Built for millionaire map-maker Andrew McNally in the 1880s, this lavish Altadena mansion was a mystery to the public for a century. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, the almost 7,000-square-foot property includes nine bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Originally spread over 12 acres, the three-storey home has been designed in a simplified Queen Anne style and features a striking round turret. Rich in original detail and largely untouched, the entrance hall has box-beam ceilings in sugar pine, Douglas Fir panelling and intricately carved balustrades.
The master bedroom is located inside the turret and has been decked out in dark floral wallpaper typical of Victorian décor. Built against the stunning mountain backdrop of the San Gabriel range, you can expect breathtaking views from the home's original sash windows.
The home's biggest surprise, however, is the octagonal Turkish Room. Resplendent with Moorish-style touches, the room is decorated in Middle Eastern wood panelling and luxurious silken fabrics. Measuring 24 feet in diameter, the canopied ceiling is a real showstopper with its intricate paintwork. Arabic phrases, thought to be words from the Koran, are stencilled onto the upper walls.
After making his fortune as a redwood lumber baron, William Carson built the formidable Gothic-style Carson Mansion between 1884 and 1886. Talking about the home's construction, he's quoted as saying: "If I build it poorly, they will say I am a damn miser; if I build it expensively, they will say I am a show off. Guess I’ll just build it to suit myself."
One of America’s finest examples of Victorian design, the three-storey property includes a tower and basement. Its design references Gothic, French and Italian architecture. There are two stunning stained-glass windows in the door of the property and stained glass is also featured in some of the upper foyer windows. Much of the wood panelling is redwood, sourced from Carson's own lumberyard.
The imposing dining room still has its large original oak table and the exquisitely carved fireplace mantel is also made from oak. Carson had his dining set bespoke designed and the ceiling painted an extravagant metallic gold. Despite its historical reverence, the house was in danger of being demolished when the last of the Carson family left Eureka, California in the 1940s.
However, in 1950 the Ingomar Club, a private gentlemen’s society, took over the mansion as their headquarters. The club has preserved the home's historic interiors, however, no public tours are permitted inside the residence. Despite this, the mansion's dramatic façade has captured America’s imagination and several replicas have been produced, including Disneyland's train station tower.
Built in 1895, the Harold Brown Villa has 25 rooms spread over a whopping 13,962 square feet. The jaw-dropping villa was designed in the Gilded Age, which was known for its glittering and extravagant architecture. Sold in 2018 for $5 million (£4m), the house is a stunning example of 19th-century decadence.
Once inside, you'd be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into the halls of Versailles. The first owners fell in love with French Napoleonic-era architecture when they were on their Parisian honeymoon and even purchased a set of furniture that previously belonged to Napoleon himself. The villa is constructed out of locally-sourced granite and features elaborate marblework and gilded wall detailing.
If you were an American aristocrat in the Gilded Age, there was only one man you wanted to do your interior design. Ogden Codman, Jr was a revered interior designer and specialised in the French-inspired Beaux Arts style of décor. The mastermind behind these lavish interiors, he's responsible for this imposing dining room, complete with ornate friezes and decorative columns.
Over a century later, the house’s interior is remarkably unchanged, with live-in staff tending to its preservation. The Villa was most recently owned by socialite Eileen Slocum, who had her own impressive collection of antique furniture. All of Eileen’s grandchildren were married in the house and the villa might even hold a few Republican Party secrets in its walls, as Slocum entertained ex-presidents Gerald Ford and George HW Bush there.
A true testament to the Gilded Age, the James D. Lanier house is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece that still reflects all the glitz and glamour of a bygone era. The mansion sits in the heart of historic Manhattan, located at 123 East 35th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, overlooking Central Park. With 11,638 square feet of palatial living space across eight levels, this spectacular estate remains one of the largest single-family homes in the city.
James D. Lanier was born into a prestigious banking legacy, and he and his wife Harriet were prominent figures in New York City’s social scene. As members of the famous Four Hundred – a list of the city’s elite compiled by social arbiter Ward McAllister for the legendary society doyenne, Mrs. Astor – the Laniers required an estate befitting their position and capable of hosting their many elegant friends. To this end, in 1901 the couple commissioned this Beaux-Arts mansion from the architectural firm Hoppin & Koen.
The home was exquisitely appointed to reflect both the taste and the wealth of the family for whom it would serve an entertaining venue. Guests would ascend the stone steps, pass through the tiger oak double doors, and enter the spectacular arched marble entry hall adorned with classical statuary, monumental carved-stone basins and urns, and an exquisite crystal chandelier. From the hall they might wander into the club room to enjoy an aperitif at the marble-topped bar, and from there on to the dining room, with service for 16.
