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Aerosmith By The Shore

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The Wall Street Journal’s Private Properties column reported Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer has put his beautiful waterview home in Marshfield Hills on the market. Marshfield Hills is located on the South Shore and Kramer has himself an expansive 17-acre spread that includes views of the Atlantic Ocean and over 300 feet of frontage on the North River. The grounds include a pool and spa, guest house, , three detached garage buildings (Kramer is a partner in a specialty car dealership), a small fish pond, and open manicured lawns with views and access to the water.

The four-bedroom main house was built in 2003, has over 6,300 square feet of living area. It includes a gym, sauna, three-season porch, and a recording studio and features intricate wood carvings on the doors and mantelpieces. It is listed at $4.99 million.

Kelsey Grammer’s Fantastic Flip

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This home in the prestigious Holmby Hills are of Los Angeles is one of his best yet. The seven-bedroom home is over 10,000 square feet is on almost an acre of desirable land. The Grammers bought the home less than a year ago for $13.7 million. They have done up the home in their mix of beige and whimsy, sticking to relatively neutral tones throughout the house but making some vibrantly colorful choices in bathroom tiles. The grounds include an expansive pool area and a large lawn.

The home’s other features include a gym (with a fireplace), large bathrooms, a media room with a built-in bar and a cozy but luxe style that gets much of its charm from the heavy dark beams and plethora of French doors. I’m not much of a fan of the “English Country” style but as wacky as they are, I’m loving the bathroom remodels (although I never understand the wisdom of having anything upholstered next to the tub. The Grammers have listed this home for $19.9 million.

BootJack Ranch

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BootJack Ranch is one of of the most expensive ranches we’ve seen in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. This ranch is located in the southern San Juan Mountains and ranges over 3,100 acres of meadows, forests, lakes and streams. The main house is a 13,800 square foot residence made of rustic logs, timber and stone. The home is decorated in classic Western luxe with including a dining room fixture shaped like a canoe and fireplace screens that feature the ranch brand.

The property includes multiple guest cabins, a separate lodge, offices and manager’s housing that can accommodate over 50 guests. The most extravagant feature on this property is the 12,000 square foot spa and aquatic center that seems more like a resort pool than one for private use. The ranch is a private residence but has also hosted concerts sponsored by Music in the Mountains and a retreat for missionaries and business leaders. This amazing expanse is listed at $88 million.

La Gorce Island

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Florida was once home to Cher and has also served as a temporary residence for Janet Jackson and Julio Iglesias. Cher bought the property in 1993 for $1.5 million and rebuilt it. She sold in 1996 for $4.35 million to Barry Schwartz, former chairman and CEO of Calvin Klein who sold to real estate developer Todd Glaser and investment partner Armin Mattli, president of Clinique La Prairie, the Swiss spa/hotel/medical center ten years later. The property was completely redone and then rented to Janet Jackson last year for $85,000 a month, followed by Julio Iglesias and then Douglas Cramer, executive producer of the TV series Dynasty. The home which once featured in Architectural Digest, has six bedrooms, cabana and gym, two-car garage and dock.Details include a large inner courtyards, archways, rosette windows, keystone columns, a two-story living room, formal dining and large media rooms and a lap pool. The kitchen has double sub-zero stainless steel refrigerators, Traulsen wine cooler, huge white marble island and Wolf gas stove, also opens to wide covered terrace. The master suite has a walk-in closet, private covered terrace overlooking pool and wide views, and a 3rd story living room with large covered terrace overlooking water. This home is listed at $14.9 million which seems a bit ambitious for the current market even though it is a beautiful home.[via Miami Herald]

Belcastello Lido Shores

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The Ultimate Venetian Gulf Front Estate, built by Michael Collingwood and designed by architect Clifford Scholz. Old World sophistication and sweeping gulf views. Three story architectural majesty, 7,500+ air conditioned sq. feet, 12,000+/- total sq. footage. Graciously appointed, extensive use of stone and marble. Exquisite architecture, featuring exercise room, media room, elegant master suite, rooftop patio & loggia directly on the Azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico and New Pass. Private dock, heated pool, spa/hot tub, elevator, 5-car garage, plus watercraft storage area. Adjoining buildable waterfront lot with second boat dock available for additional $5,500,000.

