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Friday, 2 October 2020

‘The Barn,’ Utah’s Most Expensive Home at $25M, Is Unlike Any Barn We’ve Ever Seen

Orem — Summit Sotheby's International Realty

A massive house built to look like a barn is currently Utah’s most expensive listing, at $25 million.

“It’s quite a property. It’s one of those legacy properties,” says the listing agent, Kerry Oman. The owners, he adds, wanted a place where their kids and grandkids could gather, and “have fun without ever having to leave.”

The main house on South Geneva Road in Orem, UT, was built in 2003, and is affectionately known as “The Barn.” The six-bedroom residence measures in at nearly 22,000 square feet and features wooden beams and open spaces.

There are a total of 20 bathrooms on the almost 19-acre property.

Exterior of property in Orem, UT
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Exterior
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Aerial view
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“They built it out in some fields, and they wanted to carry that aesthetic, so they built it to look like and resemble a barn,” Oman explains. “As you look at the pictures, you can see that barn aesthetic on the exterior, but the finish work and quality is just insane.”

The timber frame, stone, and turrets reinforce the barn vibe. Inside, the main house is a series of open spaces.

Lower level
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English pub
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Theater
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The lower level is devoted to entertainment, with a game room, an English pub with a full kitchen, and a theater room that makes you feel that you’re in a forest.

“They brought in some people who do work for Disney that had done interior designs,” Oman says.

He says the trees were an attempt to reproduce the feel of an outdoor theater.

“They wanted to have that kind of experience. The trees have lights like lightning bugs, and it’s just all done to the nines.”

Outdoor kitchen
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There’s an outdoor kitchen off the lower level for cooking meals al fresco.

Main level
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Staircase
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Fireplace
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One floor up is the true showstopper—the grand living room.

“It’s really the main living space,” Oman says. “The ceilings are 25 to 30 feet tall, and you get those huge timbers and windows.”

To convey a sense of the scale of the place, Oman told us that he is 6-foot-3 and could stand in the fireplace if he wanted to.

Kitchen
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Dining area
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The main kitchen is designed both for an individual cook or to accommodate several caterers for a large party. That means AGA ovens, as well as Wolf appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerators and freezers.

Many other refrigerators, freezers, and pantries are dotted throughout the property—including in the garage and boathouse.

Master bedroom
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The master bedroom is on the main level in its own wing. Two other bedrooms are farther away, another two are on a third level, and one is on the lower level, for a total of six.

Bedroom
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If the main house doesn’t provide enough space for sleeping, there’s a detached garage with space for 11 cars that has three more bedrooms, including a full apartment.

Garage
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Another bedroom is in the motorcycle maintenance workshop near the 3-acre motocross track.

Motocross track
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Workshop
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When the owner built the property, his son was into motocross racing, Oman says. A professional motocross designer was commissioned to design a course and a track, as well as a shop with a man cave.

“They’ve converted that man cave into a studio apartment,” he adds.

Boathouse
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Pool
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Lake
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There’s also a boathouse on a large pond stocked with fish. The boathouse and its two bathrooms serve the pool area.

“The swimming pool is incredible,” Oman gushes. “[The owner] wanted something that was kind of like a rock quarry that Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer might have climbed in.”

There are places to jump off cliffs into the deep end, fountains, a pool for kids, water cannons, and a water slide that begins outside, goes inside a hill, and ends in the pool.

“When you spend over a million dollars on a pool, you can do something pretty special,” Oman says.

Basketball court
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Treehouse
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Garden
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Fire pit
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The compound’s other amenities include a climate-controlled treehouse, a secret garden with an imported fountain from Europe, a basketball court, a fire pit, and more.

“They built a little red schoolhouse for the grandkids to go and play. It’s a very fun space,” Oman says.

Many of the furnishings were custom-built and are not included the list price, but they can be negotiated into a final purchase, he says.

He explains that this is a second home for the owners, and that they haven’t been using it as much as they might.

“They just feel like it’s something that needs a family to be using it,” Oman says, “and it deserves a family to be using it. So that’s the motivation to sell it.”

There are other houses nearby, but large trees keep the barn and its amenities private. It’s about 15 minutes from many shops and restaurants, 20 minutes to a ski resort, and less than an hour from Salt Lake City and Park City.

Oman says he believes the perfect buyers would be a multigenerational family looking for a place to gather and unwind.

“It’s such a unique property. It’s nothing like I’ve ever seen in Utah,” he says. “It’s designed to be a family-friendly place. It’s not one of those really luxurious places where you don’t dare touch anything. It’s designed to play. It’s designed to be fun.”

