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News.com.au
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Leonardo DiCaprio doubles asking price of $35 million home
Leonardo DiCaprio has put his Malibu beach house on the market for the sky-high price of $US23 million ($A35 million). The Hollywood superstar purchased the property four years ago for $US13.75 million ($A21.1 million). But for those who might baulk at the idea of coughing up such an enormous chunk of change, the 50-year-old actor is also giving prospective buyers the opportunity to test drive the California dwelling, simultaneously putting it on the rental market with an asking price of $US65,000 ($A100,000) a month, Realtor reports. Located on Pacific Coast Highway, the home boasts four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms The estate is described as being situated on 'a stunning stretch of the Malibu coastline where properties are rarely offered for sale'. As a result of its plum spot, the dwelling offers exclusive access to 'one of the most private and coveted beaches in Malibu,' as well as spectacular views of the ocean courtesy of its perch atop a cliffside. DiCaprio, who was pictured enjoying a day at Wimbledon in London over the weekend, bought the home in July 2021, paying $US13.75 million ($A21.1 million) via an LLC that is run by his longtime business manager. However, it is unclear whether the Oscar winner ever actually used the property as a full-time residence, with records indicating he put the home on the rental market in April, before deciding to try to offload it altogether. The home features multiple balconies and patios that can be accessed through full glass doors, allowing residents to create a true indoor/outdoor vibe throughout the year. The property also offers an enormous walk-in closet, as well as a 'spa-like' bathroom that features a spacious bathtub and a steam shower. There is a picturesque firepit, seating area, and outdoor shower and sauna. From this spot, guests can, on occasion, see dolphins swimming in the ocean, according to the listing description, which hails the sight as being 'so rare and special'. The home is not far from a former property in DiCaprio's extensive portfolio of residences, which has featured an array of incredible dwellings over the years. Shortly after he purchased the Malibu property, he sold off a nearby dwelling for $US10.3 million ($A15.8 million), having bought that home in 1998 for just $US1.6 million ($A2.4 million), according to records. Much like his newer Malibu residence, DiCaprio offered up his former home for rent before opting to sell it. 'The Departed' star initially listed it with an asking price of $US20,000 ($A30,700) a month in 2010, although that price fluctuated over the following years, dropping first to $US18,500 ($A28,400), before rising to $US23,000 ($A35,400) a few years later. He also tested the waters when it came to selling the property, first listing it for $US10.95 million ($A16.8 million) in 2016 — five years before he actually sold it. DiCaprio is understood to still use his Hollywood Hills compound as his primary residence. The A-lister bought up two adjacent residences back in the '90s before later expanding the estate with the purchase of two additional dwellings. Over the years, the actor is said to have hosted a number of impressive soirees at the home. Page Six reported in 2020 that DiCaprio hosted a viewing party for the presidential election, setting up an enormous screen on his basketball court so he and his pals could watch the results roll in live.
