Inside Jennifer Aniston's sprawling luxury Beverly Hills mansion

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Breathtaking: Jennifer Aniston has put her painstakingly renovated Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $42m; it features ocean to city views of Los Angeles


It is the home Jennifer Aniston spent years renovating, spending millions of dollars creating a luxurious hideaway that 'felt like a hug'.

But after deciding her sprawling Beverly Hills mansion was 'too much' for a single woman she has now put it on the market for $42million.


Last year Aniston raved about the Zen influenced home, telling Architectural Digest it felt 'like a hug' and 'vibrates with the love that created it'


Newly released photos advertising the property show just what bidders can expect for their money - with shots showing stunning city views, a game room, Japanese spa, powder room, and office.

Aniston marked her 40th birthday in 2009 by moving into the decadent property, which also includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, a swimming pool with a cabana, five bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.



Every modern convenience: Aniston, who is currently single, put the house on the market after deciding it was 'too much' for her during a recent trip to London; it includes a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one


The Just Go With It star spent more than two years renovating that 9,000 square foot home in the hills above Sunset Boulevard after purchasing it in 2006 for $13.5 million.

Aniston's alterations included smart house technology, a biometric security system for both her wine cellar and jewellery cabinet, and a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one.

And just last year Aniston raved about the Zen influenced home, telling Architectural Digest it felt 'like a hug' and 'vibrates with the love that created it.'

Aniston, who is currently single, put the house on the market after deciding it was 'too much' for her during a recent trip to London.


Luxury: Aniston named the property Ohana, in homage to the Hawaiian idea of extended family, and completely overhaulled it with the help of designer Stephen Shadley


Aniston is ready to get away from the prying eye of Hollywood and has set her sights on the Big Apple. ‘I am looking for little spots in New York City to go back home.


Aniston's alterations included smart house technology, a biometric security system for both her wine cellar and jewellery cabinet, and a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one


Moving East: Jennifer is hoping her new home will be more 'manageable'


For sale: The Just Go With It star spent more than two years renovating that 9,000 square foot property after purchasing it in 2006 for $13.5 m; it is on the market for $42m


No expense spared: Aniston marked her 40th birthday in 2009 by moving into the decadent property that includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, breathtaking views of Los Angeles and a swimming pool


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Inside the home Kate Moss can't sell

By SIOBHAN MCFADYEN

Superstitious: Kate Moss believes her house is jinxed following a series of mishaps


It is the house that Kate Moss considers jinxed, after a series of mishaps that culminated in a £100,000 flood.

And now the supermodel is finding it near impossible to sell her sprawling London mansion – even at a £1 million loss.

She has slashed the asking price on the five-bedroom property to £7 million after receiving little interest from would-be buyers, but has still received no offers.

Kate, 37, has her eye on a lavish new home in Highgate, North London, which she wants to move into before her wedding to Jamie Hince, guitarist of The Kills, this summer. But her inability to shift the Maida Vale mansion is making that look increasingly unlikely.

The model has revamped the house in her own distinctive style since she bought it for £8 million in 2007, and it now boasts such features as a neon-lit party area and a jungle-themed living room, which might deter the more conservative buyer.

But a source close to upmarket estate agent Marcus Parfitt said that the problem might simply be that the Victorian house is not in a fashionable postcode.


Coming clean: An en-suite bathroom at the mansion in St John's Wood. But buyers could be put off because its location is not 'fashionable' enough


‘There have been no offers as yet,’ he said. ‘The problem with this one is that you’re not in one of the chosen roads in the area.

‘It’s a little bit on the periphery and from a snobbery point of view some people have not gone for it because it’s in the wrong district. As a house goes, though, it’s lovely. If it were a few streets away, it would be much more expensive.’

Kate – who bought the home following her split from Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty – has not had much luck with it.


Unconventional: Kate's open-plan dining area, with neon artwork in the background


Last year, the cursed property was flooded with sewage, causing damage that was estimated at £100,000 to furniture, her shoe collection and photographs by Mario Testino. But possibly even more desperate for a sale than Kate herself are her long-suffering neighbours, who have frequently complained about her party lifestyle.

They first began calling police and the local council over her alleged anti-social behaviour in 2007 – and have continued to complain ever since. Two years ago, police were called to her medieval-themed birthday party twice on the same night.

One source blamed neighbours for her difficulty in selling the property now, claiming: ‘Those who have expressed an interest have been put off because the neighbouring property is undergoing renovation works.


Marital home: Kate has her eye on a lavish new home which she wants to move into before her wedding to Jamie Hince this summer


‘Kate can’t wait to move. She hopes that someone will buy it so she that can finally move into the home she loves.

‘She wants to move to Highgate and have all of the renovation work done before the wedding.

‘She had hoped to swap contracts before now. She’s not had the best of times in this home and doesn’t get on well with her neighbours, so the idea of a fresh start, especially now she’s engaged, was appealing.

‘Unfortunately she’s not managed to create that much interest.’


