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In 1997, Sting bought a 16th-century Tuscan estate as a family retreat; the 865-acre property now produces organic wine, olive oil, honey and fruit

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In 1997, Sting bought a 16th-century Tuscan estate as a family retreat; the 865-acre property now produces organic wine, olive oil, honey and fruit

PC: Il Palagio Official website​ Above the Tuscan town of Figline Valdarno, among the hills of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Il Palagio occupies a large stretch of farmland with a history reaching back centuries. The estate became part of Sting and Trudie Styler’s life in 1997, when the couple bought the historic property and began … Read more

In 2018, Ron Burkle bought Bob Hope’s 5-acre Los Angeles estate for $15 million; after restoring it while preserving Hope’s oak library and golf hole, he sold it for $26 million in 2023

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In 2018, Ron Burkle bought Bob Hope's 5-acre Los Angeles estate for $15 million; after restoring it while preserving Hope's oak library and golf hole, he sold it for $26 million in 2023

An iconic piece of Hollywood history in Los Angeles has changed hands for $26 million (£20 million) after undergoing a sensitive multi-year restoration project. American businessman Ron Burkle acquired the sprawling five-acre Toluca Lake compound that once belonged to the legendary entertainer Bob Hope in 2018 for $15 million (£11.5 million). Following a meticulous restoration … Read more

In 2003, two brothers bought a Queens home for $850,000; after racketeering convictions and years of forfeiture litigation, the property is heading to a federal auction with bidding starting at $900,000

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In 2003, two brothers bought a Queens home for $850,000; after racketeering convictions and years of forfeiture litigation, the property is heading to a federal auction with bidding starting at $900,000

In 2003, brothers bought Queens home for $850K; after convictions, it heads to auction at $900K (Image Credit: CWS Government Auctions) A Forest Hills home in Queens that was once owned by two brothers convicted in a major counterfeiting case is now headed for a federal auction, more than two decades after they bought it … Read more

Sydney Sweeney bought a $6.2 million 1930s Bel-Air estate on 1.25 acres; she wanted to restore its overgrown garden without erasing its old Hollywood character

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Sydney Sweeney bought a $6.2 million 1930s Bel-Air estate on 1.25 acres; she wanted to restore its overgrown garden without erasing its old Hollywood character

A vine-covered mansion in Bel-Air might seem like an obvious candidate for a complete renovation, particularly when its new owner is a Hollywood actor with the means to start afresh. Sydney Sweeney had a different approach when she bought a property dating back to the 1930s in 2023. Rather than stripping away its aged features … Read more

Russell Peters bought a 1.5-acre Hidden Hills estate for $6.45 million in 2017; three years later, he sold the 11,600-square-foot mansion for $7.8 million

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Russell Peters bought a 1.5-acre Hidden Hills estate for $6.45 million in 2017; three years later, he sold the 11,600-square-foot mansion for $7.8 million

Comedian and actor Russell Peters has sold his 1.5-acre estate in Hidden Hills, California, for $7.8 million. The sale price was $700,000 below the asking price. Records show Peters, a native of Canada, paid $6.45 million for the property in 2017. The estate is anchored by an 11,600-square-foot mansion built in 1998, with eight bedrooms … Read more

Country singer Zach Bryan quietly bought an $18 million Tennessee estate in 2026; the secluded property sits on 146 acres and includes a 6,000-square-foot main house and recording studio

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Country singer Zach Bryan quietly bought an $18 million Tennessee estate in 2026; the secluded property sits on 146 acres and includes a 6,000-square-foot main house and recording studio

Country singer Zach Bryan has quietly added a sprawling Tennessee property to his real estate portfolio, purchasing a nearly 40-acre estate in the Leiper’s Fork area near Franklin for $18.25 million earlier this year. The purchase was first reported by TMZ, which cited property records and sources familiar with the transaction. Country music outlet Whiskey … Read more

A South Dakota biofuels CEO and his family bought land near Great Bear about two years ago, then donated 20.5 acres to expand a 220-plus-acre park that now draws more than 200,000 visitors a year

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A South Dakota biofuels CEO and his family bought land near Great Bear about two years ago, then donated 20.5 acres to expand a 220-plus-acre park that now draws more than 200,000 visitors a year

A South Dakota biofuels CEO and his family bought land near Great Bear about two years ago, then donated 20.5 acres to expand a 220-plus-acre park that now draws more than 200,000 visitors a year/Image: Pigeon 605 Jeff and Tammie Broin donated 20.5 acres of land they acquired about two years ago to the City … Read more

Jim Belushi bought 13 acres beside Oregon’s Rogue River and expanded his retreat to 93 acres; years later, the actor described a sanctuary with a sweat lodge, 50 cows and 50 newly born calves

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Jim Belushi bought 13 acres beside Oregon's Rogue River and expanded his retreat to 93 acres; years later, the actor described a sanctuary with a sweat lodge, 50 cows and 50 newly born calves

Photo credit: Jim Belushi’s farm / Instagram Jim Belushi first bought 13 acres beside Oregon’s Rogue River as a private retreat from Hollywood, but over time he expanded the property to about 93 acres and turned it into a working ranch and spiritual sanctuary. In interviews in 2026, the actor and comedian described the land … Read more

Moishe Mana spent 16 years assembling about 30 acres in Miami’s Wynwood district; Ken Griffin has now bought the land for about $1.1 billion in Florida’s largest land-assemblage deal, with a university campus planned

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Moishe Mana spent 16 years assembling about 30 acres in Miami’s Wynwood district; Ken Griffin has now bought the land for about $1.1 billion in Florida’s largest land-assemblage deal, with a university campus planned

Mo ishe Mana, Founder & CEO, Mana CommonPhoto credit: Mana Common Moishe Mana began buying property in Miami’s Wynwood district in 2009, when the area was still largely abandoned and in the early stages of transformation. Over 16 years, he assembled roughly 30 acres into what became Mana Wynwood, a cultural and events hub known … Read more

A Florida billionaire bought an 8.4-acre oceanfront estate for $80 million in 2021; five years later, the vacant property is asking $165 million, with 562 feet of Atlantic frontage

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A Florida billionaire bought an 8.4-acre oceanfront estate for $80 million in 2021; five years later, the vacant property is asking $165 million, with 562 feet of Atlantic frontage

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is putting one of his most spectacular Florida properties back on the market, and this time the asking price is $165 million. The Wall Street Journal first reported the planned relisting, while The Real Deal and Realtor.com provided additional details about the property, its history and the latest listing. Ellison bought … Read more