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Hugh Jackman snaps up penthouse for eye-watering price

Hugh Jackman has snapped up a show stopping penthouse in New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood, just two months after listing a deluxe triplex in Manhattan. The Greatest Showman star bought the four-bedroom condo for $US 21.12 million ($NZD 33.03 million) after it was initially <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/100-11th-Ave-Ph-A_New-York_NY_10011_M91893-97530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed</a> late last year for $US 25 million ($NZD 39.1 million), according to the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/hugh-jackman-buys-new-york-city-penthouse-for-21-125-million-11659973523" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wall Street Journal</a>. The 434-square-metre apartment boasts city and river views through 14 floor-to-ceiling windows, a stainless steel kitchen with a glass breakfast bar, and space for a music room, with a piano already set-up. Each of the bedrooms, tucked away at one end of the apartment, include stunning views, with the main bedroom featuring three exposures with views stretching from the Hudson River to the Empire State Building. When it comes to outdoor spaces, the apartment includes a terrace and loggia on the main floor, as well as a sprawling roof terrace including an outdoor kitchen, several dining and lounge areas and views of the Hudson River. Housed at the top of a famed building designed by Jean Nouvel, the condo comes with access to an 70-foot lap pool, a fitness centre with a sauna, concierge services and a full-time doorman. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGK7zbu4UZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGK7zbu4UZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by @thehughjackman</a> </div> </blockquote> Jackman’s luxe new purchase comes after he and his wife, Debora Lee Furness, listed their home in the West Village neighbourhood for a hefty $US 38.9 million ($NZD 60.83 million). The 1000-square-metre apartment, which featured in a clip of Jackman practising sitting in tails ahead of the Met Gala on his social media in May, has since been taken off the market. Images: @thehughjackman (Instagram) / Realtor.com

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Scarlett Johansson finally offloads NYC penthouse

Nearly two years after first listing it, Scarlett Johansson has finally sold her Manhattan penthouse - with nowhere near the profit she was first hoping for. The 38-year-old actress bought the two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse in 2008 for $3 million ($USD 2.1 million), as reported by <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/03/23/scarlett-johansson-sells-nyc-penthouse-at-a-loss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Post</a>. After listing it in July of 2020 for $3.6 million ($USD 2.5 million), Johansson was forced to slash the price in December by around $880,000, before finally <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/411-E-53rd-St-Ph-D_New-York_NY_10022_M99802-13713" target="_blank" rel="noopener">selling</a> it for $2.7 million ($USD 1.87 million). Despite the $300,000 loss, the Black Widow is unlikely to feel the pinch considering she has a net worth of $237.8 million ($USD 165 million). The home, which overlooks the East River and boasts skyline views and room for al fresco dining, was also listed for rent while Johansson was looking for a buyer for a hefty $8650 or $NZD 9300 ($US 6,500) a month. Its other features include hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen with marble countertops and an expansive walk-in-wardrobe in the master suite. The new owners will also get to enjoy the amenities that come from being in an apartment building, including a full-time doorman, an additional laundry room, and a parking garage. Images: Realtor.com

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Rupert Murdoch lists two jaw-dropping New York apartments

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/property/news/rupert-murdoch-sells-two-new-york-city-apartments-for-usd-78-million/6f2cd734-5dc4-47cc-b62b-3a6fef0178f5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">selling</a> not one, but two apartments in New York City located just one floor apart - and hopes to make a combined $100 million from them. Having bought the apartments in 2014 for a combined $USD 57.9 million ($NZD 83.2 million). The first, a three-storey penthouse that takes up the entirety of the 58th, 59th and 60th floors of the One Madison tower near Madison Square Park, comes with stunning views and an <a href="https://www.corcoran.com/homes-for-sale/23-east-22nd-street-ph-manhattan-ny-10010/21655708/regionId=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asking price</a> of USD $62 million ($NZD 89 million). As well as having five bedrooms, the penthouse includes a ‘staff room’, a kitchen with stunning city views, and a room with soaring six-metre ceilings and a wrap-around terrace. A curved glass staircase connects the first and second levels, while an internal lift connects all three. The <a href="https://www.corcoran.com/homes-for-sale/23-east-22nd-street-57a-manhattan-ny-10010/21655673/regionId=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second</a>, a smaller three-bedroom apartment on the 57th floor, is on the market for $USD 16 million ($NZD 23 million). Deborah Grubman, the listing agent managing the sales from Corcoran Group, said Murdoch bought the penthouse and had it fitted out to his own specifications while he lived in the downstairs apartment. Once it was complete, Murdoch kept the smaller home for staff and guests. Before its most recent listing, Murdoch attempted to sell the penthouse in 2015 for $USD 72 million. Having failed to sell at the time, the mogul could walk away with a $30 million profit if he succeeds in selling the homes now for his desired price. Images: Getty Images, Corcoran Group