Interior
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Update: See What COVID-19 Has Done to 2021’s Colors of the Year

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of our lives—even, apparently, the colors we should paint our walls. As proof, look no further than the colors of the year for 2021.

The time has arrived when paint companies start rolling out their top hues that embody the era’s zeitgeist. And, with 2020 being unlike anything we’ve experienced in our lives thus far, it’s no surprise that COVID-19 has had a palpable impact on which colors are predicted to dominate fashion and home decor next year.

So far, many of the prevailing shades are warm and comforting, and tie back to nature—which makes sense, given that many of us have been cooped up at home and craving more time outdoors, says Debra Kling of the eponymous color consultancy.

So if you’re craving some color therapy in the form of a fresh coat of paint on your deck or in your home office or beyond, check out which color(s) of the year have been announced so far below.

Sherwin-Williams 2021 Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze

This calming gray hue feels both modern and timeless.
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Urbane Bronze is the oh, so sophisticated pick of the year from one of the biggest paint companies, Sherwin-Williams. And a dose of this earthy shade is just what the doctor ordered as it “encourages you to create a sanctuary space for mindful reflection and renewal,” says Sue Wadden, the company’s director of color marketing.

Sweet dreams are nearly guaranteed in a soft gray cocoon.
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And if you’re tired of those same cold grays slapped all over builder homes and new-construction condos, you’re not alone. This pivot to a warmer, more natural version is a welcome surprise across the board.

“We in the design community are just so done with cool, icy grays—and Urbane Bronze, which is actually a deep taupe that combines brown and gray, is a warm color that can both cheer and ground us,” says Kling.

Interior designer Ana Cummings agrees, and says the comfort of this rich and glamorous shade speaks to achievement, longevity, endurance, and standing tall through the storm.

PPG 2021 Color Palette of the Year: Be Well

Three shades in one batch that channel well-being
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Yup—PPG’s color of the year is actually a trio: Transcend, a subtle sandy hue; Big Cypress, which is tinged with ginger, and one from under the turquoise sea, Misty Aqua.

This grouping also feels extremely of the moment, given the fraught times in which we’re living.

“Our global color stylists were drawn to these colors as they evoke feelings of compassion and comfort, which resonates and represents the shifting mood of society,” says Amy Donato, PPG’s senior color marketing manager.

This palette hits both restful and joyful notes.
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Misty Aqua gets big raves from the design world, in part because it adds a playful, vibrant element, while the warm pink undertones of Transcend and Big Cypress are soothing and speak to positivity.

“Misty Aqua is lively and refreshing, and it fits with the trend of blues and greens that most people have been choosing over the last few years—and it would be perfect in a coastal home in Florida or California, or in a bedroom, sunroom, or home office,” says Amy Bly, the design genius at Great Impressions Home Staging and Interiors.

PPG suggests trying these shades with the 60-30-10 design rule, which means 60% of the room is painted in a dominant color, 30% in the secondary one, and 10% as an accent. The Be Well collection pairs nicely with greenery and blond or natural brown wood tones, too.

Behr 2021 Color Trends Palette

Maple Glaze is an uplifting copper tone.
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Not content with just a few shades, Behr has thrown wide its design doors and embraced 21 colors in a special collection for the coming year. This company’s shades also mirror our nation’s plight and encourage us to view our home as a place of refuge and rejuvenation.

The Behr collection is “a new, elevated articulation of comfort that goes beyond traditional beige, gray, and green hues, and embraces color in a way that can redefine and enhance any type of space,” says Erika Woelfel, the company’s vice president of color.

Bright Dayflower is a reassuring blue for bedrooms and baths.
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From quiet neutrals to bolder hues, Behr’s 21-color salute has been sorted into six accessible themes that touch on optimism, calm, and quiet, with shades for each that are made for mixing and matching.

For example, the theme Casual Comfort might live well in an updated farmhouse with the modern neutrals Almond Wisp and Sierra. Or if your rooms are craving a more moody design, look to the Quiet Haven combo of Royal Orchard, a forest green, and Broadway, a mysterious steely gray.

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2021 Color of the Year: Passionate

This next paint brand went in the opposite direction with its color of year, choosing a deep-red tone called Passionate. Available only at Lowe’s, this color acknowledges that even though homeowners have been holed up for many months because of COVID-19, they still want (and deserve) to push the envelope a bit when it comes to interior paint shades.

