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$8.5 Million Waterfront Home in Vancouver, Estate of the Day

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With all the press Vancouver has received lately with the Olympic Games I would think a waterfront property there would be one hot item! Although I have to say I was a bit surprised that the $8.5 million home only offered three bedrooms and four baths. Nestled in a gated private community boasting outrageous ocean and island views and a private outdoor pool brings the value up rather quickly though.

At 5351 Seaside Place in Olde Caulfeild, West Vancouver this spacious contemporary home designed by renowned architect Russell Hollingsworth features a courtyard entry complete with reflecting pond and stone walls, a gourmet chef's kitchen, polished marble flooring, media room and private boat launch. The use of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and large picture windows bring the stunning outdoor view inside.

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The Castle in Beaufort, Estate of the Day

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It doesn't really look much like a castle but that's the name attached to today's estate, a historic mansion in Beaufort, South Carolina's Old Point neighborhood. The Greek Revival home was built around 1859 and sits on the intracoastal waterway and is surrounded by live oaks and old gardens. The listing states that the home recently underwent a major restoration that included a new gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas stove, Meile dishwasher and an additional ground floor catering kitchen with dual full size Sub-zero wine coolers. The bathrooms have been spruced up with Calcutta gold marble and Waterworks fixtures and the home has a new roof and new HVAC.

It's the old features that attract here, the original wood flooring, the double verandas and the sweeping center hall with a double staircase large enough to flounce down in an antebellum gown. There are six bedrooms and approximatley 7932 square feet of living area. A Forbes report on the house from 2006, when it was listed at $4.5 million, states that the home is haunted by a ghost. And not just any ghost, a dwarf named Grenauche which only appears to sick children. This home is now listed at $3.95 million.

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Vista al Mar, Estate of the Day

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Even some beachfront property in southern California is slow to move. One estate Vista al Mar in Dana Point, California, is headed for auction. The home is located in The Strand at Headlands, southern California's last and most exclusive beachfront community. The development has several tiers of oceanview homes, this one appears to be on one of the middle levels. The new home was once priced at over $15 million but will be auctioned off with an opening bid of just $7.5 million. The three-level estate was designed by architect Jon Eric Christner and has five bedrooms with elevator access to all three levels. The home has wood beam ceilings, arched passages and reclaimed Maltese stone floors. Rooms include a gourmet kitchen, theater room, theater room, game lounge, massage room with a sauna and spa bath, exercise room and wine cellar. The home's master suite includes a sitting room with a walk-in closet and a private terrace. The two-level patio has an infinity spa with a cascading waterfall into the larger salt water pool below. Bids on the home will be accepted until March 11.

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Jasmine's Cove, Estate of the Day

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I'm not usually a fan of nautical. I grew up in a resort town, ship's wheels and rope decor generally make me itch. Today's estate in Lake Country, British Columbia could change my mind. This home combines a nautical theme with modern architecture and the overall effect is worlds away from the local fish shack. This six-bedroom home has a great room with a huge round window, a canoe seems poised to smash through the center. A curved bar continues the nautical theme and a shower enclosure is designed to mimic the ocean floor, complete with fish. The property also has a beachside cabana, water features, bridges of stepping stones and an outdoor kitchen. It is listed at $10 million Canadian.

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Estate of the Day: Turks and Caicos

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Fantasy island-wise, they had me at "Turks and Caicos" -- islands in the British West Indies that I visited in my youth and now fearfully refuse to return to lest they have changed. Then lo and behold, into my inbox comes this: A chance to own -- at least partially -- the 12,000-square-foot Coral House estate that sits squarely on Grace Bay Beach, voted by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. My heart be still.

The luxury residence, which sits on nearly an acre of white powdery sand, has five bedrooms, two living rooms, a family room with a large flat screen TV and a library for all that mindless beach-reading you'll want to do.

But the devil -- the one who could lure me back to the Turks -- is in the details: The home has stunning coral render flooring with glass tile inlays, Brazilian hardwood doors, antique wrought-iron gates imported from Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt and furnished with antiques and one-of-a-kind designer pieces.

The estate is being sold in fractional interests, starting at $1.1 million for four weeks of use. Since we're fantasizing here, we won't get bogged down in the fine print, but basically 13 shares are being offered which guarantee four weeks of use a year and the opportunity to trade usage in other Elan Collection properties if desired.

