Saturday, 17 January 2015

The Only Way Is Daniel Sugar



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Daniel Sugar is the son of Alan Sugar, the English businessman and television personality, who's portfolio we have explored previously on this blog. This home is also in Chigwell and backs on to a golf course, it is also just a short drive from his fathers house should he feel the need to pop home.

Saturday, 10 January 2015

Monzer al-Kassar's former Marbella villa



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The plush hills of Marbella have played host to several royals in its colourful history, however by far the most colourful of them is the Prince of Marbella. Although not actually a prince Monzer al-Kassar was considered as the Prince of Marbella due to his exclusive parties for the international jet set. But in reality all he was, was an arms dealer who wall expelled out of the UK and sought refuge in the Mediterranean climate of Marbella like many other British criminals. The house today seems to be abandoned due to its dishevelled grounds and chiselled façade.

Friday, 9 January 2015

Adnan Khashoggi's Marbella Metropolis



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We have previously explored Adnan's portfolio but this is by far the crowning jewel. This 5,000 acre estate in the hills behind the world famous, Puerto Banus has now became an ultra exclusive gated community where homes sell for upwards of £30,000,000. It also counts equally esteemed residents including the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin (reportedly). To fully understand the sheer value of this property you have to see the listing below which is merely a plot of land and is listed for £49,000,000!

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Thursday, 8 January 2015

Adnan Khashoggi's own personal Nature Reserve



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We have already established that Adnan had a fabulous lifestyle, which at the height of his notoriety cost him $250,000 per day. So what else do you need to prove your the big dick in charge? Clearly its your own nature reserve, and he had that too, he owned the Ol Jogi estate which was spread across 58,000 acres of land. Today the reserve is available to rent for $210,000 per week for up to 14 people.

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Wednesday, 7 January 2015

Emad Khashoggi's New Chateau



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Over a three year period Emad has sympathetically re-constructed this chateau on the site of a seventeenth chateau. It was completeted in 2011 and sits on a 57 acre plot surrounded by a moat. It was viewed by Kim Kardashian with Balmain supremo, Olivier Rousteing in anticipation of her wedding to rapper, Kanye West.

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Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Emad Khashoggi's House in Cannes



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Emad Khashoggi is a property entrepreneur who's grandfather was the person physican to the King of Saudi Arabia, also his uncle is the famed arms dealer, Adnan. He built this villa directly adjacent to his uncle and it is now for sale for roughly £80,000,000. Emad's other property is a newly built property on the outskirts of Paris which Kim Kardashian have considered as a potential wedding destination.

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Monday, 5 January 2015

Adnan Khashoggi's Other House in Cannes



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Although Khashoggi is no longer considered to be a billionaire, he still has some pretty serious properties in his portfolio. He recently placed this 12 acre castle for roughly £66,000,000. Directly west of the property is an equally impressive villa belonging to his nephew, Emad which is also for sale.

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HBIC: Faye Resnick



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Faye Resnick is an interior decorator with a twist. You may have seen her alongside BFF, Kyle Richards on RHOBH. Where she fought a battle or two, but those who know more of her will know of her Playboy past and her association with O.J. Simpson.
Who the heck is Ken Blumenfeld?



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I guarantee you are asking who is Ken Blumenfeld? And I don't blame you he is no one of any particular merit, he is in fact the former boyfriend of Kim Richards who was also his neighbour. Her previous rental home in Westlake Village is directly adjacent and also featured on this blog.
Kim Richard's former home



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Kim Richards is a former 'child star', she is probably better known for being the aunt of Paris Hilton. Before Kim moved to where she is now in Sherman Oaks she resided here in Westlake Village, outside of Los Angeles County. This home was featured on the RHOBH, which she also starred in, Her ex-boyfriend lived next door.
Paris Hilton's wacky aunt lives in the valley



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Paris Hilton has a large family and we have explored a lot of their property holdings in the Los Angeles area, and now it is time for her wacky (alcoholic) aunt, Kim Richards. If you where around in the 80's you may remember her for her straight to video low budget movies. However she is probably most famous for being a slanderous alcoholic who accused her sister of stealing her home on the RHOBH.
Who is Alredo Umansky?



