#modern mansions

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This home is like living on a cruise ship. 1999 contemporary in Newcastle, OK has 3bds, 5ba, and is listed for $3.495M.

Look at the weird glowing light over the front door.

Wow, who keeps these floors shining?

The glowing ceiling continues inside the house. Look at the shiny black columns. I'm recognizing this house- I know that I posted it before.

The dining room ceiling is so unusual, that a chandelier isn't needed.

The monolithic fireplace. Have you ever seen anything like this? A giant curved hearth and columns.

Bar in the massive living room. Looks like a cruise ship or hotel, doesn't it?

So many architectural details in the ceilings and shiny black structures.

Must be the every day dining table, but where's the kitchen?

Ah. Here it is, and it's gigantic. Look at the glass block feature on the counter.

Look at the size of this island.

The pantry is open and off to the side.

The TV area has a fireplace with some sort of coats of arms or something that look like they're permanent.

Check out the size of the home gym.

Here's a big planter and glass block wall.

Upstairs, this is actually part of the primary bedroom.

Isn't this huge? The round bed looks like it's hovering. It's so not cozy, though- too open.

This is clever- the bed isn't actually round, it's in a round frame.

In the open en suite, there's a 3 tiered heart-shaped tub.

Doesn't this bar and the railings look like a cruise ship?

I like the colors of this TV unit.

Bedroom #2 looks like it's in the basement. There are no windows.

Look at the long driveway. There are 10 acres of land. This home has been listed and removed, trying to sell since 2008!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3900-N-Grant-Dr-Newcastle-OK-73065/2142308377_zpid/?

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Naruto in the modern world !

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White House

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I thought for sure that this was a converted store or factory, but all the description says is that it was built in 2010 in Rochester, NY. (If you're a '90 Day' fan, the home town of Ashely & Manuel.) It's huge, and only has 2bds, but 7ba. They're asking $3.4M. Come on, in.

TBH, I think it's pretty spectacular, but I wish these mansions would come furnished.

What a kitchen. I love the island! This is a commercial grade kitchen, so it's got everything a professional chef would need. Look at the exhaust hood- that's so extra.

Butler's pantry with a ladder.

TV room. The architectural details make this home special. For instance, they could've just made this room square, no brick wall, plain ceiling, etc.

A private outdoor terrace. Very nice.

Looking down from the terrace level to an inner court.

This is very nice. Very private outdoor space.

From the court, step inside and there's a bar right there.

Plus, a game room. What an amazing place to entertain.

There's even an art gallery.

Down these stairs, pass by a lovely fireplace wall.

They paid a lot of attention to detail- look at the finial on the stair post.

There are so many levels.

And, lots of sitting areas to choose from.

I guess they would consider the kitchen up here a kitchenette, but for the rest of us, it's a full kitchen.

Finally, we reach the spacious primary bedroom.

The en-suite has a soaker tub in front of a large fireplace.

And, of course, there's a walk-in closet/dressing room.

Up on the roof, there's an entire outdoor kitchen, covered, and also equipped with a sitting area plus a fireplace.

The outdoor portion of the rooftop.

There's also a lounge with a bar and a window to the deck.

Looks like they don't even use the 2nd bedroom. I think that this home, with it's multiple rooms and levels, can surely provide space for at least another bedroom, if needed.

Since there are 7 baths, this room would have its own en-suite.

Amazing artsy home.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/234-East-Ave-Rochester-NY-14604/103743837_zpid/

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When I first saw this ultra modern 2010 home in Malibu, CA, my first thought was, "who is going to clean all of this metal and glass?" But, then when I saw the $57.5M price tag for the 5bd, 7ba home, I realized that if you can afford that much, you have a staff. Look at this place.

Approaching the entrance.

Here we are at the glass door. Oooh, look at the house statue.

The entrance hall.

See what I mean about the glass?

This is crazy. I don't even know how to navigate this home. The description says it's "feng shui inspired."

It's very open concept with the family/living room and kitchen combo.

Very modern kitchen with a wall of cabinets that goes from the kitchen to the living room. Open and airy, there's another sitting area with doors to a patio.

It all overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

All sorts of stairs and ramps lead to other floors.

Small corner sitting room that comes to a point.

We appear to be approaching another living area.

There's a rounded bedroom with a view of the ocean.

And, look at this. The Japanese soaking tub makes it look like you're in the ocean.

More catwalks and stairs.

Another bedroom suite with its own terrace.

So many levels.

Each bedroom is private with a terrace.

Gee, is this the good life, or what?

Wow, look at the setup in the music room.

Beautiful. I wonder if the outdoor art conveys.

Look at the private beach.

The home is gated with a security system.

.83 acre lot. I'm thinking maybe they didn't put in a pool for all that money, b/c the ocean is right there? But, still. A pool & the ocean are 2 very different things.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/41800-E-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265/16493848_zpid/?

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1989 home is a conglomeration of Contemporary, Art Deco, and Castle. If you like your modern homes extra, this one in Highland Park, IL has everything you could want, but not necessarily need. 6bds, 7ba, $1.495M.

