Beachfront villa outside Sydney with George Michael links hits the market for A$15million
A beachfront villa in Palm Beach, a northern suburb of Sydney, which was associated with the late British singer and songwriter George Michael, has come on the market for 15 million Australian dollars (10.5 million US dollars). The superstar, behind hits such as ‘Careless Whisper’ and ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’, is said to have bought or rented the property when he visited Sydney in 2010 ahead of his scheduled 2012 performance, in the part of a tour that was eventually cancelled. Michael died of heart failure in 2016 at the age of 53. The home features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, multiple living areas with travertine stone flooring, a stand-alone ground floor with a media room, and wet bar. It also features an infinity pool and glass and steel pavilions with 180 degree ocean views. real estate.com.au
UK sees most widespread house price declines since 2009
UK property markets saw the most widespread price declines since 2009 in January, according to the latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The institution’s index for measuring the difference between the percentage of survivors seeing price rises and falls, fell to -47, the lowest since April 2009. The Bank of England and others are now eyeing a less harsh economic environment this year,” said Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist at RICS. Reuters
12-Acre Lakefront Estate in Minnesota Lists for $13 Million
A more than 100-year-old home overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota, is on the market for $13 million, making it one of the most expensive homes in the state. The property includes a six-bedroom 7,635 square foot main residence built in 1914 and a guest house. The 12-acre estate features a private wooded driveway, bluestone patios, gardens, lawns and a dock. It last sold last year for $4.05 million, according to listing records. KKRC-FM
Brooklyn Townhouse put up for sale for the first time in nearly a century
A historic townhouse in Brooklyn Heights, New York, has hit the market for the first time since it was built in 1829, asking for $9.95 million. The wood frame home retains many period details including handrails, millwork, hardware and moldings accented with historic milk paint and six fireplaces. The 2,570 square foot home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal living and dining room, and a library. There is also a wraparound deck and bluestone patio in the backyard. 6 square feet