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New York Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Hamptons home buyers are skipping oceanfronts and searching for serenity north
In March, a 7-acre estate at 372 and 370 Further Lane in East Hampton kicked off the season with a $70 million sale. It was the kind of deal you've come to expect from the massive estates that line the sea. But as prices push ever higher south of the highway, many Hamptons home hunters are eschewing ocean bragging rights for the quiet, tranquil landscapes that drew society here in the first place. 5 The Great Hill spread sports 4,200 square feet of lusciousness. Courtesy of Bespoke Real Estate 'Oceanfront has become a very limited asset class,' notes Michael Cantwell of Bespoke Real Estate. 'There are only a handful of trades a year, so the barrier for entry is extremely high.' That's why he's seeing values rise north of the highway in once off-the-radar communities. 'People like to have these big, reserve-adjacent farm properties in Watermill North, Bridgehampton North,' he says. 'They want these tremendous waterfront properties in North Sea, North Haven and Noyack.' He's currently selling a 6.2-acre 'cabin in the woods' at 137 Great Hill Road in North Sea for $8.5 million. It has five bedrooms and four full bathrooms spread over 4,200 square feet. Built in 2013, it was designed by architect Jasmit Singh Rangr with wood-cladding that mirrors the landscape and oodles of boxy, cantilevered daring. It comes with an 80-foot heated gunite infinity pool, an outdoor dining as well as a kitchen area and tennis court. 'These areas are getting big numbers,' Cantwell says. 'Everything rises with the tide.' 5 In North Haven, 24 On the Bluff — designed by architect William Reese — comes with three stories, a boat mooring and a $19.99 million price tag. Courtesy of Saunders Realty 5 One of 24 On the Bluff's five bedrooms. Courtesy of Saunders Realty Over on the Long Island Sound, a one-of-a-kind estate is on the market at 24 On the Bluff in North Haven, a blob of land that juts out into Noyack Bay (where you catch the ferry to Shelter Island). Built in 2002, it's a rare architectural masterpiece by William Reese, inspired by modernist design masters such as Tadao Ando and Rudolf Schindler (naturally it was featured in Elle Decor). Geometric, clean and composed simply from four materials — concrete, steel, glass and mahogany — this three-story home has 5,800 square feet, five beds and five full baths. It also comes tricked out with all the toys: a gym, heated pool, sauna, tennis and a boat mooring. It's on the market with Saunders' Laura White for $19.99 million. 'People love North Haven because it's quieter,' says White. 'They can shop without issues. They can ride their bikes. There is a beautiful bay-front beach and boating. The area is really spectacular.' 5 In Landfall, on the northern tip of Northwest Harbor, the two-bedroom, midcentury Butterfly House at 6 Masthead Lane is on the market for $2.75 million. Courtesy of Compass Realty 5 Despite being filled with 1970s flair, the Butterfly House has newly renovated wings. Courtesy of Compass Realty Further east, at the northernmost point of Northwest Harbor in the hidden waterfront enclave of Landfall is another architectural stunner, known as Butterfly House, at 6 Masthead Lane. It's a midcentury masterpiece modeled on Le Corbusier's famed roof design (also seen at Marcel Breuer's Geller house in Lawrence; razed in 2022). Full of 1970s flair but recently renovated, the house has 2,400 square feet, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and access to a private beach on Gardiners Bay. This north star is on the market for $2.75 million with Jack Pearson of Compass.
