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Bill Murray’s South Carolina House

Posted by + on Dec 27, 2012 in Bill Murry, Movie Stars | 0 comments

Bill Murray’s South Carolina House

Bill Murray’s South Carolina House was Furnished by Atlantic Bedding and Furniture North Charleston (http://abfcharleston.com/). South Carolina is one of the most popular accommodation regions for celebrities. Few of the most well known names that reside in South Carolina are Bill Murray, Tara Lipinski, Alex English, Jay Haas, Arthur Blank, Mark Sanford, Mark Bryan, Xavier McDaniel, and many more. Of course, the most popular name is that of Emmy nominated actor and comedian Bill Murray.

The actor who became famous as a comedian with films such as Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day, Murray gained recognition and acclaim with his Academy Award nominated Lost in Translation in 2003. The actor is known to live like a King and his house in South Carolina is an example of it. The house is a 5 bedroom house that also includes 6 luxuriously appointed bathrooms. The 4.873 square feet house is well worth over $3.6 million and is one of the most well-known destinations in Sullivans Island in South Carolina.
Location
The house of Bill Murray is very close to Mark Sanford’s house and also within walking distance from one of the tourist attractions of South Carolina – Fort Moultrie. A little further down are other attractions such as Charleston Light, Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, and Battery 520. Few other celebrities whose houses are within a 4 kilometer radius from Bill Murray’s house are Darius Rucker and Mark Bryan.
That is not all! If one is touring the area checking into other well known spots in and around Bill Murray’s house, then one can also check the Vietnam Naval Support Camp, Conning Tower, White Point Garden, Old Slave Mart, Cooper River Bridge, Hibernian Hall, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, Cathedral of St John the Baptist, and the Charleston Museum. The best way to explore the region is through bicycles that can be rented from the innumerable cycle stalls located in and around the city streets. (click here for furniture needs if you are looking for a charleston furniture store

5 Famous Homes in the Hamptons

Posted by + on May 8, 2013 in Movie Stars | 0 comments

5 Famous Homes in the Hamptons

 

Description: Get the scoop on five celebrities who own famous and fabulous homes in the Hamptons

The Hamptons are known as one of the most popular and expensive communities to own properties in the United States. The housing complexes, known as villages, are located north east of Long Island, New York and are almost completely surrounded by water. The Hamptons attract a very select crowd of celebrities, who in turn build amazing dream homes that boggle the mind. Below are the five most famous residences that are located in the Hamptons.

1. Jerry Seinfeld

He’s best known for his long-running television show by the same name. The show which ran for almost 10 year helped make its founder a very rich man. He owns a large, waterfront home on a 12-acre estate which contains a full-sized guest house, baseball diamond, and a garage that houses his 22 rare cars. Before Jerry bought this home, for $32 million, it belonged to Billy Joel.

2. Alec Baldwin

He has been in many movies and shows under his belt, including the more recent show, 30 Rock. Alec has always lived in the area and wanted to make sure that he had a permanent residence there. He purchased a very spacious home in the peaceful center of the Hamptons. His 8-acre home includes an expansive kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, a pool, and greenhouse. Alec is also trying to install a wind turbine on his property which will produce up to 10k kilowatts of power.

3. Gwyneth Paltrow

She has also been in many movies, most recently the Iron Man series whose third installment had the 2nd biggest film opening of all time.. With the suggestion of her husband, Chris Martin, they decided to purchase their $5.4 million dollar home. With the help of her two children, she was able to design a very elegant and modern home resplendent with stunning windows and roman style blinds. Not only does this residence contain some of the best furniture and interior design money can buy, it also has its own tea-house, yoga studio, and pool. Gwyneth also added many different fruit-bearing trees to her estate at the request of her children.

4. Ina Garten

Primarily known for her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, Ina owns a old-fashioned style home in the center of East Hampton. Though her home is really split up into two separate houses, one of which she uses for her cooking show. The estate has a pool, and full herb garden, and a walk-in pantry the size of most bedrooms. Ina is also building a barn-like home which she will use in future shows.

5. Paul McCartney

The legendary Beatles member has a rather modest home located in Amagansett, Hamptons. Even though he has attained worldwide fame and has more money than most people could hope for this singer/songwriter lives in a very secluded and understated home. However, his quaint home has furnishings and art that would put everyone else to shame and a pool that matches the size of his home. It also has a full recording studio in the basement, which surely comes in handy. Paul is looking to add a bit of space to his home now that it looks like his love-interest might be moving in.
 5 Famous Homes in the Hamptons
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South Carolina; the Football Stars Home Sweet Home!

