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In 2010, an investor bought Bel-Air founder Alphonzo Bell’s 1928 estate for $5.5 million; after a five-year restoration, the 10,600-sq-ft mansion is asking $32.5 million

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In 2010, an investor bought Bel-Air founder Alphonzo Bell's 1928 estate for $5.5 million; after a five-year restoration, the 10,600-sq-ft mansion is asking $32.5 million

Pic credit: Beverly Hills estate In 2010, an investor bought Bel-Air founder Alphonzo Bell’s 1928 estate for $5.5 million; after a five-year restoration, the 10,600-sq-ft mansion is asking $32.5 millionA 1928 mansion that Bel-Air’s founder built for himself has hit the market, with an asking price of $32.5 million. The sale comes after a comprehensive … Read more

In 1999, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw bought a 2.8-acre Los Angeles horse ranch for $5.75 million; 27 years later, their seven-bedroom equestrian estate with a 20,000-sq-ft riding arena is seeking $29.9 million

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In 1999, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw bought a 2.8-acre Los Angeles horse ranch for $5.75 million; 27 years later, their seven-bedroom equestrian estate with a 20,000-sq-ft riding arena is seeking $29.9 million

In 1999, filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, purchased a sprawling ranch in Los Angeles through their corporate entity, Texas Tart, for $5.75 million. Now, according to a report by Realtor.com, the couple has listed the property for nearly $30 million, decades after abandoning controversial plans to transform it with an enormous five-story … Read more

In the 1880s, Adolph Sutro built a 22-acre San Francisco estate filled with hundreds of statues and opened its gardens to the public; the mansion was later demolished and the land became a park

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In the 1880s, Adolph Sutro built a 22-acre San Francisco estate filled with hundreds of statues and opened its gardens to the public; the mansion was later demolished and the land became a park

Sutro Heights Park in San Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto credit: Canva On a windswept bluff overlooking the Pacific in western San Francisco, a once grand estate rose from the dunes in the 1880s, its gardens dotted with hundreds of classical statues and its mansion visible for miles around. The property belonged to Adolph Sutro, a former mayor … Read more

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood

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In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood

James Cameron bought his 102-acre California ranch in 1999 for about $4.4 million, creating a private retreat far removed from Hollywood’s usual celebrity lifestyle. Set within the secluded Hollister Ranch on Santa Barbara County’s Gaviota Coast, the property became a family home, writing retreat, working farm and base for the filmmaker’s interest in deep-sea exploration … Read more

Carl Sandburg bought a 245-acre North Carolina estate for his wife’s goat farm; it became the first National Park Service site dedicated to an American poet

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Carl Sandburg bought a 245-acre North Carolina estate for his wife’s goat farm; it became the first National Park Service site dedicated to an American poet

In 1945, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Carl Sandburg and his wife, Lilian “Paula” Sandburg, left Michigan for a 245-acre estate near Flat Rock, North Carolina. The move was driven in large part by Paula’s expanding dairy-goat operation, which needed more pasture and suitable farm buildings. Carl also wanted a warmer climate and a quieter place to … Read more

In 2021, a North Yorkshire estate began restoring 2,500 acres of intensively farmed land; four years later, 330,000 trees and 1,700+ species mark its comeback

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In 2021, a North Yorkshire estate began restoring 2,500 acres of intensively farmed land; four years later, 330,000 trees and 1,700+ species mark its comeback

Nature recovery at Broughton Sanctuary Four years after moving 2,500 acres of North Yorkshire farmland away from intensive farming, conservation teams at Broughton Sanctuary have recorded more than 1,700 species and planted 330,000 trees across the estate. According to the Broughton Sanctuary State of Nature Recovery Report, published in December 2025, 80 per cent of … Read more

In 1994, 280 craftsmen built a Balinese estate from Indonesian ironwood and teak; dismantled and shipped to Hawaii, it was rebuilt with more than 1 million shingles and is now asking $32.5 million

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In 1994, 280 craftsmen built a Balinese estate from Indonesian ironwood and teak; dismantled and shipped to Hawaii, it was rebuilt with more than 1 million shingles and is now asking $32.5 million

The architecture adheres to traditional Balinese principles, with the residence divided into a number of independent pavilions linked by open-air decks and sheltered walkways. Imagine if a piece of Bali was carefully taken apart, shipped across the Pacific, and reassembled along one of Hawaii’s most dramatic coastlines. So the answer is a gorgeous oceanfront estate, … Read more

A Florida family listed its 42.57-acre Clearwater Beach estate for $37.5 million; the state now wants about 28 undeveloped acres to expand Caladesi Island State Park

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A Florida family listed its 42.57-acre Clearwater Beach estate for $37.5 million; the state now wants about 28 undeveloped acres to expand Caladesi Island State Park

Clearwater Beach FloridaRepresentative image from Canva On one of the last large, undeveloped stretches of land near Clearwater Beach, a 42.57-acre family estate has sat on the market for $37.5 million, drawing attention from luxury buyers and conservationists alike. Now, the state of Florida has entered the picture, expressing interest in acquiring roughly 28 acres … Read more

In 1905, a Bohemian prince released five muskrats into his estate ponds as a fur venture. Within a decade, around 2 million were in Bohemia

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In 1905, a Bohemian prince released five muskrats into his estate ponds as a fur venture. Within a decade, around 2 million were in Bohemia

A small group of muskrats arrived in Bohemia in 1905, carried across the Atlantic as curiosities from a hunting trip in North America. Five animals were released into ponds at Prince Colloredo-Mannsfeld’s estate near Dobříš, where they were expected to remain little more than a private collection and perhaps a source of valuable fur. They … Read more

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin list their sprawling Hamptons estate for the fifth time at $18.99 million after a $29 million debut, repeated price cuts and a failed sale, now the new listing is banking on its surprising Marilyn Monroe connection

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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin list their sprawling Hamptons estate for the fifth time at $18.99 million after a $29 million debut, repeated price cuts and a failed sale, now the new listing is banking on its surprising Marilyn Monroe connection

It seems a home is easy to buy but difficult to sell, even when you are a celebrity. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s expansive Hamptons estate is back on the market for the fifth time, with a new agent, fresh photos and a surprising Marilyn Monroe connection, as per a report by realtor.com. The five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom … Read more