The celebrity-approved luxury properties for sale

Marc Jacobs: 68 Bethune Street, New York City

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When investing in a property as luxurious as your superyacht it's always reassuring to know the previous owners loved it - especially if they happen to be celebrities. Renowned for their high standards, when they're not being spotted on superyachts, celebrities can often be found snapping up some of the world's finest homes - click through to see our edit of the best celebrity-approved properties available to buy now.

68 Bethune Street, New York City

Following his recent highly publicised purchase of a suburban home in Rye, the West Village townhouse currently belonging to fashion designer Marc Jacobs has been listed for sale. The property was acquired by Jacobs brand new in 2009 and is located on the Superior Ink complex designed by Robert A.M. Stern with interior architecture by Andre Tchelistcheff and interior design by Paul Fortune, John Gachot and Thad Hayes. Spanning 4,346 square feet across four floors, the property offers three large en suite bedrooms, including a full-floor master suite with a double bathroom and dressing room, two further partial bathrooms, a formal dining room with terrace, office, spacious living area, gallery, roof terrace and courtyard garden with al fresco dining area. As part of the Superior Ink complex, residents also have access to a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge, gym, yoga studio, screening room, garage and lounge with catering kitchen.

68 Bethune Street is listed for sale with Sotheby's International Realty - Downtown Manhattan Brokerage for $15,995,000.

Shania Twain: 14 Ocean Drive, Nassau, Bahamas

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If you're often to be found cruising the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas and are looking to put down firmer roots in the area this beachfront estate currently owned by country music star Shania Twain could be the ideal investment. Set on a one acre plot of land offering complete privacy, the cosy main home was built in 2004 and offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms along with large living spaces with huge windows to make the most of the natural light and impressive views. Other standout features include a media room/cinema and master suite balcony overlooking the ocean. Outside, covered terraces offer space for al fresco dining while the 150 feet of beach frontage are complemented by a fresh water pool and Jacuzzi with large sunbathing areas.

14 Ocean Drive is listed for sale for $10.95 million with Damianos Sotheby's International Realty.

Bruce Willis: 340 Croton Lake Road, Bedford Corners, New York

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Comprising four residences spanning a total of 22.6 acres, this beautiful countryside estate in upstate New York is currently owned by Hollywood veteran Bruce Willis, who bought the property in 2014. The nearly 9,000 square foot main residence (pictured) offers five bedrooms, numerous bright, airy entertaining spaces, a country kitchen, dining room, office, gym and children's playroom while the surrounding landscaped gardens play host to a saltwater pool, vegetable garden, pool house, tennis court and two garages. The remaining three properties include a three bedroom antique farmhouse, modern three bedroom house and a one bedroom apartment above a three-car garage. Located 40 miles north of Midtown Manhattan and offering magnificent views across Croton Reservoir, this could be the perfect investment for large families looking for a commutable countryside getaway.

340 Croton Lake Road is listed for $8,695,000 with Douglas Elliman.

Robert Redford: Danza del Sol, Napa Valley

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Hollywood legend Robert Redford has listed his Californian country estate for sale. Affectionately known as Danza del Sol, the expansive 10-acre property is located in the state's famous Napa Valley wine region and has been owned by Redford and his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford for 14 years. The main house features three large bedrooms, including an airy en suite master bedroom with dressing room and floor-to-ceiling windows, and two and a half further bathrooms. The house's main living areas feature high ceilings and rustic detailing in keeping with their woodland surroundings and include a formal dining room, open plan country kitchen, numerous entertaining spaces, office, gym, laundry room and attic. The listing also includes numerous outbuildings such as an artist's studio with bedroom and bathroom, two garages and a cabana. Much of the property's outside spaces have been left untamed for hiking but the gardens in the immediate vicinity of the house offer a swimming pool, hot tub and al fresco dining and lounging areas.

Danza del Sol is listed for sale for $7.5 million with Pacific Union International.

Meryl Streep: Penthouse at River Lofts, TriBeCa, New York

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Hollywood icon Meryl Streep has listed her New York City penthouse for sale. The 3,944 square foot apartment at River Lofts in TriBeCa was bought by the actress in 2006 and boasts panoramic views over Manhattan and the Hudson River as well as spacious wraparound terraces from which to enjoy them. Featuring a sprawling open-plan design, the penthouse offers four bedrooms, including a corner master suite with two bathrooms and two dressing areas, along with a further two and a half bathrooms, sociable modern kitchen area and airy entertaining spaces that can be easily partitioned to create intimate and cosy rooms. The penthouse's new owner will also enjoy all the benefits of being a River Lofts resident, including a gym, concierge, doorman, garage and direct elevator access from the lobby.

