Anderson Cooper's $18 Million Empire: Inside His Lavish Global Real Estate Collection
Anderson Cooper's Jaw-Dropping Real Estate Empire Revealed!
Get ready for a dose of envy, folks! Anderson Cooper, the suave and sophisticated CNN anchor, has been quietly building a real estate empire that would make even the most seasoned mogul green with envy.
The Vanderbilt heir has accumulated an impressive collection of properties spanning from the heart of Manhattan to the lush rainforests of Brazil. And, according to sources, this impressive portfolio is raking in a whopping $18 million annually - roughly five times what Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins takes home!
But let's get to the juicy part: where did it all start? In 2010, Cooper snapped up a former 1906 FDNY firehouse in Greenwich Village for a cool $4.3 million. The property, now lovingly referred to as his "Manhattan Firehouse," has been meticulously restored to maintain its original charm.
Imagine sipping coffee by the exposed brick walls and running down the vintage brass fire pole - it's like stepping into a piece of history! And did we mention that Cooper transformed the old firemen's gym into his own personal training space? Talk about getting in shape for those high-stakes CNN interviews!
But wait, there's more! In 2015, Cooper's Manhattan Firehouse was used as the backdrop for a H&M video campaign featuring none other than David Beckham and Kevin Hart. Can you picture the A-list stars lounging on his plush couches, surrounded by vintage fire equipment?
Casa Anderson: Trancoso, Brazil
Fast-forward to 2013 when Cooper first fell in love with the charming coastal village of Trancoso, Bahia, in Brazil. It was love at first sight for this Vanderbilt heir! He purchased a plot right on the iconic Quadrado and commissioned Wilbert Das, former creative director at Diesel and co-owner of Uxua Casa Hotel, to design his luxurious Brazilian bolthole.
Imagine strolling through lush rainforests, surrounded by the sounds of bossa nova drifting from family-run restaurants nearby... It's like having your own private paradise! The property boasts four separate buildings, each decorated in soothing blues, greens, and whites. And let's not forget the pièce de résistance: a 65-foot teal-colored pool!
Rye House: Litchfield, Connecticut
In 2014, Cooper acquired his Connecticut estate, Rye House, for somewhere between $5 million and $9 million (yes, you read that right - it's in the same league as Meryl Streep's Hamptons home!). This stunning 10,127-square-foot property boasts 18 rooms, including original chestnut wood paneling, limestone fireplaces, and a hand-carved marble staircase.
The main house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has six bedrooms, six full baths, and three half-baths. And did we mention the estate's grounds, complete with Japanese gardens, grape arbor, tennis court, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool? It's like having your own private resort!
Neighboring Beach Cottages: Hamptons, New York
In 2003, Cooper snapped up two neighboring homes in Quogue, Hamptons, for a combined total of $2.85 million (talk about a smart investment!). The first property was a traditional Quogue cottage built in 1946, which he renovated with the help of his mother, designer and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt.
The second home, purchased for $1.7 million in 2012, boasted four bedrooms, billiards room, private office above the garage, and another pool and spa setup. Although both properties were eventually sold (for a combined total of $5.56 million), it's clear that Cooper has an eye for spotting hidden gems!
So there you have it - Anderson Cooper's jaw-dropping real estate empire is truly fit for a king (or in this case, a Vanderbilt heir)! Stay tuned for more juicy tidbits from thescholarlynote.com!
