Property for sale: Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
Property for sale: Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
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Discover ten magnificent homes for sale where world-class celebrities lived, stayed or acted.

Situated in the exclusive Jupiter Island, this magnificent, 18,800 sq ft waterfront estate was designed by Celine Dion for her and her family. It has a main house, five pavilions, a beach house with massage room and a tennis court but the best feature must be the three splendid swimming pools, two of which connect to form a fantastic water park. Sotheby's International Realty. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

The Old Vicarage, Kempsford, Gloucestershire

The Old Vicarage, Kempsford, Gloucestershire

This splendid Old Vicarage belongs to Strictly Come Dancing star Fiona Fullerton. The former Bond Girl has had as much success as a property developer as an actress, and the serene interiors of this seven-bedroom house show her magic touch - the sitting room, with its elegant stone fireplace, is especially attractive. Outside, the Thames stretches at the bottom of the garden. Savills. See this and other great properties on the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

233 Stone Hill Road, Pound Ridge, New York, United States

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233 Stone Hill Road, Pound Ridge, New York, United States

233 Stone Hill was once home to the late Jessica Tandy, Oscar winner for Driving Miss Daisy in 1989, and her husband Hume Cronyn. Beautifully renovated, this striking Modernist house has stylish, clean-lined interiors and panoramic views across its own woodland and pristine Mystery Lake. Houlihan Lawrence. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

Lavender Gardens, London SW11

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Lavender Gardens, London SW11

Sarah Ferguson lived at this garden flat in Lavender Gardens just a year before she married Prince Andrew. Both it and Fergie's legendary cocktail parties are mentioned in Andrew Morton's Diana, Her True Story. The property fell into disrepair after Fergie sold it, but was rescued and beautifully renovated by the current owner, who says it is still fabulous for a party. "I can understand why Sarah had so many swinging parties here - because it's made for entertaining." Hamptons International. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

Arbor Hill, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Arbor Hill, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Arbor Hill is a star in its own right. The stunning 40,000 sq ft house features in Robert Luketic's thriller, Paranoia, alongside Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth. Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, it is a contemporary masterpiece where every room exudes style and luxury - including the bathroom in the master suite, where the tub was carved from a solid block of marble. Christie's International Real Estate. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

29 Shawfield Street, London SW3

29 Shawfield Street, London SW3

Mary Poppins lived at this pretty Chelsea property, which was home to author P.L Travers from 1962 until her death in 1996. However, the house has a more recent celebrity connection, too - Saving Mr Banks, starring Emma Thompson, was filmed here and, later, a full replica of the property was built in Hollywood. Jackson-Stops & Staff. See this and other great properties on the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

The Galleries, Nevis, St Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean

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The Galleries, Nevis, St Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean

Interior architect and Channel 4 presenter Naomi Cleaver owns The Galleries and has infused this Charlestown house with her customary flair. The interiors are decorated in West Indian style with plenty of white muslin and ceiling fans but also enlivened by bold touches. Outside, elegant wrap-around verandahs are the perfect place to enjoy the long views of the Caribbean. Savills. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

Rothbury, Storrington, West Sussex

Rothbury, Storrington, West Sussex

Rothbury was once home to Oscar-winning actor George Sanders - whose roles included lending his voice to Shere Khan in The Jungle Book - and, among others, played host to Marylin Monroe, who was one of Sanders' friends. The actress stayed there in 1959 - the same year in which she filmed Some Like It Hot. Guy Leonard & Co. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

Seafair, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Seafair, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Dramatically set at the very tip of a peninsula, this nine-acre estate played host to Elton John and Billy Joel, both of whom played here. But a celebrity link is only one of the many attractions at this unusual, crescent-shaped house: grand, classic interiors are complemented by exquisitely landscaped gardens and gorgeous views of the Atlantic ocean. There is also a private beach from which you can swim or kayak. Lila Delman. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

The Big White House, Pett Level, East Sussex

The Big White House, Pett Level, East Sussex

Tom Watkins is best known as the manager of the Pet Shop Boys, but at this East Sussex house he indulged in another of his interests - art. The clean, Modernist lines and open-plan spaces of this stunning beachside property - which was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs - are perfect to showcase paintings and sculpture. Magnificent views across the English Channel add to the charm. Phillips & Stubbs. For more great properties for sale, visit our the website of our sister magazine, Country Life.

Carla Passino

Carla Passino is a multimedia journalist with more than seventeen years’ experience in national and international media.


Carla's primary areas of interest are political, economic and housing trends in global cities. Much of my time is spent writing about the world’s prime property markets and the factors that affect it, covering fiscal, legal, political and financial issues linked to home ownership, and reporting on major shifts in British, European and international housing. Over the years, Carla has written about culture, education, interiors, farming, travel, food, wine and more.