Trulia Luxe Living

Golf legend Fred Couples has a new clubhouse!  After years of residing in La Quinta, CA, Couples has purchased a stunning, Spanish Colonial revival home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. According to public records, Couples paid $4,557,000 on April 4, 2012 for a four-bedroom, four and a half bathroom, 5,661 square foot home.

The estate is set behind gates on picturesque South Carmelina Ave. Beautifully designed and crafted, the property features gorgeous gardens, beau detailing and top-notch finishes throughout. All spaces flow seamlessly together and to the outdoors for the ideal California lifestyle. Gas lanterns and a private courtyard entry way lead to the gracious foyer with a sweeping staircase, a step-down living room, formal dining room and inviting library. A fabulous cook’s kitchen and family room opens through French doors to the loggia, outdoor living room with fireplace, sparkling pool, spa and detached poolside guesthouse. The home was originally designed as a five-bedroom home with maid’s quarters, but it is currently being used as a three-bedroom with an oversized laundry room, upstairs family room and vast his & hers master closets.

In November 2011, Couples listed his 5,173 square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in La Quinta for $4,195,000. That home is now off the market.

Bachelor pads are notoriously stereotyped as messy, poorly-taken-care-of dwellings with clothes all over the floor and an empty refrigerator. Enter Derek Jeter, who can officially counter that stereotype with his bachelor party penthouse at Trump World Tower. Newly RELISTED for $17,950,000, this isn’t the first time Jeter attempted to hit a real estate home run. According to the fine folks at Curbed, Jeter tried to to unload the home for $20 million big ones two years ago.

Jeter’s hard-to-sell 88th floor penthouse is set high amidst the tallest residential building on the eastside, the Trump World Tower. The location offers un-paramount views of the Manhattan skyline and this particular penthouse has a bird’s eye view of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Bank of America building, One World Trade and other key landmarked buildings framed by the Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Verrazano Bridges and the East & Hudson Rivers – the picturesque views are unsurpassed. Complimenting the views – Jeter’s penthouse features 16 foot floor-to-ceiling windows, 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths with 77 feet in length of grand entertaining space encompassing the living room, billiards room and formal dining room. A Creston system controls the lighting, audio, video and privacy shades with one touch of a button. Adding warmth and texture to the apartment is a wood burning fireplace, ultra-suede wallpaper, slate mantle and hardwood flooring.

Former Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic is selling the home he shared with his parents, sister and brother on a quiet street in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, according to the Los Angeles Times. Public records show he bought the property in 2005 for $1,860,000. Vujacic was a guard for the Lakers from 2004-2010 and played for the New Jersey Nets till late 2011. He now plays for the Anadolu Efes in Turkey and is planning a wedding to tennis star Maria Sharapova, making it the perfect time to say goodbye to the family home.

The Vujacic’s abode is a resort-style home sitting on a 21,377 square foot lot. Tremendous attention to detail has been given to this fully remodeled home, offering 4,048 square feet in a one-level floor plan that includes 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Of the 4 bedrooms, 2 are master suites. The private, gated property allows entry through a charming terracotta paved courtyard. The home welcomes you through a double door entry into a dramatic living and dining room with soaring ceilings, an exquisite fireplace with handpainted talavera tiles and terracotta floors. The kitchen has gleaming granite counter tops with stone backsplash, top of the line appliances, Marmorino and Venetian plaster walls, ceiling and crown molding. There is an adjoining family room, open with lots of natural light with a wet bar, wine cooler, fireplace.

The very spacious master suite includes a fireplace, custom walk-in closet and a master bath with huge Jacuzzi and shower. The large flat backyard is a true California dream with ocean and Catalina Island views, colorful landscaping, abundant trees, flat grassy areas, and a romantic fountain. Terracotta tiles surround the inviting pool and spa with multi color lights. Additionally, for the sports buff, there is a completely redone full tennis/basketball court with pro original NBA Baskets…naturally.

