Today’s estate is in Key Biscayne, Florida. The six-bedroom home is located on the water and has a man-made private beach and 100 feet of water frontage. Still can’t get enough water? The home also has an infinity cascade pool and a separate spa. The home is designed to take advantage of the weather with multiple terraces and many windows. White walls, light wood floors and dark wood and white furnishings along with some interesting contemporary art gives the home a modern look. Cher’s former home is listed at $12.9 million.

What would you expect from an elegant new Kealia Ocean Bluff Estate? Wouldn’t you expect a glorious breathtaking 270 degree view of Kauai’s regal shoreline sparkling like a newly found treasure in the morning sun and deepening into soulful serenity in the dusk of evening? Wouldn’t you expect to be inspired by a gracefully curved heated swimming pool and spa accented with privacy and stone sculptured landscaping? You would expect this home to be professionally designed with granite bars and kitchen counters, wine storage, central air conditioning plus central vacuum system, mosaic bowl chandeliers, Afrormosia, Brazilian Cherry wood, Travertine and a fully appointed office just to name a few premier R.S. Weir, General Contractor, and Alwyn Trigg Smith touches.Of course you would expect privacy, a gated entry and mountain to ocean views that grandly hold court in their majesty while waiting for a glimpse of the first evening star.

It’s the things that you wouldn’t expect that this Kealia Ocean Bluff Estate with sand stucco exterior offers that will get your attention. Like the moon rise, the breaching of whales, the peace of mind you feel as you relax on your covered lanai feeling the trade winds pass by like a whisper from the sea. Like the tranquility of knowing that your guests will be taken care of in your fully equipped guest cottage with large garage. Like strolling through your 5.79 acres as you breathe in the soft sea air in comfort and knowing style. The fact that this 4 bedroom 5 bath 5,600 square foot Kealia Ocean Bluff Estate property gives you all that you might expect and so very much more makes it a bargainat any price.
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Price: $12,500,000 US

This fabulous three-level oceanfront home with an elevator offers over 5,100 square feet of luxury in an exclusive gated community by the sea!  It features four bedrooms, four and one-half baths and numerous balconies and lanais.  The first floor includes a media room, a billiard room with a full bar, a full bath and the laundry room.  The second floor is the main living area with living and dining rooms, the kitchen, a powder room and a guest suite.  Two bedrooms with a shared bath and an incredible master suite with a sitting room and expansive ocean views occupy the third floor.  Extensive faux-finishes and moldings, custom cabinetry, beautiful stone and tile work combine to make this home a true “10”!

Price: $2,950,000 US

In the beachside community of Por la Mar, this magnificent Intracoastal estate graces a splendid setting on tranquil Lake Boca Raton. Originally built by prestigious Mark Timothy, Inc. the gated Provence-inspired villa recalls the great estates of the French Riviera. A masterpiece of Old World design, the palatial residence enjoys a lush tropical oasis fronting a rare 120 +/- feet of multi-yacht dockage, adjacent to the Boca Inlet.

Arriving via a formal motor court, guests are welcomed at the lovely fountain courtyard. Beyond, the stately marble foyer introduces a lavish living environment comprising over 17,000 +/- total square feet. Just ahead, the soaring living room features an elaborate fireplace and overlooks the enchanting lagoon-style pool to the lakefront. Appointed with a fireplace and sit-down bar, the glass-walled family room opens to a wraparound poolside loggia. Distinctive entertaining is enhanced with a vintage-style brick wine room. Six bedrooms include a grand master retreat occupying an entire private wing on the main level.

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The LA Times Hot Property column reports that today’s estate belongs to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer. Palmer’s home is a four-bedroom Mediterranean perched on a hilltop with beautiful views out over the ocean, the town and an open canyon. Like many hillside homes, this one has a bunch of levels. The top level has an entry deck, oceanview front office and a two-car garage. The home also includes a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, living room, a full-floor master bedroom suite which has a cedar-lined walk-in closet, an office, sitting area and master bath. The lowest level has two two bedrooms with a large balcony. Big Time Listings reports that Palmer also owns a home in Del Mar, California and a five-bedroom home in Cincinnati. This home is listed at $2.949 million.

The home sits on Lake George in New York facing a wide expanse of lake shoreline. The 11,000 square-foot t stone exterior stucco framed home has a beautiful classic interior with a library, leaded glass windows, an elevator, a fitness center and the original fireplace mantels and woodwork. The home has been restored by the current owners but mostly looks as if it is ready to film a Victorian melodrama without much stage dressing. The property includes a two-bedroom guest cottage, an in-ground pool, tennis court and a parking garage with room for over 20 cars. The price hasn’t changed in two years, it’s still at $17.9 million.

Today’s home is located on a quiet country road and expands over 19 acres. The six-bedroom home has an original part that dates back to 1755 but had a major addition six years ago. There are 40 rooms total including a home theater, a large kitchen, hand-carved Parisian paneled living room and a billiards room in over 18,500 square feet. The grounds include a pool, tennis court, pond and there is a beautiful terrace that looks out over rolling green lawns. This home is listed at $10.5 million.

Welcome to Casa Blanca, a dramatic home located on the Carpinteria coast next to Montecito, California. This estate which was finished in 1996 has a history that reaches back to the 1920s. Upon entering the iron gates of the home, you are welcomed into a courtyard with a water fountain. Once inside, there is a a lighted dome with skylight above the entry The six-bedroom home has some dramatic features including a living room with 19-foot ceilings and sliding glass doors that disappear into the sides of the walls. The dining room has hidden built-in cabinets and a Murano glass chandelier. The master bedroom suite has coffered ceilings, fireplaces and a terrace. The master bath opens to a secluded patio with a tiled spa. Every bedroom has a deck or a terrace. The back of the house has 180 degree views of the ocean, islands and coast line with direct beach access. The exterior of the house is very beautiful and evocative but the home’s rather bland interior doesn’t deliver on the exotic promise of the exterior facade, at least in the pictures I’ve seen.

The home is one of eight in a gated enclave. The property shares a tennis court and pool pavilion with kitchen. The best shared amenities is the Natatorium which was designed by famed local George Washington Smith and has historical significance. This pool house has a pool room, game room and men’s and women’s separate showers done in a Moorish style with painted arches, marble fireplace, tiled walls and floors. The most interesting feature is a sumptuous indoor pool area with elaborate mosaic tile work that is capped by a large retractable skylight. This home is listed at $12.9 million.

The epitome of European elegance is captured in this classic French estate located on nearly five acres in Paradise Valley’s most prestigious area.  Camelback Mountain, which changes hues and textures throughout the day, serves as a dramatic backdrop to this enchanting residence.  A privately-gated drive winds past the lake and citrus orchard to this impressive chateau, which exudes the timeless elegance of a bygone era.  Grand-scale formal rooms create the perfect environment for an elegant soiree while the spacious family room and library are conducive to quiet evenings with the family.  The enormous chef’s kitchen is equipped with an impressive array of premium appliances while the adjacent sun-drenched breakfast area offers wonderful views of the lush grounds. 

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Located within a tranquil neighborhood in the heart of Paradise Valley, this magnificent 14,000 square foot estate sets a new standard for quality, elegance and unsurpassed style.  Stunning views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains create a beautiful setting while the walled and gated 2.2-acre compound offers a true sense of privacy and security.  The floor plan strikes the perfect combination of gracious sophistication and family-friendly warmth.  Formal spaces are comprised of an elegant great room with fireplace and a large dining room, which are served with a wet bar and wine cellar.  A spacious family room, billiards room and home theater make up the casual entertaining spaces. 

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