As far as ostentatious New York penthouses go, this may Trump them all.
A tip of the hat to Curbed.com for directing us to Refinery29.com's exclusive photos of the mind-blowingly lavish digs of Melania Trump, The Donald's vivacious, smoking-hot wife, who has appeared on the cover of magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair and Elle.A former design and architecture major, Melania Trump (pictured at left) was probably no stranger to opulent interiors even before she married real estate's King Midas in 2005. We've speculated in the past about what she and her husband might do to the White House, which was already valued at more than $200 million in January, if he actually followed through with a presidential run -- and made the cut. The makeover would, no doubt, feature a lot of gold. Trump is crazy about the stuff. In fact, he accepted gold as a deposit for an apartment in one of his towers this year.
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Now back to the apartment: It's located in one of her husband's many humbly-named luxury residential buildings -- the Trump Palace of Manhattan's Upper East Side -- and (surprise, surprise) it oozes opulence. Gold covers the walls and ceilings. There is a fountain in the sitting room. Basically, everything is oppressively garish. Melania herself reportedly embodies none of the place's pomp, however.
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- <p> Location: New York<br /> Price: $100,000 a month <br /> Beds/Baths: 3/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: N/A<br /> <br /> Beyonce may not have actually lived in this Manhattan townhouse, but <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/house-of-the-day-rent-beyonces-halo-video-townhouse-in-soho/" target="_blank">she definitely spent time canoodling in it</a> -- or appearing to. The rental was the set of Beyonce's music video "Halo." <br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/house-of-the-day-rent-beyonces-halo-video-townhouse-in-soho/" target="_blank">gallery of the home</a>. </p>
- <p> Located in SoHo, the townhouse offers a whole lot of space in an otherwise pretty jam-packed neighborhood. Soaring ceilings and brick walls make the living room feel almost cavernous. <br /> <br /> View a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/house-of-the-day-rent-beyonces-halo-video-townhouse-in-soho/" target="_blank">gallery of this home</a>. </p>
- <p> Amenities include a private indoor swimming pool, 925-square-foot terrace, a grand library and motorized movie screen. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer beautiful views of streets below, which teem with boutique retail. <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/house-of-the-day-rent-beyonces-halo-video-townhouse-in-soho/" target="_blank">a full gallery of the home</a>. </p>
- <p> Location: Malibu, Calif. <br /> Price: $13.75 million <br /> Beds/Baths: 4, N/A<br /> Sq. Ft.: 4,088 <br /> <br /> Previously listed for $18 million when it hit the market two years ago, <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/08/22/brad-pitt-lists-malibu-beachfront-home/" target="_blank">Brad Pitt's Malibu home</a> looks like it may be <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/09/brad-pitt-malibu-home-sale/" target="_blank">on the verge of selling for $13.75 million</a>. Brad Pitt bought the stylish, Midcentury home in 2005, post-Jennifer Aniston and pre-Angelina, for $8,410,080.<br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/08/22/brad-pitt-lists-malibu-beachfront-home/" target="_blank">gallery of this looker</a>. </p>
- <p> The home's walls of glass open to gorgeous panoramas of Malibu coastline. It has bamboo flooring and a stainless steel kitchen. The property also has been approved by the Coastal Commission for a second-story addition, a stamp that surely enhanced the home's value a bit. <br /> <br /> See some <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/09/brad-pitt-malibu-home-sale/" target="_blank">stunning photos of Brad Pitt's home</a>. </p>
- <p> Pitt reportedly enjoys purchasing homes to spruce them up. We're not sure how he may have tweaked this place, but we do know it's breathtaking. Sited on a 1.26 acre plot, the property includes a tennis court and a lap pool, in addition to other amenities. We've <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/08/22/brad-pitt-lists-malibu-beachfront-home/" target="_blank">speculated in the past that Brad and Angelina's ever-growing brood</a> might have played a role in his decision to list the home. <br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/09/brad-pitt-malibu-home-sale/" target="_blank">slideshow of this coastal gem</a>. </p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Location: Southampton, N.Y. <br /> Price: $5.975 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 6/6<br /> Sq. Ft.: 7,800<br /> <br /> NBA star Jason Kidd just about has his dexterous hands on this <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/jason-kidd-plunkers-down-on-hamptons-mansion/" target="_blank">Hamptons mansion</a>, having recently signed a contract to purchase the home. The two-acre property has a lower-level staff suite that stretches 2,300 square feet. <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/jason-kidd-plunkers-down-on-hamptons-mansion/" target="_blank">Zillow's