The Lanier home is as grand today as it was a century ago, replete with pilasters, gilded sconces, rich tapestries, ornate marble fireplaces, and original parquet floors. In addition to its opulent state rooms, the home boasts nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a modern chef’s kitchen, a fitness centre, two offices, an inner courtyard, and a rooftop garden overlooking the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. Listed for $33 million (£27m), the home is a unique opportunity to own a piece of living, Gilded Age history, and to revel in the luxury of the past.
This impressive limestone mansion was originally the home of co-founder of the Woolworth retail empire, Charles Sumner Woolworth, who commissioned the Scranton, Pennsylvania estate from renowned architect Lansing Holden in 1910. However, the property has recently undergone a complete renovation at the hands of neo-expressionist painter Hunt Slonem, who purchased the estate for $1.35 million (£1m) in 2015, and then spent five years renovating it into the riotously colourful space it is today.
Before Slonem purchased the property, the building had stood abandoned for 18 years, requiring a complete overhaul before it would be fit for modern living. While Slonem oversaw the refurbishment of every detail from the stabilising of the floors to the replacing of the roof, he insisted that one space remain untouched: the foyer and main hall. "I did not repaint the grand, French, heavily plastered motif in the hallway. It looks like a chateau from the 1700s," Slonem explained. "You can’t recreate the way it looks now."
While the main hall may look like a perfect 18th-century time capsule, the rest of the five-bed, three-and-a-half bath home looks substantially different, albeit with frequent homages to its historic origins. Slonem did base much of his redecoration on old photographs, painstakingly restoring original details such as the marble staircase, woodwork, and parquet flooring, and adding copious amounts of antique furniture. However, the majority of the rooms have been painted in vibrant, modern colours that would never have been found in a 20th-century home.
"I try to breathe life into these projects. I’m known as a colourist, you know. I am a painter," Slonem explained. There is certainly no shortage of colour in the character-filled home, which sold in 2021 for $1 million (£800k). With its original 20th-century detailing, antique furniture, and vibrant paint job, it’s hard to say what period the 11,880-square-foot home is most evocative of. Still, Slonem undeniably succeeded in his goal of ‘breathing life’ back into this abandoned estate.
Beautiful Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California is a mansion like no other – it's definitely a castle we'd like to live in. The impressive architectural feat was originally called La Cuesta Encantada ("The Enchanted Hill" in Spanish). Dreamt up by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, it was a cherished project that was inspired by his childhood travels in Europe.
Hearst teamed up with architect Julia Morgan in 1919, and the pair would spend almost three decades toiling away on the castle. Ill health meant Hearst never saw it completed to his specifications, but even in its unfinished state the castle contained some 165 rooms and more than 100 acres of gardens. In this lavish bedroom, Hearst's meticulous eye for opulent detail is clear to see, from the dramatic frescoed ceiling to the curtained walls.
Hearst was an art lover, too, with paintings and sculptures displayed all across the property – a highlight is Venus Italica, a sculpture of Venus by Antonio Canova. Today, the home is open to the public, with tours themed around art and even Hollywood available; Charlie Chaplin and Cary Grant were among the glittering parade of guests to visit the castle.
No expense was spared when it came to the luxurious facilities at Hearst Castle, either. The outdoor Neptune pool features Grecian pavilions and a parade of sculptural water fountains. Inside, the tiled Roman pool is bedecked in gold and adorned with sumptuous mosaics that depict sea creatures and other mythical beasts. Talk about taking a dip in style...
This impressive residence located in the far south side of Chicago was once the home of George W. Reed, an executive for the Peabody Coal Company, and a titan of industry during the American jazz age. Reed commissioned the house, which blends Tudor, Renaissance, and Neoclassical Revival architectural styles, in 1929, and lived there for several decades until his death. Currently on the market for $1.8 million (£1.5m), the magnificent property boasts seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms across 7,858 square feet.
The house was designed by prominent local architect James Roy Allen, and is constructed along a pinwheel-esque plan, with four wings connecting to a central core. Benefitting from Reed’s seemingly unlimited financial resources, Allen was able to use the finest building materials and the highest quality craftsmanship that money could buy, and while the home’s interiors have been tentatively updated to meet contemporary code requirements, the majority of the building remains a perfect 1930s time capsule.