Ornella Green of Coldwell Banker holds the listing

Retired NFL legend and current talking head for Fox NFL Sunday, Terry Bradshaw, is saying sayonara to his ranch in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Listed for $9,950,000, the custom built home has 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 partial bathrooms, 8,600 square foot home of indoor living space and another 1,000 square feet of outdoor living with a kitchen, firepit and bar area. This magnificent home is situation on 744 sprawling acres and also includes a 4 stall stallion barn, a 20 stall show barn, 50 stall mare barn with lab and office and a 75×140 covered arena. An equestrian paradise!

While the ranch sits inside Oklahoma state lines, it’s just 60 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Bradshaw is also currently selling a custom-built (sense a theme here?), never-lived-in home in Bradenton, Florida.

Hat tip to Candy Evans over at CandysDirt.com for this inside scoop on Bradshaw.

If Peyton Manning really heads to Denver, he and his family are going to need an all-star place to call home. The family currently owns a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, 8,000+ square foot estate in Indianapolis. Their new home in Denver will need to meet or beat their former home.

Never fear, Peyton, Trulia’s got your back. Now that it’s time to leave Indy for the beautiful city of Denver, let’s go house hunting! Here are five lovely options in the Denver area for the Manning family to consider.

1. 7020 East 12th Avenue, Denver CO 80220 – $3,750,000

The Richthofen Castle- A National Landmark and a Local Treasure – perfect for an NFL king? The Castle was built in 1887 by the uncle of the Red Baron. The grand Porte-cochere and stone tower are two defining architectural details of this intriguing property. This is the only true castle in Denver, yet it lives like a home. 14,000 square feet of fine handcrafted detail including amazing woodwork, leaded glass and hand-tooled leather wallpaper. 35 total rooms including: drawing room, library, music alcove, servants quarters, butlers pantry, billiards room, Red Baron bar, 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The property is gated and private. The wrap-around terrace and courtyard are perfect for social gatherings. Take note Manning family – the National Register calls this home, “The Most Remarkable Residence in Denver.”

2. 425 Monroe Street, Denver CO 80206 – $3,450,000

Magnificent 2-story, 4-bedroom, 7-bathroom traditional home, a combination of elegance, luxury and quality. Built with top of the line finishes and precise attention to detail. Spacious master suite, walnut floors throughout, 10′ ceilings on main, state of the art lighting, audio & video controls (all equipment included). The kitchen is a chef’s delight; large, well laid out and equipped with only the finest.

3. 120 Humboldt Street, Denver CO 80218 – $3,290,000

Spectacular Tudor on great block in the Historic Denver Country Club. Fully updated and restored with spectacular original architectural details.  The light bright kitchen is new with Viking Appliances and inset doors with nickel hardware. The beautiful street presence and setting is enhanced by an extra deep lot for added privacy. There is a new pool, patio and professional landscaping in the backyard. Newer and updated roof, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing floors, paint and carpet etc. Grandeur without the need to remodel. This home is completely move in ready with 5 bedrooms and 4 living areas plus main floor library.

4. 1991 East Alameda Avenue, Denver CO 80209 – $2,999,000

Built in the Monterey style, this 6,000 square foot home is dramatic in appearance, yet comfortable in its surroundings. Inside the drama continues with exceptional finishes to include William Ohs cabinetry, pegged hardwood floors, a massive brick fireplace, and abundant light from oversized windows. There are four bedrooms and five baths of which the signature “tree house master suite” includes a beautifully appointed five-piece bath. The kitchen includes Sub-Zero, Dacor appliances, and granite countertops in an open entertainment-friendly space. A separate catering kitchen hides the preparation that precedes the party. This home affords a gracious and comfortable living environment, which will satisfy the most demanding tastes by providing wooded seclusion with urban proximity.

5. 480 Cook Street, Denver CO 80206 – $2,895,000

Elegance beyond compare describes this one-of-a-kind custom masterpiece. The home has 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and 10,200 square feet of living space. Additionally, the Cherry Creek residence features a magnificent master suite and incredible custom home theater, as well as high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, spacious rooms, an elevator and 3 car garage. There are also wonderful outdoor areas.

Where do you think Peyton should call home in Denver?