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Marilyn Monroe’s former penthouse hits the market

A penthouse condo that was once the home of Marilyn Monroe has <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1424-N-Crescent-Heights-Blvd-Unit-78_West-Hollywood_CA_90046_M28180-34877" target="_blank">hit the market</a> for $USD 2.49 million ($AUD 3.39 or $NZD 3.52). Sitting on the top floor of Hollywood’s famed Granville Towers, the condo has dazzling views of West Hollywood that can be seen through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The 188-square-metre apartment is split across two storeys, connected by a curved staircase. It also features hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, and a formal dining room with its own chandelier. The kitchen has been remodelled and now features Venetian plaster walls, stainless-steel cabinetry, and luxury appliances. The apartment also comes with access to building amenities including a clubhouse, pool and spa, a courtyard and garden, and a 24-hour Doorman. Granville Towers was built almost a century ago by Los Angeles architect Leland Bryant in collaboration with Samuel Coine. Monroe <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/marilyn-monroe-west-hollywood-penthouse-condo-listed/" target="_blank">lived</a> in the penthouse in 1954, following her separation from baseball player Joe DiMaggio. A year later, she left the Hollywood condo after marrying playwright Arthur Miller. But, Monroe isn’t the only celebrity to call the Granville Towers apartment home. The current owners purchased it in 2003 from former actress Portia de Rossi, who has since married Ellen DeGeneres. Images: Getty Images, realtor.com

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Hugh Grant’s former penthouse sells for eye-watering price

A penthouse once belonging to actor Hugh Grant has been listed for sale with a jaw-dropping £7,950,000 price tag. The British actor lived in the London home while filming rom-com Love Actually in 2002 but <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10111479/Hugh-Grants-former-South-Kensington-penthouse-goes-sale-7-950-000.html" target="_blank">sold it</a> just one year later for £3.5 million. The luxe three-bedroom apartment, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.alexandermillett.com/petersham-house-sw7" target="_blank">listed</a> by realtors Alexander Millett, comes with an outdoor jacuzzi on the roof, a sun deck, a private gym, and panoramic views of London. With vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, the penthouse’s flashy interior is spread over 3,000-square feet and comes with 1500-square-foot of private outdoor space. From the master bedroom, there are views of the river and Battersea Power Station, while the west-facing side of the terrace offers views towards Chelsea. The home sits on the seventh floor of the South Kensington Petersham House in the heart of the district. Images: Getty Images, Alexander Millett

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Matthew Perry finally offloads his "mansion in the sky"

Friends actor Matthew Perry has finally sold his Los Angeles penthouse, after it spent multiple years on the market – and it's apparently the most expensive condo to be sold in the area since 2015. The star sold the pad for an eye-watering AUD $28.3 million (US $21.6M) after he initially listed it for $46.4 million (US$35M) in 2019. Dubbed the “mansion in the sky”, the home takes up the entirety of the 40th floor of a 42-story town in Century City. The 51-year-old actor reportedly purchased the condo for $20 million in 2017 and reimagined the space into the dream bachelor pad. Perry used interior designer LM Pagano to incorporate plush seating and carpeting for ultimate comfort. The space even features a built-in home theatre, along with oversized velvet chaises and a wall-length screen. Mr. Perry is well-known for his obsession with Batman and decided to line his entrance hallway with memorabilia and figurines dedicated to the iconic superhero. Built in 2010, the property has four bedrooms along with a master bedroom suite with a sitting area, fireplace, dual bathrooms and dressing room. Perhaps, what is the greatest part of the home was something Mr. Perry did not have to change at all – and that is the panoramic views starting from the mesmerising city, all the way down to the Pacific Ocean.

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Bette Midler finally finds buyer for multi-million-dollar penthouse

Bette Midler and her husband, Martin von Haselberg, have been able to offload their Manhattan penthouse after it was on the market for more than a year. While the agreed-upon price still remains a mystery – anything close to Ms. Midler’s ask would make it the largest closing price in Manhattan since COVID-19 began. The pre-war co-op at 1125 Fifth Avenue has been in possession of Midler and von Haselberg sine the 1990s. With views overlooking Central Park, the reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline – it is no wonder why the 14-room penthouse dominated the property industry. The home has six bedrooms and occupies three floors of the Carnegie Hill building, along with an enchanting, landscaped terrace. Not only does the future buyer get to come to an expansive home in the heart of NYC, but they get to do so with their own private elevator. Filled with 1920s charm, the home still takes on its traditional Neo-Renaissance style, while still keeping up with the modern-contemporary design with all the bells and whistles to match. A 70-foot-long entertaining space with a double-sized living room, a dining room and an eat-in kitchen are all magnificent features of the home.

