Discover unique and luxurious residences across California

The articles collectively explore unique architectural and historic homes in California, each offering distinct stories and features. Common themes include design ingenuity, historical anecdotes, and luxurious living. One home dubbed "The Podcast House," featured in a hit Netflix series, combines modern luxury with crafted elegance. Another property, known as "The Chimorro House," boasts a history of Prohibition-era use with its secret underground tunnel.

In Northern California, an "off-grid" home integrates smart technology with serene valley views. Gene Simmons' home exemplifies Swiss architectural mastery, noted for its Swiss steel framework and solar-powered amenities.

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Kristen Bell and Justine Lupe in ‘Nobody Wants This’ By A360/moviestillsdb.com/Netflix

NO. 1: CHIC ESTATE FROM HIT NETFLIX SERIES ‘NOBODY WANTS THIS’ HITS CALIFORNIA MARKET. SEE IT

There were numerous unique settings featured in the show, but none quite as elegant as the residence known as The Podcast House. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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A home on the market in Glen Ellen, California listed for $7.5 million has more than 8,000 square feet of paved decks and sidewalks surrounding the main residence. By Brian Kitts

NO. 2: ‘OFF-GRID’ HOME PAIRS CAPTIVATING VIEWS WITH MODERN TECH. SEE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTING

Is that a bedroom behind a bookshelf? | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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The 5,119-square-foot home in Sacramento, California has unparalleled American River views.

NO. 3: SEE SACRAMENTO HOME WITH UNMATCHED VIEWS OF AMERICAN RIVER AND CUSTOM SURPRISES THROUGHOUT

Among the features: pet-wash station, koa wood-panelled office, chandelier from Spain, fiber-optic night sky ceiling display. | Published February 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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The Beverly Hills, California, home has six bedrooms and seven full bathrooms.

NO. 4: HOME WITH ‘JURASSIC PARK GATES’ FOR SALE HAS A HISTORY OF LAW-BREAKING. TAKE A LOOK

The California estate is named “The Chimorro House,” after Mrs. Chimorro, a close friend of iconic actor Charlie Chaplin. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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The sweeping roofed deck of the Placerville home has a well-equipped outdoor kitchen.

NO. 5: DISCOVER PLACERVILLE CA LUXURY FARMHOUSE DESIGNED FOR ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT

Couple purchased a 1970s home on five acres and remade it into an incredible modern house with all the amenities. | Published April 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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Gene Simmons (inset) and his Beverly Hills mansion.

NO. 6: KISS FRONTMAN GENE SIMMONS IS SELLING HIS UNFORGETTABLE CALIFORNIA HOME. SEE IT

“The views really are spectacular,” the rock legend said. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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The six-bedroom mansion overlooks the first hole at the Catta Verdera golf course in Lincoln, California, 25 miles northeast of Sacramento.

NO. 7: TECH COUPLE DESIGNED ECO-FRIENDLY SACRAMENTO-AREA DREAM HOME NOW FOR SALE. LOOK

How did eBay and Craigslist help tech pair create exquisite, sustainable, fire-resistant European-style mansion in Lincoln? | Published June 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.