Posted by + on Apr 27, 2013 in Athletes, John Abraham | 0 comments

South Carolina; the Football Stars Home Sweet Home!

For all those who are football fans, John Abraham is a well-known name. The player has been associated with the sport since his college years when he started playing football and represented South Carolina. He then went on to become a part of the National Football League and was first a part of the New York Jets in the year 2000. The player came into limelight because of his stupendous show at the game in the NFL Draft 2000. The player belongs to the South Carolina region basically as he was born and brought up here. Even after the rise of his career, he has chosen to stay here at his luxurious mansion located in the Columbia region of the state.
The mansion owned by John Abraham is an expansive estate that is distinguished by its attractive circular driveway in the front. The house has the riverfront behind it which is faced upon by its large pool area. The mansion itself has huge and spacious bedrooms and equally comforting bathrooms. The house is equipped with all the facilities that the celebrity and his family could require. At the same time, it has ample space around it which gives it an open and wide appeal.
The mansion of this celebrity is located in close vicinity of the houses of celebrities such as Tyrone Corbin, Peter R. Kilmann, Jermaine O’Neill, Sterling Sharpe and Darnall W Boyd. Quite close to the mansion is also located the military training grounds, where the practical arms training is imparted to soldiers who have been shortlisted for recruitment into the forces. A tour of this part of the country can be taken easily by hiring a local cab or even by taking the services of a guide who could also let you see the landmark spots located in South Carolina.

The Hilton Head Island House of Mark Messier

Posted by + on Mar 27, 2013 in Athletes, Mark Messier | 0 comments

The Hilton Head Island House of Mark Messier

With so much of natural beauty and exotic human creations all around, no wonder why South Carolina is one of the favorite places of the celebrities to accommodate. Jay Haas, Mark Sanford, Tara Lipinski, Bill Murray, Mark Bryan, Alex English and Arthur Blank are some few celebrities who add up to the list of ‘Famous Celebrities residing in South Carolina’. Amongst all others, Mark Messier, the former Canadian ice hockey professional player is one such celebrity residing in South Carolina, US. Mark Douglas Messier will always be remembered for his contributions to the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA). After retiring from professional ice hockey, he is currently the special assistant of the general manager and the president of the famed New York Rangers (NYR) team.

Think about the greatest NHL player ever and the only name that comes to mind is Mark Messier. The six Stanley Cup victories, 295 playoff points, 1887 season points in 1756 games helped Mark rise to immense popularity. He ended the 54 years drought of Stanley Cup for the New York Rangers. No wonder why he was nicknames as “The Messiah”. After his retirement, Mark settled down at South Carolina, US by buying himself a glamorous house. Mark’s house is situated in the resort town of Hilton Head Island located in the Beaufort County of South Carolina, USA. His house is one of the prime attractions of the Hilton Head resort Island. As far as the aerial view of his house is concerned, it can be located at 32.17696500 latitudes and -80.70916900 longitudes. Mark is neighbored by Ron Howard, the famous American director (‘Happy Days’ famed).

Mark’s house is built over an area of 4600 square feet’s and consists of six bedrooms and seven bathrooms along with an enchanting drawing room. His house is very near to the Holy Family Catholic Church of Hilton Head, SC. Other tourist spots within a radius of 5-6 Km from his house includes Golf clubs, Coligny Beach, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, Truffles Market & Cafe, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Palmetto Bay Water Sports park, Coastal Discovery Museum and many more. Rising on a bicycle is the most convenient way to explore these amazing locations.

South Carolina, The Home to Young Sport Stars!

Posted by + on Feb 27, 2013 in Athletes, Other, Tara Lipinski | 0 comments

South Carolina, The Home to Young Sport Stars!

