#celebrity-real-estate

#celebrity-real-estate

Given this penchant for privacy, it makes sense that he landed in the coastal community of Malibu, which has long been a magnet for A‑listers since it's only a short drive from Los Angeles, yet offers far more seclusion than Beverly Hills. Residents include Julia Roberts and Sergey Brin, and Penn is part of this discreet celebrity cohort.

This House that we made a Home. Now for sale. It is such a gem. I know the right couple or family with find its way to it. There are memories of pool parties, celebrations, quiet moments of solitude and pure joy. 12 minutes from DTLA, 22 minutes from Hollywood and 28 minutes to the LAX.

Built in 1991, the two-story home features a formal entry with a sweeping staircase that opens to a living room with a fireplace. A formal dining room in red sits off the living room area. An updated kitchen with a 120-bottle wine cellar, a family room with a wet bar, five bedrooms and 4.25 bathrooms also lie within more than 3,900 square feet of living space.

Set on 45 forested acres near the mouth of the Rogue River, the gated Cape Cod-inspired property known as the Harrison Ridge estate is accessed by a half-mile-long driveway. Standing four floors tall, the main house features wood floors, an oversized kitchen and dining area, six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms in more than 10,000 square feet of living space.

The 1936 traditional two-story house has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. It sits behind tall hedges on about a third of an acre with mature trees and a swimming pool. LaNasa, who runs and owns Casa LaNasa, did the remodel and interior design.

Set behind walls on a quarter-acre with a guesthouse and a swimming pool, the 1936 Spanish-style house features a courtyard, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,151 square feet of living space. There is a Sonos sound system and security cameras are 'in all the right places.'

Although built in 1949, the two-story Traditional has been remodeled and refreshed to have a hip atmosphere that is decidedly fright-free. The nearly 1,400 square feet of white-walled living space features the original hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and a working fireplace. The kitchen contains an industrial sink, a pantry and an eat-at island.

The actors bought a gated, traditional-style estate with five bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms in about 6,000 square feet. The home, built in the '50s, has a formal living room with a fireplace, a kitchen with a breakfast area, a bonus room with a fireplace, a loft bedroom that could be used as a playroom or office, and a master bedroom suite with a sitting area.

Built for the late actor in 1976, the property looks a bit different thanks to a complete remodel four years ago. The result is a more contemporary feel, both inside and out. Within 3,221 square feet of interior are a two-story entry, a bright open floor plan with a formal dining room, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Spanning two acres, the compound holds a 6,200-square-foot home, a guesthouse and an entertainer's backyard with a rock-lined swimming pool. Dark colors and bold accents fill the dramatic interior, with living spaces splashed with shades of black, brown and burgundy. There's a center-island kitchen, a formal dining room and an expansive living room with a massive stone fireplace.

Following their legendary meeting at a Calvin Klein showroom in New York City, John and Carolyn began dating seriously in 1994. It was then that the son of the president decided to put down more permanent roots in Tribeca with the purchase of the penthouse at 20 North Moore Street. Prior to that, John had been a tenant at an apartment on 71 Hudson Street, also in Tribeca, that was owned at the time by film producer Michael Ulick.

The house--a 1927 Italian villa with a long, private driveway, a motorcourt for 30 cars, a chauffeur's quarters, a ballroom-size living room and rolling lawns--was the last place the famous comedian lived. Benny died at the age of 80 in 1974. His wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Livingstone, lived there until she died at 77 in 1983.

I grew up in western Pennsylvania and still love it to this day, but my soul opened up passing through the Southwest on the way to California. The spiritual pull - a combination of scenery and good weather - has kept the rock star of Poison fame tied to Southern California ever since.

The Spanish-style bungalow, built in 1926, features a wood-floored living room that opens to a dining room with a skylight, an updated kitchen, two bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms. The deck contains a bar and a built-in barbecue.

The single-story house was last sold in 1988 by Van Halen rock band brothers Eddie and Alex for $450,000. During the eight years the brothers owned the 3,367-square-foot home, purchased in 1980 for $221,000, they produced such hit tunes as the Grammy-nominated "Jump" (you knew where this was heading), "Dreams" and "Love Walks In."