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Sheryl Crow's Tennessee Farm Up For Auction

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Apparently Sheryl Crow was tired of waiting around for her Tennessee farm to sell. Crow, who listed her home back in May for $7.5 million, has now agreed to have Cross Creek Farm put up for auction. This "solar farm" and equestrian property of approximately 150 acres includes a 10,264 square-foot home. The property also features a 14-stall barn, indoor riding area and large pond.

The three story home has five bedrooms, a theatre room, with added spaces wired for a music studio incorporating additional living space, and a private in-law apartment or nanny quarters, as well as a three-bedroom guest house. In recent years auctions have become a popular way to speed up the selling process. Bid now at SherylCrowAuction.com until 6:00 P.M CST on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010. A video tour of the property is after the jump.

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Topridge, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate is one we have seen before. Topridge was our estate of the day in 2007 back when it was listed for $9.8 million. Now the estate in Tuxedo Park, New York is headed to auction through Concierge Auctions on November 19. This grand old estate is on 19.3 acres. The main home was built circa 1909 and designed by renowned architects Delano and Aldrich. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agent Cindy Booth of Towne & Country Properties Sotheby's International Realty.

"Topridge is a special place, and my family and I enjoyed many wonderful years there. However, now that my children are grown, I find myself spending more time at my residence in Florida," stated seller Heidi Steiger.

The grounds include the original tea house with field stone fireplace and a children's playhouse. The home itself is a classic of the era. It has a marble floored rotunda with a hand painted ceiling and four sets of French doors offering access to the grand salon, formal dining room, library and ground floor site. There is a morning room with a private courtyard garden and greenhouse for taking your morning coffee. The home has a modern kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances. The home also has a pool wing which includes a wet bar, billiards area, and 50-foot heated pool. The ground floor suite includes three bedrooms and a living room with kitchenette. The second floor has three bedrooms and a second floor office located overlooking a media/screening room with drop down home theater screen and surround sound. A third suite has two additional bedrooms.

The property is one of the larger ones in Tuxedo Park, a village tucked behind a manned gate house. Tuxedo Park is home to a variety of grand summer "cottages" built between 1885 and the early 1900s, showcasing Tudor, Spanish Mission, Georgian, Jacobean, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne and Dutch Colonial Revival styles from many of the period's great architects.

The on-site auction of Topridge has no reserve, and no minimum bid is required to participate. The property is open for preview daily from 1pm to 4pm by appointment. To schedule a preview call 877-463-5280, or for more information visit www.TopridgeAuction.com.

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Historic Oklahoma Mansion To Be Sold In Sheriff's Sale

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An Oklahoma home that once belonged to department store tycoon John A. Brown and his wife, Della, is set to be auctioned at a sheriff's sale. NewsOk reports that the three-story, 12,000-square-foot mansion in Nichols Hills was last owned by developer Jim Meyer and his wife, Robin. It was on the market for $3.65 million in 2008 but the sheriff's notice for the December 2 auction shows the appraised value at $2 million.

The mansion was built in 1929 and according to a posting on Trulia it has seven bedrooms and is over 12,700 square feet. Images from that listing show a lavish home with gilded coffered ceilings in the dining room. The mansion was featured as the Symphony Designers Show House in 2003. Brown's department store was once a fixture in downtown Oklahoma City. For the history of the store which dates from the early 1900s until the family business was eventually acquired by Dillard's in 1984, check out this story which features archival photos of the store.

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North Hampton, Estate of the Day

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A huge home in New Hampshire will be auctioned off on November 9. Grand Estates Auction Co., is selling this home on 15 acres in North Hampton, New Hampshire. This property was once owned by infamous former Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski. The current owner has been rebuilding the estate virtually from the foundation up for the last six years. The home has been redone on a grand scale. An artist spent two years hand-painting walls and murals throughout the home's more than 10,000 square feet. There is a 1,600-plus-square-foot master suite that fills the entire third floor and has views of the ocean and marsh, complete with octagonal meditation room, en suite kitchen and laundry room, sitting room, and massive master bathroom featuring a handmade Egyptian chandelier.

The huge home has indoor and outdoor pools, spa, steam and sauna, fitness center, tennis court and cabana, massage and game rooms, and a home-theater wing with 13 oversized chairs and a concession stand. A smart home system controls all electronics, including indoor and outdoor security cameras and a dozen flat-screen televisions, at home or remotely. Geothermal heating and cooling, a heat recovery system, underground storage tanks to collect rainfall, and backup generators keep the home going, come what may. There are nine fireplaces, an elevator to all levels, gourmet kitchen with 14-foot, bi-level island and three guest suites including one with a nursery.

