Fans of acting royalty John Travolta may have already taken a peek inside his property portfolio. The Pulp Fiction star recently listed his long-term Maine island estate, which he bought with his late wife, Kelly Preston, in 1991. The couple, who were newlyweds when they purchased the property, spent months transforming the dark and dreary house into the perfect vacation home. Sitting on 48 secluded acres, this waterfront retreat is truly fit for an A-lister.
Spacious and filled with natural light, the 10,830-square-foot retreat would have been a blissful spot to escape the hubbub of Hollywood and the couple enjoyed 30 years of visiting the estate. Inside, there are plenty of spaces for entertaining, including a huge kitchen, a cozy lounge, and a dining room that can seat 50 people. The kitchen was one of the first rooms that John and Kelly renovated and it's perhaps the home's most appealing space.
The Shingle-style house boasts 20 bedrooms and seven full bathrooms. The master suite features a vibrant color scheme and opulent furnishings, as well as a full wall of windows, an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, snug fireplace and, of course, jaw-dropping views. There's even an incredible attic described as “a children's fantasy-land”, complete with a stage, schoolhouse, playroom and four themed bedrooms.
The home's exterior is equally as impressive and benefits from a deep water dock on Sabbathday Harbor, idyllic woodland trails, a swimming pool and beach access. There's also a detached barn that could be transformed into a fabulous home. John Travolta's life-long home is currently on the market with Sotheby's International Realty, for a cool $5 million.
In May 2020, billionaire businessman and former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, purchased this reclusive ranch in rural Colorado, USA. Following his failed presidential campaign, which reportedly cost him more than $1 billion, suggests Business Insider, we're sure Bloomberg is spending time here, away from the media spotlight.
The sprawling 4,600-acre ranch can be found just under an hour from Aspen and set Bloomberg back an estimated $44.8 million – and for good reason. Known as Westlands, the estate comes with a 19,000-square-foot main house, a four-hole golf course, a swimming pool, tennis court, guest cabins and staff quarters, as well as a helipad and hangar, so that Bloomberg can make a speedy escape.
The fly-in home dates back to 1991 and boasts an expansive interior with towering ceilings and plenty of characterful design touches, such as exposed timber beams, stone fireplaces and elaborate antler chandeliers. The main house comes with five bedrooms, a wine cellar, a movie theater and indoor hot tub overlooking the garden.
Each of the bedrooms feature exposed log rafters and large fireplaces, while the home's communal spaces are split into those for unwinding and those for entertaining. Outside, you'll find endless space and there isn't another house for miles. The ultimate billionaire bolthole, this isn't the only property that Bloomberg owns. In fact, he's said to have a mansion in Manhattan, a villa in Bermuda and a townhome in London.
In September 2019, before their much-publicized divorce, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West added Monster Lake Ranch to their property empire. Spanning over 1,500 acres, the private home boasts a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery, and was listed as six separate parcels of land when it was on the market with J.P King Auction Company.
Not much is known about the purchase, but before their split the couple reportedly planned to build a brand new 52,000-square-foot home and two underground garages on the land, making it the perfect family getaway from their busy public lives. Yet since their separation, Kanye has been spending a lot of time alone at the property.
Originally listed for $14 million, it's not known how much the duo paid for the property, but with a restaurant, saloon, ranch-style event venue, maintenance shop, office building, equestrian facilities and a shooting range, we can't imagine the substantial lot came cheap. Much like these entire villages and towns for sale, the ranch has everything an A-list couple could possibly need.
A world away from Kim's L.A. mega-mansion, the estate has a number of freshwater lakes, said to be teeming with trout. Flanked by epic mountains and lakeside vistas, it's easy to see why Kim and Kanye were drawn to the spectacular parcel. Following their divorce, we're not sure what Kanye is planning to do with the estate, but we look forward to finding out...
Once the home of Hollywood star Steve McQueen, this 500-acre ranch can be found nestled on a secluded lot in Hailey, Idaho. The King of Cool bought the property after marrying his third wife, Barbara Minty. Yet just a few months after the couple moved in, McQueen passed away at the age of 50.
Now known as the Pioneer Moon Ranch, McQueen and Minty nicknamed the property Crazy M Ranch. Sold for $6.5 million back in 2014, the property has undergone numerous changes since McQueen's day. A separate log cabin was built on the estate in 1990 by McQueen's widow, while a 1,700-square-foot entertainment annex was added in 2010.