The kitchen is a particular blast from the past, featuring a custom built-in Jewett refrigerator, sized to store the enormous blocks of ice that were once used to keep food cold, and capacious enough to feed the large house parties that a home like this was designed to accommodate. Other period details throughout the home include numerous fireplaces complete with sterling silver andirons, wrought ironwork by noted blacksmith Samuel Yellen, leaded glass windows, and sterling silver wall sconces.
However, while glorious original features abound, some of the home’s rooms definitely look out of date. This bathroom, for example, with its built in shower nook and gently rusting antique faucets, leaves something to be desired in the 21st century. However, with marble floors, carved oak wand walnut wall panelling, and intricate plaster mouldings and ceiling medallions scattered tastefully throughout the rest of the home, not to mention the full acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this spectacular period property seems well worth a little TLC.
Frozen in time, this mid-century modern house looks like it's straight out of a Marilyn Monroe movie. While it might not be a film set, the 1954 Texas home does have its own claim to fame. The house is one of the model homes in the Disney Streets neighbourhood of Texas, so called because all of the streets are named after Disney characters.
The 50s heralded a new era of funky, experimental design. Loud colours were all the rage and this bold living room is right on trend. While bright shades aren’t as popular now as they were half a century ago, much of the furniture seen here is undergoing something of a renaissance. Basket-style chairs are a hot trend, while snake plants are also back in vogue.
Decked out in aquamarine, even the bathroom is a riot of colour, with accessories like the radio and toothbrush holder colour-matched to perfection. Tiled walls were also a new decorative trend in the decade and were particularly popular in bathrooms and kitchens.
Remarkable for its era, the 2,240-square-foot dwelling was one of the first to offer an open-plan style of living. All of the property's rooms face out onto the extensive outdoor living area, creating a seamless flow between the interior and the pool. The house was so ground-breaking at the time that it was even featured in a 1954 Parade of Homes tour which highlighted the latest developments in modern architecture.
Built in 1957, this mid-century former party house on LA's Sugar Loaf Drive is a real gem. Stretching almost 3,000 square feet, the property was originally built as part of a series of model homes by Architectural Products magazine. Designed by revered local architects, the homes were experimental in design and sought to push the boundaries of mid-century architecture. Inside, the property has hardly changed since its heyday...
Once upon a time, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom property was a popular LA hang-out for the city's elite. Nestled in the hills of La Cañada Flintridge, the open-plan living space features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame breathtaking views across the valley. Statement green carpet and velvet sofas frame a lavish social area which was originally decorated by Barker Bros when the home was constructed.
The property hit the market in 2017 for just shy of $3 million (£2.4m) according to Curbed. Wood-clad ceilings, a calling card of mid-century modern décor, stretch throughout the property, while gold-patterned wallpaper and a chandelier add a sense of grandeur to this bedroom. Just imagine waking up to views of those rolling hills...
A wraparound deck runs the length of the elevated living areas, while down at ground level, outside space is plentiful. An expansive swimming pool in the shape of California takes centre stage, while the outdoor kitchen, decked out in its original multi-coloured cabinetry, is the perfect spot for alfresco dining. Looks like indoor-outdoor living isn't such a new trend...
It’s hard to know where to begin with this candy-coloured confection of a property in Palm Springs, Florida. The three-bed, three-bath time capsule home may look relatively demure on the outside, but its interiors are an explosion of colours and patterns that will take you right back to the swinging 60s. Plus, if you happen to fall in love with this funky home, it could be yours for a cool $2,199,000 (£1.8m), a price that’s already plummeted $100,000 (£80k) since its initial listing.
While the home’s undeniably dated décor might help to contextualise it as a tough sell, we can’t help but fall for this utterly fabulous living room. Thick green carpet matches dramatically draped swag curtains, while a combination of oversized windows and mirrors conspires to create an almost funhouse-like effect. It’s hard to pick a focal point which so much going on, but the multi-tiered crystal chandelier suspended over an enormous glass-topped coffee table certainly attracts attention.
The other two bedrooms are also riots of colour, but this cobalt blue room is particularly striking. Unsurprisingly, while the home has primarily served as a private residence or rental property, it has also been used as a backdrop for numerous music videos and photo shoots for fashion brands, jewellery companies, lifestyle, film and television projects, according to the listing. If you fancy it as the backdrop for your next photo shoot, you’ll be glad to know the home is being sold with all furnishings and ornaments included.
