Celebrity Homes in the Market

Cher’s residence in Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles.

Cher’s Luxury Domicile – Italian inspiration

The Silk Building’s striking Italian Renaissance style is definitely alluring in New York. Located in Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood, this spectacular 12-story building occupies an entire block between Broadway and Lafayette streets. Stunning quadplex penthouse once owned by Britney Spears and Cher! Now it’s on the market for $6.9 million. The building was constructed in 1908, but many prominent A-listers have undertaken the necessary renovations to make it modern and comfortable. Cher was the first owner of this penthouse and she lived there until 1990 when she sold it to Russell Simmons for $1.6 million.

A cozy, luxurious fireplace at Cher’s home. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles

It was next bought by Britney Spears, a time when she was writing her Grammy-winning song “Toxic” and lived there for four years. Penthouse highlights include a 400-square-foot outdoor deck, a wet bar in the master suite, and a fully functional wood-burning fireplace. If you’re thinking of a remodel, the fifth bedroom could be added, repurposing the roof cave with a bath that opens onto the large deck with enviable views over Greenwich Village and the Empire State Building.

Cher’s sophisticated kitchen. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles

The beautiful kitchen is immaculately furnished with the finest fixtures and fittings. Living in Noho means you can come across a number of celebrities who own homes nearby. If you go for a walk, it can also be a hotbed for action and photoshoots. The Silk Building’s rich history also reveals that it was leased by Tower Records on the first floor in 1983. Keith Richards once lived in the building where he owns two floors, including his recording studio.

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Drake’s Posh Pad – California Cool

Drake’s rapping chops have clearly made him a successful celebrity and entertainer. His rise in popularity was meteoric and at such a young age his investments, endorsements and business partnerships grossed $94 million between 2016 and 2017. Drake is known today as a real estate investor.

Drake’s posh home on multiple levels. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles.

Now he has his eye on Elementi – one of California’s most spectacular homes designed by Michael Chen. Elementi’s awesome features are all about living life big. The house’s bridge entrance to a large pivoting front door over water cascades past a dining room hanging over a lower courtyard and then opens into a lower level atrium.

Enviable views from the pool. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles.

The home offers seven bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms over an area of ​​18,000 square feet. It includes a chef’s kitchen, a butler’s pantry, and an atrium that opens from the root to the lower floor. The master suite cantilevers over a balcony and has two walls of glass to enjoy the enviable view. It is complemented by two marble clad bathrooms, one of which offers a skylight. The basement/ground floor is designed for entertaining.

Enjoy a soak in the hot tub at Drake’s Pad. Image: Douglas Friedman, Joe Bryant and Marc Angeles

Its showpiece is a 150-year-old olive tree imported from the Mediterranean, sporting majestic, gnarled branches. Here you will also find a wine cellar with 2,000 bottles, a gym, an office and a home cinema. The noble Trousdale Estate is home to Elementi. Developed in the 1950s, it was the crème de la crème for many of Hollywood’s famous former residents such as Elvis Presley, Simon Cowell, Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston to name a few.

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