The adjacent log cabin, built as an annex by subsequent owners, comes complete with one bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as cozy living spaces and numerous outdoor decks and balconies – perfect for sitting back and soaking up the tranquil surrounding scenery. Plus, with over a mile of the Big Wood River flowing directly through the estate, along with free-roaming moose, elk and deer, this pad is perfect for anyone seeking a slice of the quiet life.
There's nothing more remote than having your very own pristine private island hideaway. Necker Island, owned by Sir Richard Branson, is part of the British Virgin Islands and is used by the Virgin Group founder as a luxury escape for himself and high-profile guests, ranging from presidents to royalty.
It's no surprise that Branson and his family spend a good deal of time on the island. Alongside the plush amenities and accommodation, there are several nature trails, an organic garden and an eco-friendly recreation area, making it the ideal spot to unwind. However, for the paying public, stays on the idyllic isle come with five-figure price tags...
Over 500 miles away from the Hollywood Hills sits this ultimate celebrity hideaway that once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. Nestled along the shores of Lake Tahoe, the spectacular Villa Harrah was created by casino kingpin William Harrah and became renowned for hosting Rat Pack parties. The A-list playground sits just across the lake from the Cal Neva Resort and Casino, which Sinatra once part-owned.
According to Tahoe Quarterly, Villa Harrah was accessed via a secret underground tunnel that ran the length of the property, allowing Sinatra and other high-profile guests to come and go at ease. With the tunnel no longer in use, the 20,000-square-foot home has undergone extensive renovations and was recently on the market for $25.8 million before being withdrawn.
Built in 1963, today the eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom home is jam-packed with luxury amenities that only money can buy, including a hair and beauty salon, a spa and a therapeutic Himalayan salt cave. Spread over three floors, the lake views are nothing short of breathtaking – just imagine taking a swim and soaking up this spectacular vista!
Outside, there's a private beach and pier overlooking the glistening lake, offering visitors a taste of the great outdoors in complete seclusion – it's not hard to see why Hollywood royalty flocked to this stunning Nevada escape.
Late American singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers personally designed his own vast estate, extending over a whopping 973 acres in Athens, Georgia. The 'Islands in the Stream' co-singer commissioned Beaver Dam Farms back in the 1980s, which sits off the beaten track, surrounded by picturesque lakes and rolling countryside.
As far as ranches of the rich and famous go, this one is up there. The huge estate boasts not only a mansion, but also numerous guest houses, a clubhouse, two swimming pools and two clay tennis courts. In 2003, the Grammy Award-winning singer sold his beloved estate to real estate investor Wes Adams, who passed away in 2011. In 2016, the property went up for auction with a starting price of just $3.5 million, which included all of the estate's furnishings.
The main manor house covers 12,000 square feet of interior space and is every bit as luxurious as you'd expect. With marble columns and floors, coffered ceilings and high-end furnishings, the seven-bedroom house oozes opulence. Outside, an endless yard offers streams, waterfalls and woodland hiking trails – a world away from the bustling celebrity hotspots of Los Angeles.
If all that wasn't enough, the vast property also has a private 18-hole golf course, three stocked fishing lakes and a huge 72,000-square-foot equestrian center, complete with stalls, paddocks, pastures and an outdoor riding ring – the ultimate ranch for a cowboy with deep pockets.
In the summer of 2018, American talk show host Oprah purchased the 43-acre Madroneagle Estate on Washington's Orcas Island, adding to her spectacular property portfolio. A destination for A-listers craving peace and solitude, the star paid $8.3 million for the private home on the exclusive isle. Blending in beautifully with its surroundings, the sprawling 7,303-square-foot main house was built using salvaged wood and local sandstone.
The property has breathtaking waterfront views over nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline, so it's no wonder that Oprah reportedly plans to spend at least two weeks of the year at the house. Madroneagle Estate's other selling points, which Oprah clearly couldn't resist, include a wine cellar, fitness center and music studio.
Designed by famed architect John Lautner, the Hope residence was home to stand-up comedian Bob Hope and his wife Dolores. Built in 1979, the sprawling residence sits in six acres of private land in Palm Springs, California. Perched at the top of a hill, the luxury desert home is often likened to a mushroom nestled amongst the undergrowth.