The home’s master suite is a real showpiece. Decorated entirely in shades of pink ranging from magenta to Pepto Bismol, the room features a raised bed with a plush tufted headboard, mirrored pink marble-patterned wallpaper, crystal wall sconces, and a terrazzo tub in the centre of the ensuite/dressing room, which also boasts the same wall-to-wall fuchsia carpeting. However, if you need a break from all the pink, the master also boasts direct access to the pool area.
Originally designed to look like an English manor house, this 8,995-square-foot Missouri mansion is trapped in the late 1960s, sporting psychedelic colours, wrought iron railings, wood panels and all. Last listed in 2020 for $475,000 (£381k), the home is situated on a sprawling 34 pastoral acres punctuated with barns and guest houses and boasts seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms over two spectacularly vibrant storeys.
An oversized porte-cochère and a set of ornately carved double doors let you step straight back to 1967. The home’s main living room features a shockingly pink carpet, as well as two parallel papered walls. Two wrought iron sconces frame the intricately carved wooden mantlepiece, which might serve as the room’s focal point, did it not have such steep competition from the other eye-catching elements! Just visible from the living room is the dramatic spiral staircase, complete with more wrought iron in the railings and chandelier.
The home’s kitchen is evocative of the original ‘English manor house’ inspiration, with heavy, wood-panelled cabinetry, brick-tiled countertops and backsplash, and a large, stained glass-panelled oven hood overhanging the central peninsula and suspended by truly medieval-looking chains. As if to offset this somewhat dour design, the adjoining butler’s pantry is painted entirely in canary yellow.
Did somebody say wallpaper? Oh yes, every one of the eight bathrooms, not to mention most of the home’s bedrooms, features a different, garish wallpaper print straight from the 1960s. These playful patterns are frequently accompanied by complementing (or occasionally contrasting) paint detailing, carpeting, and sometimes even pieces of furniture. Whether the property is screaming fun or freakshow for you, its interior design was clearly a labour of love for somebody back when ‘The Brady Bunch’ was popular.
From the outside, this regal four-bedroom residence seems totally normal and its manicured grounds may just have you thinking that it's been lovingly restored since it was constructed in 1967 – but you’d be wrong! The stately home sits on a six-acre lot in the heart of Niagara County, New York, and appears to have been untouched since the final roof tile was installed. Let's head inside...
As soon as you step through the front door, any ideas of modernisation go straight out the window, because the pad is an absolute gem of 1960s interior design. From the bold use of patterns, to the colour palette of bright oranges, yellows, blues and greens, it's almost as if the home was created to showcase the wacky décor choices favoured during the decade. The entrance hall, for starters, boasts an impressive staircase, a green shag pile carpet, marble floor and in-your-face mustard wallpaper.
Elsewhere in the 8,095-square-foot home you'll find a brown kitchen with blue patterned wallpaper and thick purple carpet, an all-brown family room with an orange floor and faux wood panelled walls, a vibrant pink master suite and a green powder room with a shell-shaped toilet. While the dining room boasts a mostly yellow colour palette, this living room benefits from vintage furnishings and the greenest of green carpets.
There's even an incredible basement, jam-packed with vintage details. There's a 50s-inspired rotund bar, a gym kit that would even look outdated on a Jane Fonda VHS, and everything – including the ceiling, walls and old school pinball machine – is covered in striped carpet. If you're as obsessed as we are with this fascinating property, then it's currently on the market with MJ Peterson Real Estate for a cool $999,000 (£803k).
Known as The Lewis Estate, this sprawling spread can be found on a gorgeous hilltop plot overlooking the San Fernando Valley in Encino, California. The property was constructed in 1972 and designed by revered mid-century modern architect Donald G. Park. As well as offering views of incredible scenery from almost every window, this unique round house also benefits from a truly stunning interior that's seemingly been untouched for decades.
Though perhaps calling it a round house isn't quite correct. The property, which spreads across three connecting structures, is actually a dodecagon, or a 12-sided polygon. Head inside and you'll be greeted by beautiful living spaces that are enhanced by the home's unique shape. The lounge has to be one of the home's finest spaces, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling fireplace built from stones and a huge sheet of copper, the marble wall art and the sunken conversation pit.
The 6,811-square-foot mansion comes complete with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, numerous living rooms, a purple and pink kitchen, a leather bar, a dining room and a hallway that's akin to an indoor jungle, thanks to the multitude of palms and plants that fill the space. There are mid-century design elements everywhere you look, from raw stone accents to floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, vintage light fixtures, exposed structural beams and endless sheets of glass.