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Alredo Umansky is a Los Angeles based architect. However his is not his main claim to fame, his daughter in law is in fact Kyle Richards. This home is based in Beverly Hills and is directly adjacent to Diane Keaton's home.
Before RHOBH



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Prior to RHOBH Kyle Richards was a former child star who married successful realtor Mauricio Umansky. And this was their Bel Air home prior to RHOBH. All three of their Bel Air homes have been within a reasonable distance of each other and are also featured on this blog.
Kyle Richards circa season 1



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For those of you who watch RHOBH, you may remember in season one Kyle lived in a Balinese style home. She mentioned in the show that she was looking for a larger home so all of her daughters can have a bedroom of their own. So she packed up and moved up to a much larger home nearby.
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's Bel Air home



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If you are a fan of RHOBH then it is likely you will have seen this home, this is new Bel Air home of Kyle Richards. It is located at the end of a quiet street and has a private tennis court. They paid well below the value and Kyle's husband Mauricio was the realtor responsible. He is one of the most successful realtors in the country and has his own firm.
Kyle Richard's new dessert getaway



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RHOBH star Kyle Richards and her realtor husband, Mauricio Umansky purchased this La Quinta home in 2014. They already own a smaller home nearby that Kyle had reportedly stolen from her sister, Kim. Their new home is much larger and was likely bought as Kyle has a lot of children and needed more space.
The house that Kyle stole!



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If any of you watched the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you may be wondering about this particular home. Kim Richards in a drunken rant accused her sister, Kyle of stealing her house. Kyle later clarified that she had purchased her sisters share in the house and did not in fact steal it. This house is in a gated community in Indian Wells, however many times during the RHOBH Kyle claims it is in Palm Dessert.
Paris Hilton's parents summer home



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The Hamptons has long been a summer colony of the worlds jet set. Sprawling manors are spread across the landscape but are largely vacant for the vast majority of the year. This home is the Hamptons area home of Rick and Kathy Hilton and is located in Southampton. It is also available to rent on a seasonal basis.

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Paris Hilton's parents house



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Paris Hilton is a sex tape/reality TV star, DJ, actress, singer, socialite and entrepreneur, however she is probably most well known for her surname. She is a Hilton, of the Hilton Hotel dynasty. This is the home of her parents Rick and Kathy Hilton. This home is in an exclusive area of Bel Air just opposite the former home of Tom Jones.
Diane Keaton's former Bel Air home



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Prior to moving to Beverly Hills in 2007, Diane Keaton resided in this Spanish home in the tony neighbourhood of Bel Air, celebrity residents of this street have included Tom Jones and Nic Cage. This home is just of Sunset Strip.
Diane Keaton's former Palisades home



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This is the former of actress Diane Keaton, this home is in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wrights son. The Pacific Palisades boosts celebrity residents including the likes of Melissa Rivers.
Deaton's rental



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Okay so I don't know if it a rental home. We have previously looked at the current residence of actress, Diane Keaton in Beverly Hills, now here is another home she owns in the Los Angeles area of Pacific Palisades which she likely bought it as an investment or for the use of friends or family.
Diane Keaton's BH home



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Beverly Hills has long been home to some of the greatest stars that have ever lived, and although many of todays 'stars' still flock here few can boost such a prime location as Diane. Diane's home is sandwiched between the former of Marlene Dietrich and the home of Kyle Richard's father in law who's home is currently for sale.
This is the more significant home of legend Marlene Dietrich



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Although Marlene had a young family at home she left for the US when her career began to implode. Some time after her family had joined her in this Beverly Hills home. Marlene's daughter has spoken fondly about her time in this home in her memoirs.
Marlene Dietrich's smaller Beverly Hills home



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Silent film star and German Export, Marlene Dietrich is one of the greatest actors of her time. Her beauty and sophistication translated into numerous affairs with leading men and ladies. This was her one time Beverly Hills home, directly to the left if the current home of Diane Keaton.

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Peter Jones Burgeoning Portfolio: Part IV



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During his stint on American Inventor Peter had spent some time in Los Angeles, where he picked up this Beverly Hills home, he has since sold it. Unfortunately this house has since been torn down and we are confident a tacky modern "marvel" will be built in its place.
Peter Jones Burgeoning Portfolio: Part III



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Spain has always been a jaunt for Brits to escape the miserable English weather, however Peter Jones
had a change of heart and decided to go to Portugal instead. Peters home his on three golf front lots in an exclusive part of the Algarve.
Peter Jones Burgeoning Portfolio: Part II