Crimson walls highlight classic molding and window frames.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams

Because of the constant state of chaos and uncertainty in our country right now, “consumers are eager to streamline and simplify their lives and homes—but that doesn’t mean we need to forgo having fun with color,” says Ashley Banbury, the company’s senior color designer.

Valspar 2021 Colors of the Year

As with other paint companies this year, no single color rose to the top of the heap at Valspar. Instead, the company has put together a pretty paint palette of 12 shades that evokes mindfulness and well-being. With these simple yet contemplative hues, homeowners can create a sense of calm.

Channel serenity at home with this delicate light green.
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To craft this special dozen, Valspar took note of web searches and upticks on key words such as “meditation” and “home improvement” early in 2020 as a reaction to the stress related to the global pandemic.

“These lifestyle changes coupled with a surge in DIY home activity helped guide our selection of a range of colors that can not only transform your space but also elevate your mood,” says Sue Kim, Valspar’s color marketing manager.

The result? Colors like this fresh and natural shade, Garden Flower, above, that would feel right at home in a bedroom or bath.

A pale latte shade pairs well with greenery.
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Or consider taking these hues outside to enhance your curb appeal this season. We love Maple Leaf for a front porch, especially when flanked with natural plantings and dark rattan seating.

In the ensuing weeks, many more paint companies will announce their 2021 colors of the year, and we’ll be sure to cover them all right here. Stay tuned!

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source https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/see-what-covid-19-has-done-to-2021s-colors-of-the-year/

Jodie Foster Sells Spanish-Style Home in Calabasas, CA, for $2.65M

Jodie Foster Calabasas home — realtor.com, Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Jodie Foster has sold her Spanish-style home in the celebrity-heavy city of Calabasas, CA, for $2.65 million. The final sale price was just a touch under the asking price.

Back in May, the listing agent, David Kramer, told Mansion Global that “it’s hard to find such a large-scale living space in a single story.”

“Even though the market is challenging right now,” he said, “we priced the house well, and got a lot of activity.”

The agent added that the home went into contract only two days after listing, for $2.85 million.

The gorgeous single-story estate is located in the gated enclave of The Oaks of Calabasas and offers four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 4,920 square feet of living space. Foster purchased the residence in 2005 for $2.26 million.

Entering the home, you’re greeted by an appealing outdoor courtyard, which sits at the property’s center. It has a fireplace and looks like a perfect spot for socializing on a balmy Southern California evening.

The great room features a grand fireplace and a dramatic, 25-foot-ceiling with dark wood beams. French doors lead out to the home’s gorgeous backyard, for the coveted indoor-outdoor flow.

A family room has built-in shelves as well as an entertainment alcove. There’s also a home office, plus a second-story bonus room that could be used as a study.

Courtyard entrance of house in Calabasas, CA
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The chef’s kitchen offers splendid stone countertops, state-of-the-art stainless-steel appliances, and a large center island. The breakfast bar and informal dining area offer pleasing views of the sunny backyard.

A master bedroom boasts spacious walk-in closets, and the master bathroom has double vanities, plus a spa with a soaking tub.

Out back, there’s a lovely covered patio and lavish outdoor living area described as “perfect for al fresco dining.” Then you can cool off in the inviting pool.

Foster, 57, has starred in more than 50 films and has twice won an Academy Award, for her work in “The Accused” (1988) and in “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991). In recent years, she’s turned her focus to directing.

Both Foster and the buyer were represented by David Kramer with Hilton & Hyland.

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Kushner Biz Won $850 Million In U.S.-Backed Loans At Special Terms: Report

Kushner Companies pay no principal on the Freddie Mac-backed loans for a decade, WNYC and ProPublica reported.

source https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kushner-companies-freddie-mac-786-million-terms_n_5f767a30c5b6dd94f1e82a81

Curio Chaos: Vegas House Crammed With Wild Decor Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

A suburban Las Vegas home filled to the brim with a chaotic collection of statues, mounted animal heads, and baroque furniture drew curiosity seekers on social media. The residence jampacked with knickknacks earned a ton of clicks and is the week’s most popular home on realtor.com®.

Aside from the bright magnolia exterior, the home looks like any other suburban, single-family house. But the interiors are a whole different story.

Hundreds of sets of eyes follow you from room to room—there are life-size mannequins, dolls, moose heads, and religious statuary throughout. Even the furniture in the photos appears to have been transported from a different time and place. All of these things must have meant a great deal to the owner, which is perhaps what makes these particular pictures so appealing. It’s a peek into someone else’s strange and private world.