Buzz Feed
16-05-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
27 Wayfair Items To Make Your Bathroom Look Stellar
A rust-resistant faucet and drain because updating your hardware is an easy fix for any bathroom that yields exponential results. Promising review: "So happy with the qualify for the price! It's a really nice faucet and the water flows well out of it. Love the look, it really sets the mood in this bathroom makeover!" —ChrissyPrice: $54.99 (originally $109.99; available in eight colors) A set of floating shelves so decorative *and* functional your face soaps and creams will look like the ones in your favorite catalog instead of the drugstore versions you actually bought. Promising review: "Love these shelves! Our new bathroom is small with minimal storage and these shelves are exactly what we needed!" —LexiPrice: $58.99+ (available in four colors) An over-the-door towel rack to hide your towels behind the door so they aren't an eyesore in the bathroom while they dry. Plus, easy access as you come out of the shower! Promising review: "Was easy to install and holds towels nicely in my tiny bathroom. Fits with my very simple decor." —VanessaPrice: $22.42 (originally $27.99) An over-the-toilet cabinet because a small bathroom is no excuse for making guests stare at unattractive essentials. The extra storage will allow things to be better organized rather than strewn around. Promising review: "We purchased this storage unit for my mother's apartment, as the toilet was behind a separate door with zero storage. Good to have a place to keep a spare roll of toilet paper! Assembly was quit easy, and the product is sturdy and highly functional. Thanks, Wayfair, for having solutions for every decorating dilemma!" —DonnaPrice: $75.99+ (originally $119.99; available in two colors) An anti-slip teak wood bath mat so you can feel like you're at a luxury spa every time you step out of the shower or bath. Elle Decor? Yes, it's me returning your phone call about taking photos of my bathroom. Promising review: "The SIZE, above all was important as were the ridges on each slat ot teak to eliminate slipping. Lovely piece of work and looks so nice in he bathroom. But the utmost is the safety of not having to trust slippery mats and continually straightening them out to look neat. The rubber feet on the bottom are very helpful and the open edges on the long ends assist in drying out the area under the slats. Good product, well designed. Kudos!" —CharlannePrice: $49.99+ (originally $79, available in two sizes) A bamboo bath caddy so you can read or use your tablet while you kick back in the tub — there's even a slot to fit a wine glass!! Promising review: "Works great! Very sturdy. The pop up back rest is great for reading a book or watching on an iPad. Love that I can also put candles and a wine glass on it too" —AlexandraPrice: $31.99 (originally $69.99) An eight-piece cotton towel set that includes two bath, two hand, and four face towels/washcloths, because a matching set is a surefire way to feel like you're an adult with an adult bathroom. Promising review: "These towels are plush and great size. They dry quickly and are soft on the skin. They look great in the primary bath. The white makes us feel like we are at a luxury spa resort." —MichelePrice: $89 (originally $169.75; available in 15 colors) A waffle shower curtain to bring a little texture to your bathroom, especially if you're working with a rental where everything is dull and lifeless. Price: $20.99+ (available in five sizes and six colors) A teak shower bench perfect for storing things next to your bath so they're easy to reach or even giving you a place to rest while you're in the shower. Really, what's more luxurious than sitting down in the shower? Promising review: "Gorgeous bench that comes assembled. It was packed so well that there was no chance of it being damaged. Very happy with this product and the mailing process." —JanetPrice: $189.99 (originally $259.99) A freestanding, acrylic soaking tub because who doesn't want to come home from a long day and relax the tension away in their new tub?! Promising review: "Amazing upgrade to the old corner garden tub! It's comfortable for soaking, was easy to install, and looks great." —Carol Price: $623.50+ (originally $1,131.16; available in seven finishes) And a bathtub pillow with thick padding to support your neck and head while you soak. With six powerful suction cups, you won't need to worry about having to reposition it halfway through your bubble bath. Price: $34.99 (originally $40.99) A polished porcelain tile that's absolutely stunning and can be used as floor *or* wall tile depending on where you want your focal point to be. Promising review: "Beautiful and high quality. Using them as accents in my shower." —Emily Price: $144 per box (available in nine colors) Or a peel and stick mosaic tile for something less permanent and easier to install but that still makes a ~major~ impact. Perfect for a bathroom sink backsplash or to create an accent wall. Promising review: "These were so easy to apply and made our bathroom vanity update look amazing! We only had to cut one 'tile' to fit around the light fixture, but it was very easy to trace and cut. The tiles adhered very well to our textured walls, and it was very easy to