The master bathroom also happens to be a treasure trove of vintage design trends. From the matching suite and tiles to the patterned floor and twin sinks, we don't think an avocado bathroom has ever looked so good. Head outside and you'll find an acre of garden, complete with outdoor entertaining spaces, a pool and spa, lush landscaping, a gas firepit and 200-degree views across the valley below. This incredible home was listed in 2021 for $8.5 million (£6.8m).
You'd be forgiven for thinking this gargantuan home in Mandan, North Dakota was constructed in the 21st century. But in reality, it was completed back in 1976 and, by the looks of its interior, the property hasn't been updated in all those years. Let's take a closer look...
The one-of-a-kind house quickly became the most popular residence on Realtor when it hit the market in June 2022. The property was listed for $669,900 (£539k) and sold within a month, albeit after several price drops to $499,900 (£402k). The interior explains why it went viral almost immediately. As if frozen in time, the property boasts everything from thick, brightly coloured carpets to walls of pebble-dashing. It's pièce de résistance? An incredible statement staircase that Tony Montana would be proud of!
Other highlights of this 4,007-square-foot home include its retro kitchen, which comes complete with highly decorative wooden cabinetry. Its three bedrooms, meanwhile, each come equipped with textured ceilings, ornate built-ins and tactile wallpapers in an array of unsightly shades.
The home's three bathrooms are also amazing. While one has a pink frosted shower screen and faux gold fixtures, another has a platform tub, Art Deco-inspired glasswork, a black suite and – that 70s classic – a shag pile carpet! The incredible home also boasts a concealed underground tunnel leading to an impressive basement. We don't know about you, but we hope the new owner doesn't change a thing.
When this unique property hit the Australian real estate market in February 2022, it went viral almost immediately, and not because of its striking rotund exterior. Located in Victoria Park, an inner suburb of Perth, the historic mansion boasts one of the wildest interiors we've ever seen – not to mention some seriously bold carpets. Let's head inside...
The jaw-dropping home was custom-built by a prominent Italian family in the mid-70s and, thanks to its otherworldly interior design, it has been listed on Victoria Park’s Municipal Heritage Inventory list as a "stunning example of Late Twentieth Century Immigrants’ Nostalgic style architecture". The home's bright red front doors open up to a dazzling entrance foyer, complete with a bejewelled sweeping staircase, mirrored columns and Venetian glass chandeliers. And that's just for starters...
The 7,760-square-foot residence benefits from three bedrooms, four bathrooms and many living spaces, all overflowing with astounding décor that hasn't been touched since the home was built in the 70s. The colourful kitchen is about as big as the average apartment and boasts an extraordinary tiled floor, stained-glass elements designed to match the Italian flag, original counters and cabinets and that classic 70s touch – mustard curtains!
Other amazing original features include the home's gorgeous second-floor skylight (which adorns the top of the staircase), Italian ceramic tiles, ornate cornicing, marble verandas and blue and gold bathrooms, while there's also a religious monument in the backyard. Listed for just under AUD$1.4 million (£760k/$940k) in early 2022, this is one standout piece of real estate!
From the outside, this family home in Framingham, Massachusetts, looks fairly ordinary, but when you step inside you'll discover a time capsule of 1970s interior design. From fluorescent bathrooms to orange, brown and mustard furnishings, this nostalgic property has been frozen in time.
The 4,133-square-foot house is located some 22 miles west of downtown Boston and the previous owners had lived there for more than 20 years, choosing not to change a thing about the décor. While the lounge benefits from a bright orange shag pile carpet, brick fireplace and heavily patterned couches, the entrance hall is equipped with yellow and blue wallpaper.
The kitchen is one of the home's best spaces, though. With its yellow countertops, green and white units, vivid linoleum floor and retro appliances, it looks as though the room has been plucked straight out of the 70s. Elsewhere, you'll find five bedrooms, each with clashing colour palettes, retro bed linen and mirrored closets.
And yet the pièce de résistance has to be this incredible bathroom. From its jet-black suite to its hot-pink accessories and groovy floor-to-ceiling wallpaper, it's unlike any wash space we've seen before. Other design gems include the home's endless wood-panelled passageways and its formal dining room with a built-in buffet – perfect for when The Brady Bunch pop around for dinner! In 2016, the property was listed for around $625,000 (£503k), according to Buzzfeed.
This home in Florida’s coastal city of Sarasota holds a special place in many locals’ hearts. According to Sarasota magazine, the impressive property marks a pivotal shift in the city's architectural history, moving from simple suburban architecture to glamorous designs inspired by Palm Beach and Beverly Hills.
