21 October 2019

15,000 Square Foot Neoclassical-Style Mansion In Houston, TX


This Neoclassical-style mansion in Houston, TX was built in 1992 and situated on just over two acres of heavily wooded land at the end of a cul-de-sac. Located just a short distance to both Uptown and downtown Houston, the accommodating interior proportions of the home make it perfect for gala events, dinner parties, or family gatherings. It features approximately 15,038 square feet of living space, with five bedrooms, eight full and three half bathrooms, foyer with two-story stair hall and floating spiral staircase, an elevator, formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with double islands, breakfast room, secondary catering kitchen, family room with fireplace, lounge with wet bar, wood paneled home office, lower level with recreation room, temperature-controlled wine cellar, and dining room, and much more. Outdoor features include two gated entrances, fountain, motor court, breezeway, balconies, open and covered patios, 75-foot swimming pool with three water features, a separate spa, BBQ kitchen, cabana with bathroom, and two detached two-car garages-one with guest apartment above. This mansion is listed with Walter Bering of Sotheby's Realty.

17 October 2019

28,000 Square Foot Contemporary New Build In Los Angeles, CA (VIDEO)


Another bold and beautiful contemporary-style mega mansion designed by Paul McClean is on the market in Los Angeles and it's posted directly behind another McClean masterpiece that appeared on The American Man$ion last October; that one, a 27,000 square foot modern behemoth with golf course views. Located with privacy in mind, this latest new build sits on 1.25 acres of land surrounded by towering trees and mature landscaping.

It features approximately 28,000 square feet of living space with nine bedrooms, 13 full and four bathrooms, the two-story foyer with 25-foot ceilings and floating staircase is accessed by way of floating steps on the outside. An elevator offers additional floor-to-floor accessibility. Formal spaces perfect for entertaining and service include a two-story great room with wet bar, living room with fireplace, banquet-sized dining room, glass-enclosed wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, and family room with fireplace. The home office is executive-grade with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. The state-of-the-art home theater features plush leather seating for 14 and concession area. There is also a hair salon, fitness center, and wellness spa with massage and yoga studios and a facial room.

Outdoor features include a gated entrance, wraparound reflecting pool, rooftop terraces, expansive patios, BBQ kitchen, a 30-foot water wall, a 160-foot long overflow-style swimming pool, and a detached guest house. This mansion is listed with Jennie Priel of Compass.

16 October 2019

Paul Allen's Former 21,000 Square Foot Mega Mansion In Atherton, CA


YEAR BUILT: 2013
LOT SIZE: 1.90 acres
SQUARE FEET: 21,030
BEDROOMS: 7
BATHROOMS: 8 full, 5 half
LIST PRICE: $41,488,000
LISTING AGENT(S): Courtney Charney of Parc Agency

15 October 2019

8,000 Square Foot Mediterranean-Style Mansion In Malibu, CA


Known as "Villa Murphy", this Mediterranean-style mansion in Malibu, CA was built in 2002 and is situated on just under two acres of land that afford the custom built home panoramic Pacific and valley views. Designed with grand scale entertaining in mind, the interior spaces and heights give the illusion of the home being two times its actual size and multiple sliding pocket doors do well at blending outdoor and indoor living spaces. Villa Murphy features approximately 8,426 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two-story foyer with dome ceiling and spiral staircase, sunken two-story great room with barrel vault ceiling and fireplace, lounge with wet bar and fireplace, formal dining room that shares a two-sided fireplace with the gourmet kitchen which is complete with a number of stainless steel appliances and a waterfall island, a breakfast room, family room with fireplace, a three-car garage, and much more. Outdoor features include a gated entrance, motor court, courtyard with fountain, pergola, covered front porch, expansive rear terrace with BBQ kitchen and pizza oven, a spa with water feature that cascades down to the lower pad swimming pool, and a patio with fire pit. This home is listed with Emil Hartoonian of The Agency RE.

13 October 2019

9,000 Square Foot Traditional-Style Brick Mansion In Franklin, TN


This Traditional-style brick mansion in Franklin, TN was built in 2007 and is situated on just under an acre of land. It features approximately 9,601 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, seven full and three half bathrooms, two-story foyer with staircase, elevator, formal dining and living rooms, great room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, a breakfast room, L-shaped rear staircase, family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, expansive upper level seven-seat theater room wet bar, a four-car garage, and much more. Outdoor features include a motor court, covered porches, patio, swimming pool with water feature, and a cabana with BBQ kitchen.  This home is listed by Paula Hinegardner of The Paula Hinegardner Group.

