Friday 1st October

Katy and Russell buy for $3 mil

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have bought a home in New York for $3 million.

Brand, who recently sold his London townhouse that was on the market for £2,500,000, and Katy are planning on getting married in October after dating each other for a year.

The renovated 1,500 square foot penthouse includes a sleek kitchen with stainless steel cabinets, a light filled living room with built in bookselves, a large dining room with an exposed beam ceiling, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and views of the Woolworth Building.

The couple also own a 4,706 square foot house in Los Angeles they bought in 2009 for $3.3 million, where they’re expected to spend the majority of their time.

$15 million Abode fit for James Bond

Uniquely flanked by deep water at the front and rear of the property, this four level custom built residence located on the Gold Coast has just been listed on the market for $15 million.

This 1886 sq metre residence, located in the sort after suburb of Runaway Bay, includes six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a 12 seater surround sound cinema,  full sized indoor squash court,  wine cellar, professional laundry room, garaging for ten cars,  internal grotto with waterfall feature and an entire floor dedicated to the master retreat.

“As well as the sheltered deep water boat mooring, there is an ‘internal’ double jet ski garage and wet room. A concealed enclosure, accessed by an automated door, is cleverly camouflaged within the exterior wall of the property allowing jet skis to easily access the water," says agent Pru Hux of Coldwell Banker GC Property Group.

State of the art technology integrated into the house includes a glass elevator, remotely controlled security cameras, and fully automated lights, sound, blinds, air-conditioning, floor heating, windows, and doors.

"I have never seen anything like this before, its smart thinking with a touch of 007,” says Hux.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Newport takes off

Sydney’s Newport delivers a property that’s not only a low maintenance family friendly home, but luxurious and chic as well.

“To own a magnificent estate like this, where all the hard work has been done, is a beautiful thing,” says agent Anthony Walls of Max Walls International.

Currently owned by Ken Gaunt, who is a co-owner of Sydney Sea Planes, the property occupies a prized waterfront position, just a short stroll from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and enjoys breathtaking views across Crystal Bay and the ever-glistening Pittwater.

"If I knew I was relocating I would never have spent so much money creating it," jokes the property’s current owner, Ken Gaunt.

The home includes six bedrooms, five bathrooms, home cinema, wet bar, gym, commercial-grade kitchen with separate scullery and upscale European appliances, library, study, large open-plan living areas, an alfresco entertaining area, swimming pool, and barbecue cabana.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Living on a grand scale

The Melbourne suburb of Templestowe has long been famous for its colossal glamour pads, and 9 Edwin Road lives up to every expectation of the northeastern suburb.

The palatial property sprawls over one acre of landscaped grounds and includes a main house of over 155 squares. It boasts six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, fitted study, grand sitting room, formal living and dining rooms, magnificent kitchen and family room, rumpus room, billiards room, sauna, and open plan living areas.

Other features are a six car garage, a private summer house with a separate bathroom and kitchen, a floodlit mod-grass tennis court, and a resort style courtyard with a grand swimming pool, and spa.

For further information, find it on Millionplus