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Great-grandparents sell multimillion-dollar penthouse to help COVID-19 research

An elderly couple in Queensland have decided to donate the proceeds of their multimillion dollar seaside penthouse in order to help researchers develop a vaccine for COVID-19. Keith and Glenda Drake, both in their 80s, decided to auction off their two-storey penthouse on the Sunshine Coast and want to assist in the search for a cure. The couple moved from the penthouse to an acreage property with their 57-year-old son Neville who requires round-the-clock care as he lives with quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Keith said that the penthouse was earning rental income but decided as long as they have enough income to look after their son’s needs, the money could be put to better use. "We have enough, we know what we need for Neville and his condition, and the rest of our family," he said to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-24/couple-donate-penthouse-proceeds-to-coronavirus-research/12177108?pfmredir=sm" target="_blank">ABC</a>. "We won't live forever, we're in our 80s … so I said to Glenda, 'Let's do it' and she said, 'Yes!'. "I understood the significance of this pandemic, I realised how serious it was, and thought the laboratories must really be needing some money to do what they've got to do. "Without them coming up with a remedy we could be stuck with this thing for a long time." The couple had already donated $100,000 to the cause but felt the money “wouldn’t get them very far” and decided to add their proceeds from the penthouse to the donation. The funds will go towards expanding national trials, testing the effectiveness of two drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 and other medical research projects. "I couldn't do what they do [medical staff] and that to me is of greater significance than what we are doing," Mr Drake said. "Giving a material thing is not as valuable as the time and energy put in by these medical people. "Those people doing the work — carers, people fighting fires — those are the wonderful people who deserve accolades, not people like us who have just been lucky in business." The funds will go to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (HBWH) Foundation Coronavirus Action Fund, and chief executive Simone Garske said that the family are “incredibly generous”. "The funds from the sale of the property will allow research projects, such as clinical trials, to occur and be expanded when necessary, so we get answers faster," she said.

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SOLD! Meryl Streep’s New York City home is finally snapped up

Hollywood heavyweight Meryl Streep has sold her posh Tribeca penthouse for an eye-watering $15.8 million. The stunning, spacious property was first put on the market in August 2018 for $25 million, however after struggling to find a buyer, the actress lowered the price to $19.75 million and then $18.25 million. Situated on a full floor in the River Lofts Tower, the state-of-the-art home comes with all the bells and whistles – from an Italian-designed kitchen to floor-to-ceiling windows offering jaw-dropping views of beautiful New York City. Spanning over 4,000 feet, the Oscar Award-winning actress’ NYC home comes with the promise of privacy, space and luxury all in one – a rare find in the Big Apple. The living room is an art piece in itself with a wood-burning fireplace, windows that offer landscape views and direct entry to an elevator and a skylit entrance gallery. Made to entertain, please and give a sense of comfort, the home offers open-plan living and is outfitted with a 10-foot wide terrace that wraps around three sides of the penthouse. This gem may not have been a forever home for Streep, but it is definitely a keepsake for a luxury-lover looking to find peace in the bustling city. Scroll through the gallery to see inside the stunning home.

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FRIENDS star's "mansion in the sky" on sale for record price

Actor, writer and producer Matthew Perry’s extravagant penthouse suite has hit the market for a jaw-dropping $53 million. The apartment is on the 40th floor in a celebrity approved, paparazzi-proof 43-storey Century condominium. The apartment covers the entire 40th floor of the building and was bought back in 2017. The building itself rises above four acres of private gardens and comes with access to a 75-foot-long swimming pool, screening room, yoga and Pilates studios as well as a wine-storage facility. The apartment is 868 square metres and offers ceiling-to-floor views over Los Angeles as it’s stunning in daylight and twinkles at night-time. There are four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a living room with two fireplaces and a huge master suite with multiple living areas. There is also a games room and a home theatre. There’s also a chef’s kitchen that offers island seating as well as a table for casual dining and includes a separate dining room so guests can enjoy views of the city. Four terraces make it ideal for entertaining and dining. Scroll through the gallery to see inside the “mansion in the sky”. Photo credits: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1061953/go-inside-matthew-perry-s-35-million-los-angeles-penthouse#photo-1022408" target="_blank">E! Online</a> and Michael MacNamara and Jason Speth for Compass

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Inside Sir James Dyson’s $80 million Singapore penthouse

