A Former Blackstone Exec’s $47.5M Connecticut Mansion Is the Week’s Most Expensive Home

Magnificent Manor in Greenwich, CT

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A phenomenal French manor overlooking Long Island Sound in Greenwich, CT, just hit the market for $47.5 million. That price tag makes the dazzling 11,279-square-foot domicile this week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®.

According to Greenwich Time, the 2-acre property is owned by Blackstone’s former chief investment officer James Mossman. He is said to have purchased the 2-acre lot in 2012 for $11 million before constructing the sensational stone home three years later.

Other pricey properties that hit the market this week include a waterfront residence in Fort Lauderdale, a turnkey townhouse in Manhattan, and a renovated legacy property in Montecito.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most expensive homes, just scroll on down.

10. 520 Park Ave Apt 30, New York, NY

Price: $28,500,000
Robert A.M. Stern-designed condo:
This 4,613-square-foot unit is just one of 35 residences in a striking tower on the Upper East Side.

The three-bedroom residence features 11-foot ceilings, wide-plank floors, and imported marble. Nearly all of the rooms are surrounded by oversized windows to capture the spectacular views of Central Park and the Historic District. A custom kitchen features high-end appliances, stone countertops, and an island with prep sink. The listing says the primary suite has been recently remodeled.

The building also features a salon, garden, fitness center, pool, sauna and steam rooms, along with a children’s playroom.

New York, NY

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9. 740 Park Ave Fl 2D, New York, NY

Price: $28,500,000
Exclusive address:
Built in 1929, this prewar building was constructed by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis‘ grandfather, who was the developer, James T. Lee.

The five-bedroom duplex has been recently renovated and features many lavish amenities. Highlights include “three grand entertainment rooms,” a wood-paneled library, corner living room with fireplaces, and curved staircase that leads upstairs. The chef’s kitchen features a butler’s pantry and back staircase. A spacious primary suite offers a sitting room, two bathrooms, and dual closets.

Numerous prominent residents have lived in this gracious apartment house, including billionaire John D. Rockefeller and designer Vera Wang.

New York, NY

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8. 671 Middle River Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Price: $29,999,999
Waterfront residence:
Built in 2020, this five-bedroom, 9,138-square-foot, waterfront estate has an attached four-car garage.

Just three years ago, this spec mansion sold for $12.4 million to a Canadian firm, according to the South Florida Business Journal. The sparkling interior features lots of retractable glass walls that open to breathtaking views of the Rio Barcelona Canal. One bedroom is situated on the main level, and the other four are upstairs. Luxurious details include an outdoor kitchen, a pool with sculpture and water features, an outdoor shower, and a private dock.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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7. 19700 Mulberry Fields Rd, Leonardtown, MD

Price: $30,000,000
Mulberry Fields: 
This six-bedroom brick residence sits on nearly 500 acres overlooking the Potomac River.

Built in 1755, the former plantation property is owned by brothers Bruce and Doug Jansson, who took ownership after the unexpected passing of their brother Erik Jansson in 2008, according to Southern Maryland Online. The listing says the 13,458-square-foot brick residence is “the only remaining Georgian manor house in St. Mary’s County.”

Historic highlights include original moldings, ornate mantels, arched doorways, wide-plank floors, built-in bookcases, and several fireplaces. The listing says the owners have approved plans for a renovation to expand the kitchen and add another wing. Also on the property are a guest cottage, dairy and smokehouse, carriage house, art studio, garage, and several barns.

Several opportunities for income potential also exist. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Leonardtown, MD

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6. 327 E Rivo Alto Dr, Miami Beach, FL

Price: $30,600,000
Venetian Islands setting:
This six-bedroom waterfront estate offers jaw-dropping views of Biscayne Bay.

Built in 1939, the 5,479-square-foot home has been entirely updated over the years. Luxe modernizations include a retractable living room wall that opens to a spacious, outdoor patio overlooking the pool and Miami‘s waterways. A primary suite has direct access to the outdoor patio and also features a spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub.