"The seller has determined that an absolute auction is the most cost-effective method to sell this magnificent property, avoiding months or years on the market with mounting carrying costs," said Scott Kirk, executive vice president of Grand Estates. "Sellers in this market are able to capture the true market value for their properties."

The auction begins at 2 p.m. at the North Hampton estate. Prospective bidders may tour the property starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 5, and continuing until auction day. Grand Estates auctions are open only to registered bidders, who are required to submit a $50,000 refundable cashier's or certified check prior to the auction. Prospective bidders and sellers should contact Grand Estates Auction Co. at 877 427-6568 or 704 529-0026 for bid registration requirements and to inquire about the showing schedule before the auction. For more information, see www.GrandEstatesAuction.com.

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Casa Coyaba, Estate of the Day

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Casa Coyaba, "House of Paradise," an island estate on Grand Cayman, is being auctioned off on November 3 without reserve through Concierge Auctions. The home was previously listed at $19.8 million and the auction is being conducted on behalf of Cayman Islands Sotheby's International Realty and marks Concierge Auctions' first international assignment.

This resort-style home has more than 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space on 210 feet of beachfront. There are a total of eight bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, two powder bathrooms, a library, two formal living rooms, a great room, full gym, theater room, two master suites, two gourmet kitchens, two laundry rooms, a separate entire nanny suite and two executive offices. A home automation system allows for complete access and control of all rooms of the home, from temperatures to lighting to security cameras, from any computer across the globe.

The home's nine open and eight covered balconies are appointed with table sets, loungers, couches and tables. The 40-foot, infinity edge, heated pool overlooks the beach, as do the patio hot tubs. There is also a covered outdoor kitchen and bar area which is the perfect place to relax after a tennis match on the lighted doubles court that sits just next to the residence.

No minimum bid is required to participate. For further information and/or to schedule a private preview visit www.CasaCoyabaAuction.com or call 866-605-7280.

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Calvary Road, Estate of the Day

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Concierge Auctions is back in Connecticut with the luxury real estate auction of 39 Cavalry Road, a lakefront estate on more than two acres in Weston, Connecticut. The auction is being conducted in cooperation with Listing Agent Patrice M. Schramm of Prudential Connecticut Realty and will sell absolute on November 5. It was previously listed for $2.975 million.

The five-bedroom home overlooks Crystal Lake. It has a kitchen, formal dining and living rooms and a finished first level that has a den, sauna, full bathroom, guest bedroom and exercise room. The backyard leads out to the lake and a private dock. A raised porch offers the opportunity to entertain, with direct access to the first level living area via sliding glass doors. The second-story spacious deck is big enough for large gatherings. The three-car garage has a bonus room above that is currently used as an office.

The 39 Cavalry Road auction will be held live, on-site at 11 a.m. EST on Friday, November 5. Attendance will be limited to registered bidders and their representatives. The property is available for preview daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, visit www.WestonLuxuryAuction.com or call 866-605-7286.

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The Foundation Ranch Up For Auction

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A 100-acre Alabama retreat with two homes, stables, four log cabins and a private lake is up for auction on October 21, with Albert Burney Auction Company managing the sale. The property is being sold in six parcels, ranging from 4.92 acres to 28.72 acres but bidders may bid on any combination of parcels or on the property as a whole. The Foundation Ranch is centrally located between Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Montgomery and can be used as a private residence, a corporate or church retreat, or a hunting property. The two land parcels and the parcel with the cabins all border the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area, providing access to 46,550 acres of deer, dove and turkey hunting.

The 10,000-square-foot main house is on 22.63 acres and includes an exercise room and an in-ground game room. The second home is on 7.68 acres and has a sun room and borders the parcel with the cabins. The equestrian facility, located between the two homes, has six large stalls, an office and a living area. The auction terms are ten percent down with closing in 30 days.More details are available on www.albertburney.com.

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Astor Courts To Be Sold At Auction

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Over the summer the Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, New York was in the news for hosting Chelsea Clinton's wedding, now it is up for auction. The home has been up for sale for a while, it was our estate of the day back in September 2009 and was listed for $12 million. Tranzon Asset Advisors, a national real estate auction firm, is organizing the auction in conjunction with H.H. Hill Realty Services of Rhinebeck, NY. The auction is open to qualified, pre-registered bidders and will start with a sealed-bid process that has an October 14th deadline.

