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Are You A True Elvis Presley Fan? The King’s Home to be Auctioned

April 7, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 1:07 pm | (25) Comments »

Are you a true blue Elvis fan?  Then look out for the eBay auction to begin later this month.  Elvis Presley’s first home in Memphis, Tennessee is to be sold to the highest bidder.

The ranch style home in Memphis is the very first home that Elvis purchased and can now be yours.  Skip buying the posters and commemorative plates, this is the ultimate Elvis Presley memorabilia.  Live where the King lived, bathe where the King bathed, sleep where the King slept, breathe where the King breathed.  Auction coming soon.

Via:  The Sun

If Those Walls Could Talk- Al Capone’s Miami Beach House for Sale

April 3, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 1:35 pm | (6) Comments »

Have you ever watched Goodfellas or Scarface and wanted to live the life, at least the life they show halfway into the movies?  Then here is your chance to live in a little piece of mobster history.

Al Capone’s Miami Beach house is up for sale.  I’ll warn you, it’s an art deco fixer-upper, but a lot of charm, the mob kind.  Current owner Henry “Hank” Morrison bought the home in 1971 for $56,000- a good price at that time for the former Delta pilot.  The house is expected to bring in at least $6 million due to its history as well as its Miami Beach location. 

The house was originally built in 1922 for Clarence Busch of the Anheuser-Busch brewery and sold to Al Capone in 1928 for $40,000.  It’s come along way in price since 1922 & even 1971.  What a good investment for the now 73-year-old retired pilot Morrison.

Care to make the Capone plunge?  $6.8 million buys you Scarface history and a good view of Miami Beach.

St. Patrick’s Day Estate

March 17, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 1:13 pm | Comments »

Now that we know about Ireland’s up-and-coming status, I thought we might all start moving there.  Luxist had a great post up today for an estate available in County Cork.

“For today’s estate, it’s appropriate that we visit Ireland. Blairs Cove Estate has classic appeal. Expansive green lawns, a rugged coast line and plenty of old stonework contribute to the charm of this property that overlooks Dunmanus Bay in West Cork. The estate includes a period Georgian house, a separate four-bedroom cottage, a courtyard with four apartments and a restaurant that seats 85, stables, and a greenhouse on 4.5 acres of land. The restaurant has been in business for over 25 years and Blair’s Cove is a popular sight for weddings. Ancient stone walls, colorful gardens, ponds and a cobblestone courtyard complete the classic picture. The main Georgian house was built in 1786 and has both formal and informal living areas and an added conservatory. It has five bedrooms. This estate is listed at 3.5 million euros.”

Not to shabby of a price for such a highly ranked country & for such a beautiful estate.  I know I’m thinking about it!

North Carolina Mountain Estate, Bring the Family

March 8, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 12:38 pm | Comments »

 

The ‘Glowing Hearth’ estate is a monster of a mountain retreat. With 5 cottages, a 5600 square foot family mansion and room for the whole family, even if you’re Greek.

Located in the upper Western corner of North Carolina, where summer temperatures rarely reach above the 70’s, and high in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains at a 3600-foot elevation sit 40 acres of expansive, bucolic real estate comprising this family complex.

 
This Estate Includes:

• A luxurious 5,600 square foot family mansion with every amenity.
• Five individual 1500 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bath family cottages
• A four-acre barnyard complex complete with llamas, miniature donkeys, a pony and goats.
• A 950-square-foot barn, tack room, loft, baby animal paddock, three fenced and gated pastures equipped with electricity and running water
• A 40,000 gallon Koi pond fed by an on-site spring, stocked with 200 Koi fish.
• 25-acre wooded forest with winding hiking trails and campfire and picnic sites.
• Children’s playground complete with climbing wall, swings, slides, basketball court, and 25-foot play fort.
• All-underground utility wiring. No phone, electric or cable wires appear above ground.
• Two fresh spring wells produce all of the pure, high-quality water needed for the entire estate.
• Graded roads complete with softly glowing old fashioned street lamps connect all of the facilities for easy access. 

The Main House
 
Seven sets of 8-foot-high French doors in the Great Room open onto a continuous 165 feet of wrap-around deck. The deck is 10 feet wide with 15 foot high ceilings. The Great Room itself measures 43′ x 24′, is over 1,000 square feet in area, and has 26 foot high, exposed wood beam ceilings. A massive stone fireplace rises the full 26′ to the ceiling. Light flows in through huge palladian windows onto gleaming wood floors. 
  
The master suite is located on the top floor for privacy and every room has 10-foot ceilings. This suite is 1,050 square feet plus 306 square feet of balconies, and includes the master bedroom, a library, master bath, large walk-in closet, two balconies and a catwalk that overlooks the Great Room 12 feet below.
 
Both the master bedroom and library have two sets of French doors that lead out to their own private balconies. The expansive 21.5 x 16.5 master bedroom easily accommodates oversized bedroom furniture as well as a sofa and chairs for an intimate bedroom seating area. The library features a cozy fireplace, all custom cabinetry and bookcases and includes a mini fridge. 
  