item on the home</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> Kidd's contract has him staying with the Mavericks for one more year. The player has said he'd like to stay a pro for another couple of years. After that, he may put himself out to pasture, perhaps in this home's pasture. <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/jason-kidd-plunkers-down-on-hamptons-mansion/" target="_blank">Zillow's item on the home</a>. </p> <p> </p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Apparently, Kidd isn't into just one sport -- the home features a nice pool and tennis court. <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/12/jason-kidd-plunkers-down-on-hamptons-mansion/" target="_blank">Zillow's item on the home</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Location: Malibu, Calif. <br /> Price: $7.25 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 6/7<br /> Sq. Ft.: 6,000<br /> <br /> The question Howie Mandel has likely been asking himself about the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/howie-mandel-lists-malibu-home-for-7-25-million/" target="_blank">Malibu home</a> he listed in November is one he's asked a gazillion times: "Deal or No Deal?"<br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/howie-mandel-lists-malibu-home-for-7-25-million/" target="_blank">slideshow of the home</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> Sitting on one acre, the Point Dume-area home was designed by architect Douglas Burdge, and has an expansive pool and outdoor patio.<br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/howie-mandel-lists-malibu-home-for-7-25-million/" target="_blank">gallery of this home</a>. </p>
- <p> The gorgeous Cape Cod features a manicured lawn overlooking coastline, and has an exquisite interior that boasts white coffered ceilings. <br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/howie-mandel-lists-malibu-home-for-7-25-million/" target="_blank">gallery of the home</a>. </p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Location: Chilmark, Mass. <br /> Price: $21.9 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 13/15<br /> Sq. Ft.: 13,327<br /> <br /> President Obama just lost <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/08/obama-loses-blue-heron-farm-getaway-to-norman-foster/" target="_blank">his favorite summer getaway</a>. The First Family had rented "Blue Heron Farm," a Martha's Vineyard estate, for the last three summers. But just recently Norman Foster, one of Britain's leading architects, purchased the place for $21.9 million. <br /> <br /> Read about this <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/08/obama-loses-blue-heron-farm-getaway-to-norman-foster/" target="_blank">home's rich history and see more photos of it</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> Commanding 29 acres of waterfront, <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/08/obama-loses-blue-heron-farm-getaway-to-norman-foster/" target="_blank">the property boasts two full-size homes</a> and a world-class equestrian facility that includes an eight-stall horse barn, Olympic dressage arena and six grass paddocks.<br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/08/obama-loses-blue-heron-farm-getaway-to-norman-foster/" target="_blank">photos of the home</a>. </p>
- <p> Other amenities include a water-view pool with hot tub, par-3 golf hole, tennis court, half basketball court (no doubt where the prez has swished his fair share of three-pointers), and areas for lawn bowling and horseshoes.<br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/08/obama-loses-blue-heron-farm-getaway-to-norman-foster/" target="_blank">gallery of this home</a>. </p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Location: Chicago<br /> Price: $15,000 a month<br /> Beds/Baths: 3/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: 4,607<br /> <br /> With her 25-season run on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," Oprah spent most of her time split between homes in California and Hawaii. Even when she's been in town in the past, <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/18/rent-oprahs-chicago-co-op-for-15-000-a-month/" target="_blank">The Oprah has lived in a super-size duplex condo a few blocks away from this one</a>, according to the<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><em>Chicago Tribune.</em><br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/18/rent-oprahs-chicago-co-op-for-15-000-a-month/" target="_blank">photos of this stunning co-op</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> The sixth-floor unit offers eight rooms, three full baths, 10-foot ceilings, two fireplaces, a library, a solarium, a formal dining room, a wine room and a custom kitchen, among other billionaire perks. <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/18/rent-oprahs-chicago-co-op-for-15-000-a-month/" target="_blank">photos of these features</a>. </p>
