Nicolas Cage has no taste

"Frat-house bordello."

November 12, 2010 at 7:36PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Nicolas Cage's estate was finally sold, after a long stint on a cold market. It was foreclosed upon earlier this year. Forbes said he made $40 million in 2009, but he's still having money woes - and that, ladies and gentleme, takes some serious effort. The LA Times says:

One of the stumbling blocks to selling the house: his taste. Look at this.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

According to the LA Times, the house "sits on an acre, has a central tower, a custom wine cellar, a 35-seat home theater, six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a swimming pool." It's seen a lot:

Whoa: Dean Martin and Tom Jones. No wonder there's so much swank soaked into its bones. You may have to call in an exorcist before you get a designer.

(Link via Jim the Realtor, whose YouTube page is a source of constant delight for anyone who enjoys looking through empty, overpriced, foreclosed houses.

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