-entertainment list.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion (backyard & pool) / Splash News

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The late Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling, who died in 2006 may be rolling over in his grave. It’s a brutal real estate market out there but now on the market is the most expensive home for sale in the United States.

Aaron Spelling’s widow, Candy, just put the expansive mansion up for sale. The estate is called “The Spelling Manor.” The asking price is an amazing $150 million.

The Spelling mansion is the largest home in Los Angeles County. This iconic French chateau-style property offers about 56,000 square feet of living space and is situated on 4.7 luscious acres of land.

“This house is the equivalent of a mid-sized hotel,” wife Candy Spelling tells PEOPLE. “It’s a lot of work.

Of course it’s going to take an army of helpers to maintain this mansion, including gardeners, security personnel and housekeepers. The house includes a bowling alley, wine cellar, three gift-wrapping rooms, library, gym, screening room, humidity-controlled silver storage room. Outside offers a tennis court, fountains, a water fall, a pool and spa, a reflecting pool and 16 car ports.

Aaron Spelling became Hollywood’s most prolific television producer. He was executive producer of following hit shows – “Melrose Place,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dynasty,” and “The Love Boat.”

“I have wonderful memories here,” Spelling sighs. “But I feel like it’s a new chapter in my life – and it’s just me in this big house!”

The latest addition to the over $100 million property club, was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul . This $165 million estate is located in Beverly Hills. It was built in the 1920s, and featured in the film “The Godfather”.  This mansion has 29-bedrooms and three swimming pools, plus a movie theater.

Why do these mega-mansions continue to skyrocket in price?  Because a good one is so hard to find.   ”God’s not making any more land. ‘Trophy properties’ are a true microeconomy with much less supply than demand.”  Full article

Realtor Kurt Rappaport is very well known in the Los Angeles area. Not only does he earn a huge income by being a co-owner of the swankiest and most exclusive boutique brokerages in the L.A., but Kurt also makes millions of dollars by personally listing and selling the luxurious homes of the very rich and famous in Los Angeles.

For those of us who don’t him by name, you’ll probably recall this. He sold his own huge house on Calle Vista Drive in Beverly Hills to Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes in April of 2007. The amount was a shocking $30,500,000.

So where did Kurt Rappaport and his wife end up? They purchased the enormous house owned by auto accessories and tire tycoon, Lawrence Kraines (Kraco).

It was on the market for almost a year, but the 12,981 s.f. mansion finally sold for $15,990,000. Nice discount off the asking price of $18,950,000.   Full article