South Carolina, due to its beautiful landscape and remarkable features as a residential region, has been one of the favorite places for the celebrities to make their home. One such celebrity is Tara Lipinski, the young figure skater, who achieved fame for herself at the mere age of 15. She still holds the record of being the youngest gold medalist to have won in the history of Winter Olympics. Tara’s Kiawah Island, South Carolina home is a sight to be enjoyed for all those who come to this part of the US. At the same time, it stands as a source of inspiration for all those budding talents who would like to achieve fame in the near future.
The lavish Tara Lipinski home in South Carolina is spread across a massive estate and is surrounded by lush green surroundings from all sides. The house is large estate with luxurious bedrooms and a large space for catering guests. To make the house more comfortable for all those who come here, it has a large guest house that provides a beautiful sight of the South Carolina region from its wide windows. The house is complemented by a large pool in the exteriors and has a beautifully designed landscape garden outside it.
This remarkable and luxurious piece of architecture is surrounded by those of its kind; as the neighborhood comprises of the houses of Jerry Schendel, Arnoldus Vander Horst, Dan Marino and Ronald Motley. The region and the administration of South Carolina provide various facilities such as those of private and rented cabs for visiting these celebrity homes. Another option can be to take a stroll down the area so that none of the beautiful sights around here are missed by you. Nonetheless, you can always choose to take the help of a city guide so that you can reach these landmarks easily when you visit South Carolina in your next vacations.

South Carolina; where Darius Rucker Rocks!

Posted by + on Jan 27, 2013 in Darius Rucker, Singers | 0 comments

South Carolina; where Darius Rucker Rocks!

The Southern part of the Carolina region is home to a large number of celebrities. One among them is Darius Rucker the famous lead singer of the equally famous band “Hootie and the Blowfish”. Darius also happens to be the rhythm guitarist of this band and thus has made an important place for himself in the world of music. He happens to have a close relation with the South Carolina region as Darius was born and brought up in Charleston as a part of a large family, handled by his single mother.
The Darius Rucker mansion in South Carolina can be precisely located in the Mount Pleasant area. His mansion is a large estate with luxuries that any celebrity home can be counted to have. The large bedrooms in the house are complemented with a supersized hall that can occupy a large gathering of guests. At the same time, the mansion has a large guest house for treating the visitors care and comfort. The house also has a large pool in the open space outside, which is a mighty wide space in itself. All in all, the Darius Rucker house is a sign of the singer-musician’s rise as a celebrity from a simple American boy who spent his childhood in the lack of resources.
The house of Darius Rucker can be located easily when one visits the famous South Carolina landmarks such as the Charleston Light, Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter and the Battery 520. In close vicinity of his house are the residences of other celebrities such as Mark Sanford, Mark Bryan, Billy Murray and DJ Trahan. The Mount Pleasant region of the Southern Carolina state is thus a must visit place for all those who come here! However, don’t forget to take a private cab or a rented vehicle when you do so, as that would ensure your comfort and ease in all ways!

South Carolina, Home to the Legendary Jayson Williams

Posted by + on Dec 27, 2012 in Athletes, Jayson Williams | 0 comments

South Carolina, Home to the Legendary Jayson Williams

South Carolina is home to world renowned celebrities and personalities who have made their mark in various domains. One such celebrity residing here is the famous former NBA player, Jayson Williams. As is known to all, Jayson has had a great career playing for Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets. Though his personal life has been shrouded with controversies with some of the recent incidents that have occurred in the life of this famous player; his image as a legendary basketball player stands unharmed till date.

South Carolina has been a home to Jayson since his childhood and his Hilton Head Island mansion there is a sight worth enjoying in all respects. The home has seven bedrooms and is luxuriously located along the side of the Okatie River. The house even has a guest house atop the garage. The living room of the house is the mark of luxury with its double height and expensive décor. The fireplace in the room adds to its beauty and splendor and thus maintains the legend’s status in every possible manner. The house also has a pool that views the Okatie River and a large foyer that connects that house with the pool area.
The house is a sight to be enjoyed for all those who come to South Carolina and are NBA fans. It lies in close proximity to the various Hilton Head Islands landmarks such as the South Carolina Yatch Club, the Oyster Reef Golf Course etc. It thus becomes very easy to approach this famous landmark of the town, when one sets out to visit South Carolina. Some of the easiest modes of travel that can be taken up to reach here are local cabs and private or rented vehicles. The town has a pleasant crowd which will help you reaching this place in an easy and comfortable manner! And who knows, you might even be able to spot Jayson in or around his house!