The entrance hall with 2 metal doors, marble floors and a swirling staircase. What is that hole in the floor on the right.

Straight ahead is a room built in a room, with double doors and glass block.

There's a dining area next to the structure, with a rounded wall and a fireplace.

Wine rack in the wall. From the dining room are 3 steps to a bar & lounge. (Why do they do that?)

Tipsy guests could fall.

Lounge area in front of a fireplace.

The lounge is between the dining room and the kitchen.

Sterile looking white and stainless steel kitchen.

Why do they put mirrored walls in bathrooms? They're so mind boggling.

Contemporary home office with a pink neon strip. Interesting medieval decor thrown in.

The most baffling room is the 2 story primary bedroom. It has a terrace, room for a sitting area, lots of windows, a spiral staircase to a loft, and a round bed with a sloppy square inflatable mattress.

Large 2 room en-suite. Note the blue lights in the glass block platform.

There's a separate area in the closet/dressing room for a makeup vanity.

All of the other bedrooms are also spacious and have access to terraces.

This looks like the kids play/TV room.

Must be the mud room. Everyone has a viking hat.

Look at the locker room. I don't see any sports facility in the house.

Huge rec room.

Glass block bar in the corner.

Home theater "lobby." The owner's name must be Sanan, so the new owner will have to change the marquee letters.

The theater is surprisingly plain.

Another mirrored bath.

Pool out back of the 1.02 acre property.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1949-Browning-Ct-Highland-Park-IL-60035/4902415_zpid/?

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If you're interested in buying this 8 level, 5bd, 6ba artist's home in Los Angeles, California, I suggest that you bring a few body fluid detecting black lights. You'll see why when we get to the lower levels. It's $10M to buy, or you can lease it for $$35,000 - $65,000mo. (I'm guessing that the longer you lease it for, the less you'll pay?) Anyway, take a look at this fun property.

Check out the classy entrance. I can't think of what this reminds me of. Maybe like entering a theater or something?

First you pull into your private, gated garage on the side of the house.

Very dramatic, artsy entrance.

The kitchen's pretty nice, and it looks like it's on a sort of angle.

8 levels is a lot of house, and this one has so many different styles.

Here, we have a very Zen living room. I wonder if the pagoda conveys, b/c I would want that.

On this level the house turns very white and modern. There's a kitchenette and a lounge with a view.

Now, on this level is your game room. It's like a casino.

Toilet is down this hall. Those stairs look steep.

The home theater is set up casually, but you can always redo it.

Here's you inspirational work-out room. Go get 'em, tiger.

Coming downstairs, get the black flashlights ready. I don't know why this bedroom is completely out in the open. Note the red lights on the stairs.

Very large entertaining space, I guess.

Here's how it looks with the lights on & off. Solid doors open to let the light in from a small terrace.

So, this would be like a lounge.

Very large bedroom with a view.

The bedrooms offer a variety of styles and built-ins. This one looks like it has a small sauna, too.

Spacey disco bathroom.

What a lumpy bed. This purple & red room has doors that lead to the deck.

Clearly this is the Egyptian room and it has access to the pool.

Definitely a blue light room. Not lovin' the textured wall.

Sexy-ish bath.

Hot tub grotto.

Look at the water coming down from an overhead pipe. I think that would be annoying.

The pool lights up red at night. There isn't any outdoor yard space b/c it's built on a very steep hillside and is close to the neighboring homes.

https://www.devonnorjean.com/2189-sunset-plaza-drive

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Very interesting 2004 mansion in Sugar Land, Texas. 7bds, 9ba, $6.995M + $181mo. HOA fee.

I'm already confused standing in the entrance hall. In the middle are floor to ceiling flat, as opposed to round, columns in brown amongst all the white. There's also a Mezzanine with some very squiggly lines.

Beyond the entrance is a large sitting room facing the pool. There's squiggly art on the ceiling, plus neon lights and a fireplace.

Moving along from the sitting room is a bridge and what looks like a simulated pond w/"stones." On a round, raised island sits a piano. The walls are painted with gray and white curves and there's a view of the pool.

The curves and waves are giving me the feel of a sand & sea theme. In this bath, the tub is surrounded by a sandy looking surround and in the shower it looks like bubbles are rising up from the floor.

The dining room set matches the ceiling art, but it looks lost in the huge space.

Check out this blue kitchen. Even the exhaust hood is wavy.

Where do you even find cabinets like this? They must be custom made.

The home gym is pretty standard- indoor/outdoor carpet, mirrors, TV, and a neon tray ceiling.

Judging by the shelving and fireplace, this is either meant to be a library or just a den displaying an art collection.

Here's an interesting bath. That granite pillar appears to have the sink faucet coming out of the side. Wow, a glass sink top.

The rec room has a club atmosphere in red and black.

This is quite an extensive bar.

Behind the bar is a wine cellar with 2 big coolers and a tasting room.

Now, let's go to the cinema. Wow, we're just in the entrance. There appears to be a ticket sales mannequin in the box office, with a lighted marquee above.

We're in the lobby of the cinema. There's a snack bar and seating.

And, here we are in the theater.

Here's a lounge.

