Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker List Farmhouse-Chic Austin Estate for $6M

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Retired tennis pro Andy Roddick and actress Brooklyn Decker have listed their 15-acre estate in Austin, TX, for $6 million.

Like the couple themselves, the home is upscale and fashionable, yet totally approachable. The five bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home was designed for classic Texas farmhouse living, with a dash of stylish appeal.

Built in 2003, the home has undergone several recent upgrades, including a redesigned kitchen, layered with luscious marble and stainless appliances, a wine cellar, and butler’s pantry.

One wing of the home features a guest quarters with master bedroom, three closets, office, and wood-burning fireplace. The other wing features a recently added owner’s hideaway, three smaller bedroom suites with bathrooms, a family room, and office. Outdoors, the pool overlooks the property’s private wooded acres. Roddick and Decker purchased the home in 2006.

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From the beamed ceilings to the plank-wood floors, the interiors take rustic-chic to new heights—but the undeniable peak is the copper soaking tub-with-a-view located in the master bathroom.

Roddick and Decker have ties to the Austin area—they were married there in 2009. The “Grace and Frankie” actress and the former top-ranked tennis player in the world have two children.

This isn’t the first pricey piece of real estate the couple has sold in recent years. In 2016, they listed a home they built in Cashiers, NC, on a pristine piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Nantahala National Forest for $2.75 million. Later that same year, they listed a sleek, contemporary mansion with a killer view in Los Angeles in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood for $3.4 million.

It’s likely the parents of two kids under 3 want to simplify their lives a bit, leaving a grand slam Austin address up for grabs.

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Enjoy Sunset Views From Your Own Solarium in an Atlanta Mid-Century Modern

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The influence of the celebrated architect Cecil Alexander is easy to spot in and around Atlanta.

From the Coca-Cola headquarters and Fulton County Stadium to the headquarters of AT&T, Alexander created some of the best-known structures in the city.

On the residential side, one of his creations is now on the market for $1.6 million. It’s situated just outside the city, in the heart of Buckhead, a popular (and desirable) neighborhood. This posh ZIP code is known for its shopping, high-rises, and proximity to the popular Atlanta neighborhoods Midtown and Downtown.

Built in 1959 and sitting on 3.5 acres of pristine woods, this Mid-Century Modern offers seclusion and space. It’s situated on a hilltop, which makes for unobstructed views of nature and spectacular sunsets.

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However, the most unusual feature of the home isn’t the location, its distinctive “U” shape, or the saltwater pool. It’s the solarium.

This circular-shaped room features floor-to-ceiling windows on its full circumference. Alexander added a special touch with a folded-plate, clerestory-style ceiling, which lends drama to the strong lines of the rest of the home.

This room is stunning at whatever time of day, but the warm hues of each day’s sunset make for an unmatched experience.

And it’s not only the solarium that has that special quality. Natural light streams through every room, thanks to a wealth of large windows throughout. Each of the three spacious bedrooms comes with a view of the pool or the greenery, and large walk-in closets make it easy to keep clutter to a minimum.

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Crisp, white walls are juxtaposed against marbled gray-and-black granite and travertine floors, lending a true Mod feel. Exposed brick walls painted white grace every room of the home, adding to the eclectic mix of surfaces throughout.

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A newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms complete this statement home. The gourmet kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances and finishes for any cooking connoisseur, and the granite countertops add some pop to the all-white cabinetry and walls. The designer bathrooms offer sleek design and clean lines, with a sleek modern feel.

Buckhead is also home to Chastain—Atlanta’s largest park—which covers 320 acres. The neighborhood is designed for recreation, and golf courses and tennis courts abound.

Open space alongside a home—difficult to find in any large city—is one of the reasons folks flock to Buckhead. And this glowing gem offers plenty of room within Atlanta’s city limits.

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‘Incomparable’ Equestrian Estate in the Hamptons for $40M is Most Expensive New Listing

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Your horses can live in the lap of luxury in this equestrian estate in Bridgehampton, NY, on the market for $40 million. The “incomparable” horse-focused facility is this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®.

The Hamptons property was constructed on 20.3 acres of “prime agricultural land” in 2014 and incorporates 27 stalls complete with drainage system, 14 paddocks, three outdoor rings, viewing stands, and a 15,000-square-foot indoor ring with a second-floor viewing and entertaining lounge.

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In addition, the real estate contains two tack rooms, bathing stalls, managerial offices, and staff housing, with two apartments that feature two beds and four baths in total. In addition, two manicured fields are equipped with irrigation, and could be used for polo.

“The design and development of this world-class venue was fueled by a love for horses and the sport,” the listing description notes. If you want to live in as stylish accommodations as your equine friends, there’s also an opportunity to purchase an adjacent 1.44 acres to build your dream house.

The property, known as Campbell Stables after the owners, Bob and Barbara Campbell, first became available in the winter of 2017, Mansion Global reported. The couple developed the property to “cater to the needs of affluent Hamptonites,” the story adds.