The home was built at the turn of the century by John Jacob Astor, IV and his wife Ava. It was designed by Stanford White and was inspired by Louis XIV's Grand Trianon at Versailles, Astor Courts. The home was originally part of the Astor family's Ferncliff estate and Astor Courts (also known as the "Astor Casino" or "Ferncliff Casino") was designed as a guest lodge and sporting pavilion. The beautiful Beaux-Arts mansion was completed in 1904 and is on 50 acres. The expansive main living area has five bedrooms and spans over 15,000 square feet. The truly stunning details include the indoor clay tennis court topped with a glass ceiling and framed by Gothic arches and a white marble pool surrounded by arches and graced with a pale sky-blue ceiling.

In 1964 Brooke Astor gave the home to the Catholic Church. The current owners, real-estate developer Arthur Seelbinder and his wife, Kathleen Hammer, a former producer for Oxygen Media, bought the home in 2005 for $3.2 million and spent a fortune restoring it. Stanford White's great-grandson, Sam White led the restoration. The property is listed on the National Historic Register, and a Letter of Patent from New York State ensures access to the Hudson River in perpetuity and a Special Use Permit allows the property to be rented for corporate retreats, conferences and other functions. It has an estimated appraised value of $15 million but will sell to the highest bidder above $7,500,000.

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Coronado Cottage, Estate of the Day

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Today's home takes us to Coronado, California site of the next auction from Concierge Auctions. Coronado, also known as Coronado island, is located on a peninsula connected to the mainland in San Diego. It is home to the Hotel del Coronado, restaurants, and a quiet and picturesque community. Concierge Auctions will conduct a live, on-site luxury real estate auction of 755 F Avenue, a home and guest home in the affluent community of Coronado Village on August 12. The home was originally listed for $2,899,000 but this auction is absolute, meaning the property will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. The sale is in cooperation with Ashlee Nicolls of Park Life Real Estate.

The completely remodeled 2,700-square-foot family home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen with a long granite bar and adjoining dining room. The great room has a red brick and dark wood fireplace. Other details include a staircase of wrought-iron railings and red brick and hardwood stairs and charming spaces filled with abundant natural light. The porch overlooks the home's landscaped yard and white walking stones lead to the detached guest home, a 900 square foot studio with a full bath and kitchenette. A custom built-in outdoor oven and stove completes the outdoor space.

The auction of 755 F Avenue will be held live, on-site on Thursday, August 12 at 2 p.m. Attendance will be limited to registered bidders and their representatives. A buyer's broker commission of 2.5% is offered on the high bid. The property is available for preview daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For more information visit www.CoronadoLuxuryAuction.com or call 866-605-7286.

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Pueo Point, Estate of the Day

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Concierge Auctions is back in Hawaii for another on-site auction. On August 23, the firm will auction off Pueo Point, an ocean bluff residence and adjacent lot located on the North Shore of Kauai. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with Neal Norman of Koa Properties.

Located on Anini Vista Drive, Pueo Point is perched on a bluff overlooking Anini Beach, which has the longest reef of all the Hawaiian Islands. The properties have landscaped gardens and trails leading to the tranquil and secluded beach below. The residence includes three bedrooms, an office, gourmet kitchen, maple hardwood floors, custom teak cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Every room offers ocean, garden or sunset views and the exterior of the home features a saltwater pool and spa, private shower, protected dining area, limestone lanais and ipe decks. "The home and grounds are a work of art and a labor of love," stated Michele Hughes of The Michele Hughes Company, developer and owner of the seven-acre property.

The property is being sold in two sections, one for the main residence on 1.32 acres, and one for the adjacent 1.67-acre lot. Together the two parcels have a 2/3 undivided interest in an additional four acres of manicured common area. The residence was once offered at $9.8 million, the suggested opening bid is $3.8 million. The lot was appraised for $3.7 million and the suggested opening bid is $1.5 million.