And, the guest restroom.

But that was the cinema. This is a stage for live performances.

Guests can wander out to a covered patio. I'm guessing that the round wall is the back of the stage, closed. It also opens to this outdoor area, as it appears inside.

A colorful bedroom? Art gallery?

And a very colorful bath.

I think that this is the primary bedroom.

And the primary en-suite.

A modern desk and cabinetry in the home office or is it another kitchen? This house is so confusing.

The pool faces a golf course.

The home is on a 1.33 acre lot.

And, you can see the golf course along the back.

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Incredible party pad estate in Las Vegas, Nevada. Built in 1981, it has 10bds, 6ba, & is priced at $7.750M.

Attractive black & gold in the entrance hall. I think that this home was remodled b/c the house I had was built in the 80s and it was dated.

Wow, a soaring fireplace with the balcony above. I like the angles- it's not straight ahead.

Lots of architectural detail. Plus there's a balcony above, columns, and a sweeping staircase.

Look at this bar. It even has a commercial ice machine. This is a serious entertaining space.

The striking black & white kitchen has splashes of color in the stained glass, plus a large casual dining area.

Off the kitchen is a large family room.

They gave the stair area a lot of drama.

Balcony overlooking the first floor. This is nice- a place to relax and talk.

The primary bedroom is huge. There's a fireplace, a feature wall, and a big modern built-in bed with a mirror in the ceiling. I don't care for the bed that much, it looks like a giant magnification tool.

I don't love that the en-suite bath is actually in the suite.

The other bedrooms are all very large.

Some of the other bedrooms have stained glass windows.

A couple of the bedrooms are in the basement, and this one creates an illusion of openness with mirrored walls.

A rec room with another bar is on the ground level.

The courtyard features a luncheonette style counter.

The counter from the other side is like an outdoor kitchen.

The grounds are incredible. The pool goes under a bridge.

The pool looks like it goes all around the property.

A raised pavilion in the middle of the pool. Looks like you can swim to it and go inside, too.

Guesthouse beside the pool.

Covered firepit area.

Here's a putting green.

And, there's also a sauna. The home is on 1.13 acres.

https://www.movoto.com/las-vegas-nv/2818-e-quail-ave-las-vegas-nv-89120/pid_mxoweg8aih/

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Here's a remote 111 acre compound in the mountains of Simi Valley, California. Perfect for all your money laundering needs, or whatever else you're into. It has 5bds, 9ba, & is listed for $6.375M. Interestingly, it was listed for sale for $8.250M in 2015 & 2016, but taken off the market both times.

So, the place isn't selling and they're trying again, dropping the price drastically. Let's take a look, then maybe we can go over there and offer $299K. So, I guess this is a nice sitting room. Needs a little color, though.

Roomy, high ceilings, lots of natural light. Fireplace, balconies, lots of glass.

It will take a lot of furniture to fill this place. We can start with some colorful pieces.

Look at the size of that stove. It's bigger than my whole kitchen counter. This kitchen requires roller blades to get around.

Look at how far the stove is from the counter. Geez. You need binoculars to see it. Then, it looks like there's an outdoor kitchen, too, on the terrace to the left.

You can never have enough wine storage.

I could never understand why people put traditional furniture into ultra modern spaces.

Small den with a library ladder. Nice.

Wow, this is a serious elevator. It's commercial quality.

They're definitely running a business from here.

The main bd is large, but blah.

I thought that this was a walk-in closet, but it's the main en-suite bath.

This is the closet.

Nice stairs.

Family/game room with a little wet bar.

Guest room looks like a sanitarium.

Must-have exercise room, even if you don't use it.

3 car garage plus mad parking space.

View from one of the terraces.

Pool looks like it has some algae.

Lots of rocky terrain.

Plenty of outdoor space built around the home.

All lit up at night, it looks like a factory. Can you imagine the lighting bill for this place? Not even considering the air conditioning, it must be phenomenal.

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If you’re filthy rich, you can buy your own little island in Palm Beach, Florida. The original owners bought the man-made Tarpon Isle for $7.6M in 1930, and last year, the original developer & his investors bought it back for $85M, completely renovated it, and now have it back on the market for $225M. It has 11 bd. & 15.5+ baths. Let’s see how the filthy rich live.

Here we go with the white reno. So, this is a covered patio area.

Inside the home from the patio. Very open concept.

I don’t know ‘bout y’all, but if it wasn’t for the flat screen I’d be snow blind.

$225M for all this bland white. Come on. I like the glass shelving, but I need some color.

Here’s a home office. Anyone can be a designer today, just make everything white and add a little gray.

White and stainless steel kitchen with Carrera marble, unless it’s quartz. Who knows, anymore.

And, here’s a pantry.

Everyday dining area has a view of the water. Well, everything has a view of the water, b/c it’s an island. 

As with most multi-million dollar homes, they only show a few photos. Here’s the boat dock.

Tennis court and pool. 

I don’t know, within the next 10 yrs. it could start sinking, or it could break off that bridge and float away. Who knows?

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10-Tarpon-Isle_Palm-Beach_FL_33480_M62181-53751