The inventor of the Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner has dropped some serious cash on two luxurious homes in Singapore. Sir James Dyson purchased Singapore’s most expensive penthouse for a reported $78.8 million in late June. And it is said that the 72-year-old didn’t hold back on his second home either. Sealing the deal on a three-storey penthouse at the 181-unit Wallich Residence – which is located in the city’s tallest building, Guoco Tower – the incredible property needs to be seen to be believed. With five bedrooms, a private lift, 600-bottle wine cellar, pool, bar, jacuzzi, private garden and a gorgeous viewing deck, the 1,950 square metre penthouse has got it all. The original price of the property was listed at $115 million but it seems Dyson may have gotten a huge discount. The home is five times larger than four other penthouses in the same building, meaning he won’t ever run of out space. Scroll through the gallery above to see the luxurious penthouse in all of its glory.

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Inside Barbara Sinatra's $11 million Los Angeles penthouse

Barbara Sinatra’s Los Angeles penthouse is hitting the market for US$8 million (NZ$11.9 million). Located on the Wilshire Corridor in Westwood, the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.luxuryhomeslosangeles.com/idx/10560-wilshire-boulevard-los-angeles-ca-90024/15489222_spid/" target="_blank">apartment</a> was where the late socialite lived after the death of her husband, legendary singer Frank Sinatra. Before her death in 2017, Barbara used to entertain celebrity guests and friends such as Gregory Peck and Kirk Douglas, and invite them over for poker nights, according to Leonard Rabinowitz, listing agent of Hilton & Hyland and a friend of the Sinatras. The 520-square-metre property boasts four bedrooms, five terraces, an open floor plan and views of the mountains, ocean and city on all four sides. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, along with a built-in bar and cocktail area, and a table that can be flipped over to become a poker table. A set of sliding glass doors connects the living room to the outdoor dining area with sceneries of surrounding mountains. The formal dining room has a private outdoor atrium and lounge area, while the kitchen is lined with black marble countertops. Before Frank died in 1998, he and Barbara split their time between their Beverly Hills estate and a Malibu beach house, Rabinowitz said. After the singer’s death, Barbara and her friends were robbed on a Beverly Hills street, prompting her to look for an apartment with additional security. She bought the 24-hour surveillance Westwood property in the early 2000s from Marilyn and Harry Lewis of the Hamburger Hamlet restaurant chain, according to public records. Scroll through the gallery above to see inside Barbara Sinatra’s lavish penthouse.

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Peek inside Judge Judy’s $4.5 million NYC penthouse

Judge Judy is one of television’s biggest stars, and with a $59 million yearly salary it’s clear that she is a shrewd operator. And while she isn’t renowned for a lavish lifestyle, Judith Sheindlin is no stranger to a luxurious abode. With her former New York penthouse going back on the market for $4.47m (US$3.29m), it gives us a chance to glimpse inside the place where TV's longest-serving judge once called home. Scroll through the gallery above to peek inside the NYC penthouse.

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Keith Richards sells luxury New York penthouse at a loss for $14 million

Rock legend Keith Richards has finally sold his Greenwich Village penthouse in New York for US$9.95 million (NZ$14.2 million), four years after he bought the luxury home with model wife Patti Hansen. The Rolling Stones guitarist, who purchased the Fifth Avenue home for US$10.5 million (NZ$15.1 million) in 2014, had listed the home at a lower price after it failed to sell in 2016 at the asking price of US$12.23 million. The penthouse features a 47-foot-long living, dining and entertainment space. There are four bedrooms, two on each floor, and each boast en suite bathrooms. The master suite also features two walk-in wardrobes, whilst the home has access to three private terraces with views of New York City and Washington Square Park. Take a peek inside the lavish home in the gallery above.

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Hugh Jackman snaps up penthouse for eye-watering price

Scarlett Johansson finally offloads NYC penthouse

Rupert Murdoch lists two jaw-dropping New York apartments

Marilyn Monroe’s former penthouse hits the market

Hugh Grant’s former penthouse sells for eye-watering price

Matthew Perry finally offloads his "mansion in the sky"

Bette Midler finally finds buyer for multi-million-dollar penthouse

Great-grandparents sell multimillion-dollar penthouse to help COVID-19 research

SOLD! Meryl Streep’s New York City home is finally snapped up

FRIENDS star's "mansion in the sky" on sale for record price

Inside Sir James Dyson’s $80 million Singapore penthouse

Inside Barbara Sinatra's $11 million Los Angeles penthouse

Peek inside Judge Judy’s $4.5 million NYC penthouse

Keith Richards sells luxury New York penthouse at a loss for $14 million