Location: East Hampton, New York
The Deets: 10 beds, 9 baths, 10,300 square feetWhy Is It So Expensive? Two words: The Hamptons. This estate has a quarter-of-a-mile of waterfront on Georgica Pond, which you can share with folks like Steven Spielberg and Martha Stewart. The 11.2-acre property has two residences, designed by architect Peter Marino: a restored Georgian revival and a modern guesthouse. Bigger deal: owners can subdivide into two lots and add additional buildings.
Trousdale Estates Compound
Price: $135 million
Location: Los Angeles
The Deets: 7 beds, 10 baths, 18,000 square feetWhy Is It So Expensive? It’s really about the views, all 360 degrees of them. The 18,000-square foot villa sits atop Los Angeles—high above most neighbors, actually—and the house showcases its spot with a 180-degree dining room. Celebrity pedigrees often carry cachet, though today’s generation of buyers likely hasn’t heard of previous owner Danny Thomas.
Rancho San Carlos
Price: $125 million
Location: Montecito, California
The Deets: 12 bedrooms, 10 main and three partial baths, 29,483 square feetWhy Is It So Expensive? Land and location: 237 hilltop acres. In addition to the gigantic main residence, it has 10 cottages. And according to the broker Perkins, an accepted offer although it hasn’t sold officially yet.