House of the Day: Superlative Cape Cod Estate That Doesn't Belong to a Mellon

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Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got.

Location: Osterville, Mass.
Price: $17,000,000
The Skinny: When we last picked a waterfront estate in Osterville for House of the Day, it turned out the 26-acre compound was owned by none other than Bunny Mellon, the 101-year-old heiress, philanthropist, and somehow-reclusive socialite. That place was restrained, despite the acreage, and boasted gardens designed by the green-thumb owner herself. This one, not so much. Sure, there are just nine acres, but the house itself is a 13,800-square-foot shingled behemoth built in the 1880s, with ten bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The $17M compound includes a guest house, caretaker's cottage, and a pavilion that encloses a generously-sized swimming pool. A dock accesses a sheltered body of water, but the barrier island makes for a shallow draft. Too bad, hedge funder, that huge yacht will have to go in the nearby marina.
· Magnificent 9 Acre Waterfront Estate [Sotheby's]
· Epic 26-Acre Cape Cod Estate Goes to Market for Almost $30M [Curbed National]

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On the Market: LA Condo Doesn't Have Room For Guests

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, by Cole Perkins Photos via Realtor.com

Purchasing a residence in Los Angeles isn’t cheap--something that prospective buyers know all too well. And prices are especially high at prominent addresses like 9255 Doheny Road, where this 1,237-square-footer can be found.

With one-bedroom, 1.5-bathrooms, sophisticated interiors, breathtaking views, and access to a range of amenities, this apartment comes in at a hefty $1.999M, which, at that size, is expensive even by West Hollywood standards. But alas, this is the Sierra Towers, a building that houses many well-known residents of the area. One important factor may arise as a deal-breaker, though: where will friends and family of the lucky owner bunk-up while visiting?

· Stunning and Prestigious Sierra Towers [Hilton & Hyland]

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House of the Day: Neon Mt. Vernon With Split Personality Doesn't Bother Snowbirds

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Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got.

Location: Bradenton, Fla.
Price: $8,850,000
The Skinny: This West Florida waterfront home is the mullet of mansions. It's all business in the front—with acres of red brick, a federal facade, and an equine fountain—but party in the back—neon-blue pool lighting, yes please! The five-bedroom, seven-bath house totals more than 10,000 square feet and includes all the standard goodies—yes, a media room is standard now—plus a deepwater dock with boathouse, boat lift, and unimpeded access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Sounds terrific, right? Ah, but the interior is a caricature, where busy patterns and bright colors have come together with oversized doorway pediments and a double-height living room to produce a never-before-seen but vaguely historic combination. It's schizo in the most satisfying way, provided you're not the one shelling out almost $9M for it.
· 6280 Riverview Boulevard [Sotheby's]

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