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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Southwestern inspired $6million California estate with jaw-dropping views holds a secret past
An extraordinary Southwestern inspired California estate with insane views has hit the market with a whopping $6million price tag - but the breathtaking property hides a secret about its past. The sprawling 6,362-square-foot estate, nestled in the rolling hills of Friant, California, is perched on a ridgeline with spectacular panoramic views. The Santa Fe-inspired mansion offers 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Sierra foothills, Friant Dam, and the San Joaquin Valley, according to the listing on Sarah Hedrick Realtor. The home was created when a Fresno couple made an impulse decision during a 1990s road trip that would transform both the landscape and local emergency services training forever, as reported by th e Fresno Bee. According to a news release about the property, the adventurous pair spotted a For Sale sign while driving near Lake Millerton and immediately recognized the potential of the stunning location. 'When a Fresno couple saw a For Sale sign while road-tripping near Lake Millerton in the early '90s, they didn't just see a stunning ridgeline property - they saw potential,' the press release states. They traded their existing home plus $100,000 to secure the coveted plot of land. The home's inviting pool is the perfect place to take a dip at the end of a long day 'What followed was a labor of love to design and build a private architectural compound from the ground up,' the press release continued. But the property's intriguing history continues from there. Rather than simply demolishing their previous residence, the couple donated the entire structure to local SWAT teams and fire departments, who used it for tactical training exercises. They blew it up in the name of public safety before building their dream home. The resulting architectural masterpiece now features six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Hedrick describes the home as a 'masterpiece of craftsmanship' blending 'timeless finishes w/refined architectural detail'. The property presents traditional Southwestern elements including authentic Saltillo tile flooring, hand-troweled walls and soaring ceilings throughout. It comes complete with luxury amenities including a resort-style swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, home theater and tennis, pickleball, basketball courts. A seating area in the sprawling home is seen above The resulting architectural masterpiece now features six bedrooms and six bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is pictured above Multiple living spaces provide accommodation for both intimate family gatherings and larger social events. A view from the property is seen above Inside, the formal dining room and gourmet chef's kitchen offers an elegant setting for entertaining. 'The chef's kitchen boasts travertine counters, a Wolf range with six burners, three ovens, a warming drawer, Subzero fridge, dual copper sinks, a mini wine fridge, ice maker and two pantries.' Multiple living spaces provide accommodation for both intimate family gatherings and larger social events. 'The living room features a gas fireplace, custom cabinetry, & double sliders opening to a resort-style pool,' the listing writes. 'A flexible living space serves as a soundproofed home theater, office, guest quarters with courtyard access.' For the wine connoisseurs, there is a dedicated cellar for storing prized bottles. And for car lovers, there is a 3,000-square-foot garage, which is the size of an average American home. An observation deck offering panoramic views completes the outdoor entertainment options The outdoor spaces are impressive, featuring a tennis court for sports enthusiasts, a putting green for golf practice and a cozy outdoor fireplace The outdoor spaces are impressive, featuring a tennis court for sports enthusiasts, a putting green for golf practice and a cozy outdoor fireplace. An observation deck offers panoramic views. Additionally, two separate guest homes provide luxurious accommodation for visitors. 'The primary suite offers a fireplace, sauna and steam shower, jetted tub, cedar-lined closets, and double sliders to the outdoors.' 'A rare retreat offering luxury, privacy, and premier amenities,' the listing concludes.
Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Gopi Hinduja and family net worth — Sunday Times Rich List 2025
What is Gopi Hinduja and family's net worth? ▼ £35.304 billion£37.196 billion in 2024 The sumptuous 120-room Raffles hotel fashioned out of Whitehall's Old War Office (OWO) in central London, where Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, worked during the Second World War, has been restored to 21st-century luxury by Gopi Hinduja, who tops The Sunday Times Rich List for the fourth successive year. More recently, the gilt-edged OWO has hosted several 'leaving UK' parties for super-rich individuals and families getting out of the country. The building's owner will not be hosting one himself. Gopi — or GP as he likes to be known — plans to see out his days in his 60-room home on Carlton House Terrace, just
