Top 5 Celebrity Homes for Sale

Every once in a while, we come across news about celebrities moving into new (read more expensive) homes. Ever wondered what they do with the old one? Well of course, they sell it!

Just like celebrities, their homes are also a popular draw in real estate markets. A significant part of the big money celebrities across the globe make goes into buying luxury homes for themselves; and real estate is also an integral part of their investment portfolio.

That said, here are a few celebrity homes that have been up for sale in the global real estate market:

Richard Gere’s Home – Strongheart Manor: Located along the waterfront, this excellent investment made by Richard Gere has made it to the list of the most viable real estate investments in the market at a list price of about USD 65 million. The magnificent estate is located in North Haven at N.Y. and is spread out over 6.5 acres of prime land.

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Celine Dion’s Home – Waterpark House: Celine Dion is our next celebrity who has put her 10000 square feet home in Florida up for sale. A sophisticatedly designed residence draped in white, Celine Dion’s home overlooks the ocean and has a waterpark inside it, which is why it is known as the “Waterpark House”. The listing price of this home, which has also featured on the Oprah Show is about USD 72 million.

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Bob Weinstein’s Home: The renowned film producer, who has launched several successful movies like Lord of the Rings, Pulp Fiction, Scary Movie and many more has put up his sprawling mansion up for sale. The mansion, which is luxuriously built up over an area of roughly 12000 square feet is located on the coastline of Connecticut and also includes 3 acres of land and 400 feet of shoreline along with the mansion. This property is said to be listed at USD 32 million in the real estate market.

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Bob Hope’s Home: A one-of-its kind residence located at Southridge Drive in Palm Springs, California, comedian Bob Hope’s peculiarly designed home was built on the theme of a volcano. This high-tech home was designed by renowned architect John Lautner, and is set up over an area of more than 23000 square feet. Put up for sale at USD 50 million, this is the most expensive home in Southridge Drive.

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Barry Bonds’ Home: Located at Beverly Park in LA, the home of former baseball celebrity Barry Bonds is up for sale at USD 25 million. This luxurious estate is spread over more than 17000 square feet and has some of the most pompous features that you will ever find in homes around Los Angeles. A few of the amenities include leather upholstery on the walls, a world class spa and sauna, gourmet kitchens and much more.

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