You also clicked on the most expensive home in Kansas, a wild converted schoolhouse in Colorado, and a fancy Ohio spread being sold by a local auto magnate.

If there’s a common thread to be found throughout this week’s list of most popular homes, it’s the idea that home can be a world you create all your own.

But don’t take our word for it—scroll on down and survey these 10 popular properties for yourself.

10. 4025 N State Route 42, Waynesville, OH

Price: $192,500
Why it’s here: With peppy pink exterior paint and the sweet moniker of Harmony Acre Farm, this property comes with its own self-sustaining garden, orchard, and greenhouse. You’ll also find a barn, two-story outbuilding, and garage. The main house was built in 1908 and has been well-maintained over the decades. It features a custom kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, and a new roof.

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9. 55 S Highland Ave, Aurora, IL

Price: $285,000
Why it’s here: Known as the Crosby house, this mansion from 1867 is a slice of local history. Elegant and light-filled, the eight-bedroom home retains many original details, including the hardwood floors, banisters, crown molding, and French doors. The quarter-acre lot features mature landscaping and a heated pool.

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8. 533 N 6th Ave, Laurel, MS

Price: $269,000
Why it’s here: A potential candidate to appear on HGTV’s “Home Town,” it’s ideal for a buyer who wants to settle down and entice Ben and Erin Napier to do a televised refresh.

This four-bedroom home in the heart of Laurel was built in 1920 and has 10-foot ceilings throughout, an elevator, and a grand entryway. The lower level is highlighted by a formal dining room as well as a sunroom. Upstairs, the master suite includes a sun porch.

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7. 1157 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA

Price: $299,900
Why it’s here: Go modern in the country’s heartland. For a style-seeking buyer in Iowa, this brand-new, three-bedroom ranch sits on a half-acre. The residence has an open floor plan with oversize windows plus a back deck overlooking a wooded yard.

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6. 737 Brookfall Dairy Rd, Elkin, NC

Price: $149,900
Why it’s here: Built in 1940 and recently updated, this three-bedroom cabin sits on 3 wooded acres near nature trails, campgrounds, and wineries. A new owner can choose to take in the view on one of the home’s two decks. The property comes with a storage building and plenty of room to expand.

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5. 67300 Circle Dr, Hereford, CO

Price: $489,900
Why it’s here: This historic schoolhouse was converted into a 4,343-square-foot residence, which is long on style but decidedly short on personal space.

The upstairs bathroom is situated in the middle of the bedroom and has no walls for privacy. A spare “bedroom” on the first floor looks a little like a cross between a dorm and a hospital ward. And while the institutional feel is a bit hard to shake, there’s also plenty of style. For a buyer who’s not demure, this could be the find of a lifetime.

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4. 5225 Renner Rd., Lake Quivira, KS

Price: $10,900,000
Why it’s here: The priciest place in Kansas was built as a world-class resort with outdoor amenities, including a 35-foot waterfall with pool and grotto, cliff diving, and scuba tunnels.

Built in 1993, the mansion was renovated and expanded in the early 2000s. It includes commercial-grade kitchens, a two-story office, massive library, and miles of paved paths for walking or riding golf carts throughout the 15-acre estate.

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3. 1543 Monk Rd, Gladwyne, PA

Price: $23,950,000
Why it’s here: Linden Hill is a 68-acre estate on Pennsylvania’s Main Line. Built in 1930, the main house is in excellent condition, according to the listing.

Designed for a mogul, the property was once owned by the Dorrance family, of the Campbell Soup company. Today, the French Normandy–style home is outfitted with every modern amenity. Luxury highlights include two pools, a manor house, homes for staff, and tennis courts.

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2. 10798 Ravenna Ave, Louisville, OH

Price: $4,500,000
Why it’s here: A massive country estate on a 172-acre parcel is being sold by the Sarchione family, which owns a collection of local car dealerships.

The grand 14,400-square-foot main house boasts views in every direction. The grounds include a stocked lake, a show barn, and a pool.

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1. 1504 Wesley St., Las Vegas, NV

Price: $284,999
Why it’s here: The decor is must-see! Listing photos show a three-bedroom home packed with decorative items everywhere, showcasing a distinct point of view.

It features an eccentric collection of statues, religious artifacts, and bright colors, which all join forces to create a space that will make you question everything you thought you knew about interior design (and maybe everything else). If you can manage to see past the hundreds of sets of eyes following you around, the place has loads of potential and sits right across from a neighborhood park.

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