The residence, constructed from coral stone blocks imported from Barbados, features an outdoor covered breakfast nook and an outdoor beachfront dining pergola with an area for a table setting of 30. There is a one-bedroom guest cottage with its own pool and garden and separate two-bedroom staff quarters. The central courtyard is filled with mature giant frangipani trees, bougainvillea, ferns and other lush landscaping. For those who misplaced their atlas, the Turks and Caicos are a territory of the United Kingdom consisting of two groups of more than 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. The island chain is known for its pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters and legendary diving, snorkeling and fishing activities

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Serendib, Estate of the Day

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Serendib is a secluded enclave on over three acres in Providenciales in the Turks& Caicos Islands. The property, which was built in 2008 is situated in the elite area of Turtle Tail and has a 10,000 sq. ft. mansion complete with cathedral ceilings, mosaics, mahogany spiral staircase, theatre, gym, observation tower, and commercial grade kitchen. The home offers beautiful ocean views and there are ten bedrooms including staff quarters, and guest home. The grounds include manicured gardens, private walkways, free-form pool, Jacuzzi and waterfall, outdoor dining palapas and cocktail lounge, private tennis court, 200 ft. boat dock and marina, and helipad site. This home is being offered at $16.5 million through Grace Lappin of Avalon Partners.

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French Countryside Style In Montecito, Estate of the Day

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If you love the charming look of the French countryside but aren't ready to move abroad, this estate in Montecito, California offers a chance to experience a more European style while safely ensconced in the land of blue skies and celebrity neighbors. The garden is surrounded by a 45-acre nature preserve and 45 acre estate for added privacy and the house belongs to the association of Ennisbrook which means that the owners have access to amenities that include clubhouses, pools and tennis courts.

The house is only ten years old but was designed with an eye toward creating a slice of the French countryside. The two acre property includes a large single-level main house, a separate guest house and garage that create a courtyard. The main house and guest house have high ceilings, lime washed walls and handmade tile floors updated with one comfort you usually won't find in Provence, radiant heat. The gourmet kitchen has an attached loggia for indoor-outdoor living. Listing pictures reveal a magical landscape with bridges, ponds, cottages and what appears to be a rather fancy aviary. Another thing that sets this one apart is vines. Vines crawl the outside of the structures which isn't that unusual but in this case it looks like the vines have come inside sprawling across the ceiling in . The effect is charming but you still might want to bring your pruning shears or have a gardener on staff. This home is listed at $7.5 million with Sotheby's.

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Paliku Place, Estate of the Day

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Following hot on the heels of the successful Hawaiian real estate auction last month, Concierge Auctions has announced another auction scheduled for March 8. This auction on the island of Kauai will include a 6,015-square-foot ocean bluff estate on 5.79 acres. The estate was previously offered for $9.995 million and is being auctioned with a reserve of $2 million and a pre-sale estimate of $3 to $7 million.

The home in Kealia Kai is perched atop Paliku Point and offers ocean views. The home has three bedrooms, study, exercise room, gourmet and a large great room as well as plenty of covered lanai space and a terrace. There is also a pool and spa and a detached guest house with full bathroom, kitchen and garage. The home is secure against the weather with doors and windows rated for 80-120mph winds and a whole-house generator. Other features include a digital security system, central air conditioning and central vacuum.

Also up for auction is an adjacent ocean bluff lot. The five acre lot is being sold absolute (no reserve) and has a pre-auction estimate of $500,000 to $1.5 million. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with Neal Norman, Founder and Principal Broker of Koa Properties. For more information on the auction, contact Concierge Auctions at 877-215-2370 or visit www.KauaiLuxuryAuction.com

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George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth In Washington, D.C., Estate of the Day

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Just a few weeks ago we learned that George Stephanopoulos bought a home in East Hampton, N.Y., for $3.5 million. Now comes news that the Good Morning America co-host and his actress wife Ali Wentworth have listed their five-bedroom home on 31st Street Northwest in Washington D.C. The telegenic pair have a designer five-bedroom home that has graced the pages of Elle Decor. The Real Estalker sniffed out the property records finding that they paid $5.2 million for the home back in 2006.

The Georgian Revival home was built in 1907. Interior designer Elizabeth Martin whipped an interior that combines classic decor with pops of whimsey and color. The Real Estalker Mama didn't seem to be wild about the look but I think it does a nice job of combining the personalities of the couple, the more serious and cerebral husband and the equally smart but more whimsical wife. The family room's sedate brown paneled walls get a lift from bookshelves lined in orange and a spider-like overhead light. The home has a sunny but narrow kitchen with a huge television where one might expect an oven hood. This home is listed at $6.35 million.

