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In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes, four pools and a beachfront yoga pavilion before selling the Caribbean compound for $27 million in 2019

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In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes, four pools and a beachfront yoga pavilion before selling the Caribbean compound for $27 million in 2019

Bruce Willis has completed the sale of his beachfront retreat on Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos for $27 million. The deal is one of the highest property sales ever recorded in the Caribbean territory. Property records cited by the Los Angeles Times and Architectural Digest say the American actor bought the 7.3-acre site in … Read more

In 1991, Greg Norman paid $4.9 million for an 8.3-acre Jupiter Island estate; after rebuilding much of the compound, he sold the Florida property 30 years later for $55.1 million

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In 1991, Greg Norman paid $4.9 million for an 8.3-acre Jupiter Island estate; after rebuilding much of the compound, he sold the Florida property 30 years later for $55.1 million

Greg Norman bought an 8.3-acre Florida estate for $4.9M in 1991, then sold it 30 years later for $55.1MPhoto credit: Realtor (L); Greg Norman/ Instagram When Greg Norman bought an 8.3-acre estate on Florida’s Jupiter Island in 1991, the property already offered something difficult to find: privacy, direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and the … Read more

An 82-year-old California tea importer spent 53 years on a 2-acre compound with 36+ structures; after decades of permit disputes and a 2024 National Register listing, a court ordered him to leave

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An 82-year-old California tea importer spent 53 years on a 2-acre compound with 36+ structures; after decades of permit disputes and a 2024 National Register listing, a court ordered him to leave

Hoffman has acknowledged that the buildings lacked proper permits but has maintained that they were not unsafe. Enforcement actions and fines did little to prevent continued activity at the property. For more than half a century, two acres in the hills of Lagunitas became the home, workplace and personal vision of California tea importer David … Read more

In 1992, Rod Stewart sold his 1925 Los Angeles mansion for $6.25 million; after a two-year restoration and estate expansion, the nearly 6-acre compound sold in two deals totaling $86 million

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In 1992, Rod Stewart sold his 1925 Los Angeles mansion for $6.25 million; after a two-year restoration and estate expansion, the nearly 6-acre compound sold in two deals totaling $86 million

A historic 5.8-acre estate in Holmby Hills, which includes the former 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival mansion of rock star Rod Stewart, has sold in two separate deals totaling $86 million (£68 million). According to real estate records published by The Wall Street Journal and reported by Gallery Magazinethe combined sales end more than 30 years … Read more

In 2008, Larry Page demolished two neighbouring Palo Alto homes, expanding his compound to nearly 2 acres; a year later he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-house with solar panels and a roof garden

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In 2008, Larry Page demolished two neighbouring Palo Alto homes, expanding his compound to nearly 2 acres; a year later he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-house with solar panels and a roof garden

Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page speak to reporters during a 2008 news conference at Google headquarters (Image Credit: AP Photo/ Paul Sakuma) Google co-founder Larry Page’s Palo Alto property plans drew attention in the late 2000s as he began acquiring neighbouring homes and expanding the land around his residence. In 2008, two houses … Read more

In 2006, a couple paid $2.4 million for a Lake George lot once tied to a 42-room mansion; 20 years later, their 6,000-sq-ft compound with 300 feet of shoreline is asking $7.99 million

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In 2006, a couple paid $2.4 million for a Lake George lot once tied to a 42-room mansion; 20 years later, their 6,000-sq-ft compound with 300 feet of shoreline is asking $7.99 million

For owners whose lives revolve around boats, the property’s three-bay boathouse could be its biggest attraction. The structure can accommodate boats up to 35 feet long and includes lifts and a sundeck. On Lake George, where Adirondack mountains rise around some of New York’s clearest waters, a property built around the boating lifestyle is now … Read more