Ruth Richmond, a pioneering 70s architect, built the home for a retired middle-class couple, but there's nothing retiring about its décor. Loud, vivid wallpaper abounds throughout the interior, with the classic-style bedroom featuring a bright yellow palm print – a nod to the Sarasota sunshine.
With an open-plan dining and cooking area, the kitchen is decorated with a Pop Art-style floral print that vintage lovers will adore. Large windows offer a panoramic view of the tranquil waterway. The house has been with the same Swiss family since 1974 and although they thought about redecorating, they decided they loved the house too much to change a thing.
Formica might be out of style now but most modern 70s bathrooms used the versatile material across their countertops. While it's a unique selling point, the home's quirky time-warp décor isn’t the reason the house sold for $3.5 million (£2.8m) in 2018. The groovy pad has 233 feet of seawall on one of Florida’s prettiest waters, Bird Key.
Built in 1984, this unusual family home will take you right back to sitting on your couch watching The Lost Boys, Labyrinth and The Goonies on VHS, while chewing and blowing Hubba Bubba. Located in the city of Canton, Ohio, the property is an absolute gem of 80s interior design and we're just a little bit obsessed.
Cross the threshold and you'll be greeted by this amazing sight! The property measures an impressive 13,000 square feet and every single inch oozes vintage appeal. While the main living room comes with a 37-foot ceiling, bold curved couch, built-in water feature and decorative first-floor balconies, the black and blue retro kitchen offers a muralled ceiling and cloud-like display that seems to float above the central island.
The home's five bedrooms are also every bit as amazing as we'd hoped. This one, the master suite, features a raised platform upon which the bed sits, encased by a wall of mirrors – how 80s is that? There's also a library, an indoor pool with a retractable cover and a huge basement level equipped with a bar, dance floor, movie theatre, games room and retro workout area that we're sure Richard Simmons and Tony Little would have been proud to use back in their heydays.
Yet the home's vintage bathroom might just win the prize for 'Best in Show'. The amazing space features a bright red circular jacuzzi tub, shimmering black tiles and curving twin vanity units. The house was last sold for $850,000 (£643k) in September 2021. We wonder if the interior has been changed since then...
Completed in 1984 and reportedly taking 100 men two years to build, this home in El Granada, California was put on the market in 2021 for $11.9 million (£9.6m), and we can see why. Perfectly preserved inside and out, the home is an ode to the era of country style, pairing chintz with bold pops of colour and brass accents.
Greeting you in the hallway is one of the most jaw-dropping features of the home: a three-storey blue crystal chandelier. Surrounded by raspberry red carpets that cover the main living areas, the home was built with the best available materials from the era and would have been the height of luxury at the time. Spread over a huge 23,860 square feet, there are nine bedrooms and 11-and-a-half bathrooms for the new owner to enjoy.
Elsewhere, the double-height kitchen is also a nostalgic blast from the past. The carpeted room boasts wooden cabinetry and a large round cooker hood adorned with a decorative frieze. Unusually, there's also a fish tank in the centre of the room that sits alongside a number of pantries and two meat lockers, one for curing meats and the other for freezing them.
Located on the lower level and accessed by either plush carpeted stairs or the handy elevator sits the recreational level. The indoor swimming pool has been designed in the shape of a fish, with two Jacuzzis forming the head and tail. It sits next to a comfortable living area complete with LED strip lighting. Elsewhere there is a movie theatre, games room, sauna and gym to enjoy.
Time has stood still in this 1980s mansion, in the Indian Wells desert of California. With a Miami Vice vibe and ‘more is more’ approach, it’s a maximalist mix of pink, daring colour combos, neon and excess. Built in 1989, the entrance to the property is covered by a striking pink canopy.
With seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, this sprawling mansion is ideal for entertaining. As well as the main residence there’s an entertainment pavilion with a guest house, featuring two bedrooms and two baths and a dwelling for staff and overflow guests. The game room includes a pink pool table which is lit by neon lighting.
All 12,369 square feet of the property are built with the highest quality craftsmanship, design and attention to detail throughout. Even the pool bar cabinetry is pink and features a large centre island.
The outside space offers views of the landscape waterfalls, sprawling lakes and lagoon, as well as a garage for a fleet of 20 cars. The property last sold for just under $6 million (£4.8m). The new owners will also be able to apply for membership to the exclusive private country club The Vintage Club, and its spa and sporting facilities.
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