Miley Cyrus Nabs Secluded Farm Outside Nashville – Variety

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BUYER: Miley Cyrus
LOCATION: Franklin, TN
PRICE: $5,800,000
SIZE: 6,689 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms

YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Miley Cyrus may be just 24 years old but her personal property portfolio is fast approaching bone fide baller status with the $5.8 million purchase of a secluded farm about 20 miles south of Nashville. The mostly wooded 33.5-acre country hideaway, squirreled down a private dirt lane at the end of a discreet rural cul-de-sac just outside the affluent community of Franklin, is anchored by an approximately three-year-old, classic farmhouse-style main residence of 6,689-square-feet with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms.

A zig-zagged, rocking chair lined porch along the front of the house leads to a center hall entry wrapped in rustic, reclaimed wood planks. Unfussy, wide plank wood floors flow throughout the main floor living and entertaining spaces that include a barn-sized living room that stretches more than 30-feet-long with a capacious double-height ceiling lined with exposed wood beams, several four-pane sash windows almost tall enough to step through and a massive stacked stone raised hearth fireplace between built-in bookshelves. The country farmhouse-style kitchen, with reclaimed brick backsplash, double-wide center island with snack bar, high-end finishes, two-toned cabinetry and top grade appliances, opens to a cozy keeping room with antique brick fireplace and a high, wood-clad ceiling. The main floor master suite has a fireplace and wainscoting trimmed bathroom with a claw-footed soaking tub set at an angle into a windowed corner with a leafy view of the surrounding woods and there are four well proportioned and wall-to-wall carpeted family bedrooms on the upper level along with a den/game room with vaulted and wood-beamed ceiling and a large rooftop deck.

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Accordion fold French doors open the main living room to a screened porch plenty large enough to accommodate living and dining areas and outfitted with wood-patterned tile floors, a wood-clad ceiling and a chunky, stacked stone fireplace surmounted by a flat-screen television. The screened porch leads out to a swimming pool and spa surrounded by extensive terracing and a small putting green. The property also includes a barn-style building set a good distance from the house that would make an excellent entertainment pavilion, recording studio or housing for guests and/or staff.

Over the last few years the superrich 24-year-old Disney darling turned twerking, tongue-wagging international pop superstar has beefed up her residential holdings in a manner commensurate with someone whose net worth is, by some accounts, estimated to be around $200 million. In June 2011 the then 18-year-old entertainment industry provocateur paid $3.9 million for a modern-minded ranch-style residence in the foothills above Studio City; in April 2015 she shelled out another $5 million for a 5.5-acre equestrian ranch in the guard-gated and celeb-filled Hidden Hills enclave; and in early 2016 she coughed up $2.525 million for a slightly more than two-acre spread in the hills above Malibu’s Point Dume that’s next door to a more substantial, multi-acre estate her longtime boyfriend and fiancée, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, purchased in July 2014 for just over $6.8 million.

Listing photos: Fridrich & Clark

Boutique-style bathroom from a spare room

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Add a false wall

Create a unique, contemporary space by using decorative panelling (Above) to make zones for all your bathroom elements, from the bath and shower, to the basin and WC. The Nuance range by Bushboard features polyurethane trim-free panels bonded with high-pressure laminate that can be installed without any fixings being visible for a sleek result. Plus, shower fixings or sanitaryware can also be attached. With a high-definition printed design, the Dolce Vita True Scale has the look of real stone, but only costs from £70 per m².

Opt for all-over colour

Choose your favourite shade and go for a design that uses it all over the bathroom. To complement the bold blue mosaic tiles and accessories, the bespoke Silestone by Cosentino worksurface in Limited Edition Acqua Fraccaroli was created to suit this scheme. As the material has the ability to be moulded to create thick widths, long lengths and even be shaped along walls and upstands, it’s a great way to create a unique look. Silestone by Cosentino costs £400 per m².

Indulge in a spa-like shower

There’s nothing more luxurious than a relaxing shower, and with the Gessi Minimali chrome-finish recessed showerhead, you can re-create a spa feel at home. With aerators to minimise water consumption, while maintaining a power-shower sensation, the head fits into the ceiling seamlessly for a streamlined finish. Dia.35cm, it costs £950 at CP Hart.

Be creative with vinyl

The ideal choice for bathroom flooring, luxury vinyl now comes in an array of colours, patterns and textures emulating real wood and stone. Amtico’s latest Signature collection features a range of stylish motifs to create an eye-catching focal point in your space. This Myron Motif, Dia.91.5cm, £120, shown here paired with Sedimentary Grey Stone vinyl flooring, £70 per m², provides a modern contrast.

Pick a bright colour

Whether you’re decorating a small or large bathroom, adding a statement shade to the walls is a great way to refresh the space. Use a modern, trend-led shade such as Valspar’s Simply Brilliant all over the room, on a feature wall, or simply to update a stool or storage unit; £27.98 for 2.5 litres of Kitchen and Bathroom

Be bold with your bathroom basin

A far cry from the dated avocado suites of the past, coloured and patterned sinks are enjoying a revival. Update your master bathroom, en suite or cloakroom with the stunning Adriana porcelain basin, H15.5xDia.41cm, £690 from The London Basin Company

Co-ordinate finishes

Made to suit a humid environment, these blue café-style shutters in Crown Dance Hall from Shutterly Fabulous are made to measure from poplar wood. Also available in full-height, solid pane and tier-on-tier designs, the shutters can be painted in a colour to suit your scheme, for example, to match a statement bath and accessories. From £320 per m2 for a custom finish.

