Celebrity homes:Whose celebrity home?
Celebrity homes:Whose celebrity home?Can you guess which celebrities own the remarkable houses pictured on the following pages? We've provided a few hints here and there, but it still may be a challenge to match the rich and famous with the places they call home. Good luck.
Even movie stars aren't immune to the hazards of real estate. This actress -- and "Hottest Woman of All Time," according to Men's Health -- took a financial hit when she recently sold her two New York City abodes that she purchased last year.
Who is the homeowner?jennifer aniston boyfriend
House details:
Where are they located?West Village, New York
What did they cost?Jennifer Aniston paid $7 million for condos
Unique features,Jennifer Aniston condos had hardwood floors, views of NY skyline, gourmet kitchen and 900 square foot wraparound terrace
Garden District mansion:+Actress buys house in Garden District
This Oscar-winning actress moved with her newly adopted son to this Gothic-Victorian mansion, which she and her ex-husband (jesse james american chopper) purchased in 2010.
Who is the homeowner?Sandra Bullock
House details:
Where is it located? New Orleans, Louisiana
What did it cost? bullock purchases new orleans home for $2.25 million
Unique features,sandra bullock + New Orleans home has ballroom, swimming pool
Author's magical Tudor:Author buys River Tay mansion
This famous author's rags-to-riches story landed her in a magical 19th-century riverbank mansion. Last year, she purchased the house next door for about $1.5 million and plans to knock it down to create a Renaissance-style garden.
Who is the homeowner?J.K. Rowling
House details:
Where is it located?Scotland, United Kingdom
What did it cost?J.K. Rowling + paid $2 million for Killiechassie House
Unique features,J.K. Rowling + Killiechassie House has 20 chimneys, medieval burial ground
Actors' modular mansion:Actors buy Brentwood modular mansion
A longtime fugitive from the frantic Hollywood lifestyle, this actor and his wife (who is she?) recently purchased a home in this tony area as an alternative to their 800-acre spread in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Who is the homeowner?harrison ford
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How much did it cost?Harrison Ford buys $12.65 million LA home
Unique features,harrison ford brentwood mansion has 7 bedrooms, library
Power-couple villa:Power couple building villa-style megamansion
This NFL quarterback and his supermodel wife are putting the finishing touches on the Mediterranean-style villa they're building in one of the nation's wealthiest neighborhoods.
Who are the homeowners?tom brady and gisele
House details:
Where is it located?Brentwood CA
How much did it cost?tom brady and gisele mega mansion cost $20 million
Unique features,tom brady and gisele mansion has elevator, weight room, eight bedrooms, wine cellar, butler's room six-car garage
Comedian's compound:+Comedian buys compound in Hamptons
This famous comedian left behind his wacky New York friends and neighbors and moved his family to a lavish Tudor-style waterfront mansion.
Who is the homeowner?Jerry Seinfeld
House details:
Where is it located?East Hampton
How much did it cost?Jerry Seinfeld + $32 million mansion in East Hampton
Unique features,jerry seinfeld house has wine cellar, baseball diamond, tennis court indoor and outdoor pools
Family enclave:Soccer star's 13,000-square-foot mansion
This athlete and his pop singer wife have an impressive collection of homes in Europe and the United States, but the centerpiece is a 13,000-square-foot Italian-style mansion.
Who are the homeowners?david and victoria beckham
House details:
Where is it located?Beverly Hills, California
How much did it cost?david and victoria beckham Beverly Hills home + $22 million
Unique features,david and victoria beckham Beverly Hills home +seven bedrooms, nine baths, ocean views
Jet-set retreat:Actor's home & runway
Many celebrity homes have parking for multiple vehicles, but not too many can accommodate a couple of jet airplanes. The home of this actor and avid pilot is the exception. The house, which is adjacent to a private 1.4-mile runway, has parking for his Boeing 707B and Gulfstream aircraft as well as six cars.
Who is the homeowner?John Travolta
House details:
Where is it located?Ocala, Florida
How much did it cost?John Travolta's home + $2.5 million
Unique features,John Travolta's home + heliport, gym, swimming pool and stables for 75 horses
Host's hideaway:Daytime talk show host buys Hamptons home
In 2011, this former news anchor bought a 7,000-square-foot sky-blue "cottage" on a quiet street for herself and her two daughters. Because the mistress of the house likes to harvest some of her own food, there is also an herb and vegetable garden near the pool.
Who is the homeowner?Katie Couric
House details:
Where is it located?the hamptons new york
How much did it cost?Couric's Hampton's house + cost $6.3 million
Unique features,katie couric's hamptons house has 7 bedroom 6 bathrooms, tennis court pool, five blocks from beach
Thrilling views:Thriller author's harbor penthouse condo
This best-selling author recently decided to complement his country estate with a house in town. To that end, he purchased three Ritz-Carlton penthouses with harbor views and converted them into one residence.
Who is the homeowner?Tom Clancy
House details:
Where is it located?Baltimore, Maryland
How much did it cost?tom clancy baltimore penthouse price $12.6 million
Unique features,tom clancy baltimore penthouse is 3 penthouses in 1 with private theater, elevator, six balconies
Family fortress:Movie star's megamansion
This rapper-turned-movie star, his actress wife and their family live in a princely 25,000-square-foot megamansion that has its own ZIP code.
Who are the homeowners?Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
House details:
Where is it located?Calabasas, California
How much did it cost?+Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith + $20 million 25,000 square foot California mansion
Unique features,will smith california mansion has 9 bedroom meditation room private lake and own zip code