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La Zagaleta in Benahavis, Marbella, is described as one of Europe’s most exclusive and secure residential areas, spanning 900 hectares. The estate includes private golf courses, a lake, an equestrian center, a heliport and a member’s clubhouse. It has more than 200 villas ranging from 3,000 m² to 10,000 m², with stated prices between €2 million and €34 million. Whisper Auctions says it successfully sold two exclusive plots through private sales following foreclosure.

Jennifer Lopez has sold her Madison Square Park penthouse in New York City for $23 million, ending a seven-year effort to find a buyer. The 6,540-square-foot duplex was first listed at $26.95 million in 2017, and Lopez bought it for $20.1 million in 2014. The residence features four bedrooms, 6½ baths and nearly 3,000 square feet of outdoor space, including a croquet pitch, landscaped roof deck and putting green. The building dates to 1924 and has four units, high ceilings, white oak floors and a private keyed lift. The main floor includes an open chef’s kitchen, two wine fridges and a guest wing. The upper level houses the primary suite, two baths, a dressing room, two private terraces and a media room.

Blomac, a historic estate built around 1765, offers a blend of timeless charm and modern potential. The property spans a total area of 3,960 m² and is set on a 5.5-hectare estate. The main château features four floors and covers 1,000 m², complemented by two single-floor orangeries. The old château spans three floors and 300 m². The estate also includes a gîte, old barn, former apartments, former stables and staff apartments. Currently operating as a boutique hotel, Blomac offers space for various uses and development. The property includes its own wine label and an on-site market facing a church, described as suitable for weddings. Listed by Jens Urbain and Olivier Jacquemyn; co-brokers are welcome.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are selling their luxurious farmhouse compound in Beverly Hills’ Benedict Canyon for $17.8 million. The couple bought the seven-bedroom, 8.5-bath mansion on a 1.6-acre lot four years ago for $14.695 million. The gated property features high ceilings, beamed and coffered details and natural materials such as stone and wood. The mansion includes a double-height great room, copper-toned dining room, home theatre and a primary suite with double closets and baths. The guest house can serve as a home office. The article notes the couple’s broader real estate portfolio, including a $12.67 million mansion in Montecito.

Palais Bulles, or the Bubble Palace, is a unique residence in Théoule-sur-Mer near Cannes, France. Designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag, the property was built between 1975 and 1989 for French industrialist Pierre Bernard and later acquired by fashion designer Pierre Cardin. Lovag designed the 1,200-square-meter house as a playful space avoiding straight lines. The estate features a reception hall, panoramic lounge, 500-seat open-air amphitheater, multiple swimming pools and landscaped grounds. The mansion has 29 rooms, 11 bathrooms and 10 artist-decorated bedrooms. Cardin purchased the house after Bernard’s death in 1991. Following a five-year renovation by architect Odile Decq completed in 2016, the property was listed for €350 million in 2017 but did not find a buyer. The article states it was available for rent at $33,200 per day and later offered at $50 million after a stated $300 million discount.

Aston Martin has unveiled its first-ever branded residence in Miami. The 66-story tower at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way features 391 condos and 42,275 square feet of amenities, developed in partnership with G&G Developments over eight years. The article says 99% of the units were sold before completion. Designed by architect Rodolfo Miani in collaboration with Aston Martin, the building includes bespoke elements such as artisan door handles and leather door tabs. The standout triplex penthouse, named Unique, was still available for $59 million and includes the last Aston Martin Vulcan race car, valued at $3.2 million. Amenities include fitness facilities, art gallery, film theatres, golf simulator, spa, beauty salon, sky bar, infinity pool and cabanas.

The One is a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles, featuring a primary residence and three smaller houses in a modernist style. Developed by Nile Niami, construction began in 2014 and concluded in 2021 after financing delays. Initially listed for $500 million, the property spans 9,800 m² of living space on 1.5 hectares. During construction, Niami borrowed $82.5 million from Don Hankey’s investment fund, with debt growing to more than $110 million by March 2021. Crestlloyd defaulted on $165 million of debt. Niami’s attempt to create a cryptocurrency named The One Coin did not succeed. Ignace Meuwissen was contacted about the transaction but declined to collaborate. The property ultimately went into bankruptcy. Concierge Auctions listed it for $295 million in January 2022, but it remained unsold. It then went to bankruptcy auction in March 2022, where Richard Saghian acquired it for $126 million plus a 12% commission, for a stated total investment of $141 million.

Château d’Armainvilliers has drawn significant attention, sparking curiosity about its selling price and overall value. The article discusses how pricing in luxury real estate is linked to the social environment and how wealthy individuals can influence market trends. It states that 40% of luxury real estate properties priced over €10 million have remained unsold for more than eight years along the French Riviera. It argues that the value of Château d’Armainvilliers extends beyond the castle itself to its expansive 1,000-hectare land near Paris, which the article presents as a potential canvas for development. The article concludes that the value of such properties can include opportunities for transformation beyond their physical structures.

La Zagaleta in Benahavis, Marbella, is described as one of Europe’s most exclusive and safest guarded residential areas, covering 900 hectares of valleys, wooded hills and Andalusian nature. The estate began as a regal hunting estate and later passed through owners including Thierry Roussel and Adnan Khashoggi before being transformed into a gated resort community. It now has two private golf courses, a lake, an equestrian centre, a heliport and a member’s clubhouse. The article says a financial institution mandated Whisper Auctions to sell two plots through private sales due to foreclosure and that proof of funds is required for interested buyers.

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