Luxe Living

Actress Sara Gilbert has just bought a stunning contemporary home on a prestigious cul-de-sac overlooking the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, according to public records. Gilbert first burst onto the scene as the mouthy and defiant daughter - Darlene Connor on “Roseanne” – a role she played for 11 years.

In recent years, Gilbert has made small and large appearances on smash hits like 24, Will & Grace, ER, The Big Bang Theory and The Talk. Personally, Gilbert split with her partner of 10 years in August 2011, with whom she shares two children. Shortly after her breakup, Gilbert stepped out with well-known songwriter and former 4 Non Blondes front woman Linda Perry.  The duo are still dating.

Perhaps this new home, which Gilbert paid $3.5 million for, is a new love nest for the high-profile partners?

Nestled high in the Hollywood Hills, Gilbert’s new abode is a bold yet sophisticated and features an open floor plan with great volumes, walls of glass, 11 foot ceilings and banks of floor-to-ceiling sliding windows that seamlessly integrate indoor with outdoors. The dramatic living room space is entered through a 10 foot pivot door and features a contemporary gas fireplace and corner pocket doors that seem to make walls disappear. The public spaces include a glass enclosed library that doubles as a sophisticated home office, a striking dining room, a professional style kitchen with slick white cabinetry and an oversized island and intimate family room. A separate master suite features a modern spa retreat with soaking tub, wash closet and steam shower, plus a large walk in-closet. Three additional bedrooms each with individual baths comprise their own separate wing.

The home is very private and boasts a true entertainer’s yard, featuring Ironwood decking, a firepit and a shimmering pool with raised spa and water feature. Gated and hedged for privacy, Gilbert’s brand new stylish home has fully integrated technology features like whole-home audio, home automation and security systems.

Scott Ryan of the John Aaroe Group represented the listing and Jonah Wilson of Hilton & Hyland was Gilbert’s agent.

Photo credit Michael McCreary

Retired NFL quarterback and All-Star Kurt Warner is selling a one-of-a-kind contemporary showplace in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The home is readying for its moment in the spotlight – it will be featured on HGTV next month in a show featuring homes with elaborate Christmas and holiday lights.

Listed on the open market for $4,998,500, the home is the perfect blend of modern style, family living and stylish entertaining. Commanding over 11,000 square feet, the dramatic 24-foot-high entry foyer with grand circular staircase and elevator lead to 2 master suites with private patios overlooking a diving pool, unique water features, connecting 62 lap pool and spa. A gourmet granite kitchen blends into expansive family entertaining areas, butlers kitchen and a spectacular dining room. Light, open exercise room and a large billiards/game room with wet bar both open to backyard mountain views. A spacious guesthouse with separate entry can double as a large office. Other amenities include a gated entry, piano room, formal living, theater room, outdoor Ramada with a TV and much more.

Before Kurt Warner had stunning $5,000,000 estates, he had one of the most magical stories in the NFL. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing college football at Northern Iowa. After being cut by the Packers, Warner worked the night shift as a grocery store stock boy, making minimum wage. Never giving up hope in his football career, Warner persevered and would go on to be considered one of the best undrafted players of all time, following a 12-year career regarded as one of the greatest stories in NFL history.

Fans of mountain luxury will be drooling on their keyboards over this stunner in Telluride, Colorado. With soaring, vanishing window walls that capture 270 degree views of the San Juan Mountain Range, outdoor living areas, in-ground stone hot tube, and a master suite that floats just above one of the home’s many water features, this home a completely unique creation.

The home was built less than 5 years ago and is more than 10,000 square feet, with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.