align and stick them in place. This was the quickest part of our renovation and also had the biggest visual impact!" —JenniferPrice: $38.99+ (available in six colors) A dual rainfall showerhead if soaking isn't your thing but you're still looking for relaxation. The rain shower head has a 360-degree tilt because of course it does. Prepare to be the person offering all your guests a shower just to show this off. Promising review: "We love this! It turned our basic shower into a shower experience! It was easy to install and the color is perfect for our dark shower. Would recommend to a friend." —SamanthaPrice: $138.99+ (originally $169.99; available in three finishes) An ornate vanity giving off Bridgerton vibes (you just know something saucy would happen against this thing in that show). Elevate the look of your powder room with this embellished piece that'll surely have Lady Whistledown gossiping about you. Promising review: "Very nice quality. Arrived in perfect condition. The color was as advertised. Beautiful vanity." —Brooks Price: $489.99+ (originally $539.99; available in three colors) Or a wall-mounted single bathroom vanity that gives a floating effect if you like a more contemporary design. Topped with an engineered stone countertop to easily wipe clean from the water spills and toothpaste, talk about a serious upgrade. Promising review: "Beautiful and easy to use. I wanted a vanity with minimal hardware and still enough storage considering its for powder room. This one is perfect in size, color and required storage. Like other reviews, we had to cut a small piece in the back of the drawer to fit plumbing which was still alright." —ShamaPrice: $629.99+ (originally $1,209; available in four base colors and two hardware finishes) A medicine cabinet and mirror with two adjustable tempered glass shelves so you can achieve storage and style in one fell swoop. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's got the best bathroom of all? 🪞 Promising review: "Very solid piece, magnet is strong and keep the mirror in place. We love how it turned out for our double vanity sink" —StaceyPrice: $169.99 (available in two sizes and five finishes) A two-light vanity light fixture that can be mounted up or down, depending on your taste. The satin opal globes are dimmable, so you can have the right lighting for applying makeup or reading in the tub. Promising review: "We redecorated our powder room and this fixture was the perfect addition. Super high quality, sleek and simple, looks great!" —RebeccaPrice: $105.99 (originally $159) A simple and sophisticated metal wall sconce for bordering your bathroom mirrors in a unique, untraditional way that'll certainly make you the cool friend of the group. Promising review: "Perfect size for our powder bath. Love the modern, lounge-like feeling it gives." —KaleenaPrice: $69.99 (originally $366.99; available in two sizes and three finishes) A makeup organizer because you've acquired quite the makeup collection after watching all five seasons of Glow Up. The clear acrylic glass beautifully displays your makeup and skincare, making it easy to find what you need. Promising review: "I searched high and low for exactly the perfect bathroom/personal organizer our family needed. This one is beyond my highest expectation. Now everything has a place and there is a place for everything (Q-Tips, makeup, nail items, meds, etc.). Love it! " —AnitaPrice: $39.99 (originally $100) A roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper if you love some greenery but simply can't keep a plant alive to, well, save your life. Give your bathroom a real maximalist makeover with this tropical leaf design. Promising review: "Easy to install, totally transformed our guest room! *Update* I've had this wallpaper for up for two years with no problem. It hasn't lost stickiness, started to peel, or anything!" —MeganPrice: $34.95 per roll A floral window film because you love the look of stain glass windows but not the price (or the installation time). Give your bathroom the privacy it needs with this cottage-core floral film that easily applies with soap and water. Promising review: "In bought this for my 2nd floor bathroom. It has 2 windows overlooking the driveway and backyard. I don't like to cover the bay windows with large curtains so I bought this to attempt the maintain privacy. It was super easy to stick to the windows and seems to staying up well so far!" —JustynePrice: $18\.99 A metal tray aka a glamorous way to display your scent collection, cotton swabs, serums, and more. You can even use the tray to slip off your jewelry before your shower. Promising review: "Beautiful. I loved it." —AnonymousPrice: $32.99 (also available in chrome) A towel warmer because there's nothing better than getting out of a steamy shower and drying off with a warm towel. You can even heat your bathrobe or pajamas from it with temperatures ranging from 115–155 degrees Fahrenheit. Promising review: "Modern, beautiful and sturdy! I'm very happy with this purchase!" —DanielaPrice: $83.99+ (originally $101.99+, available in two colors) A braided fabric hamper because the plastic laundry basket you got in college doesn't complement your adult bathroom properly anymore. Insert this water- and mildew-resistant hamper that'll add something stylish