Grandson of William Randolf Hearst Selling California Estate
William Hearst III, grandson of newspaper publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, is ready to unload his mountain estate in Mill Valley, California. Set in the woodsy, upscale suburb of San Francisco, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom abode comes with 5 acres. The property, listed for $6.2 million, offers views of redwood trees and verdant hills. It also has an infinity pool and large pool deck, as well as a three-car garage and gardens for strolling. Realtor.com
First Uruguayan Project From Foster + Partners Breaks Ground
The first project in Uruguay from renowned British architecture firm Foster + Partners has broken ground. Located in Montevideo’s Carrasco neighborhood, the luxury residential development, named the Edge, will be home to eight units that will wrap around a circular glass-walled courtyard, each with views of the coast. Foster + Partners will work alongside local practice Ponce de León Architects for the project, which will also provide amenities including a pool, a sauna, a gym and a shared garden. designboom
Home Prices in Southern California Hit a Record High in March
Home prices in Southern California hit a record in March amid sky-high mortgage interest rates. The average for the six-county region reached $869,082, according to Zillow. That’s up 9% from a year earlier and 1% higher than the previous all-time high in June 2022. “People who have cash are not paying too much attention to interest rates,” said Alin Glogovicean, a real estate agent with Redfin who specializes in northeast Los Angeles. He estimates that in about one-third of his deals, a buyer is paying all cash. Los Angeles Times
Sydney Warehouse Featured in ‘Anyone but You’ Heads to Auction
A warehouse conversion in Sydney that was used in the rom-com “Anyone but You,” starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, is heading to auction later this month. Located in the inner suburb of Leichhardt, the two-bedroom, three-bathroom space had a price guide of A$3 million (US$1.95 million). The home occupies two levels, with the main living areas on the top floor and the self-contained lower level featuring a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Design elements in the spacious spread include exposed beams, picture windows and hardwood floors. Domain