The Residence of Isiah Thomas

Posted by + on Dec 27, 2012 in Athletes, Isiah Thomas | 0 comments

The Residence of Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas popularly known as Zeke played professional American football. Post retirement he played basketball for the team Detroit Pistons. The National Basketball Association (NBA) considers him one among the 50 greatest players of the game. Isiah Thomas has been coaching both professional and collegiate teams. He is well known for his philanthropy especially in the educating the poor wards paying tuition fees. He was with the New York Knicks and this tenure was not that successful. He is currently deputed as the coach for a basketball team called the Golden Panthers.

Isiah Thomas lives in a plush residence in Purchase, New York City (NYC). It is large luxurious home built with castle-type architecture. The home is located is large spacious area. NYC is home to many other celebrities like George Abbott (producer), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (basketball player-also appeared in a movie with Bruce Lee), Christina Aguilera (singer), Danny Aiello (actor), Woody Allen (actor-director), Carmelo Anthony (basketball player), Hank Azaria (actor) and many others. This place is a big time tourist attraction. The place where the World Trade Center stood, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Visit Rockefeller Center, the Central Park Zoo, World Famous Times Square, NBC’s Today Show Set. This is just few of the numerous places to see in NYC. Further, there are many tourist travel options available. The best one will be a bus tour that ensures the traveler does not miss anything. The tourist should avail the services of a tour guide to ensure that they do not miss anything. The world famous Niagara Falls is also a place to visit. It is situated close to NYC and most sight-seeing companies include it in their city tour. For theatre lovers, the Phantom of the Opera is a worthy watch for a memorable experience.

The Home of Lucas Glover

Posted by + on Dec 27, 2012 in Athletes, Lucas Glover | 0 comments

The Home of Lucas Glover

Lucas Hendley Glover is an American golfer who is currently playing on the famous PGA tour. This professional golfer is best known for winning championship of the 2009 U.S. Open. He has conquered the PGA tour 3 times and won 3 other major international championships. He has won a lot of other amateur tournaments and is well known among the best players of golf. In the year 2005 the first PGA victory gave him earnings of $2,050,068. He is also known to have represented the United States in many golf tournaments. As mentioned above, he was also the distinguished winner of the 2009 U.S. Open. This is his first major title. He is currently one of best in the sport of golf.

This professional golfer lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The palatial building boasts of a 5-spacious bedrooms and 5-baths. The total area is well over 4,903 sq ft. He bought this amazing palace in October 2005 for a huge price of about $835K. This is as per the public records. There are quite a few notable celebs who reside in the region. Some of them are Jason Bokar (Chess Grandmaster), Shane Hall (NASCAR driver), Tommy Jones (Professional bowler), Stephen Thompson (mixed martial arts fighter), Mark Edmonston (Sports Executive, PGA Tour). This scenic location is known for its beauty. The area is known for its low unemployment rate as it is home to a large number of industries and small companies. This region is part of the famous “Golden Strip”, along with Mauldin and Fountain Inn. The name is attributed to the economically sound population who reside in the area. Simpsonville is also the residence of the 2008 Little League Softball World Champions. Many other tourist attractions are present in the area giving it a unique identity in South Carolina.

South Carolina; where Mark Sanford Reigns!

Posted by + on Dec 27, 2012 in Mark Sanford, Other | 0 comments

South Carolina; where Mark Sanford Reigns!

For all those who thought that South Carolina’s scenic beauty has inspired only the sorts and large screen stars to live here; there is some news as even politicians, such as Mark Sanford have chosen this region as their home. Mark Sanford, the 115th Governor of South Carolina has been living here since 1997. The Governor has been known for his splendid career as an American Republican politician and has been renowned for his conservative stand on the various issues raised in the House of Representatives.

The South Carolina house of Mark Sanford is a remarkable piece of architecture as it is not only luxurious from the looks, but also has a comfortably large space inside and outside. The house is spread across and area of 4474 square feet and has 6 bedrooms with five bathrooms. The house also has a large open space surrounding it, which gives it a fresh and open feel in many ways. The grey and white colors on the exteriors of the house are combined with its rustic appeal due to the large backyard that opens into a wide estate leading to the beach area.
The neighborhood of Mark Sanford is composed of the houses of Bill Murray and Darius Rucker. At the same time, some of the famous South Carolina attractions, such as the Charleston Light, Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter and the famous Charleston Harbor. For all those who come to South Carolina, the house of Mark Sanford can be an ideal place to see as it lies close to all of these famous South Carolina heritage sights. They can seek facilities such as those of a private or rented cab to reach these places or even hire a professional guide who can lead them to these places easily and without any unnecessary hassles.