The estate was put on the market in 2013 for a staggering $50 million, and in late 2016 it was finally snapped up by the American investor Ron Burkle, for just $13 million – a substantial discount! Burkle enlisted the help of architect Helena Arahuete to restore the house to its former glory.
Inside, the distinctive home features 10 bathrooms and 13 bathrooms across the showstopping interior. One of the main focal points has to be the breathtaking 60-foot-wide round skylight that's been carved into the roof, as well as the swaths of glass walls that draw the rugged rural landscape inside – it really is a private escape like no other.
It's no secret that actor and singer Miley Cyrus has a huge celebrity property portfolio, and this fabulous farmhouse is among her real estate gems. Tucked away in her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, this rural retreat is far away from the spotlight of Hollywood.
Spread over 33 acres, the amazing estate is the perfect hideaway, positioned on an elevated plot overlooking dense woodlands. Extremely isolated, the private home features a gated entrance and a long, sweeping driveway.
Inside, the farmhouse is every bit as stunning as you'd imagine. Spread over two floors, it has 6,689 square feet of accommodation, encompassing five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The living spaces are an eclectic blend of old and new with a mix of contemporary touches and classic country details, while outside, wraparound verandas offer the perfect spot to admire the secluded surroundings.
Reports of the 'Wrecking Ball' singer's farmhouse purchase hit headlines back in 2017, with the star splashing $5.8 million on the property. The beautiful estate also comes with a three-car garage, an outdoor swimming pool and elevator access to each floor – hardly a fixer-upper ranch!
With a dreamy façade and 87 acres of private land, Ben Affleck's stunning Greek Revival mansion is located in idyllic Savannah, Georgia. However, in recent years, the star seemed desperate to shift his longtime retreat, which languished on the market for two years, before being reportedly withdrawn from sale completely. Seems like Affleck had second thoughts about bidding his country escape goodbye and we can't say we blame him.
The award-winning actor’s mansion overlooks the North Newport River on the ultra-exclusive Hampton Island preserve, an area referred to as one of the crown jewels of Georgia's coastline. Affleck bought the picture-perfect estate for $7.1 million in 2003, when he was dating singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John has owned this secluded ranch for almost four decades. The British-Australian star purchased the 187-acre estate following the release of Grease in 1978, but placed the property on the real estate market in 2019 for $3.6 million, selling recently for an undisclosed sum. The stunning Australian home is located just outside the coastal town of Byron Bay, amongst the beautiful landscapes of Victoria Park Nature Reserve.
Peaceful and extremely private, the estate is surrounded by an ancient rainforest, with Newton-John adding more than 10,000 trees to the site over the years. The extensive lot also boasts far-reaching lawns, several dams and streams, a natural waterfall and a tranquil creek. The ultimate escape for the animal-lover, the rural property is home to an array of wildlife, including a number of bird species.
Inside, the main house is equally as stunning as its location. Offering three bedrooms, stone fireplaces, log-burning stoves, natural pine floors and exposed ceiling beams, the property oozes rustic charm. As well as several cozy lounge spaces, there's a large farmhouse kitchen with a spacious dining area and a walk-in pantry.
Described by the real estate agents, Knight Frank, as a “safe haven paradise”, this exclusive enclave is a celebrity home unlike any other. Located on the private island of Exumas, in the heart of The Bahamas, the luxurious property has belonged to country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw since 2003. Yet the A-list couple didn't move in until 2012, because their substantial self-build project took a little longer than expected, they told Architectural Digest in 2017.
Now, the long-term couple have decided to part ways with their remote island estate, which lies an 80-minute flight from Miami, Florida. Listed for a staggering $35 million, the lavish hideaway is known as L’île d’Anges (Goat Cay) and spans some 20 acres. As well as offering a stunning 6,512-square-foot interior, the property also comes complete with almost 1.3 miles of water frontage, including two white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees.
Commanding the highest point on the island, the house benefits from spectacular panoramic views. Inside, you’ll find a chic and tranquil Mediterranean paradise with light-filled and open-plan living areas. An array of covered verandas connect the home’s eight individual ‘pods’, where four bedrooms and five bathrooms can be found.
There’s a great room, a screening room, a spacious kitchen, a lounge that opens onto the pool terrace, and a gorgeous master suite with its very own ocean-view terrace. The house also benefits from two beachfront yurts, where guests can sleep moments from the water. There’s even a secondary guest lodge, three staff houses and a private dock for speedy getaways. As far as island hideaways go, this one is up there with the best of them!
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