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Bill Gates’ $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his mansion plans and led him to use reclaimed wood insteadBill Gates’ $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was originally planned with high-quality old-growth timber, but concerns over the threatened northern s...
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli bought a Hidden Hills mansion for $9.5 million; after asking $14.95 million, they sold it for $12.65 millionLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s Hidden Hills mansion sale stands out because it combines celebrity real estate, luxury living and a s...
In 2008, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen bought 4 acres in LA's Brentwood and built with solar, composting and gray water. 4 years later, 90% of its materials were reclaimedIn Brentwood, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen created a stunning eco-friendly French Provincial chateau, emphasizing sustainability with feat...
Jackie Shroff turned his Pune farmhouse into a mini forest: 700+ plants, organic gardens and an eco-friendly homeJackie Shroff’s farmhouse between Mumbai and Pune is a sprawling 44,000 sq ft green retreat with more than 700 plants and trees, organic ga...
Dwayne Johnson bought his Georgia estate for $9.49 million; after a $6.95 million listing and another price cut, it sold for $6.1 millionDwayne Johnson’s Georgia estate sale is a compelling celebrity real estate story because the final numbers are so difficult to ignore. A pr...
In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...
In 2006, Rowan Atkinson paid £2.6 million for a 1930s Oxfordshire house, knocked it down and fought to replace it with a glass mansion; 16 years later, he finally moved inActor Rowan Atkinson's striking glass and steel mansion project encountered significant resistance from local residents who initially criti...
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 100-acre coastal ranch and added gardens, solar panels and wind power. 24 years later, its 8,000-square-foot home ran off-gridOscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s 100-acre coastal ranch in Southern California became a distinctive retreat combining dramatic scene...
In 1977, Jack Nicholson bought a 70-acre Malibu ranch; decades later, the property sold for $3.5 million, with trails and equestrian facilities and a poolJack Nicholson has been associated with several distinctive properties, including an expansive Malibu Beach ranch and a historic Victorian ...
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...
Kim Kardashian’s ‘Invisible shower’: How to recreate her minimalist bathroom look in your home. Here's what you needKim Kardashian's Hidden Hills mansion showcases a unique "invisible" shower design. This shower seamlessly integrates into the bathroom's a...
In 2013, Robert Downey Jr. commissioned Nicolò Bini to create a Malibu Binishell with thin-shell concrete; nine years later, the 6,500-sq-ft home was completedRobert Downey Jr.'s unique guest house took nine years to complete. This unusual structure utilized a Binishell technique involving inflate...
From luxury cars to watches: Why India’s wealthy are spending more on ultra-premium productsIndia’s luxury market is shifting from traditional status symbols towards products that offer craftsmanship, exclusivity, heritage and indi...
'Hera Pheri' actor Akshay Kumar lives with Twinkle Khanna in a Mumbai duplex home with Arabian sea view, dedon daybeds, quirky decor, frangipani trees and a private garden facing the beachAkshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's sea-facing Mumbai duplex in Juhu features Arabian Sea views, a private garden with frangipani trees, Dedo...
In 2016, Sarah Richardson broke ground on an off-grid Ontario country house powered by solar; 9 months later, her family moved into the Starlight FarmSarah Richardson's creation, Starlight Farm, stands as a testament to self-sufficiency. Featuring an innovative off-grid design and solar p...
Michael Jordan's $50 million Chicago mansion was sold for just 20% of its value after 12 years. Why buyers stayed away from the 56,000 sq ft, 9-bedroom propertyBasketball icon Michael Jordan sold his magnificent $50 million mansion (located in Chicago suburbs) in 2024, more than a decade after it w...
2-storey closet, stone staircase, rose garden: Inside Kylie Jenner’s $15 million, 5-acre ‘dream Italian home’ in CaliforniaKylie Jenner has revealed her expansive Hidden Hills estate, which has been under construction for six years. This Italian-inspired retreat...
Swiss pharmaceutical heir Frank Binder is selling his 10,700-square-foot Hollywood Hills mansion for $35M. He wants a $2B floating cityFrank Binder bought the Los Angeles estate for $33 million in 2018. Now, eight years later, he is putting the 10,700-square-foot home on th...
Inside Tamannaah Bhatia’s luxurious Mumbai home: Sea views, chic white interiors, aquarium and an Instagram-worthy dressing roomTamannaah Bhatia’s Mumbai home blends understated luxury with warmth, featuring elegant white interiors, greenery, artwork and natural ligh...
Branded hotels see massive opportunity in India's underserved pilgrimage tourism marketIndia's pilgrimage sites attract millions, yet branded hotels are largely absent. This presents a significant opportunity for the growing r...