10,000 Square Foot Contemporary-Style Mansion In Houston, TX


This contemporary-style mansion in Houston, TX was built in 2013 and situated on 3/4 acres of land. Designed by Lauren Rottet, the rustic gem is clad in limestone, wood, and stucco with a bevy of floor-to-ceiling steel framed windows that allow an abundance of natural light to flood the interior spaces. It features approximately 10,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, six full and three half bathrooms, two-story foyer with staircase, a living and dining room that share a stately two-sided stone fireplace, 750-bottle temperature-controlled wine case, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast room, family room with fireplace, wood paneled library, a second level home office, media room with wet bar, game room, home theater with bar area, three-car garage, and much more. Outdoor features include two gated entrances,  motor court, gated courtyard with olive trees and koi pond, terraces, balconies, patios, pool house, fireplace, BBQ station, and a limestone-edge swimming pool with separate spa. This home is listed by Delores "Dee Dee" Guggenheim of Compass RE Texas, LLC.

11 October 2019

16,000 Square Foot European-Inspired Stone Mansion In Los Angeles, CA


Ten years young and brimming with traditional European flair, this stone mansion in posh Brentwood Park is situated on just over a half acre of land in Los Angeles, CA. It features approximately 16,152 square feet of living space with eight bedrooms, nine full and three half bathrooms, soaring two-story foyer with breathtaking L-shaped staircase, an elevator, formal living room with fireplace, banquet-sized formal dining room with fireplace, butler's pantry, expansive gourmet kitchen with double islands and a bevy of stainless steel appliances, breakfast room, wood paneled family room with fireplace and wet bar, a home office/library with fireplace located off of living room, a loft, and an upstairs play/media room. The lower level is complete with recreation room. There is also underground parking available for the modest car collector. Outdoor features include two gated entrances, Juliet balconies, covered porch, open and covered patios, upper and lower terraces, infinity-edge swimming pool with water feature and spa, and manicured rear grounds complete with stone path to a BBQ kitchen. This home is being presented by Keyvan Kiarash of Rodeo Realty.

04 October 2019

9,000 Square Foot Historical Colonial-Style Brick Mansion In Fredericksburg, VA


Billed as Fredericksburg, Virginia's most expensive home on the market, this historic mansion in downtown was built in 1834 and modernized to complement today's sophisticated way of living. Situated on just under a half acre lot, the Colonial-style brick home features approximately 9,320 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms, foyer with original U-shaped staircase, elevator, formal living room with fireplace and custom built-ins, formal dining room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast/hearth room with brick fireplace, family room with wet bar, ballroom, a two-story glass atrium, conservatory, recreation and sitting rooms on the lower level, and a full gym above the three-car garage, and much more. Outdoor features include a portico, rear patio, pergola, gazebo, and a courtyard with fountain. This home is listed with Michelle Wilson of Michelle Wilson Realty Group.

02 October 2019

12,000 Square Foot Colonial-Style Mansion In Wilmington, DE


This stone-front mansion in Wilmington, DE was built in 2005 and is situated on just over an acre of land backing to woods. It features approximately 12,458 square feet of living space with five bedrooms (master suite has sitting room with morning bar), six full and two half bathrooms, two-story foyer with floating U-shaped staircase, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with step ceiling, expansive butler's pantry with wine storage, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, two home offices, bonus rooms, garage parking for up to six cars (four-car garage equipped with two lifts), and much more. The walkout lower level includes a family room, game/billiards room, wet bar, wine cellar, an eight-seat home theater, and an exercise room. Outdoor features include covered porches, deck, patios, BBQ station, hot tub, pergola, fireplace, and a swimming pool with spa. This home is listed with Michael J. McCullough of Long & Foster Real Estate.

01 October 2019

13,000 Square Foot Tuscan-Inspired Mansion In Laguna Niguel, CA


This stucco and stone Tuscan-inspired mansion in Laguna Niguel, CA was built in 2018 and is situated on a half acre of land. Designed by EBTA Architects and built by Haigh Builders, the trophy estate is positioned to take in peerless views of the Pacific Ocean and the rolling cliff sides of Catalina Island. It features approximately 13,230 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, seven full and three half bathrooms, formal entry with raised ceiling, separate two-story stair hall with staircase, elevator, formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, butler's pantry, gourmet kitchen with double islands, breakfast room, expansive family room, bonus room, and a home office/library with fireplace. The lower level includes a game room with wet bar, wine cellar, billiards room, and a nine-seat home theater, and much more. The underground garage has space for six cars. Outdoor features include a covered front porch, rooftop terraces, two loggias, covered and open patios, and a swimming pool with spa. This home is being presented by Keyvan Kiarash of Rodeo Realty.