to an empty corner. Promising review: "I love the pop of color! Very sturdy. We've had it for awhile now and its been perfect." —RaquelPrice: $85.99+ (originally $155+; available in two sizes and 24 colors) A five-piece bathroom accessory set made out of solid bamboo, so you know it'll last. Decorate the whole bathroom with just this one set that will add some natural, organic boho style. Promising review: "Bought two of these sets and broke them up between the primary bath and vanity suite in my Airbnb. Beautiful wood. Beautiful color. Sturdy yet functional. Looks gorgeous in my bathroom!" —ShannonPrice: $49.99 (originally $57.99) A chic hardware set beause matching accents is the pinacle of bathroom chicness. This stainless steel set is easy on the eyes and resistant to rust and corrosion, so you don't have to worry about taking those steaming everything showers. The set includes a toilet paper holder, ring hand towel holder, and two review: "This is so nice, especially for the price! You would guess this is high-end hardware based on the quality." —KeltyPrice: $51.99+ (available in two colors)
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oprah's Billion-Dollar Life: A Look at Her Real Estate Portfolio
Oprah Winfrey struck it rich with her long-running talk show and then parlayed that success into a media empire that has earned her a net worth of $3 billion, according to Forbes. Winfrey has used that wealth to build a real estate portfolio that could be worth nearly $200 million. Read More: Find Out: Winfrey's real estate transactions can be hard to track because some occur off-market, which means the properties aren't listed in the multiple listing service. In addition, Winfrey has owned properties through corporate entities rather than in her name. However, press reports and reports from luxury real estate watchers say her current portfolio currently includes properties in California, Hawaii and Colorado. Here's a look at Oprah Winfrey's real estate portfolio. Winfrey's primary home is thought to be her sprawling estate in Montecito, California. Purchased in 2001 for $50 million, according to the 23,000-square-foot neo-Georgian home has six bedrooms and 15 baths and sits on over 40 acres. The estate, which Winfrey named 'The Promised Land,' includes such luxuries as a tennis court, pool, movie theater and what Elle Decor described as a 6,000-square-foot guest house. The 2015 purchase of a $28.8 million neighboring equestrian estate, Seamair Farm, added stables to The Promised Land's amenities. Winfrey further expanded the estate with the purchase of a home on four acres owned by Jeff Bridges and his wife, Susan Geston, in 2019. The Los Angeles Times reported at the time that Winfrey paid $6.85 million for the complex, and it valued the full estate at about $90 million — a figure likely to be significantly higher today. Discover Next: Winfrey has been investing in Maui real estate since the early 2000s. She already owned over 100 acres of land and a number of buildings in Kula, Hawaii, when KITV4 reported in March 2023 that she'd just purchased an 870-acre ranch. KHON2 in Hawaii estimated the value of Winfrey's Maui properties to be about $60 million after inflation and renovations. The properties include a farmhouse, situated on one of Winfrey's earlier land purchases. Winfrey initially intended to do a quick renovation and then build the 'ultimate Hawaii homestead,' as reported in 2006. However, with the help of designer Ellie Cullman, Winfrey had contractors essentially gut the home to move a staircase, raise the primary bedroom ceiling and construct a wraparound veranda that gives Winfrey sweeping ocean views from her primary suite. Winfrey owns two separate properties in Colorado: 66 acres in Mountain Village, which she purchased for $10.85 million in 2014, and a $14 million home in Telluride, purchased a year later. She reportedly intended to live in the Telluride home temporarily while building a new home in Mountain Village. The Mountain Village project never came to fruition, but described the Telluride home as a 'high-tech mansion' with a glass and steel bridge over the great room and a cable rail car and observation tower on the grounds. The properties listed above are Winfrey's current portfolio, but she has owned many other notable properties in the past. For example: Mondroneagle, an $8.3 million 40-acre estate on Orcas Island, Washington. Winfrey reportedly sold Mondroneagle for $14 million in 2021. Montecito/Santa Barbara parcels purchased for $10.48 million in 2021 and sold in 2022 to two buyers: Jennifer Aniston, who paid $14.75 million for the main home, and personal trainer Bob Green, who paid $2.3 million for the property with two cottages. Multiple Illinois properties: Winfrey has owned several homes in and around Chicago over the years. Their sales (cumulatively) added about $6.25 million to Winfrey's coffers, according to More From GOBankingRates 6 Used Luxury SUVs That Are a Good Investment for RetireesHow Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region7 Overpriced Grocery Items Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 20257 Things You'll Be Happy You Downsized in Retirement This article originally appeared on Oprah's Billion-Dollar Life: A Look at Her Real Estate Portfolio
