The stars are out tonight.  You can put in a bid for Baz Luhrmann’s former Darlo palace, grab Justin Beiber’s home (if you have a lazy $48m lying around), explore the property portfolios of Ellen Degeneres, Giorgio Armani and Elon Musk, find out how a Hollywood judge ruled in a case to stop the demolition of Marylin Monroe’s last home … or just find out how to avoid the most-potholed streets in Sydney.

Welcome to our weekly wrap up of the quirkier stories from the property pages.

This magnificent manor was once home to Baz Luhrmann and the cast of ‘Moulin Rouge’
It’s one of Sydney’s landmark homes, yet you could easily pass it by, none the wiser. Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac, Iona claims a spectacularly large block of land — more than 2700 square metres — right in the middle of Darlinghurst.

How Ming Wang became the stylist developers can’t live without
“I’m a stickler for classic brands, amazing local suppliers and artisans. There’s so much home-grown talent at the moment, both established and emerging.”

Interactive map: The streets with potholes to avoid across NSW
After the Daily Telegraph brought to light the staggering surge pothole-related vehicle damage, we launched our own survey to see where the worst ones were.

What the AFL ladder would look like if it was based on property price growth
If there’s one thing that could rival AFL as Australia’s most popular spectator sport, it’s the property market. More than 8 million Aussies flock to AFL matches every year, but judging by the crowds at auctions and open homes around the country, the game of buying and selling real estate could give our national sport a run for its money.

Inside Aubrey Plaza’s $10m home
Aubrey Plaza is selling the Los Angeles home where her husband, Jeff Baena, was found dead, eight months after his passing.

Secret behind Ellen DeGeneres’ $290m property empire
Ellen DeGeneres has opened up about her “very lucrative” $US190 million ($A290 million) “hobby” with Australian wife Portia de Rossi from their savvy real estate deals.

Inside Elon Musk’s secret property empire
Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire under a new pay package proposed by electric car company Tesla but if it happens the tech genius’ frugal real estate dealings will be the key.
From highest-paid actor to broke: What happened to Charlie Sheen’s property portfolio?
He was once the highest paid actor on TV, earning close to $US2 million ($A3.03 million) an episode on the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men.

Sporting giants’ $18m play
Two retired sporting champions have impressive listings on the Gold Coast hinterland. AFL legend Buddy Franklin and wife Jesinta have relisted their Reedy Creek retreat, Villa Casa with reported $12m expectations through a new agency, White Fox.

From recycled bottles to LEGO — the world’s most inventive home builds revealed
Who needs bricks when you have bottles? Or concrete when you have hemp? In a world increasingly driven by sustainability, innovation, and sheer audacity, a revolution in residential architecture is taking shape.
Paul Ewart

Liberal MP David Pisoni in surprising battle against changes to air ventilation system at Dusk Glenelg, next to his property
A senior Liberal MP is in one of the strangest fights of his career as he rails against changes coming to a $55m building next to his Glenelg property.
Darren Chaitman

A one-of-a-kind fairytale castle on Tamborine Mountain has hit the market
Have you ever dreamed of living in your own fairytale castle? Well you’re in luck because a Tamborine Mountain home complete with turrets, spires and curved stone walls is up for sale.

Chloe was about to buy a house. Then she got a strange text message.
Chloe* was having a quiet morning at home in Sydney when her phone suddenly buzzed.

Judge rules on demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home
Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s former Los Angeles home has been saved from the wrecking ball for a second time.

Charming country barn home has an unexpected permanent resident
Tucked away in the British countryside is a home with an eerie secret buried in the backyard.

Lisa Wilkinson’s $23m mansion most viewed property as Aussies swoon over high-end homes
It was fancy mansions, architecturally designed masterpieces, dreamy gardens and lashings of style that were exciting visitors to realestate.com.au this month.

