The estate, tucked away on half an acre in Laurel Canyon, was originally purchased by Zappa in the late 1960s for $74,000. It had been owned by the musician's family since his passing in 1993. The whimsical 1930s Tudor, with its herringbone brickwork and half timbering, includes the recording studio and rehearsal space that Zappa had built as well as "the vault" - a climate-controlled, multiroom space where he kept a secret collection of music and film recordings.
With its five-story living room, 200 tons of stonework, soaring redwood beams and five-foot-thick, 14-foot-high, 2,000-pound front door, the triangular temple is still spectacular. Which is not to say that the former playboy's paradise has been turned into anything resembling a traditional home.
Custom built in 2011, the house sits on over half an acre with a swimming pool and spa out back. Trees and columns frame the stately double-door entry. Floors of carpet and dark hardwood alternate in the nearly 5,000-square-foot interior, which holds four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms across two stories.
Charles E. Probst, the enigmatic businessman who pledged $2 million to the Civic Arts Plaza, only to miss $350,000 in payments, has put his North Ranch estate up for sale. Probst, 53, agreed last year to deliver on his arts plaza pledge to settle a lawsuit.
His corner penthouse at the Barker Block Lofts is in escrow but still entertaining backup offers, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The asking price is $1.54 million. Remodeled by Hughes Umbanhowar Architects, the 1,710-square-foot unit features brick walls, exposed ductwork and sliding barn doors that divide the open-plan living space.
What drew me to [them] was clear: an iconic brand with a genuine commitment to the independent advisors across Canada who have chosen to build their businesses here and to the clients they serve. That kind of alignment is rare. Having spent my career building companies at the intersection of real estate and fintech, I've seen what's possible when talented entrepreneurs are supported by the right platform, tools and leadership.
The front of Zell's house, a mix of beige stucco and blond wood, is a low-key facade that belies the expansive, 12,000-square-foot property, which includes a gym, a pool, four bedrooms and a guest house. Zell paid $13 million for the home in 1998.
The 3,165-square-foot third-floor unit shares no walls with neighbors. Features include terraces, marble floors, a built-in aquarium and two fireplaces. There are two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The complex, which has 24-hour security, a gym and a rooftop swimming pool and deck, was built in 1997.
In 9,000 square feet, there are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. A formal entry with a sweeping staircase kicks things off. Past that, there's an expansive living room with vaulted beams, a dining room under coffered ceilings and an open-concept kitchen and family room. Four sets of French doors expand the space to a wraparound deck with views of the harbor, city and ocean.
After spending $500,000 to renovate an Orlando mansion for the DIY Network show "Hit Properties With Nathan Morris," the Boyz II Men singer has listed the property for sale at $4.9 million. The four-episode arc documenting the makeover finds the R&B artist adding square footage and updating style, mixing in dark hardwood floors and turning a former kitchen into an office space and man cave.