Price: $11,900,000 US

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Shadow Creek, expensive zip

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Overlooking the eighteenth fairway, One Shadow Creek is one of only two estates on these legendary grounds.  One of the World’s finest golf courses is conveniently located in your own backyard.  This one-of-a-kind home on 4.66 acres has breathtaking views.  At every turn you are greeted with majestic mountains, rolling terrain, sparkling creeks, magnificent pines, and spectacular lush greens.  12,041 square feet of sophisticated splendor includes a luxurious kitchen with a climate-controlled wine storeroom, a theater room, a library complete with a wrought iron staircase winding to a second level which includes eight shelf-lined walls, all of which are covered in rich wood.  The majestic private master bedroom suite offers its own balcony, his and her baths with walk-in steam showers, jetted tubs and large custom closets.  There are three more bedroom suites each with their own private baths and quiet retreats.  Beyond the confines of this unique interior is the gorgeous infinity pool with the awe-inspiring views of the enchanted golf course, large patio complete with fireplace and a one lane lap pool with a state-of-the-art underwater sound system. There is nothing like it in Las Vegas!

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The Enclave

The Enclave

Journey to the pinnacle of luxury within The Enclave of Country Club Hills. A distinct combination of elegance and architectural integrity make this elegant French Manor a true pleasure to experience. The living space is just shy of 13,000 square feet with six bedroom suites that have the absolute finest appointments, including private balconies or patios. The gracious living areas include a theater, two offices, music room, exercise room, a children’s play room on the main level, family room and formal dining room. A true professional kitchen ideal for a home of this caliber with only top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures. A breakfast nook with chandelier and five sets of French doors that lead to the amazing rear garden. Featuring an amazing fountain surrounded by a rose garden fitted in a formal arrangement of meticulously clipped hedges, beautiful sparkling pool with diving board, large playground area with sand pit and ground-flush trampoline. All of this on approximately one and a half acres with magnificent golf and mountain views.

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Executive Living at it’s Finest…

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Majestic estate w/ 4 bedooms and 4 1/2 baths boasts a gourmet island kitchen w/ s/s appliances, butlers galley, Miele European coffee centre, large breakfast nook plus a formal dining room. The stunning Great room w/ 22 ft vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, elevated library area w/ 18 ft ceilings and elegant curved staircase leading to upper level. The master suite has a seperate bedroom, vaulted ceilings, ensuite with double shower, double jetted tub and bidet area. Home is air conditioned, has builtin sound system, 2 central vac systems, security system with cameras & automatic security gates and convenient infloor heating.

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Private Waterfront Estate on Lake Travis

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This gated estate home on a private peninsula of Lake Travis has commanding views and every amenity you would expect! In addition to the beautifully crafted Main Residence, there is a Guest House and 2 Guest Apartments. The tastefully landscaped grounds can be enjoyed from the private road system that provides access to the many outdoor features such as the waterfront fire pit, viewing benches and waterfront stairway access.Negative edge pool and spa appear to cascade into the royal blue waters of Lake Travis. Walls of windows throughout the home allow you to enjoy spectacular views no matter where you are! With the home’s rear elevation facing East, you are able to enjoy all of the outdoor living areas during even the warmest times of day. Enjoy the spectacular rise of the full moon as it breaks the horizon and fills the water with its reflection! The spacious grounds allow room for either “horses” or a “Helipad” allowing access to the home by land, sea or air!Shown by appointment only, this home is offered fully furnished and ready to enjoy!

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Incomparable Tudor estate

Incomparable Tudor estate

Incomparable Tudor estate on 1.19 manicured acres. The main home spans 3 levels crafted with elaborate detail, soaring ceilings, and gleaming eucalyptus floors. Sumptuous designer-selected stones and custom silk draperies unfold at every turn for the utmost in luxury. The home offers a flexible arrangement of rooms currently configured wtih 6 bedroom suites, a total of 9 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths. Two fully customized offices, grand living room with fireplace, formal dining room with significant built-in cabinetry, a fully paneled library with fireplace, game room with fireplace, tremendous kitchen with breakfast area, family room with fireplace, state-of-the-art exercise studio with full bath, theatre, and wine cellar with tasting room further define this remarkable home. The grounds offer formal parterre gardens, water features, walking paths, statuary, koi pond,and level lawn in a creekside setting. A pool, spa and enclosed cabana with kitchen round out the resort-inspired amenities. Two 2-car garages, each designed for the addition of lifts.Price: $19,800,000 US

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