Inside Giorgio Armani’s mega property portfolio
Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. But what currently remains unclear is who will inherit his estimated $US12.1 billion ($A18.5 billion) fortune — including an expansive property empire.

Future of Marilyn Monroe’s final home decided
The Spanish-style house where Marilyn Monroe spent her final months — and where she died in 1962 — has survived yet another demolition attempt after a Los Angeles judge declined to block the city’s efforts to preserve it.

AFL stars Silvagni, Laverde score $1m+ house sales
Both soon-to-be Saint Jack Silvagni and long-serving Bomber Jayden Laverde scored seven-figure house sales on Saturday. This week saw Victoria record a preliminary 72.9 per cent clearance rate from 569 early auction results, according to PropTrack.

You can own this fairytale castle
A hidden castle has been listed for sale complete with turrets and whimsical details, it just needs a little help from a reno fairy godmother.

100 spectators, one bidder: 3D printed concrete home at Woolooware passed in at auction
About 100 spectators, but only one registered bidder, were present at today’s auction of the first 3D concrete printed home in Australia offered for sale. There was only one bid at $2.4 million, which was below reserve.

Reality TV star Angie Kent chases upwards of $950k for mountain retreat
Gogglebox Australia and Space Invaders star Angie Kent has listed her yurt-style house in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Celebrity chef says Sydney CBD showing signs of recovery
Celebrity chef Luke Mangan and business leaders are urging retailers to embrace Sydney’s brave new world and stay open into the night to help feed a recovering CBD economy.

Lorna Jane buys Nine Perfect Strangers’ Byron Bay retreat

Australian activewear pioneer Lorna Jane Clarkson has expanded her already impressive property portfolio with the acquisition of Byron Bay’s renowned SOMA wellness retreat for $10.98 million, setting a new benchmark for the hinterland hamlet of Ewingsdale.

Pilates queen and Buildcorp hubby list Double Bay love nest
Buildcorp exec Jordan Sukkar and his pilates queen wife, Bernadette, have listed their Double Bay home for spring sale and it comes with a feature that’s bound to win over a buyer.

Byron Bay home next door to Chris Hemsworth is the priciest sale of the month
A dream beach house on the coveted Byron Bay coast – which shares a property line with the Hemsworths – has set the August house price record in a $36 million deal.

Melbourne property 2025: top auction suburbs this spring
A Melbourne suburb that’s home to gangland shootings and a Hells Angels clubhouse has emerged as a surprise bulletproof auction market heading into spring.

$490k cubby house: Unique Dunnstown farm block hits market
A regional Victorian cubby house, on a more than 4ha parcel of farm land, has hit the market for just short of half-a-million bucks.

NRL Brisbane Broncos star Billy Walters’ huge $511k payout
Brisbane Broncos playmaker Billy Walters is celebrating a major win well before Sunday’s kick-off against number 1 ranked Raiders, with a huge $511k payout.

Historic Largs Bay home with links to the Royal Australian Navy to be auctioned
A grand bluestone villa that was once home to Vice Admiral William Rooke Creswell — known as the founding father of the Royal Australian Navy — has hit the market.

Millionaire IT whiz Michael Nicktarios Omeros’s fight to bulldoze $19m Sunshine Beach mansion

The owner of a two-storey mansion in one of Noosa’s most exclusive streets has taken council to court after his bid to knock it down and rebuild was refused.

Sophie and James Rapper take the reins at Byron’s Sun Ranch

This cowboy-cool retreat channels retro ranch vibes with floating saunas, poolside margaritas and horseback adventures in the hinterland — and it’s family and dog friendly.

Hoarder horror home at Findon set to go to auction with clutter included
A good location, four bedrooms, a corner block with two street fronts. The catch? It’s full of junk and it’s all part of the sale.

Out of this world: Justin Bieber’s futuristic home is on the market
Pop star Justin Bieber’s former Beverly Hills home is on the market, listed at $31.99 million (AUD $48.7 million).

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