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kanye West puts Calabasas condo he won in Kim Kardashian divorce on the market for $3 million amid financial mess
KANYE West has put his luxury Calabasas condo on the market for almost $3 million after falling behind on property taxes. The U.S. Sun can confirm Kanye, 48, was given the property in his divorce from Kim Kardashian, which was finalized in November 2022. 4 4 Property documents show the three-bed, four-bath home went up for sale last week with a price tag of $2,950,000. It was first purchased in 2017 for $1,600,000 and was on and off the market until the divorce went through and Kanye was able to keep it. The Brutalist-inspired residence by Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen is on brand for the rapper, who often favors a minimalist look. The property, part of Kanye's crumbling real estate empire, is located within the private gates of the Calabasas Avanti enclave, just minutes from the Kardashians' main properties. It has wide-plank European oak floors and custom plaster walls that "dissolve the boundaries between art and architecture," according to an online bio. There is a semi-private elevator that takes guests into a foyer that opens to the central living space. It offers open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas with top-of-the-range appliances, and every element is bespoke, from the decor to the windows and lighting designed by Duysen's studio. "Three en-suite bedrooms provide restful sanctuaries, two of which open onto private terraces that extend the living experience outdoors," the description adds. BEHIND ON TAXES The main suite occupies its own wing and features a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub, sculptural vanities, and curated hardware. Residents in the building have access to communal areas, including a pool, spa, gym, and outdoor entertainment spaces. The U.S. Sun obtained documents that show Kanye has not paid taxes on the home since 2023, and owes more than $60,000, with the property currently listed as "delinquent." It is one of three homes in the area that Kanye acquired after his divorce, but he doesn't live in any of them. He owns multiple other homes but has barely paid any property taxes in recent years, racking up a bill of more than $300,000 with added monthly penalties. Kanye's owes the most on his derelict $6.7 million Yeezy HQ in West Hollywood, which remains empty after he had the roof torn off for reconstruction before abandoning it. The U.S. Sun has made attempts to reach Kanye for comment regarding his unpaid property taxes. His most recent purchase is his $35 million abode in Beverly Hills that he bought late last year with his second wife, Bianca Censori. The 20,000-square-foot property has an outdoor pool and tennis court and sits on a seven-acre plot of land. Kanye's mansion also includes an entertainment pavilion connected to the main house, plus a pool house and a gazebo. HOTEL LIFE Kanye's latest real estate purchase comes after he finally officially sold his crumbling Malibu mansion. Before finding a buyer last summer, the property sat on the market for around six months. Ye bought the home in 2021, after which he infamously gutted and abandoned it. The mansion was first listed for sale in December 2023 for $53 million, but he was forced to drop the price to $39 million. Despite the wildfires destroying many homes in Malibu, Kanye's former home was untouched. Kanye owns homes in both Los Angeles and Wyoming, but he prefers to spend time living in luxury hotels. They have had long stints in the likes of the Chateau Marmont and the Four Seasons Hotels in recent months. It's harder to keep up with Kanye than his ex-wife and her family, as he barely stays in one place". He has also been spending a significant amount of time in Japan since tying the knot with Bianca, amid arguments over seeing his four children with Kim. The former couple has joint legal custody and share North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6. 4
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Prize winner rejects ‘too perfect' dream home
A prize home winner has decided to pass on their immaculate new property, fearing even stepping foot inside might spoil its pristine allure. The winners described the Hamptons-style dream home as 'too white and too pretty', choosing to put it on the market before the property had even been transferred into their name. Set on an acreage parcel in Tallai, the luxury home will go under the hammer on August 15, offering another family the chance to claim the keys to the 2023-built property. It was promoted as a '$4m Hinterland Escape' by the RSL Art Union raffle drawn just last month. Marketing agent Ed Cherry, of Coastal, said interested buyers would even have the option to up their bid for the stunning two-storey fully furnished home to include an Aston Martin DB12 valued at about $600,000. 'When we met the winners they told us the kitchen of the new place is the size of their whole apartment,' Mr Cherry said. 'It was too white and too pretty for them, and they didn't even want to stay there for one night because they didn't want to mess up the sheets. 'They said, 'we don't want this win to completely change who we are, so we are going to keep living how we do now, and sell the home to allocate the funds to our retirement.' It means the next owners will score a picture-perfect prize home that has never been lived in, presenting exactly as it did for the original winners – right down to the crisply styled white bed sheets. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a 6,862 sqm lot at 12A Duke Ct features a designer kitchen with stone benchtops, European appliances and a butler's pantry, flowing to an open-plan living and dining space with 5.9m high ceilings, louvred windows and a gas fireplace. Qld home earns six times the average income Perks include a home cinema with tiered seating, wine room, and upstairs retreat, while outside offers a large alfresco terrace with built-in barbecue kitchen and pool, all set amid manicured gardens and an orchard complete with fairy garden and two ponds. 'This really is more than just a home – it's a fully furnished haven where you can simply move in and start living a dream lifestyle.' Records show the property last changed hands on April 2024, when it was acquired by the Returned and Services League of Australia's Queensland Branch for $2.975m.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Massive corner block home sold for $15m in the dead of winter
A luxury corner block home in Hamilton that was once two separate houses has sold for a whopping $15.1m, deep in the middle of Brisbane's winter season. According to publicly available property records, the home was owned by Jane Lobban before the private sale over the weekend. It is understood agent Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm sold the property to an owner-occupier, though Mr Lancashire declined to comment. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 19 Circe St was initially just one house, until the neighbouring home was also bought by the vendors. The property was then extended to include a large garden, garden house and pool. Sitting only 8km from the CBD and with a wide, elevated view, the home represented a rare luxury property with a wide open space so close to the city. After being built over 2017 and 2018, the home was listed on the market in February, 2024. While online, the listing attracted 81,595 clicks throughout the year, making it the fourth most-viewed property on the website. Designed by architect Derek Trebilcock and built by CGH Constructions, the 1,512 sqm block features a three-level house with an ensuite included with each bedroom inside. The home has a lift connecting each level, a climate controlled wine tasting room in the basement, and a garage that can fit up to seven vehicles. Brisbane's winter season has seen several home sales for well over $10 million now, with a penthouse in New Farm selling for $17.5 million in June of 2025.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maria Sharapova 'puts LA mansion with bowling alley and stunning views on the market for £18.5MILLION!' As ex-tennis star and British fiance Alexander Gilkes 'set sights on European return'
Former tennis star Maria Sharapova has reportedly put her extravagant Los Angeles mansion up for sale for a whopping £18.5million. The five-time Grand Slam winner is ready to move out of the luxury home - which boasts an indoor bowling alley and gorgeous sea views - after 13 years, a report has claimed. Sharapova is engaged to British businessman Alexander Gilkes, 46, and the couple are understood to be keen on moving to Europe, the Sun has claimed. According to the Wall Street Journal, the minimalist Japanese-inspired home - fit with exposed concrete walls and a large pool - is up for sale for £18.5m. The 38-year-old showed off her extraordinary home in an interview with Architectural Digest in 2019 and hailed the 'indoor-outdoor' feel she was able to achieve in its design. On her striking pool, placed right outside the dining area, she said: 'Usually you have a pool and then a lawn and then a home. But I wanted the pool really close to the home. 'I didn't want that space between, I wanted to see the water from kitchen so getting it a close as possible to the home was a challenge but we managed it.' Elsewhere, Sharapova's pad includes a second-floor balcony which provides stunning views across Los Angeles, with Catalina Island visible in the distance. The former Wimbledon champion rocketed to fame when she beat top seed and defending champion Williams 21 years ago to win her first Grand Slam at just 17. During her storied time on court, Sharapova become the first Russian player to complete the career Grand Slam after wins in Melbourne, New York, Paris and London and the third-youngest woman to triumph at Wimbledon. But her career was marred by a 2016 failed drugs test, which saw Sharapova suspended for two years after she was found to have ingested meldonium, a substance which had been banned at the start of that year, ahead of the Australian Open. Her suspension was later reduced to 15 months after she was found to have taken the drug as per her doctor's advice, and Sharapova returned to competition in April 2017, and won the Tianjin Open seven months later. After struggling with chronic shoulder issues for a number of years, Sharapova announced her retirement in 2020, sharing an emotional goodbye message with her followers that spoke to her deep connection to the game. Maria and Alexander first started dating in 2018 just two years after Alexander - who has deep royal ties - ended his seven year marriage to Meghan Markle's best friend Misha Nonoo. The former tennis star is engaged to British businessman Alexander Gilkes (right) and the pair have one child together The British businessman proposed to the five-time Grand Slam tennis champion in December 2020. He presented her with a dazzling £300,000 diamond engagement ring. The couple welcomed their first child in 2022.