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Sea Cliff, Estate of the Day

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Some of the listing pics on today's Maine estate could be turned into postcards, they're that pretty. Sea Cliff commands a rocky outpost on Cape Elizabeth. The shingled home was built in 1915 and has four bedrooms. Large windows and decks offer views of the shipping channel and Portland Head Light. The rooms are large and gracious and many have their original brick fireplaces. This home was listed at $5.995 million a couple of years ago but now sits at $4.75 million.

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Vince Clarke in Surrey, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate combines two of my favorite things, round houses and 1980s music. This home in Surrey, England belongs to musician Vince Clarke, a founding member of iconic 1980s synth-pop bands Depeche Mode, Yaz and Erasure. According to the Wall Street Journal's Hot Properties, Clarke had the home built in 1990 and it was designed by architect John Newton. The three-bedroom home sits on 5.6 acres. Features include a sitting room with games area, open plan dining room and a circular kitchen that overlooks the lower ground floor with indoor swimming pool. There is a separate building on the property which was used as a recording studio but could be turned into a gym. It is listed at £1.995 million.

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132 East 62nd Street, Estate of the Day

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Back in October we first heard that Suzanne Sheik, a jewelry designer and mother of singer Duncan Sheik, had put her New York City townhouse on the market for $17.5 million. Now the home has had a $2 million price chop so I decided to check it out as an estate of the day. Sheik bought the 7,000-square-foot townhouse at 132 East 62nd Street from the estate of late socialite Phyllis Cerf Wagner for $8.5 million in 2007.

The home is a 20-foot-wide residence spanning five stories. In the last couple of years it has gone through a major restoration adding state of the art appliances and updating the home with a modern but elegant look. The townhouse was built in 1871 by architect John Sexton and is part of the Upper East Side Historic District. The listing says that the bookshelves still hold literary treasures signed and annotated by authors such as: Faulkner Mailer, Capote, and Didion many of whom visited the house when Phyllis Cerf Wagner was in residence as did other famous guests like Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra (the home currently features an abstract oil painting by Frank Sinatra).

The main entrance opens to a foyer with carrera marble floors and glazed walls while the service entrance has wood floors, a mud room and leads into the pantry. The ground floor includes a chef's kitchen and a living/dining area that opens to a serene garden with water wall. The original staircase has been reinforced and leads to a floor with a drawing room, den and a street facing library/dining room. The third floor is given over to a master suite that includes a dressing room and a paneled study with a fireplace. The fourth floor offers two bedrooms, kitchenette and laundry and the fifth floor has three more bedrooms and a sitting room. Some of the furniture and fine art is available for purchase separately. This home is now listed with Stribling at $15.5 million.

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Mississippi River Retreat, Estate of the Day

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Need a lot of space? Today's home in Memphis, Tennessee has it. The former cotton warehouse on Front Street has been converted into three separate apartments plus the main living quarters over four stories. The home has over 22,000 square feet of space, room for a three-car drive through garage, a full gym, a pub with a 25-foot custom bar, conservatory, library, caterer's kitchen and a media room. It also has its own rooftop pool and outdoor lounging area with fabulous views over the Mississippi River. An elevator connects all floors. Some of the home retains just enough of its industrial origin for a touch of rough charm while others seem more suburban than urban. But oh the views from that pool. This building is listed at $5 million.

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Highland Avenue, Estate of the Day

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Today's home in Boulder, Colorado has quite the history. It was built in the early 1900s as one of the first historic churches in Boulder and was later a monastery. Now it has had a total revamp that includes new plumbing and wiring to turn it into a unique six-bedroom residence. It has a home automation system that uses a central control to monitor security and change security status, control all climate set points and manipulate the audio and video in one or all rooms. The Victorian brick building includes a gym, media room, library and more. Beamed ceilings and large windows reflect the building's origins giving this one a really distinctive look. It is listed at $4.695 million.

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Grape Leaf Inn, Estate of the Day

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Should you purchase today's estate please let your friends at Luxist know, we'd love to come visit. The Grape Leaf Inn in the lovely wine country town of Healdsburg, California. The 13-room bed and breakfast which has been voted as best B&B in the area by a local news station. The inn is a restored Queen Anne Victorian with stained glass and original wood details. Wide porches face tranquil gardens. Currently all the rooms are named after wine varietals and each has its own theme. Many rooms have fireplaces and spa tubs. There is also a wine cellar which is currently used to hold tastings. This property is listed at $4.4 million.

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