OMG, I Want That House: Pound Ridge, NY
There’s nothing better than being treated to a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive, except maybe acquiring a lavish compound outside of Manhattan to call your very own. Both dream scenarios involve Richard Gere, but sadly, he’s only footing the bill for the former… and then only if your name is Julia Roberts—er—Vivian Ward. But that doesn’t mean becoming the queen of a bucolic New York estate is a pipe dream. For a modest $28 million, this Pound Ridge compound that Mr. Gere has enjoyed for the last 20 years could now be yours for the taking.
There are five different structures scattered around the property (read: plenty of space to breath between you and your fellow residents when you need some alone time). This one is from the main house which clocks in at nearly 11,700 square feet. It’s giant—three stories, eight rooms, and 11 bathrooms—but still maintains that cozy New England charm.
And on the theme of counting up your spoils, the main house also has nine fireplaces. But don’t worry, this is mostly just decor. While putting some logs on the fire will create the perfect ambiance during the winter, this is not an old English manor—heating and central AC are also available.