Hot Spots: Celebrity Homes Edition
1. Feature Home: Shaq sells his Florida Mansion to Naomi Campbell's beau Vladamir
Shaquille O'neal (in photo above), Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin (in photo on right, from left to right); additional home photos below.
Shaquille O’Neal’s former Miami home on Star Island near Miami Beach is the new home to Naomi Campbell’s billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin.
This waterfront property is 19,444 sq ft with 8 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 3 half baths. It also consists of a gym, an indoor basketball court, a steam room, and a sauna. The outside décor has a 6-car garage, a dock, a tennis court, a 2-bedroom house for quest, and an amazing pool with the Superman logo.
The home was originally listed at around $25 million but was sold at $16 million. It’s nice to see someone still has money.
This waterfront property is 19,444 sq ft with 8 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 3 half baths. It also consists of a gym, an indoor basketball court, a steam room, and a sauna. The outside décor has a 6-car garage, a dock, a tennis court, a 2-bedroom house for quest, and an amazing pool with the Superman logo.
The home was originally listed at around $25 million but was sold at $16 million. It’s nice to see someone still has money.
2. John Travolta & Kelly Preston
John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s airport home near Miami, FL was the talk of the town after being developed. The $2.5 million home is set at the end of a private runway stip. He has a huge aircraft collection that includes a Boeing 707. As we all know, one of Mr. Travolta’s passion is flying planes. So why not bring his passion home, right? After all, he is a pilot.
3. Oprah Winfrey
The queen of media, Ms. Oprah Winfrey, dropped over $50 million for her 42-acre estate in Montecito, California. It’s said that she has 14 bathrooms and 10 fireplaces. One of the of the attractions of this property is Oprah's escape tp paradise, the prized tea house. The tea house has no bathroom, but an upscale outhouse. Winfrey requested this because she didn't want to hear toilets flushing while she's relaxing and reading.
4. Matthew Perry
"Friends" star Matthew Perry's new bachelor pad is the talk of tinseltown right now. The Hollywood Hills house has a view of Los Angeles and the ocean. The 4,000 sq. ft. haven has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It also includes a wet-end pool, a home theater, a spa, and a garage. Check out some of the highlights of this BEAUTIFUL home.
5. Billy Joel
Uptown girl singer Billy Joel's Sagaponack home is a piece of paradise in Long Island, New York. The 19 million dollar mansion has been one of his many homes for a few years. It is rumored that he has nearly cut the price in half in hopes that he could sell the property. For now, the singer claims house as his main haven.
6. Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
The Smith's recently purchased a home in Malibu. The 25,000 sq. feet house is a mass of green hills and lawns. It's an open air, three-wall plush living room, nine bedroom, a recording studio, and a gazebo.
7. Britany Spears
This is pop start Britney Spears safe haven away from the papparazzi. It's a 20,000 sq. ft. monster that Ms. Spears paid $20,000,000 to own. It includes 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.
8. Dwayne Wade
This is the pride and joy of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade. This mansion is in Miami Beach and it cost the Heat star 10.6 million dollars. It has 6 bedrooms, a tennis court, and an air conditioned dog house. Also a perk, he lives 2 blocks away from friend and teammate, Chris Bosh.
8. Drew Barrymore
Charlie's Angels star Drew Barrymore owns a $7,000,000 Santa Barbara home. It includes 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Ms. Barrymore boasts of the green life around her. Shrubberry and palm trees are standard in this neighborhood.
9. 50 Cent
Rapper and business mogul, 50 Cent bought this beautiful piece of Conneticut back in 2003 from Mike Tyson's ex wife Monica Turner. The 50,000 square foot mansion cost a mere 4.1 million dollars. However, over the last few years, 50 has been trying to unload it on anyone who's interested in buying the estate. The house includes 19 bedrooms and 37 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, 5 jacuzzis, an indoor shooting range, a home cinema, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, a night club.
11. Lebron James
All Star NBA powerhouse Lebron James didn't take too long in choosing a house in his new fair city. The newest Miami Heat player moved to a 12,000 sq. ft. mansion in South Beach last year. The $9,000,000 3 story house includes 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a wine cellar.
12. Halle Berry
Academy Award Winner Halle Berry purchased her bit of heaven back in 2001. Her home is in a Mediterranean-style pattern hidden in the crest of Beverly Hills. She paid close to $3,000,000 for this 8,110 sq. ft. dream.
12. Jay-Z and Beyonce
Entertainment royalty Jay-Z and the multi-talented Beyonce called this place home up until March of last year. However, after deciding to start a family asap, they decided to move into a more family-oriented town.
14. Kim Kardashian
Socialite and reality mega star, Kim Kardashian, dished out a cool $4.8 million for her 4,000 sq. ft. la casa. It includes 4 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, and a relaxing, soothing spa. Kim will more than likely be spending some time in New Jersey also, since hubby is on the N.J. Nets basketball team. For now, her heart is still in California.
14. Lady Gaga
Mama Monster Lady GaGa chooses not to buy property in California. So she rents a massive 6,143 sq. ft. condo. Asking rate for this masterpiece.... $25,000/monthly....WOW!
16. Chelsea Handler
Check out late-night talk-show host Chelsea Handler's crib. Handler paid $5.9 million for this 5,572 sq. ft. home. The palace features 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a 50-foot long swimming pool attached to a spa, an out-door fireplace, and a built-in barbecue, and a flat screen t.v. attached to the outside of the house.
17. Sandra Bullock
Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock shares her $22,950,000 mansion with her main dude, son Louis. This Beverly Hills haven has 8 bathrooms and 7 bedrooms. Mrs. Bullock wanted each room to have it's own identity. From the looks of it, she achieved her goal.
18. Celine Dion
Grammy award winner Celine Dion has a most unusual house. The 9,825 sq, ft. main attraction is the water park theme that spreads throughout the entire estate. The home's pool system holds 500,000 gallons of water. The singer paid $12.5 million for this Jupiter Land, Florida 10 years ago. It is now estimated to be valued at $20,000