- <p> This is not the first luxury property that Queen Oprah has listed for rent. Earlier this year, Oprah's company, Overground Railroad LLC, listed a 10,000-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion in Greenwich, Conn., for $24,500 a month.<br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/18/rent-oprahs-chicago-co-op-for-15-000-a-month/" target="_blank">photos of this luxurious rental</a>. </p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Location: Los Angeles<br /> Price: $10.7 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 9/7<br /> Sq. Ft.: 11,000<br /> <br /> David Schwimmer purchased this <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/345-Hudson-Ave_Los-Angeles-City_CA_90020_M24825-94069" target="_blank">Mediterranean a decade ago for $5.5 million</a>. Perhaps the new missus (Zoe Buckman) wants to put her mark on things. Fair enough (although couldn't she just redecorate?). <br /> <br /> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/friends-star-david-schwimmer-lists-for-10-7-million/" target="_blank">photos of the home</a>. </p> </div>
- <p> The <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/345-Hudson-Ave_Los-Angeles-City_CA_90020_M24825-94069" target="_blank">1926 home</a> has been meticulously restored and has nine bedrooms. There is a state-of-the-art screening room, a formal dining room and a detached guest house with a loft.<br /> <br /> See a <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-david-schwimmers-l-a-mediterranean/" target="_blank">gallery of the home</a>. </p>
- <p> Location: Malibu, Calif.<br /> Price: $13.5 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 4/4<br /> Sq. Ft.: 3,763<br /> <br /> Master-of-the-putdown comic David Spade put up his <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/01/david-spades-malibu-beach-home-sees-price-erosion/">extensively-remodeled Malibu beachfront mansion</a> for $13.5 million in December. The sprawling beach home boasts stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from its generous balconies.<br /> <br /> Read <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/12/01/david-spades-malibu-beach-home-sees-price-erosion/" target="_blank">the history of Spade's Malibu home here</a>.</p>
- <p> The home offers four large fireplaces, hardwood floors and best of all, numerous doors that open out to the sand. It's located right on La Costa Beach and close to Carbon Beach, where all the Hollywood movers and shakers are.<br /> <br /> See more photos of <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-david-spades-malibu-house/" target="_blank">David Spade's Malibu home here</a>.</p>
- <p> Location: Los Angeles<br /> Price: $2.9 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 4/5<br /> Sq. Ft.: 4,179<br /> <br /> This <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-charlie-sheens-winning-home-sale/" target="_blank">stunning property</a>, located in the Los Feliz neighborhood, just south of the Griffith Observatory and Mt. Hollywood, blends elements of Mediterranean and Southwestern design to create a truly original living space. Fun fact: The "Big Bang Theory" star bought the beautifully-restored home from Charlie Sheen, who purchased the estate with then-wife Brooke Mueller.<br /> <br /> Read more about the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/14/charlie-sheen-housing-market-miracle/" target="_blank">"winning" home sale here</a>.</p>
- <p> Helberg's gorgeous new home was built in 1927. It features a fully-restored interior with Bouquet Canyon stone flooring.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-charlie-sheens-winning-home-sale/" target="_blank">more images of the Helberg manor here</a>.</p>
- <p> Terraced yard steps lead down to a sprawling lawn and a huge swimming pool surrounded by a tree-shaded sunbathing terrace and stacked-stone wall. Perfect for lounging around, A-list style, during those hot Hollywood summers.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-charlie-sheens-winning-home-sale/">more images of the Helberg manor here.</a></p>
- <p> Location: Hailey, Idaho<br /> Price: $15 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 6/7<br /> Sq. Ft.: 8,403<br /> <br /> When he needed a break from being one of the world's best-loved action stars, this is <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/23/bruce-willis-lists-his-idaho-ski-retreat/" target="_blank">where Bruce Willis would hide out</a> -- and we can see why. This 20-acre, lakefront ranch boasts a heated pool with water slides, a waterfall and a rope swing, as well as several man-made ponds on the grounds. He put it on the market in November for $15 million because sadly, he tells <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, he isn't "spending enough time there."</p> <p> Read more details on <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/11/23/bruce-willis-lists-his-idaho-ski-retreat/" target="_blank">Bruce Willis' Idaho ski retreat here</a>.</p>
- <p> Willis' sprawling mansion, in the heart of ski resort country, exudes a warm, almost cabin-like feel with its wood detailing.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-bruce-willis-idaho-home/" target="_blank">more images of Bruce Willis' Idaho home here.</a></p>
- <p> The spacious living room features soaring ceilings, glossy hardwood floors, a functional fireplace, exposed stone walls and floor-to-ceiling windows.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/see-bruce-willis-idaho-home/" target="_blank">more images of Bruce Willis' Idaho home here.</a></p>
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