David Gilmour – England, Undisclosed Amount
Most celebrities take good care of their mansions. However, not all. When Pink Floyd’s iconic guitarist, David Gilmour, purchased the legendary Hook End Manor in 1980, it seemed like a dream come true. Not only did the 11-bedroom home come with plenty of room, but also a recording studio! In fact, the band used the studio to record parts of their album The Final Cut. In addition to Floyd, Gilmour also leased the studio out to bands like The Cure.
In addition to the studio, the home also has a billiards room and 25 acres of free space. Sadly, Gilmour could not afford the upkeep of the Hook End Manor. He eventually sold the property to two music producers, who eventually left it abandoned. The home now stands as a creepy relic to the heights of rock and roll history.
John Travolta – Anthony Florida, $12 Million
For many celebrity mansions, privacy, safety, and convenience are the biggest priorities. Well, actor John Travolta miraculous manor has all of those in spades! As an avid pilot and frequent flyer, Travolta decided to do away with airplanes entirely, installing a working airstrip in his backyard. Not only does it have a runway, but also to features that allow him to park his three jets whenever he wants.
Of course, that’s not all that Travolta’s mansion has! It comes complete with a golf court, multiple swimming pools, and five bedrooms. In total, the property cost Travolta $12 million, but that’s just a drop in the pond of his $160 million net worth.
Kate Upton – Benedict Canyon, California, $5.5 Million
Actress-turned-model Kate Upton lives with her husband, baseball star Justin Verlander, and their children in an astonishing $5.5 million mansion in Benedict Canyon, California. The 5,706 square-foot-home previously belonged to infamous musician Kenny G, who sold it later to tennis legend Pete Sampras, who, in turn, sold it to Upton. With that kind of high-profile pedigree, you know this home offers the utmost privacy!
This jaw-dropping home has an open-concept design, multiple family rooms, a huge master suite with baths and double closets for the pair, a chef’s kitchen, three additional bedrooms, a home office with separate entrance, and even staff quarters! Outside, the impressive display continues with a swimming pool, patio, and tennis court.
Patrick Peterson – Scottsdale, Arizona, $2.6 Million
NFL player Patrick Peterson is truly living the dream in this massive 7,800-square-foot estate in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals’ cornerback paid out a whopping $2.6 million for the Tuscan-inspired home in the desert. Surrounded by tall trees and palms, the home features a separate guest house, a basketball half-court, a lagoon-style pool and spa, and a yard big enough to play football in, obviously.
Meanwhile, inside, Peterson’s home includes a library, a chef’s kitchen, and a full gym. It looks like Peterson plans to stay in the house, thanks to the multimillion-dollar, multi-year deal he just inked with the Cardinals.