Celebrity Real Estate: Beyonce, Jay Z, Daryl Hannah
By Laura Vecsey
Los Angeles Rental Fit for King & Queen
Well, so what if the monthly rent was $200,000? The Los Angeles-area home that rapper Jay Z and his fierce wife Beyonce camped out in this summer was the picture of modern luxury.
Now that the touring twosome is onto Paris, the 16,000-square-foot spread they temporarily called home is on the market for $45 million in the exclusive Holmby Hills area of Tinseltown.
The big stars no doubt appreciated the European flair, including the 20-foot ceilings in the grand entryway, plus the 7 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, the tennis court and pool.
Daryl Hannah Ready to Sell Malibu Retreat
It's not exactly built for a mermaid, but Daryl Hannah's Malibu retreat is quite unique. Now the "Splash" star and long-time environmental activist is selling her sustainable retreat for $4.25 million.
The listing isn't on the MLS. The Los Angeles real estate group, The Agency, is quietly shopping the 17-acre estate.
The new attempt to sell the oasis comes as rumors of a romance between Hannah and rock master Neil Young.
While Hannah, 53, and Young, 68, hit the road to save the planet on various causes, her California beach escape may attract a buyer who appreciates the property's unique indoor/outdoor/naturalist features.
The compound contains three buildings: a house with an art studio; a standalone master suite with a Japanese-style soaking tub and a fireplace; and a guest room with a loft and views of the ocean. There's also plenty of stained glass, a stone cottage and several gardens.
She Built Her Case, Now Nancy Grace Is Selling
After 18 years and a steady parade of contractors, legal commentator and host Nancy Grace is parting with her Atlanta residence. The home is pending sale at $1.599 million.
Grace bought the home in 1996 for $407,500, but has cycled through almost as many remodels as CNN has broadcast criminal trials.
Baseball Star Pitches AZ Estate Onto Market
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum has listed his Arizona mansion for sale for $4 million. But, for anyone who thinks the 30-year-old Seattle native's desert retreat might reflect his "The Freak" nickname, forget it.
The 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom contemporary at 4793 E Charles Dr in Paradise Valley is a very mature and serene abode, even with its indoor basketball court with a retractable batting cage and theater room with an adjoining bar.
The 11,000-square-foot home is slick and tricked out with wood built-ins, limestone flooring, a granite-packed kitchen and sweeping views of the desert. Outdoors, there's a pool with two waterfalls, a whirlpool spa and sundeck, plus a built-in grilling station.