May 22, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Living like a star can be a reality for anyone who has a million-plus dollars and an eye for the lavish life. Whether you are the ultimate fan, enjoy celebrity name-dropping or just someone who appreciate the finer things in a home, there are a number of famously-owned homes currently on the market for you to pick from. Move, Inc., the media leader in connecting consumers with the when, where and how to move, shines the spotlight on these red carpet-worthy celebrity homes for sale in this week's Trend Spot at http://trends.move.com.
* Rapper's Delight: Multi-platinum rapper, 50 Cent, used to call this Farmington, Conn. waterfront mansion his home. Situated less than 30 minutes from Hartford, Conn. and midway between New York and Boston, this $18,500,000 home boasts 17.6 acres, 19 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, 51,657 sq. ft, multiple fireplaces, a disco/entertainment space, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, multi-car garage, a sauna/steam room, an atrium, an outdoor kitchen area and multiple balconies. http://homes.realtor.com/prop/1080947072
* Studio City Star Home: Neil Patrick Harris, known to most as Doogie Howser, M.D. and now on How I Met Your Mother called this very private Studio City, Calif. house his haven. At $1,295,000, the cul-de-sac home features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, coved ceilings in the living room, a gourmet kitchen, multiple fireplaces -- indoors and out, skylights, a spacious master suite, a recreation room, a heated pool with an automatic cover and a pool house close by and guest/maid quarters. http://homes.realtor.com/prop/1081289644
* Southern Star Style: Rapper Bow Wow used to kick-back in this Duluth, Ga. home. The $1,500,000 ranch-style home features four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a theater, a study, lake views, a brand new kitchen, a spa and swimming pool, his and hers master baths with jetted bath tub, cathedral ceilings and easy access to a championship PGA Tour golf course. For you energy conscious consumers, this fabulous home is also energy efficient with extra insulation, zoned temperature controls, and Thermopane windows. http://homes.realtor.com/prop/1074273808
* Malibu Pop Star Palace: This Malibu, Calif. home was a famous pop star’s escape from the cameras, until recently. The $11,999,999 estate features seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, 9,200 sq. ft., a dance/workout room, a recording studio, a wine cellar, marble floors and a heated pool. The master suite boasts vaulted ceilings and three walk-in closets. There’s also a one-bedroom and one-bathroom guesthouse that comes complete with its own living room and kitchen. http://homes.realtor.com/prop/1074855816
* Master of His Domain: Up until recently a sitcom star, whose show just recently ended in its eighth season, was the master of this Los Angeles, Calif. domain. This $1,595,000 Spanish-style home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, amazing views of Hollywood, vintage craftsmanship, custom paint, a marble and gold-leaf fireplace, a master suite with a retractable projection screen and surround sound, a large kitchen, a multi-terraced yard with a pool and hot tub. http://homes.realtor.com/prop/1080353098
REALTOR.com®, operated by Move, Inc. and Move.com homes and rentals featured on Move Trend Spot are based on the most comprehensive nationwide database of available properties and their amenities as of May 22, 2007. Additional comparisons and lists showcasing trends in consumer preference, interest and demand for real estate properties are available at http://trends.move.com.
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