The listing says the property sits on a “rare” lot and a half and boasts a four-car, glass garage. Designed for entertaining, the outdoor space features two gas fireplaces and a summer kitchen with a Brazilian-style barbecue and a pizza oven.

Miami Beach, FL

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5. 595 Picacho Ln, Montecito, CA 

Price: $36,500,000
Legacy estate:
A recent transformation renovated and expanded the seven-bedroom legacy property, now designed for entertaining.

The 9,653-square-foot floor plan features an art studio, a bar, fitness room, first-floor primary bedroom, and media room. A chef’s kitchen has a waterfall island and sliding doors that open to the private backyard that includes a terrace, pool, and open-air kitchen. The primary suite has a gas fireplace, beautiful bathroom, and access to a cozy patio that would be an ideal spot for morning coffee.

Also included on the 3-acre lot are a modernized guesthouse and “wellness pavilion.”

Montecito, CA

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4. 1851 N Stanley Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Price: $38,000,000
The Californication House:
This newly built, six-bedroom home offers opulent features and Los Angeles views.

The 13,000-square-foot residence boasts numerous lavish details, including “Roman titanium travertine vein cut floors, Brazilian green jade onyx throughout, and African walnut millwork,” according to the listing.

The home was developed and curated by the firm Disco Volante as an homage to the area. The sleek abode is outfitted with a hidden nightclub and has a round, rotating bed in the primary suite. Other lavish details include an emerald-hued, velvet-clad home theater and a safari-themed library.

Crystals built into the foundation were designed to promote harmonious energy. The property also offers fire features and a Japanese bonsai garden.

Los Angeles, CA

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3. 12846 Highwood St, Los Angeles, CA

Price: $39,875,000
Brentwood beauty:
This brand-new estate features many extraordinary details, including plaster walls and ceilings, and custom-made, solid-steel doors and windows.

The exquisite 13,077-square-foot interior boasts a great room with 16-foot ceilings, wood-paneled library, professional-grade home theater, and wide-plank oak floors. Four fireplaces are found throughout the elaborately designed home. There’s also a game room, wine cellar, fitness center, spa, and even a beauty salon. A deluxe primary suite has illuminated built-ins; a spa-inspired, imported marble bathroom; and access to a private terrace that overlooks the in-ground pool out back.

The half-acre lot is surrounded by tall gates and hedges.

Los Angeles, CA

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2. 18 E 73rd St Unit Townhouse, Manhattan, NY

Price: $43,000,000
Turnkey townhouse:
Newly renovated, this six-bedroom townhome was once owned by Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi. The place is now said to be held by Mallow Enterprises, which is linked to an executive at Anheuser-Busch Inbev, according to The Real Deal.

The 10,500-square-foot interior of this “trophy townhouse” recently underwent a three-year remodel. Lavish appointments include a “pure white,” marbled entrance hall with a grand staircase; a fully automated entertainment system with in-ceiling speakers; floor-to-ceiling windows; and three fireplaces. Designed for grand-scale entertaining, the impressive kitchen has dual refrigerators and freezers, three dishwashers, and two wine coolers.

A south-facing garden with an app-controlled retractable pergola boasts an outdoor kitchen with spacious seating and a bar area. A high-speed elevator provides quick access to each of the home’s seven levels.

Manhattan, NY

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1. 549 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich, CT

Price: $47,500,000
French manor: 
This six-bedroom, palatial estate is in the gated enclave of Mead Point.

Overlooking Long Island Sound, the 11,279-square-foot stone home sits on 2 acres surrounded by “Edenesque” formal gardens, outdoor sculptures, and “atmospheric” water features, according to the listing. Built in 2015,  the sprawling home’s high-end interior—with extra-height ceilings—was designed by architect Mark Finlay. Lavish highlights include a billiard room, wood-paneled library, fitness center, media room, wine cellar, and a stone veranda with an outdoor fireplace.

The property also features a 72-foot infinity pool, pool house, private dock, greenhouse, and rooftop hot tub.

Greenwich, CT

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