And indeed, the farm has been the locale of A-lister events, such as a birthday party hosted by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa for their daughter, Jessica. And model Elyse Taylor and the son of the owners, Seth Campbell, held a picture-perfect wedding on the site, which boasted guests such as Heidi Klum.

The sprawling farmland is located near the world-class equestrian event, The Hampton Classic. More than a competition, it’s an annual celeb-filled social happening. Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bloomberg, and Lou Dobbs have cheered on their daughters who competed. Regulars at the multiday horse show have included Alec Baldwin, Julianne Moore, Jerry Seinfeld, Candace Bergen, and Billy Joel, among others. 

Faye S. Weisberg holds the listing.

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Just in Time for Halloween, New York’s Gothic ‘Squire House’ Listed for $965K

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The Squire House has always been something of an architectural oddity. It was the first house in New York’s Westchester County to be made of concrete—a peculiar feature that once earned the 5,800-square-foot mansion the derisive nickname of the “Mud House.”

But concrete withstood the test of time, and today, the Squire House is a 150-year-old, perfectly preserved landmark beloved by the village of Ossining.

“It’s really considered the grande dame of Ossining,” says listing agent Jean Cameron-Smith. “People would drive by every day, look at the house and wonder, ‘What does it look like inside?’ “I’ve done many [open houses], and I’ve never seen the type of support that this house received from the community. People were just blown away when they walked in, saying, ‘Wow, we never thought it would be this beautiful inside.’”

The five-bedroom, seven-bath home is currently listed for $965,000.

The home’s history stretches back to the 1870s, when Ossining was still known as Sing Sing, for the maximum security prison it shares a ZIP code with. The original owner, Henry J. Baker, set out to build what he called a “Swiss cottage,” based on the High Victorian Gothic architecture he had seen in Europe.

The house traded hands several times, starting in 1881, before landing in the Squire family in 1905. The family’s patriarch, Dr. Amos Squire, worked as Sing Sing’s head physician, and raised his family in Ossining. The Squires remained in the house until 1996—alternately using the grand mansion as a mental hospital, Naval hospital, a restaurant, medical offices, and a business school.

By the time the home’s current owner, Gil Porter, bought the house, it was in dire need of a facelift, which he completed in four phases, from 1998 to 2004.

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Outside, the Squire House looks as if it would be a perfect Halloween house, with its imposing tower and Gothic details. There’s an arched double front door, which opens to a foyer with original tile and a doorway out to the home’s front porch.

The foyer opens to a broad, winding wooden staircase, with chandelier, and restored wooden floors. The living room and study are both on the first floor, as is the dining room and chef’s kitchen, which comes with a 400-bottle wine refrigerator. There are three fireplaces on the first floor, in the living room, study, and kitchen.

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The second floor includes the master bedroom and ensuite master bath, two more bedrooms, and three fireplaces.

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The top floor has a massive, original skylight above the staircase, and floor-to-ceiling bookcase in the tower—accessible by a classic rolling ladder. The top floor has gorgeous views of the Hudson River.

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Separately, there’s a 2,000-square-foot garden-floor apartment, with its own entrances, kitchen, and two bathrooms.

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Cameron-Smith has been showing the home to a number of interested buyers, but said she hopes it catches the eye of someone who wants to start their own bed and breakfast.

“People are really happy that it’s been restored, and they really are hoping that it becomes a commercial venture, like a bed and breakfast or boutique hotel, so it will continue to be part of the community,” she said.

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This Frank Lloyd Wright ‘Spiral House’ Is Cool, but Contains a Nasty Surprise

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Frank Lloyd Wright fans are dizzy with excitement over the fact that a famous spiral-shaped house he designed in Phoenix has rolled its way onto the market for $12.95 million. Seriously, this place not only boasts this starchitect’s hands-on pedigree, but its winding shape was a prelude to Wright’s (and America’s) most famous spiral edifice of all: the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

This home isn’t just any old FLW home, but one he designed for his son, David Wright, who lived there with his wife, Gladys, after its construction was completed in 1952. The 2,553-square-foot property features three bedrooms and four baths on 5.58 acres, offering sweeping views of Camelback Mountain. There’s also a 360-square-foot guesthouse.

All of which sounds dreamy … but before you rustle up $13 million and head to Phoenix, there are a few things you should know about this house.

What it’s really like to live in a spiral house

Fine, it’s a one-of-a-kind beauty. But have you ever considered what it might be like to actually live in a spiral house?

First, let’s consider the upsides. Can’t do stairs? You’re in luck, this place offers elevation without the risks of falling down a flight and breaking a hip. It’s the very definition of wheelchair-accessible … and if you’re a kid, you can ride a skateboard from top to bottom, no sweat.

But there are some very real downsides to this curvy design, too.

“Frank Lloyd Wright houses are impressive pieces of architectural art, but they do come with unique challenges,” says William Fastow with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “For one, the ability to choose your own furnishings and art can be difficult in a FLW home, because the layout, materials, and flow of the space is so specific.”

“The huge negative here is that it will be difficult to decorate and furnish with any existing or non-custom pieces,” agrees Drew Henry of Design Dudes. “You would have to get a lot of custom pieces made to fit the curve of the main walls.”

