Kingly sum for modern castle
Designed by architect Richard Landry, the lavish and ornately detailed estate has more than 22,900 square feet of living space that includes a ballroom, spa facilities and an indoor swimming pool. In the office/library, glass flooring looks directly into the subterranean wine vault below.

Pirate’s 5-part franchise is history
In the main living area, a whimsical mural by Brazilian street artist Osgemeos runs from floor to ceiling to fill the entire wall. A galley-style kitchen sits opposite the mural and is equipped with stainless-steel appliances and cabinetry..

Out of the dark, a Craftsman lite
But the load-bearing walls and small doorways allowed little light to pass through and made the 1,340-square-foot home feel dark and small. Oddities such as the tiny bathroom behind the kitchen —where the toilet and sink blocked the door from fully shutting — called for creativity.

Her key to ‘happy mess’
But Molly Sims said the 400- square-foot kitchen is her top pick for places to hang in the house she shares with husband Scott Stuber, 48, and their three children. The couple bought the seven-bedroom contemporary in 2015..