After selling their Bel Air mansion for $7 million, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards and husband Mauricio Umansky purchased a spectacular $8.2M Encino estate previously owned by Motown legend Smokey Robinson.
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Smokey’s Place
Located in Encino, California, the new 10,600-square-foot home of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards and her real-estate magnate husband is known as “the Smokey Robinson Estate,” as it was once owned by the “Tears of a Clown” singer. According to the home’s listing, a recent renovation “crafted the ultimate trophy residence with unparalleled grace, and grandeur that matches Smokey’s inimitable style.”
Colonial-Style Grandeur
The colonial-style home was originally built in 1921, with subsequent renovations taking care to retain the grand splendour of the original home – certainly evident in this elegant entrance foyer.
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Sitting Area
The checkerboard floor pattern of the foyer carries through into this adjacent sitting area, a relaxed yet formal space where couches are arranged around one of the home’s eight fireplaces.
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Living Room
Neo-classical Romanesque columns and gorgeous Italian marble surround the fireplace in this relaxing living room.
Go With the Flow
There’s a great flow from space to space in the open-concept main floor, with this living room opening to the kitchen. Two sets of double French doors open to the pool deck, melding the indoor area with the outside.
State-of-the-Art Kitchen
Boasting high-end stainless steel appliances (including two ovens), along with grey marble countertops and backsplash, this kitchen is a chef’s dream.
Marble-Topped Island
The large kitchen island has plenty of room to pull up a stool and will serve Richards and her family well as a gathering spot, as kitchens always are.
Fine Dining
The formal dining room, which opens to the kitchen, is downright huge, with a wall of windows offering a stunning view of the park-like backyard.
Master Suite
The expansive master suite is certainly not lacking for space.
Private Balcony
Two sets of double French doors in the master suite (which boasts its own fireplace) open to an 800-square-foot balcony that overlooks the pool, backyard and grounds.
Master Bathroom
The master ensuite is pretty spectacular, featuring a deep soaker tub encased in dark grey marble.
Glass-Walled Shower
A glass-walled walk-in shower is also part of the master ensuite, which has more than enough room for a plush settee for a little quiet relaxation – and what Real Housewife doesn’t need that?
Closet Space
Adjacent to the master bedroom, this walk-in closet is befitting of one of the swankiest of the Real Housewives.
More Bedrooms
In addition to the master bedroom, there are six more within the home, including this one with a sweet built-in closet system.
Private Fireplace
This bedroom features its own cozy fireplace, ideal for warming up on a chilly evening.
…and Another Bedroom
Large windows in this corner bedroom allow light to flood in, while a fireplace offers an inviting touch.
Home Theatre
The home theatre has plenty of room for Richards and her clan to get together for family movie night.
Pool
In southern California, a swimming pool is an outdoor gathering space for the whole family, and it’s a safe bet that Richards and her brood are going to be enjoying this positively perfect pool.
Pool House
Facing the rear of the house, this open-air pool house is the ideal place for pool-adjacent lounging.
Garden Gazebo
The meticulously landscaped grounds have plenty of areas to explore, such as this al fresco dining area situated beneath a grand gazebo.
Putting Green
Before hitting the links, Richards and her husband can work on their short games by practicing at their own private backyard putting green. Other features of the home include a 1,600-square-foot standalone guest house and a babbling creek that runs through the property.
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