All I can say is……BEAUTIFUL!!!! This extraordinary gated “French Inspired” traditional style home was built in 1951 and recently underwent a complete renovation. The estate is located at 10847 Bellagio Road in Los Angeles, CA. It sits on an acre of land, overlooking the 16th hole of the Bel Air Country Club. The 19,000 square foot mansion boasts 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a wood paneled living room with grand piano, 2 offices, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, great room, formal dining room with 3 sets of French doors, double height wood paneled library, 2 master suites with unbelievable closets, full-service bar/cocktail area, catering kitchen, gym, sauna, home theater, walk-in wine refrigerator with wall of glass, separate 2 bedroom apartment, swimming pool with spa, patios, and a lovely formal garden. It was once home to producer David Wolper and formerly owned by composer Jerry Herman. It is listed at $23,450,000. This property is truly incredible. It boasts amazing views, elegant decor, and an open and inviting floor plan. This is definitely one of the nicest renovations that I’ve ever seen.

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This spectacular French Country new build is located at 5697 Hoback Glen Road in Hidden Hills, CA. The 11,747 square foot mansion boasts 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a double bridal staircase, fabulous gourmet kitchen, large formal dining room with open beam ceiling, expansive family room with walls of glass, exquisite paneled library/study, pub/game room with custom wet-bar, huge master bathroom, custom made his-and-hers walk-in closets, wine cellar, and a home theater with 125″ screen. The 1.33 acre estate boasts lush landscaping, a beautiful exterior (one of the nicest I’ve seen in the area), a lovely fountain in the front, swimming pool with spa, covered patio, BBQ area, and majestic views. It is listed at $7,595,000.

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Sea View Manor is a breathtaking estate located at 5700 Sea View Drive in Malibu, CA. It is situated on 5+ gated acres and boasts unobstructed 180 degree ocean and coastline views. The 16,800 square foot mansion was built in 2008 and boasts 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, grand staircase, 2-story great room, gourmet kitchen, family room, elevator, gym, home theater, wine cellar, grand covered atrium with outdoor living space, swimming pool with spa and cabana, and a subterranean 12+ car garage. It is listed at $16,000,000.

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This brand new beautiful Italian Villa is located at 9 Clearwater in Newport Coast, CA. The 11,500 square foot mansion is situated on a 1/2 acre of land and boasts breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, and Pelican Hill Golf Course. The home contains 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 8 limestone fireplaces, Beaumaniere Classic limestone and custom designed hardwood flooring, Venetian plaster, custom ceilings and paneling, elevator, main level library & den, a guest suite, living room, formal dining room, wine cellar, family room, kitchen, morning room, bonus room, tower, outdoor patio, home theater, game room with a wet bar, a subterranean garage that can hold 12 cars, a swimming pool with spa, and an outdoor built-in BBQ. It is listed at $19,500,000, which makes it the 2nd most expensive listing in the area.

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This lavish estate is located at 6397 Clubhouse Drive in the gated Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Built in 2002, this 3 acre property boasts a 13,500 square foot mansion with beautiful double bridal staircase, 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, billiards/game room, a 22-seat home theater, and much more. The grounds include a “lakelike” swimming pool with cave, detached 2 bedroom guest house, 8 car limo length garages with a golf cart garage, marble gazebo, and a fountain with cascading waterfall in the front yard. It is listed at $14,995,000.

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This landmark Estate, known as Pyne Castle, is located at 770 Hillcrest Drive in Laguna Beach, CA. E. Walter Pyne, who was a Santa Ana-based piano company owner and oil millionaire, built the mansion in 1927. It is situated on 3.5 acres of prime ocean view property. The 18,300 square foot estate was originally a 62 room mansion and has since been converted into 16 apartments. It boasts a total of 17 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. Surrounding the Castle, the grounds are just as stunning as the house itself, with elegant residences or guest cottages in park-like setting of rose gardens, magnificent old trees, manicured sweeping lawns and fountains. It was once considered as The Western White House for Presiden Nixon. It is  listed at $15,000,000. Thanks to Dane Pavlik for the tip!

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Home #1 – Picture #1 – This Mediterranean style mega-mansion is located off of Rocca Place in Los Angeles, CA. It is nearing completion.

Home #2 – Picture #2 – This huge mega-mansion is being built on Nimes Road in Los Angeles, CA. It is located right next to Mohamed Hadid’s 48,000 square foot home that just sold for a record setting price. The home looks to be bigger than Mohamed’s home, so I think it’s safe to say that it is over 40,000 square feet.

Home #3 – Pictures #3,4 - This massive mega-mansion is being built at the end of Angelo Drive in Los Angeles, CA. It looks to be in excess of 50,000 square feet

This newly built estate is located at 12 Troon Drive in Newport Coast, CA. Designed to look like a Pennsylvania Dutch Colonial, this home exudes old world charm and comfort. Built just 2 years ago, this exquisite property boasts a main residence, 2 guest houses, and a swimming pool with pool house all on close to 1 acre of land. There are a total of 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread throughout the compound. The 12,000 square foot main house boasts 6 bedrooms, rustic wooden floors, paneled walls, coffered ceilings throughout, a fabulous gourmet country kitchen with exposed brick and wooden beams, 2 large family rooms, formal living and dining rooms, magnificent library with custom built-ins, an art studio, wine cellar, and a home theater. The property also boasts a 3+ car garage, staff quarters with office, and a separate catering kitchen. It listed at $23,000,000. What a spectacular home! You would never know this home was in California just by looking at it. I love all the different materials used on the exterior of the home as well as all the different rooflines. It lends a great deal of character to it. I’m not usually into the whole colonial farmhouse look, but I am in LOVE with this home.