Apply lots of pattern

Why not create a real statement by using a print you love on both your walls and floors? The Baked Tile Company’s Elle porcelain tiles, W44.2xL44.2cm, £33 per m², are suitable for both surfaces, plus they’re hardwearing and easy to clean. Team with neutral fixtures and fittings, or add further wow factor with pops of bright colour.

Create a wet room

If you dream of a wet room but don’t want to tank your entire suite, opt for a recessed shower tray. At only 2.5cm thick, Roca’s In Floor steel shower tray is fitted at floor level, creating a walk-in shower with a streamlined drainage outlet built in. Designed with an anti-slip coating, in six sizes up to L140cm, the base costs from £744 for W90xL90cm. Combine with a slim, frameless glass shower screen for a minimal, contemporary look.

Use the latest materials

A must-have for kitchens, concrete details are now making their way into the bathroom, too. Introduce the look with Fired Earth’s large-format W60xL60cm waxed porcelain Berlin tiles in Reichstag. Inspired by the ‘utilitarian cool’ of East Berlin, they have a realistic, textured finish and offer a neutral backdrop to colour and pattern. The tiles can be used on walls (as shown) and floors, £49.97 per m².

HOME DZINE Bathrooms | DIY Bathroom Renovation Ideas

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DIY Bathroom Renovation Ideas

22/07/2017

If you decide that you're going to DIY your bathroom renovation, make sure to do your homework first. Make a detailed list of the changes that you want to make, bearing in mind that it is easier and more affordable to undertake improvements if you leave existing plumbing where it is. If this is not going to be the case you'll need to hire a plumber to make any alterations and additions to the water supply and waste pipes. 

A bathroom renovation, like a kitchen remodel, is one that is accompanied by lots of mess, dust and inconvenience. The dirtiest and most unpleasant part of a bathroom renovation is removing and replacing tiles.

Replacing dated sanitary ware and fittings is one way to instantly modernise a bathroom - and add value to a home. Installing a new toilet and shower head also lets you bring a bathroom into this century by incorporating water wise techniques - giving your bathroom a new look, saving you money, and reducing your footprint by cut down on water usage.

If a bathtub or basin is old and cracked, consider replacing as opposed to wasting money trying to fix up. A basic brand new bathtub comes in at a cost under R3000, and you can hire a local plumber to install for about R1000 - if you're leaving it where it is.

By replacing only sanitary ware and fittings you will be able to save yourself the mess, dust and inconvenience that comes with a major bathroom overhaul.

You'll need to have a basic understanding of plumbing to rip out and replace sanitary ware, but it's not as difficult as you think once you get started. Even doing all the menial work yourself beforehand and then letting a plumber do the installation will save you money.

Do be cautious when looking for instructions on the Internet for removing and replacing sanitary ware. Guidelines differ around the world and you may end up with more problems that you started with. Look for local sites that provide step-by-step tutorials, or ask around. With DIY becoming so popular these days, you're bound to come across someone who has already done the job and will be able to offer helpful advice.

Another problem that can quickly dated a bathroom is coloured tiles. Popular during the 70s and 80s, tiles in puce pink, avocado green and blue, as well as patterned tiles, still appear on walls in older homes. If you want to get rid of ugly tiles, you can consider hiring local labour to rip out and replace.

When shopping for tiles, do yourself - and your bathroom - a favour and shop for timeless white tiles or glass mosaic in muted hues that won't age a couple of years down the line.

Another option to consider for a bathroom renovation is to skip the tiles and install cladding using decorative boards. This option is great for a well-ventilated bathroom where excess moisture is not a problem, and boards must be finished with a quality paint that offers protection from a steamy environment.

Ditch the melamine countertop and fit a floating bathroom vanity with a 'his' and 'hers' basin. Bring in complementary accessories that finish off the look. Framed mirrors are easy to make and can be stained or painted to match the decor.

Paint is your partner for a quick change. Sometimes, all it takes is a coat or two of paint to freshen up a dated bathroom. Today's paint is versatile enough for use on walls and furniture, so don't forget to give the bathroom vanity a makeover as well. Do use a paint that is specifically formulated for use in bathrooms and contains an anti-fungal.

With the bathroom painted a bright, fresh colour it's easy to update with new taps, towel rail, and a few cosmetic accessories.

While painting tiles has become an easy way to cover up tiles, this is not a permanent solution and is only recommended if you need some time to accumulate funds to finally get the job done. If you need time to put money aside to renovate your bathroom, Rust-Oleum Tub & Tile Kit can be found at your nearest Builders Warehouse and provides a temporary fix for tiles that you can no longer live with (don't apply to shower cubicles or wet rooms).

South Africans have come to expect a bathroom tiled from floor to ceiling, but elsewhere around the globe they have done away with tiles in favour of smooth walls that can be painted in trendy colours. Perhaps it's time to rethink bathrooms and save tiles for floors and shower cubicles, so that it's easier to keep a bathroom up to date without having to rip out and replace.

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