The penthouse at River Lofts is listed for sale for $19.75 million with Douglas Elliman.

Popes and Kings: Brunelleschi Castle, Tuscany

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Always fancied being part of the European landed gentry? The new owner of Brunelleschi Castle, an incredible 15th century estate in Tuscany, will become just that. Designed by architect Filippo Brunelleschi, who is also responsible for the famous dome on Florence's cathedral, the estate was built for the noble Pucci family in 1424 and features a castle spanning 35,000 square metres along with 1,200 hectares of working vineyards, forests, olive groves and meadows, 25 farmhouses and hamlet with an 18th century villa and chapel.

Throughout its illustrious history the castle has played host to three Popes - Leo X, Clement VII and Paul III Farnese - as well as royalty including King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, Lorenzo the Magnificent and Grand Duke Ferdinand III of Tuscany. Its new owner will find it impeccably preserved with highlights including a grand ballroom that can seat 180, an original Renaissance-style courtyard, frescoed halls, moats, turrets, two lakes and a private chapel.

Brunelleschi Castle is listed for sale with Lionard Luxury Real Estate with price on application.

Bruce Willis: 271 Central Park West, New York

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New York City properties don't come much finer than this six-bedroom apartment overlooking Central Park on the Upper West Side which is probably why Hollywood star Bruce Willis chose it as his base in the city three years ago. Willis bought the property from NBA player Milwaukee Bucks in 2015 who had converted it from two apartments into a single family home spanning over 6,000 square feet. It is now the second New York property the actor is offering for sale as he plans a move to join the rest of his family on the US west coast. As well as the six large bedrooms, the property also boasts 4.5 bathrooms, an airy living area, dining room and open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar. Willis is said to be selling the property due to a busy schedule which doesn't allow him to spend much time in New York thus opening up a fantastic investment for its next owner.

271 Central Park West is listed for sale with Douglas Elliman for $17.75 million.

Audrey Hepburn: The Eva Gabor Estate, Los Angeles

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The former home of one of Hollywood's most idolised stars, Audrey Hepburn, has been listed for sale. The Eva Gabor Estate, located at 100 Delfern Drive in Los Angeles, was built in 1938 to a design by architect Paul Williams and was home to Hepburn throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s during her marriage to Mel Ferrer. However, as the name suggests, it has also been home to a number of other famous faces including actress and socialite Eva Gabor - who lived there until her death in 1995 - as well as David Niven and Mia Farrow.

The 48,000 square foot estate comprises a large main house, a guest house and a staff apartment. The six bedroom, four bathroom main residence is set across two floors with four large bedrooms upstairs and two staff bedrooms downstairs along with a living room, family room, dining room, breakfast room and large kitchen. The guest house offers a further living room, kitchen and bathroom while the detached staff quarters also have a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and two bathrooms. The property also boasts expansive outdoor spaces with a swimming pool, gardens, terraces and tennis courts.

The Eva Gabor Estate is listed for sale for $13,995,000 with Jade Mills Estates.

David Bowie and Iman: Apartment 915, 160 Central Park South, New York

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The Manhattan apartment formerly owned by David Bowie and Iman has been listed for sale with a very special selling point - it comes complete with a Yahama piano owned and used by Bowie. Despite the property changing hands several times since the couple lived there, the piano remains in the Central Park-facing apartment along with a walnut-panelled dressing room built for Iman. Elsewhere the property, which is situated in the Essex House hotel between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue, boasts three bedrooms, a newly renovated kitchen and large living room along with hotel-style amenities including room service, maid service, doorman, concierge, spa and fitness centre.

Apartment 915 at 160 Central Park South is listed for sale with the Corcoran Group for $5,950,000.

Ian Fleming: Black Hole Hollow Farm, New York

A haven for literary fans, Black Hole Hollow Farm is most famous for being the summer retreat of Ian Fleming and the residence where he penned a number of James Bond classics including Diamonds Are Forever and Goldfinger. Located on the New York-Vermont state line, the farm was owned by Fleming's close friend and former British spy John Felix Charles Ivar Bryce and has played host to many famous guests, including Jackie Kennedy and Princess Margaret, in its six sumptuous bedrooms. The 948-acre estate also boasts 50km of private trails, landscaped gardens with tiered ponds, a swimming pool, maple-syrup production facility, four barns and four guest houses.

Black Hole Hollow Farm is asking $3,700,000 with Christie's International Real Estate.

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