Jule Pond Southampton, Long Island, NY. Photo: Bespoke Real Estate
By Amy Albright | Arizona Foothills Magazine
- Nine-Acre Estate in Silicon Valley
Beginning our list is the Woodside, Calif. estate in Silicon Valley. It was sold in November 2012 to an anonymous billionaire thought to be Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank for $117.5 million. The hill-top property sits on nine acres of land with a 360-degree view of the Woodside Mountains.
Built in 2005, the beautiful neoclassical-style home was designed by architect Allan Greenberg. The property has a swimming pool with a pool house, a tennis court, and gardens that surround the main house. The 8,900-square-foot home has multiple double french doors, an ellipse-shaped garden room and a domed roof. The admiration goes on for this gorgeous French country-inspired estate. - Spelling Manor, Holmby Hills, Los Angeles
Next on our list is the Spelling Manor located in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. The custom-built mansion was originally listed for $150 million by Candy Spelling, the widow of late TV producer Aaron Spelling. It was resold for $85 million to British heiress, model and fashion designer Petra Ecclestone. Finally, in 2019, the home was sold for $120 million.
The Spelling Manor has 123 rooms featuring a library room with built-in bookshelves and a recently added wine bar, ballroom double staircases in the front room with a hanging chandelier and a beautiful living space with double-French doors. Overall this home is a dream-come-true for princess-wannabes and fairytale fanatics.
