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$38M Beverly Hills Mansion Delivers Luxury On Every Level

To identify a residential masterpiece in the heart of Los Angeles, one must prioritize these characteristics – location, design and ability to entertain. Boasting a zip code claimed primarily by Hollywood legends, this modern mansion exceeds expectations in all respects. Its contemporary, neutral palette complements lush hillside landscaping and perfectly captures the energy of the prestigious neighborhood. Surrounded by an infinity pool that melts into scenes of Downtown, Catalina and the So-Cal coastline, the home’s disappearing walls of glass were incorporated to maximize its endless views.
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Glamorous soirees were top-of-mind during the estate’s reimagining, as additional amenities include a putting green, expansive wine cellar, movie theater, Zen garden and guest house. As if these aspects aren’t extravagant enough, the living quarters are equally as jaw-dropping. An open, spacious floor plan features an elegant, upper-level master suite with walk-in closet, sleek bath and deck with a spa; while the decadent guest rooms are complete with lavish ensuite baths.
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If you’re interested in making this dream house your home, contact SFJ Group for more information.

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California Ranch on Ocean For Sale

From 18th-century Spain to modern-day rocket silos, Santa Barbara’s Gaviota Coast is overflowing with history, beautiful quiet beaches, and the state’s most expensive ranch. Originally farmed by the Chumash Indians, El Rancho Tajiguas was part of the great rancho development of Spain’s King Carlos, III. And in modern celebrity history, a portion was once owned by John Travolta. Purchased in the early 1980s by the TAG Group Limited as a corporate retreat, the 3,500-acre ranch with its recently built two ocean-facing, Spanish-style villas is for sale, priced at $110 million.

TAG Group, former owner of the luxury watch brand TAG Heuer, bought the original land in the 1980s and continued to add parcels, including buying 16 acres with an historic hacienda from John Travolta in 1988 (which portion is not included in the current offering). After maxing their acreage purchases at 3,500 acres and agriculturally developing some of the land, they built two villas in 2014 and 2015 keeping in the Spanish style of architecture and sited with unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific. With so much acreage, room to roam and inspiring views, it was a perfect retreat location for TAG’s harried executives and subsidiaries. After reevaluating some years later, TAG finds they are not using the ranch as much as anticipated and have put it on the market.Capture
With an interest in sustainable agriculture, the Group has cultivated the land to the highest standards. The two estate homes measure 10,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet and each includes five bedrooms, guest houses, swimming pools, theaters, wine cellars and helipads. Other improvements include an additional 20 structures: a ranch managers house, staff and farming equipment, hundreds of acres of avocado groves, a persimmon orchard and grazing land for a herd of 120 head of cattle.

El Rancho Tajiguas is a largely undeveloped ranch with some of the most stunning ocean views in the state. Considering the vastness of its 3,500 acre size, it is surprisingly close to the cultural centers of Montecito and Santa Barbara and only a hop from one of the two helicopter pads to the Santa Barbara airport. Priced at $110 million, the listing agents are Marco Naggar and Aaron Kirman of Compass, Los Angeles and Randy Solakian of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Montecito.

Photo Credit: Matthew Momberger

Source: Top Ten Real Estate Deals

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Blockbuster Mansion Up for Auction in Fort Lauderdale!

Before watching movies at home was as easy as the click of a mouse, renting videos was an event that required a car trip to a video rental store where one would peruse the titles and finally choose several to stock up for the weekend’s entertainment. The video rental had a time limit and inconveniently had to be returned by the date provided or the user would pay a late fee. Entrepreneur H. Wayne Huizenga identified the folly the meager offerings of local stores provided so he bought into, co-owned and developed Blockbuster, which changed and soon dominated the video rental playing field. No one else could compete with Blockbuster’s massive selection and it stayed well in the forefront of the video rental industry until the digital age. Among Huizenga’s myriad of other business holdings, Huizenga’s net worth at his time of death in 2018 was well over $2 billion. The waterfront mansion he chose to live in was in the boating capital of the world, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida surrounded by water on three sides. Named Tarpon Pointe and previously priced at $27 million, it will be going to auction on March 26th with no reserve.

104046Slow down for the wild peacocks as you head toward the stunning entrance in the high-end Rio Vista neighborhood. Sited on over an acre at the tip of a point about one mile to Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront condos and best beaches, the grounds are surrounded on three sides by 600 feet of waterfront, which is perfect not only for tying up one’s mega yacht, but for watching the New River boat traffic, waterfowl, manatees and tarpons. With an overall 20,623 square feet of living space, the home has 10 bedrooms, 18 baths and is thoughtfully divided into three living zones for optimum comfort for family and guests alike. A structure of massive size, the central portion is designed to entertain large groups without disturbing others in the family wing or guest wing. The family wing includes offices, bedrooms, private kitchen and family room. The guest wing also includes the staff quarters. Spectacular river and terrace-pool views are enjoyed throughout the house. On the cutting edge of technology, there is an electronic locking system, state-of-the-art security system for doors, hurricane protected windows, emergency generators, an elevator and dock facilities.

104047H. Wayne was the only person to launch three Fortune 500 companies: Waste Management, Blockbuster Entertainment and AutoNation. A huge sports fan, Huizenga was also owner or part owner of the Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers and the Miami Dolphins. At its peak in the early 2000s, there were over 4,500 Blockbuster stores in the U.S., now just one is left which is in Bend, Oregon. Huizenga passed away at the age of 80 in March 2018. His home has become a landmark to Lauderdale’s prolific boating community and tour boats.

104049The palatial estate of Blockbuster Video creator, H. Wayne Huizenga, on the historic New River in Ft. Lauderdale, previously on the market priced at $27 million, is now going up for auction. Bidding opens on March 26th with no reserve.

Photo Credits: Concierge Auctions

Source: Top Ten Real Estate Deals

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