Wild side: The supermodel's rock chick tastes are evident in the leopard-print furnishings and faux elephant-tusk table in the lounge


The decor in the house gives a glimpse into the model’s wilder side, with unusual leopard-print furnishings, complete with faux elephant-tusk coffee table, a two-person Jacuzzi and a well-stocked bar.

Artwork includes a picture of a man smoking what appears to be a cannabis joint. The home also includes a gym, a piped music system, large walled garden, a network of closed-circuit security cameras – and a terrace that has hosted some of Kate’s parties.

The house that Kate is hoping to move into in Highgate has nine bedrooms, plus two wine cellars and also staff accommodation. On the market for £8 million, it was once the home of the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

When she relocates, Kate will be near to her friends Jude Law and Sienna Miller, who are said to have ‘talked up the area’ to encourage the model to move.


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'It's just too much for me': Jennifer Aniston puts her sprawling Beverly Hills mansion on the market for a cool $42m

By Amy Webber



For sale: Jennifer Aniston is selling her Beverly Hills home, which she spent more than two years renovating


Jennifer Aniston’s luxurious Beverly Hills home is officially on the market for $42 million.

The Just Go With It star spent more than two years renovating that 9,000 square foot property after purchasing it in 2006 for $13.5 million.

And just last year Aniston raved about the Zen influenced home, telling Architectural Digest it felt 'like a hug' and 'vibrates with the love that created it.'


Aniston, who is currently single, put the house on the market after deciding it was 'too much' for her during a recent trip to London.


She told People magazine: ‘I couldn’t sleep and I sort of had one of those moments where I really needed to simplify.

‘My life needs to be simplified and clear out the clutter. And along with that thought came, I should sell my house. I had the realization that this is just too much for me, I’m not this person.’

Aniston named the property Ohana, in homage to the Hawaiian idea of extended family, and completely overhaulled it with the help of designer Stephen Shadley.

She marked her 40th birthday in 2009 by moving into the new decadent property that includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, breathtaking views of Los Angeles and a swimming pool.

Aniston is ready to get away from the prying eye of Hollywood and has set her sights on the Big Apple.

‘I am looking for little spots in New York City to go back home. There are all sorts of things that are going to be happening in the near future so I’m excited. I don’t know what they are but that’s the fun part.’

Whispers are growing louder that the divorced star has already successfully put an offer on a $15million duplex penthouse in New York’s West Village.

The apartment, spacious by New York City standards, may be the smaller, more manageable space Aniston at 3,000 square feet.


Zen inspired: The 9,000 square foot property includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, breathtaking views of Los Angeles and a swimming pool


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Inside Britney Spears' new luxury $20m mansion

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

New home: Britney Spears is said to have bought this $20 million mansion


She currently resides in a $8.9m hilltop property in the exclusive Calabasas area of Los Angeles, but it seems Britney Spears is eager for an upgrade.

The 29-year-old singer is said to have purchased a new house in the extremely private Hidden Hills community just a couple of miles south of her current location.

The stunning new property sits on over three acres and boasts a massive 20,000 square feet of indoor space.



Upgrading: The singer currently lives in a $8.9m property


The mock Tudor mansion house has ten bedrooms and 13 bathrooms all with high ceilings and dark hardwood floors.

'Between the chandeliers, the huge ballroom and the double stairway entrance there is something completely enchanting about this home,' Hollywood real estate expert Chad Rogers told In Touch magazine.

One of the bedrooms is painted bright pink, which might need a fresh coat to better accommodate her boys' tastes.

The singer has two sons from her marriage to Kevin Federline, five-year-old Sean Preston and four-year-old Jayden James.


Huge: The new pad, which is in the Hidden Hills area of Los Angeles county, is a staggering 20,000 square feet


Vintage: The house is a mock-tudor style house with spacious rooms and high ceilings



Cook up: The house has a huge chef's kitchen which over looks the gardens


The house is very child oriented and even has a games room complete with air hockey table, pin ball machines and arcade games.

Outside there are expansive private gardens set on three acres complete with a tennis court, swimming pool and multiple hot tubs, with caves and waterfalls plus huge areas of lawn and mature trees.

The pop princess' new home is in the same community where superstars like Jennifer Lopez, the Osbournes and the Kardashians have all owned homes.


Rustic: The unique property has dark wood panelling and real fireplaces


Fun space: There is even a games room complete with air hockey table, pin ball machines and arcade games


Princess room: One of the bedrooms is painted bright pink


The village-like area is completely gated and private with its own Starbucks, supermarket and restaurants which will keep Britney and her family away from prying eyes.

Britney is currently enjoying being back on top after the success of her new single, Hold It Against Me.

The song went straight onto the Billboard charts at number one in its first week and the song's video has garnered a lot of attention in the media.

Her new album Femme Fatale will be released in March.


Lush surroundings: The house has huge private gardens complete with a swimming pool and hot tub


Sports orientated: There is even a tennis court, perfect for Britney's two sons to learn to play

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