Wendy Bellissimo, who is known for designing nurseries for celebrities, is selling her nearly 7,000 square-foot home in Hidden Hills, California, for $3.495 million. It was built in the 1950s but she renovated it in 2008. Take a look!

There’s lots of stone both inside and out.

The listing describes it as a “Premier Long Valley cul de sac location set on a private, tree-studded knoll just steps from the breathtaking Ahmanson Ranch Preserve.”

The house has 7 solid limestone fireplaces.

There are 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths.

I love the stone wall in the kitchen.

The house sits on an acre of land.

Wendy’s website has more information about her work and photos of adorable celebrity nurseries she has decorated. She also has her own line of baby care and nursery products.

Like it? For more photos and information check the listing by Dana Olmes of Sotheby’s. (Thanks to Kim for telling me about it!)

Original Post: http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/02/17/designer-wendy-bellissimos-home-in-hidden-hills/

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a barn that’s been converted into a house, then take a look at this one. It was an old 1872 post and beam barn that was restored and transformed into a 4,200 square-foot home. It sits on nearly 13 scenic acres in Isleboro, Maine, near West Penobscot Bay, and it’s on the market for $1.19 million. Take a look!

The property surrounding the house is beautiful.

Like what they did with it? For more photos and information, check the listing by Donald Pendleton of Sotheby’s. (Thanks to Joanne for telling me about this one!)

Tagged as: barn houses, big houses for sale, converted barn, Isleboro, Maine real estate, million-dollar houses, Sotheby’s, unusual houses, West Penobscot Bay

Original Post: http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/02/10/a-barn-from-the-1800s-becomes-a-house-in-isleboro-maine/

Ever dreamed of living in a castle? Well, here’s your chance! Dromborg Castle is only a few years old but looks like it’s been around much longer. The listing boasts that “it was built to reign 10,000 years.”

It sits on 100 acres overlooking the Ozark Mountains in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it’s on the market for $14.3 million. Take a look!

“Magnificent iron gates open through beautifully crafted stone walls to the private driveway which gracefully winds up the mountain to the estate,” per the listing.

The dining room has seating for 14.

The details they put into this house are pretty incredible. The agent says, “Each room is detailed to perfection including exquisite hand-carved and hand-rubbed moldings, deeply fluted columns, coffered ceilings, antique lighting, and high ceilings.”

The house also comes with a Chapel, Men’s Lounge, Map Room, Wine Cellar, 4th floor Observation Deck, and a 6-car heated garage.

Oh, and there’s a 3,800 square-foot guest house, too. Lucky guests!

Want it? For more photos and information about Dromborg Castle, check the listing by Kristen Boozman of Portfolio Luxury Real Estate. (Thanks to Kim for telling me about it!)

Tagged as: Arkansas real estate, Big Houses, castles, Dromborg Castle, luxury real estate, mansions, million-dollar houses

Original Post: http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/01/24/it-only-looks-old-dromborg-castle-in-arkansas/

When I came across this sweet little Storybook Tudor Cottage in the real estate listings, I gasped so loudly that Lily called, “What’s wrong, Mom?” from the next room.  It was love at first sight. I immediately pinned it to my Pinterest page.

This 6-room cottage was built in 1930 in Oakland, California. Luckily for us, it’s on the market for $699,000, so we can take a look inside.

Here’s the agent’s description of the house:

Follow the winding brick path to the arched front door of this story book cottage. Magical curb appeal with wood shake roof and English country garden.

The entry room opens to an enchanting living room with high beam ceilings and wood-burning fireplace. Hardwood floors continue into the dining room and new high-end kitchen.

Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the wood deck or stone patio. Don’t miss the secret kid’s clubhouse above the garage!

Ooh, a secret clubhouse? Wish they’d gotten photos of that!

Looks like the house has been staged to sell–everything is very neutral. I would love to see some color and vintage pieces in here to charm the place up a bit.

It seems to be in great shape, though, and a perfect blank slate for whatever you wanted to do. How would you decorate it?

I like the white kitchen–but again, I’m itching to get some color in there, too.

The listing says there’s only 3 square feet in the house. I know the cottage is small, but that’s ridiculous. Ha. Must be a typo because property records show it’s more like 1,500.

A sunny study:

I could live very happily in a small cottage like this (maybe after my kids are grown and gone!). Could you? For more photos and info, check the listing with Anthony Riggins of Sotheby’s.

Tagged as: California, Cottages, houses for sale, Oakland, Real Estate, Storybook cottage, tudor

Original Post: http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/01/08/a-sweet-storybook-tudor-cottage-in-oakland/