Relax and entertain in ease, comfort and privacy at your family retreat. Your family is close to you without being on top of you. Each has their own oasis within the compound.
 
Included in this real estate offering are three maintenance vehicles, a 425 John Deere riding tractor, a Ford F-150 pick-up truck, and a housekeeping van complete with vacuums and cleaning supplies for each residence.

One question, What else could you possibly need?  This property has just recently been reduced to, $5,850,000.  I don’t know about you, but that rocking chair looks like it was made just for me.

A Home In Tucson, But Away From Tucson

March 2, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 12:43 pm | Comments »

Check out a beautiful Tucson property.  This architecturally designed home is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Catalina National Forest. The mountain peaks rise majestically behind this home with remarkable views of the twinkling city lights below. The desert sky goes on forever from walls of glass in every direction. Can’t you just see yourself out there with telescope & chardonnay in hand?

 Enjoy this contemporary environment from the elite perspective setting above the Tucson Valley; yet minutes from Tucson’s premier shopping and fine dining. The perfect choice residence or second residence. Separate Guest House, Caretakers Quarters, Home Theater, 2200 Sq. Ft. 8 Car Heated and Air-Conditioned Garage w/lift. Negative Edge Pool and Spa. Additional 2200 Sq. Ft. for Exercise Room, Studio or Game Room. Over 11,000 Square Foot Total. 24 Hour Manned Security Gated Residential Enclave. Break free from the chilling pains of winter faster then you can imagine.  This is the one you’ve been waiting for.  Cost, $5,900,000.

Libertyville, Illionis Is Ready For You

February 28, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 12:46 pm | Comments »

This beautiful country English manor is just waiting for your welcome mat to grace the door.
Wow!!! Less than an hour from Chicago is a beautiful retreat. Nestled on 1.3 private wooded acres that back up to a forest preserve sits one of the best homes in Libertyville, Lake County and Illinois!

This magnificent manor boasts a tennis court, pond, stream, gazebo, terraced bluestone patios, stone retaining walls, cement tile roof, copper gutters…the setting is breathtaking.

But if that wasn’t enough for you try on: Handcarved limestone fireplace mantle in the living room; elegant moldings in the dining room; leaded glass and solid cherry bookcase in the library and soaring ceilings with exposed cherry beams and pillars in the family room with cherry floors and riverstone fireplace.

This is a lovely setting and home so close to Chicago you can almost smell the smog. Cost, $2.249 million.

The Millionaire & His Mansion, Laklshmi N Mittal

February 23, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 8:54 am | (18) Comments »

The $23 Million Mansion: Located on Billionare’s Row in London you will find the beautiful home of Lakshmi N Mittal, Chairman and CEO, of the LNM Group.

The 12-bedroom mansion located at the prestigious Kensington Palace Gardens has garage space for 20 cars. Bernie Ecclestone, the Formula One racing boss, who sold the house to Mittal in 2004, had originally bought the house for his wife three years ago.

The Kensington Palace Gardens houses are dubbed Billionaires’ Row. Nearby are Kensington Palace and the London home of the Sultan of Brunei. It is also close to the prior residence of Princess Diana.

Mittal, whose personal wealth is put at $7 billion, is the richest Asian in the United Kingdom. He also owns a $16 million mansion on London’s Bishop Avenue, a penthouse at Hyde Park and houses in Surabaya, Indonesia, and in Trinidad.

 

Need A Place to Nestle Near Manhattan?

February 20, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 3:03 pm | (1) Comment »

Musician & artist Moby is selling “Partridge Hill” and it’s your chance to buy.  The secluded property is located in the quiet town of Kent Cliffs, in Putnam County, 50 miles north of Manhattan.  This mountaintop retreat boasts 50-mile panoramic views, courtesy of having the highest residential elevation in Putnam County. The five-level, six-bedroom main house has all the amenities including a Viking stove, spa and in-ground Jacuzzi, rooftop observatory and 9,000 square feet of interior space. 

Here’s a few more to tickle your fancy:

• 30 private acres, adjacent to hundreds of acres of protected public lands
• Elevator to 4 floors, just in case you feel a little lazy
• Library
• Pond
• 2,000 square foot living room with stone adirondack fireplace
• 3,500 square feet of exterior deck & patio space

Sound ideal for you?  Cost, $3.5 million.

A Dream House Fit for a Gates

February 10, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes at 2:43 pm | (17) Comments »

Set on the shores of Lake Washington you will find the 40,000 square foot house of Bill & Melinda Gates. Man, it would take me years to find my eyeglasses if I left them in that room with the red carpet.

I took seven years to build the mansion on a wooded 5-acre compound in the Seattle suburb of Medina. It is a paradise for the fun-loving and young at heart with a trampoline room (I think he stole my idea), 20-seat theatre, arcade, a 24-screen video wall, sport court, water skiing dock & 2 spas.

If you are the Gates’ you will also enjoy your 37,000 square foot 20-car garage ($30 million), indoor swimming pool, sauna, 1700 square foot guest house, formal dining room, library, reception hall for 100 people (just in case) & your very own man-made trout stream. Worth, $53,392,000.