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This is the second piece of noteworthy property Peter Jones owns. Although in comparison to his previous home in Elstead, this home is in Beaconsfield. It is believed that this home was in fact given to his ex-wife in the divorce however there is no proof of this.
Peter Jones Burgeoning Portfolio: Part I



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Peter Jones is by far one of the most well known and likeable businessmen in the UK. He is probably most famous for his appearances on the shows Dragons Den and American Inventor where he invests in businesses he believes in. Peter is hugely successful and has amassed a fortune of around half a billion pounds, and acquired some serious real estate as well. Here is his large estate in rural Surrey.
Cypriot Entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis's Weybridge home



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Theo Paphitis is a Cypriot born English businessman who has made the vast majority of his fortune in the high street, through brands such as Ryman and La Senza. But also he is notable for his appearance on the UK version of Dragons Den where he invested in several businesses. Theo lives in this large home in the ultra exclusive Weybridge less than one hour from central London.
Brits Abroad: Boca Edition



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Its common knowledge that British summers are very short lived, and so many of the countries wealthy escape to the sunshine state, Florida. Another expat abroad is Hilary Devey. She is most commonly known for her short lived stint on Dragons Den and her abrupt northern personality. However she is in fact an astute businesswoman who has decided to place her summer home on the market for $8,500,000, $5,000,000 more than she paid for it just three years ago. Smart move Devey, smart move.

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Third time lucky



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Here we have the second Boca Raton area home of English heir, Daniel Sugar. In the year of 2014 this is one of two homes he purchased, he paid $3,000,000 for this home. Again much like his other purchase he scored a great deal has he paid much under the initial asking price. Prior to this we have visited his other two homes of note on this blog.
Like father like son



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We have already established the Alan Sugar is quiet the businessman, and it appears his soon is too. This is because in 2014 Daniel Sugar was able to buy this Boca Raton home for more than 30% below its value. This is the second home he bought in the area if the year of 2014 and my next post will be about that one.
The Only Way Is Alan Sugar



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We have previously seen Alan's house in Marbella plus his house which is currently for sale in Boca Raton. And now we visit his main residence. This is his Essex home in the upscale Chigwell close to many TOWIE stars. Alan Sugar is most well known for his appearances at the UK version of the Apprentice, he was an eligible candidate for this position as he is a highly successful businessman with a fortune in high nine digits.
Alan Sugar's other waterfront home



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This is Alan's other house, due to its location I'm guessing that he gets for use out of this home as he can just pop onto his private jet and be here within two hours. This house is very rare in Marbella as it is on the beachfront in very close proximity to the Puerto Banus.
Alan Sugar's Boca Beauty



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Boca Raton has long been a quiet retirement community and home to the Apprentice star, Alan Sugar. He has been holidaying here since the 1980's. He has since decided to sell his home probably to spend for time as his home in Essex and his beachfront villa in Marbella. Alan has lived in this home for fifteen years now and paid roughly £1,000,000 in 1999, it is not listed for just under $10,000,000, now that's a nice little earner!

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The Banderas-Griffith Lodge



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A home in Aspen has become something of a luxury among the Hollywood stars, everyone from Paris Hilton to Mariah Carey spend their winters there. And so in 2002 this a-list couple paid $3,550,000 for this rural retreat. Due to the recent influx of sales in the area it is likely that if they decide to sell they will see a healthy return on their initial investment.
Will Antonio Banderas keep this Marbella mansion in the divorce?



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During their marriage Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith acquired this beach house in Marbella, a vast compound in Hancock Park, Los Angeles and ski lodge in the ritzy resort of Aspen. So the question is, who gets what? Antonio grew up nearby so maybe he will keep it but in terms of the divorce settlement this house would be worth a lot less than the LA property. Who knows maybe they'll holiday together.
The Banderas-Griffth Compound



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We previously looked at the Banderas-Griffith beach house and now its the main house. The vast compound in the Hancock Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Neighbours include designer, Christian Audigier and actor legend, George Takei. The larger property to the north of the property was their initial home and then when the opportunity arose they purchased the adjacent property for privacy. The property was likely chosen by the pair due to Banderas as his and the residence share Spanish roots. Since announcing their separation Melanie has still been photographed entering the property.
Adnan Khashoggi's House in Cannes



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Adnan Khashoggi is a former Saudi arms dealer who had a peak net worth at $40billion. At the height of his wealth his acquired this Cannes villa which counts neighbours including the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Khashoggi is no longer considered a billionaire and now lives a quiet life in Monaco.