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Soap Opera Writer Auctions Off Chicago Condo

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An Emmy award winning soap opera writer is auctioning off her Chicago condo. Last month Kay Alden picked up her fifth daytime Emmy award this time as co-head of the writing team on The Bold and The Beautiful, and now, as Chicago Magazine reports, she's selling her 25th floor home at auction on July 27. The 4,700-square-foot home is an assemblage four smaller condos bought over the course of 20 years. The full-floor condo has panoramic views. The condo had been listed at $1.95 million for about a year. The auction through Fine & Company has a suggested opening bid is $600,000. Chicago Magazine reports that some of the finishes in the unit are dated (check out their photo gallery for a look). Still, it's a tempting amount of space with some truly stellar views.

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Le Chateau Renaissance Up For Auction

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Another huge home is being put up for auction. Le Chateau Renaissance is the former estate of Stephen Hilbert, the one-time head of the firm Conseco in Carmel, Indiana. Conseco, which is now insurance company CNO Financial Group Inc. is putting the home up for auction in a sealed bid auction. CNO took the house in 2005 after a dispute with Hilbert over millions he borrowed from the company to buy its stock. The bid submission deadline is August 27.

We first saw this home in 2006 when it was the the 2006 Decorators' Show House. The estate was once valued at $25 million but was listed at $20 million in 2006. An auction of the household possessions raised more than $750,000 in February 2005. More recently the home was listed at $9.9 million. With no sale, CNO decided to try the auction route instead. The seven-bedroom home is on nearly 34 acres. The 25,000 square foot main residence has a master suite with a private indoor lap pool. Continuing the fitness theme, there is also a sports pavilion with basketball and racquet ball courts, locker rooms designed to resemble Assembly Hall, the basketball arena at Indiana University. An outdoor infinity pool has a double waterfall and separate pool house. There is also a guest house and six carpeted parking bays. The Wall Street Journal reports that Hilbert has left his mark on the place in the form of lighting that bears his initials and murals one of which is a likeness of Hilbert wearing a toga (you might want to paint over that one). Bidders can tour the house until August 20, more details are available on the property website.

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Double H Ranch Goes Up For Auction

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A brand new ranch home with Big Horn views in Sheridan, Wyoming will go up for auction on July 22 through J.P. King Auction Company. The Double H ranch is on 37 acres and will be sold at absolute auction, with no minimums and no reserves. "It's pretty rare to see a brand new home like this be sold at absolute auction," said Craig King, president and CEO of J. P. King Auction Company. "Sitting in such a prime location, its beautiful location with no expenses spared makes it a prime opportunity to own a luxury home with phenomenal views at a great price."

The four-bedroom home is located in the gated community of Eaglestone. It has a separate guest suite that is completely self-sufficient for children or family to stay in the guest wing. The master suite has a cross-beamed ceiling, and spacious dressing and closet areas and heated floors in the bathroom. The property also has a wood-paneled barn with three stalls and an upstairs loft area that opens up to mountain views. The auction will take place on Thursday, July 22 at 11 a.m. on site at 85 Hollow Creek Road in Big Horn, Wyoming.

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Lake George Home Auction, Estate of the Day

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An ideal summer retreat is up for auction. On July 23 Concierge Auctions will auction off a Lake George home with 528 feet of shoreline. The home was originally listed for $1.395 million but buyers will have the opportunity to purchase the property at or above the published reserve of $850,000. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agent Trudie McMaster of Select Sotheby's International Realty.

The home has a lovely position on a rock cliff overlooking the lake in the quiet town of Huletts Landing on Gardiner Point in upstate New York. The four-bedroom home has exposed wood beams, hardwood floors and a traditional stone fireplace. There is a formal living room and eat-in country kitchen and the attic is finished with floors and windows. The large outdoor veranda offers the ideal spot to "sit a spell" and look out over the lake and the dock and "jumping rock" which is ideal for kids and swimming.

The auction of 2763 Sheep Meadow Lane will be held live, on-site, on Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Attendance will be limited to registered bidders and their representatives. The property is available for preview daily from 12 to 3 p.m. and by appointment. For more information visit www.LakeGeorgeAuction.com or call 877-463-5280.

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Unfinished Aspen Property Up For Auction

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A prime piece of Aspen real estate will be auctioned off in August through Sheldon Good & Company. The site was at one time the location of The Stage 3 Movie Theater and now contains a partially-built, three-story building (rendering shown above) which, when completed could house 30,000 square feet of residential, retail and office space. The building wasn't completed because it has been involved in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Around 15 percent of the total construction, including the basement and foundation, was completed before the owners suspended construction and filed for bankruptcy.

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