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This magnificent Robert Webb designed estate is located at 1368 East Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara in the famed Montecito Golden Quadrangle and boasts sweeping ocean views. The gated estate blends Southern vernacular architecture with premium 21st-century amenities to fit the California lifestyle. The home, which was completed in 2010, boasts 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, gourmet country kitchen, formal living room, formal dining room with bar, office, library, staff quarters, and a large covered veranda. The grounds of the home boast a koi pond, beautifully manicured lawns, fountains, a meandering brook, pond with gazebo, swimming pool with pool house, outdoor kitchen and fireplace, and a 2 bedroom guesthouse. The estate, which sits on almost 5 acres, also boasts 2 cobblestone motor courts and garage space for 6 cars. It is listed at $42,500,000.

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Two words…..JAW DROPPING, but not really in a good way. The home has a total of 31 murals! Can you say excessive? I’ve never seen so much color in one house in my entire life. This castle of a home, dubbed Castello della Costa d’Oro, was built in 2006 and is opulent beyond compare. It is located on 80 acres of coastal paradise off of Cabrillo Highway in Cambria, CA. This Venetian inspired estate was a whopping 14 years in the making and is owned by real estate tycoon Khosro Khaloghli. The 35,000 square foot compound boasts a helipad, 4-bedroom guest house, 4500 sq ft Entertainment Hall, 9000 sq ft indoor Pavilion, caretakers quarters, administration building, observation tower with its own penthouse apartment, a vineyard, and an automotive pavilion housing 30 selections from Khaloghli’s car and motorcycle collection, as well as space for visiting helicopters.

The elaborate main house, which is split into 2 wings, boasts 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, marble-and-crystal grand ballroom with 30-ft Onyx bar, marble and onyx floors throughout, 31 statues, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, morning room,  master suite with sauna and 2-story closet, 12 Mural Domes, 16 Wall Murals, 3 Ceiling Murals, home theater, wine cellar, huge terrace, and much more.

The estate, which means “Castle of the Golden Coast”, is listed at a staggering $58,000,000 and has been on the market for 8 days.

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Here is a video I just discovered of the 45,000 square foot Fleur de Lys Estate when it was shown on HGTV. The owners commissioned architect Richard Robertson III to design them their very own “French Palace”. The home is filled with dozens of rare Louis XIV and Louis XV antiques. If you don’t already know, the home is owned by Suzanne Saperstein and is on the market for a whopping $125 Million. It is located in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, CA. It was once the world’s most expensive home back in 2008.

Al here,

I just came upon this home, and I am very impressed. For starters, the home can be found at 18181 Via Roswitha, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. It features 8 bedrooms, and at least 10 bathrooms. It has 15,487 Sq Ft on 9.35 Acres. This place has beautiful views of southern California, a guest house with a pool, a tennis court, a 15 car garage, and a bar.  The home in on the market for $21,000,000.

Here is some more information about the estate:

“Celebrating artistic traditions from near & far, this world class residence was 8yrs in the making. Balinese & Mediterranean influences were combined in the creation of this relevant masterpiece sited on 9.35 premium acres at the top of Rancho Santa Fe. Emphasizing form & light and designed by the late “Ted” Grenzbach, whose work has been featured 50+ times in Architectural Digest, this sophisticated estate, with 360 degree panoramic mountain, valley, and ocean views, offers both refuge and inspiration.”

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Holy Moly!!!!!!!! We just saw Richard Kurtz’s $68 million Alpine, NJ mansion hit the market for a mind numbing $68,000,000. Well, another massive mega-mansion has hit the market with a similar asking price – $68,500,000!! Two $68 million mega-mansions up for sale in one week; I guess the economy isn’t slowing EVERYBODY down! The 36,000 square foot mansion is located at 9577 Sunset Blvd in Beverly Hills, CA. It just finished completion and boasts 9 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

The owner of the home is C. Frederick Wehba Sr. He is the founder of Bentley Forbes, a national real estate investment firm. I guess he, like all other mega-mansion owners, put the home up for sale because it is just too big for him and his family.

The Beaux-Arts style mansion was designed by Biglin Architectural Group. The home has stone floors, 24k gold door and window hardware, a massive marble foyer with grand double marble staircase, an elevator, a home gym with spa, two full kitchens, five coffee bars, seven fireplaces, a huge music room, subterranean parking, a tennis court, and a swimming pool with pool house.

The home has 2 listing agents; Joyce Rey and Mauricio Umansky (Hilton & Hyland)

* There is also another huge mega-mansion right next door that is nearing completion.

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The epitome of European elegance with over 36,000 square feet of exquisite designs with hand painted detailing & state of the art electronics. Commercial level systems, exceptional new construction on nearly two acres of unparalleled quality. Delicate hand carved imported limestone exterior, onyx marbles, marble columns, antique mirrors, exceptional French moldings with 24karat gilt, bronze beveled double paned windows & doors. Fabulous master suite with huge dressing areas, luxurious baths & separate sitting rooms. Tournament play tennis court, expansive pool pavilion entertaining area with beautiful gardens. Opulent two story circular entry with a magnificent skylight. An entertainer’s paradise, extraordinary scale. No expense has been spared in this famed 3 level French Palladian residential estate. Shown to pre qualified clients only.

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Nalin here,

This is a gorgeous traditional home with a little modern flair in La Jolla, CA. The home is a “small” 5858 sq ft located at 5824 Camino De La Costa with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Most homes in this area are very contemporary like the (Razor Estate), so a house this traditional in La Jolla is a rare find. This is a quaint home that I think many people would find reasonable to live in, besides the price. The house has great oceanfront views with terraced patios, but is listed at a steep $12,400,000. Check out the virtual tour video to really get a feel for this style of house in the La Jolla setting.

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