Celebrity Life

If you like to play it safe, investing in real estate might not be the best option for you. This is especially true when it comes to investing in LA rental property. Stop for a second. Don’t pull up anchor right away. There are many benefits to being a landlord in LA. On the other […]

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Friends superstar Matthew Perry is no stranger to real estate deals and over the last ten years, in addition to acting, writing and producing has been buying, restyling and reselling some fabulous California homes.  The most recent that has come to market is this glamorous 40th-floor apartment in the celebrity-approved, paparazzi-proof 42-story Century condominium. Perry […]

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When Megan Markle, now Duchess of Sussex and a princess of the United Kingdom, first got her acting part in Suits in 2011, she was married to Trevor Engelson and they rented this charming Colonial-style home in L.A.’s Hancock Park neighborhood – a stone’s throw from downtown Hollywood.  Though it was necessary for her to […]

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More and more homeowners are spending their hard-earned money on renovating and designing their homes. They will usually scout and hire contractors who provide home renovation and design services to make their investment look and feel new. But have you ever wondered how do all of these projects can increase home value? Can you see […]

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What exactly does it mean to live in luxury? Perhaps it's that multimillion-dollar penthouse that towers above the city, or the most stylish design-led living space, maybe even an expansive home for you and your family. Whatever your style of luxury, Hong Kong has it all -- and then some. But before you call in your realtor, here's a little inspiration to take with you. Welcome to our bi-weekly property digest that brings together the city's best properties on the market, all for your easy viewing.

Rare Waterfront Home at Redhill Peninsula, Tai Tam

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Where: Cedar Drive, Redhill Peninsula

What: 5 bedrooms, 2,765 sq. ft.

Asking Price: HK$148 million

Curving around the bottom of Redhill, this incredible home sits on the coast of Tai Tam Bay in the southern district of Hong Kong Island. The space showcases some of the most astonishing open sea views outlined by Stanley and D'Aguilar Peninsulas. Look a little farther and you'll also see the lush mountains, Tai Tam Reservoir and Country Park. Comprising five bedrooms, a large kitchen, study room and a living space that opens up to an envy-inducing terrace for great evenings of entertaining.

Sea-view Family Home at Grosse Pointe Villa, Stanley

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Where: 4 Stanley Village Road, Stanley

What: 4 bedrooms, 2,451 sq. ft.

Asking Price: HK$108 million

Just 25 minutes away from the heart of Central and a short walk from Stanley beach, this low-rise penthouse has the best of both worlds. The four bedroom layout is great for young families with modern interiors and furnishing that are timeless. Not to mention the stunning views of the sea and surrounding greenery, two car parking spaces and a huge private roof terrace with barbecue facilities.

Loft-Style Duplex at Lakeside Apartment, South Bay

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Where: 23 South Bay Road, South Bay

What: 4 bedrooms, 2,056 sq. ft.

Asking Price: HK$218 million

If spectacular views over Repulse Bay are your thing, then Lakeside Apartment is the one for you. The private rooftop lends a phenomenal backdrop for alfresco moments, while the four spacious bedrooms, large living room and study make it the ideal family home. Large windows and high ceilings also help to create a lofty space, while interiors have been maintained minimally to serve as a blank canvas for potential buyers. A bonus is the sub-zero and wine fridges because, well, we all need one, don't we?

Colonial Penthouse at Villa Helvetia, Repulse Bay

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Where: 69 A-F Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay

What:  2 bedrooms, 1,870 sq. ft.

Asking Price: HK$95 million

This recently renovated colonial-style penthouse would suit a professional couple or small family with its spacious two bedroom layout. Although there are fewer rooms, its glorious views all around: in the living room, large master bedroom and private roof terrace overlooking the Southside waters. Villa Helvetia is also just 15 minutes from Central, making this amazing home, with its two car parking spaces, convenient for work. Thankfully, it still feels like you're leaving the city when you get home to relax.

Seaview House at Stanley Knoll, Stanley

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Where: 42 Stanley Village Road, Stanley

What: 4 bedrooms, 2,595 sq. ft.

Asking Price: HK$98 million

For a little under 100 million, this spacious house has not one, but two large terraces with sea views. It's also walking distance from Stanley beach and plaza, as well as International Montessori School. There are three main bedrooms, a study and a fourth bedroom for any members of staff too. Meanwhile the high ceilings and large windows let in a lot of natural light, making the living room, dining room and lounge spaces bright and airy. For sporty souls, there are also tennis courts and a swimming pool to enjoy.

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The palatial 1940’s Malibu Hills equestrian estate once owned by Kelsey Grammer and ex-wife Camille Grammer, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has hit the market priced at $19.95 million. In addition to its celebrity owners’ history, the home was often seen in Camille’s Real Housewives television episodes. Five-time Emmy winner and with […]

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Olympic Gold Medal boxing champion for the United States in 1976, named ‘Boxer of the Decade’ in the 1980s and the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses, Sugar Ray Leonard could afford to live any way he wanted.  It was in this knockout of a Pacific Palisades estate that he […]

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The poster family for America’s 1%, the Vanderbilts lived lavishly from wealth accumulated from the railroad business during the Gilded Age.  A Dutch family led by Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, he started the massive fortune by borrowing $100 to begin ferrying passengers from Long Island to Manhattan. He eventually went into railroads and his success created […]

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One of the East Coast’s most historic properties, with ties to the founding of the Quaker religion and a young Benjamin Franklin, the Riverstone Estate in Foxburg, Pennsylvania is for sale. The town is named after James Fox, brother of Quaker-founder George Fox who purchased 5,000 acres from William Penn (the State of Pennsylvania is […]

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