Luckily, Wright not only designed homes, but also decorated and designed his spaces with custom and built-in furniture. For example, “This Phoenix home, like many of his residential properties, includes built-in sofa seating,” says Fastow. The listing says the home also comes with a dining table and chairs, as well as reproductions of Wright’s signature ”March Balloons” carpet in the living room.

The living room comes with a reproduction of his “March Balloons” carpet.

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That’s great if you like this stuff … not so great if you don’t.

“FLW seating tends to be low to the floor, monolithic in shape, and feature vibrant colors associated with the Southwest, like yellows, burnt reds and oranges reminiscent of the desert landscape,” Fastow continues. “That’s a very specific set of design features to have to decorate around.”

In other words, if you’re the type who likes to completely own a space and decorate however you see fit, in this home you’d be butting heads and clashing wills with Wright’s almighty aesthetic. Good luck with that.

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“When you own a FLW home, you are buying into a complete and comprehensive aesthetic that has limited opportunities for imprinting your own individual style and feel onto the home,” Fastow concludes. “Owning a FLW home is literally buying a piece of art that you live in. You don’t add flowers to a Picasso or paint jewelry onto the Mona Lisa. The house is what it is, and the interior aesthetic will only ever truly work as it was designed.”

Furthermore, brace yourself for a ton of visitors.

“I think another negative is living in a space that is so iconic,” Henry adds. “You would have to prepare for photoshoot requests and such from fans of the structure.”

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As such, the seller might not have as easy a time unloading the property as one might think.

“The market for Frank Lloyd Wright homes has contracted in the last few years,” Fastow explains. “Though he has many followers, the limitations of his work means that only a few high-net worth individuals who are passionate about architecture or want a trophy home are in the market for such a unique property. My guess is that this [asking price] is a soft number with a lot of flexibility for the right buyer.”

“The potential downside of this home is that as beautiful as it is, it is truly unique, and these kinds of homes do not appeal to a wide audience of buyers,” agrees real estate agent Cara Ameer. “That being said, it is only takes one buyer—and people in this price point often want something that no one else has.” This place certainly fits that bill.

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Contemporary Style New Build In West Vancouver, Canada

LOCATION: 1050 King Georges Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 11,000

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 6 bedrooms & 8 bathrooms

PRICE: $16,888,000

This newly built contemporary style home is located at 1050 King Georges Way in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

It features approximately 11,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, foyer with staircase, formal living & dining rooms, 2-story great room, gourmet kitchen, lounge with wet bar, wine cellar, home theater, 4-car garage and more.

Outdoor features include terraces, swimming pool with spa and a putting green.

It is listed at $16,888,000.

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Wants to Sell Vegas House After 'Another Fight' with Jen Harley, Says Realtor

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has vowed to sell his Las Vegas home after yet more relationship drama with the mother of his child.

The father of one made a seemingly quick decision to unload the property and didn’t even wait until it was actually on the market to announce the listing.

The Jersey Shore star posted a photo collage of his home to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday with the caption, “Brand new house for sale!!! Dm @jnitrolv for further details!!!”

However, his real estate agent Jonny Nitro of Jonny Nitro Luxury Real Estate, whom he tagged in the message, says they haven’t even taken official photographs of the home or created a listing yet.

“Ronnie, being Ronnie, he’s a little bit premature right?” Nitro tells PEOPLE. “I’ve been friends with him for ten years, but we talked a couple of days ago and everything was all good. Then him and Jen got in another fight.”

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“He posted to my personal Instagram rather than my real estate one and he’s like ‘oh yeah, we’re going to sell the house,'” Nitro adds.

As for when the house will be on the market? Nitro says it could be listed as soon as next week or it could take months.

“I don’t know for sure because he changes his mind like underwear,” Nitro says.

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Ortiz-Magro, 32, and Harley, 31, have had a roller-coaster relationship since they began dating.

Just weeks after they welcomed their now five-month-old daughter Ariana Sky, Ortiz-Magro faced cheating allegations during an episode of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. In April, the pair took their feud public on social media, when Ortiz-Magro accused Harley of keeping “sex videos” on her phone of her and an ex.

In June, cops were called when the pair got into a heated argument at Planet Hollywood while Ortiz-Magro was shooting season 2 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation.

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That same month, Harley was arrested for domestic battery after an incident in which she allegedly briefly dragged the Jersey Shore star with her car while their infant daughter was in the backseat, a spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.

The Clark County District Attorney’s Office later concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute her.

The pair spent Labor Day weekend together and appeared happy in a photograph Harkey posted to Instagram on Tuesday.

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According to a source, Ortiz-Magro had been “trying his best” to keep their relationship alive for the sake of their daughter.

“If the kid wasn’t involved, it would be over,” the source told PEOPLE. “He’s constantly trying to make it work for the sake of his daughter. But we’re hopeful this is the final straw and he doesn’t put himself and his daughter back in danger.”

“He’s not perfect, but she’s the aggressor in this relationship,” added the source. “It’s obvious with her pattern of behavior.”

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