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The Century Towers have been home to many celebrities and notables over the years, including Burt Lancaster, Diana Ross, Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry.
The structure is also known as "Scorpion Tower" due to its exterior scorpion-like exoskeleton. The interior has townhouse-style properties at levels 10 to 14 and half-floor apartments from stories 15 to 49.
But it's the next eight floors that intrigue potential celebrity clients. These levels feature full-level penthouses, while a duplex penthouse spans floors 58 and 59. Among those reported to have expressed interest in taking up residence are David and Victoria Beckham.
Century Towers' penthouse apartments cover 863 sq m of living space, an area that includes four spacious bedrooms and a lounge replete with floor-to-ceiling picture bay windows that open out to four exclusive terraces. The views are phenomenal!
The Century Towers in Century City, Los Angeles, date back to 1964. The twin towers were originally designed by celebrated architect I.M. Pei. The penthouse accommodations spanning the top of each building are much sought after.
The bedrooms, all six of them, are on the lowest level, including a master suite with a huge dressing room and ensuite bathroom. In the middle, there's a kitchen and dining room, as well as a large living room with huge picture windows affording jaw-dropping views of Central Park. Celebrities associated with this plush property include singer, songwriter, and actress Bette Midler.
So what does US$50 million buy in the Big Apple? This triplex penthouse has roughly 650 sq m of living space and 278 sq m of outdoor area, all occupying the building's 15th, 16th, and 17th floors.
Manhattan is home to some of the wealthiest and most famous celebrities in the world. A triplex penthouse like the one pictured here can go for around US$50 million.
The four-bedroom property spans the entire 18th floor and boasts 763 sq m of floor space. Special features include an in-unit gym, full bar, and exclusive balcony access.
The views look over a verdant pocket of LA—a rare plus in the second largest city in the country! A celeb looking for a bit of peace and quiet while writing or composing music might be attracted to a property like this. Indeed, Canadian musician The Weeknd has been connected with the Beverly West tower.
As the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is the ideal base for anybody working in the film or music business. But you'll need to be earning big bucks to purchase a penthouse like this one, located in Beverly West, a luxury residential accommodation tower next to the Los Angels Country Club. Expect to part with around US$20 million for the privilege.
The contemporary-classical interior and designer's eye for detail suggests a home like this would suit someone with a flair for fashion, someone like Giorgio Armani, for example.
For that eye-watering figure you get a very generous 278 sq m of floor space, plus 157 sq m of private terrace (the stunning park views are free).
Manhattan mesmerizes with its eye-catching architecture and tear-inducing property prices. But for a fortunate few, money is no object. Instead, it's all about style and design... and a touch of class. This Central Park West penthouse lists at around US$17.5 million.
This place is suitable for a busy celeb living and working in the city, an individual like Sophia Bush perhaps, whose acting credits include 'One Tree Hill' and 'Chicago Fire.'
Chic-industrial best describes the look of this funky penthouse loft. Featuring 325 sq m of living space, the property is able to "breathe" such is the walk-in design and open floor plan.
The penthouse has three upstairs bedrooms and three bathrooms. Located as it is in the "Windy City," the log fire must be a real asset in winter.
So, who would want to live in Tribeca? A good friend of Robert De Niro perhaps, someone like Meryl Streep? And she'd want to put her feminine mark on a house that exudes an interesting mix of grace and modernity.
For instance, this beautifully decorated 1,202 sq m dream home sits right in the middle of Tribeca neighborhood. The apartment includes four bedrooms, while an exterior terrace is effectively a roof garden.
Mention Tribeca and art house cinema and film festivals spring to mind. But this trendy wedge of Lower Manhattan is also known for its fabulous collection of penthouse properties, which sell for upwards of US$25 million a pop.
With a choice of five bedrooms to recuperate in, who'd appreciate a penthouse like this? Someone with drive obviously, but who likes to celebrate winning, too. Probably a guy like Formula One race ace Lewis Hamilton.
An elevator accesses the three floors of this majestic penthouse, which boasts an impressive 2,715 sq m of living space, and a further 1,044 sq m of outdoor private roof terraces and plunge pool. But extravagance like this costs, in this case US$50-odd million.
Actually, Tribeca typically never really sleeps. There's usually always a film premiere to attend, or an event to celebrate. And you need a place like this one pictured to retreat to afterwards, a penthouse that's attractive on the eye, but with plenty of space to maneuver in.
How about this for a BBQ terrace? You can work up an appetite for the good life living here, but the US$15 million price tag might cause indigestion... unless you're someone like Jennifer Lawrence, whose name is associated with this top-floor triumph.
The 1,241 sq m of living space has been used creatively to exude style and character, actually rather a modest interior compared with the showtime panorama. Talking about the outside...
Over on Manhattan's Upper East Side stands this stunning penthouse. The overlook takes in a jaw-dropping, skyscraping view, and simply elevates the art of luxury living to new heights.
One Thousand Museum is the name given to architect Zaha Hadid's extraordinary residential tower, located on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami's cultural core. It rises 62 stories above Museum Park and the whole of Florida, it seems.
Only the very, very rich can afford three New York City penthouse apartments, or should we say penthouse palaces? A bank-busting US$80 million will buy you just that, a trio of properties spanning the top four floors of a renovated Big Apple building.
The largest penthouse has a staggering 3,072 sq m of living space, with private terraces expanding the leisure dimensions. A dedicated elevator serves all three properties—handy for zooming up guests in double-quick time, or for the odd delivery.
So, who has the limitless funds and commercial clout to command such a palatial urban dwelling? An exceptional entrepreneur probably, a tech giant who believes the sky isn't the limit. Someone like Jeff Bezos, perhaps?
The penthouse is the ultimate show of property wealth. Where else is there to live after you've reached the height of fame and the summit of success? Indeed for many wealthy celebrities, the sky isn't the limit. Instead, it's a lofty neighbor to shake hands with on the highest floor of a luxury tower.
Above all else, owning a penthouse apartment is a sign of stature. It's a place that represents a crowning achievement, and these desirable residences remain in huge demand by the most prominent of individuals.
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The penthouse is the ultimate show of property wealth. Where else is there to live after you've reached the height of fame and the summit of success? Indeed for many wealthy celebrities, the sky isn't the limit. Instead, it's a lofty neighbor to shake hands with on the highest floor of a luxury tower.
Above all else, owning a penthouse apartment is a sign of stature. It's a place that represents a crowning achievement, and these desirable residences remain in huge demand by the most prominent of individuals.
Click through the gallery and find out which celebrities live near the stars.