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December 2012

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Celebrity-Owned Private Islands | From Johnny Depp's Bahamas Retreat to Leonardo DiCaprio's Belizean Haven

Dec 28, 2012  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Owning your own island may seem crazy to some, but to those who have the money to spare, it's not all that crazy...especially if they have their own private plane to take them there. Here are some of our favorite celebrity islands, past and present, from Johnny Depp's island retreat in the Bahamas to late Marlon Brando's French Polynesian haven.... Read More

Winnie-the-Pooh Country Estate on Market for $3.22 Million

Dec 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Many of us grew up on the enchanting and heartwarming Winnie-the-Pooh stories of A.A. Milne. The huge heart of Winnie the Pooh, the ever-gloomy disposition of Eeyore, the bounciness of Tigger, the brave and timid Piglet, and the little lord and master of 100 Acre Wood, Christopher Robin, showed us what friendship really means and that sometimes all you have to do to show your love is remember someone's birthday. If you ever fantasized about living in the world of Christopher Robin, you actually have your chance now because for the first time in over 40 years, luxury real estate and Winnie the Pooh has collided.... Read More

Gérard Depardieu Bids Paris Adieu and Lists Home for $65 Million

Dec 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

French actor and filmmaker Gérard Depardieu certainly has no problem enjoying the joie de vivre, and this is ever-apparent by his luxurious Parisian villa that looks as if it should be reserved for blue bloods only. This Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated Frenchman recently listed his massive 19th-century Parisian luxury home on the market for a cool $65 million.... Read More

Ultra-Luxurious Villa on France's 'Peninsula of Billionaires' Listed at $29 Million

Dec 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, located on a forested promontory between Nice and Monaco, has long been known as the “Peninsula of Billionaires”. Villa Leopolda, built for King Leopold II of Belgium and once the world’s most expensive estate with an asking price of $750 million, is located there.... Read More

Welcome the Newest Addition to Montage Residences Designer Model Homes | Alder & Tweed

Dec 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

This holiday season, instead of placing yourself in an awkward (and confined) situation with overbearing in-laws, why not cozy up with Montage Residences and the newest addition to their Designer Model luxury homes family: Alder & Tweed?... Read More

Historic Estate on William Penn's Land Listed at $2.99 Million

Dec 5, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

A historic estate situated on land that once belonged to English financier and philosopher William Penn, who founded Pennsylvania in 1681, has been listed for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate Long & Foster at $2.99 million.... Read More

Newest Apartment Amenity | The Sky Garage

Dec 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

Opting for a luxury apartment in an urban city is basically the only way to go, yet, this also poses the inevitable problem of parking. However, if you choose to reside in one of the 56 units at Hamilton Scotts in downtown Singapore, you can rest easy as each unit comes with at least two parking spaces located not in the complex parking garage, but rather, attached to the residents' living room.... Read More