Celebrity Homes For Sale; A Hilltop Haven; Multigenerational Living: California Wow Houses

CALIFORNIA - Did you watch the HGTV Smart Home Giveaway special on Wednesday night? The home in Scottsdale is beautiful, but we think this desert home here in California, pictured above, is even more spectacular. The earthy materials used inside are spot-on — managing to be both homey and sophisticated at the same time. A few of the details that captured our eye: the wall of glass that brings in the amazing view, the wood grain in the dining table, and the boulders in the master bathroom! (Click through to the original listing to see all of the photos.)

Patch editors found celebrity homes this week, along with beachfront beauties, woodsy charmers and architectural gems.

Take your time and enjoy them all.

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French Style Home in San Francisco

WOW House: After seeing the photos and reading the description, you'll be saying, "Oui, oui!" to this newly listed French-style home.

Gorgeous Walnut Creek Home Near Shell Ridge Open Space

WOW House: Amazing indoor-outdoor space, more than 4300 sq ft to spread out, near Shell Ridge Open Space - all for under $2.5 million.

1931 Tudor Just Listed

WOW House: This 86-year-old home is loaded with charm, but updated where it counts.

Luxurious Livermore Home Is New To Market

WOW House: This Tri-Valley gem just hit the market for $1,299,950.

Amazing Alamo Estate Offers Panoramic Views

WOW House: This gorgeous custom home offers luxury and privacy.

Own A Piece Of Watsonville History

WOW House: This stunning home is packed with amenities and offers a guest home.

This $39.5 Million Silicon Valley Home May Have It All

WOW House: Welcome home to your own personal "resort."

Jaw-Dropping Desert Oasis Is An 'Architectural Masterpiece'

WOW House: Get ready to drool when looking at these photos!

WOW House: Temecula Estate Is 'Luxury Redefined' Near Wine Country

At the focal point of the backyard, you'll find a spa centered in the middle of the pool with fountains and an outdoor kitchen.

WOW! House: A Hillside Paradise In The Heart Of Wine Country

For sale in Napa County: A six bedroom, 7.5 bath home located in the heart of wine country. It can be yours for $16 million.

WOW! House: A Stylish Mediterranean Villa In Old Palo Alto

For sale in the South Bay: A five bedroom, four bath home sitting on a nearly 9,000 square foot lot. It can all be yours for $6.5 million.

WOW! House: The World Renowned Sonoma Mountain Studio Estate Compound

For sale in the North Bay for $5 million: A six-building, triple-gated compound facing the Pacific Ocean on Sonoma Mountain.

Seconds From The Beach, Hermosa Beach Home On Market For $3.799M

WOW House: The rooftop sundeck also offers stunning panoramic ocean views, with blazing sunsets.

One-Of-Kind Palos Verdes Estates Home On Sale For $7.2 Million

WOW House: The home features an indoor/outdoor covered room for casual entertaining with a full bar, refrigerator and wall-size big screen.

Singer Tom Jones Selling His Beverly Hills Home

WOW House: The master suite's en-suite bathroom has marble floors, spacious bath, its own steam room and an impressive view.

$1.95 Million Cardiff Lot - West Of I-5 - Awaits Your Dream Home

WOW House: Planned main residence will capture indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with detached "granny flat" - all close enough to walk to Swami's!

Horses Welcome At This Log Cabin Retreat In Julian

WOW House: Plenty of elbow room on this 38-acre property with custom-built residence, spring-fed pond and equine facilities for $1.875M.

1925 Tudor Emanates Fairy-Tale Charm In San Diego

WOW House: Priced at $1.695 million, this four-bedroom is in the Mission Hills area, and we're smitten with the architectural details!

French Estate In San Marino

WOW House: Spacious grounds and French flair will make you feel like your in the french countryside.

Galaxy Star Jermaine Jones' Encino Retreat For Sale

WOW House: The Encino home that Tori Spelling sold to Galaxy star Jermaine Jones could be yours.

Historic Sherman Oaks Gem With Breathtaking Views

WOW House: It's all about the views and vaulted ceilings at this sprawling 1941 estate in Sherman Oaks.

Hilltop Haven In Walnut Ranch Estate Home

WOW House: See this glorious Walnut hilltop home with the open house on 4/22. Views to spare at this hilltop ranch.

Let There Be Light: Custom Fixtures Abound In Fountain Valley Fun House

WOW House: You've never seen lights and interior design like this Fountain Valley home

Laguna Niguel Azure Coast Classic For $3.9 Million

WOW House: Welcome home to Laguna Niguel, where decks and views await you on the glorious golden coast.

Pure Views At Glistening Emerald Bay Gem

WOW House: This residence can be yours for $6.3 Million. And that view is worth every penny.

Want To Live In The Heart Of Rossmoor? We Found Mediterranean Paradise

WOW House: Perfect commuting distance to anywhere LA, this Rossmoor / Los Alamitos area home will be the perfect place to hang your hat.

Rare Ladera Ranch Single Story Leaves You Singing Near Mission Viejo

WOW House: You have to see it to believe it. A single story Ladera Ranch residence, on a quiet cul du sac. This is your $2.9 million dream.

Beach Plantation Style In Corona Del Mar Will Steal Your Heart

WOW House: This beach plantation-inspired home will have you wanting to sip mint juleps on the porch.

What Does $1 Million Buy In Rancho Santa Margarita? Come See Open House

WOW House: Rancho Santa Margarita open house on 4/22 will show you what $1 million buys in this Orange County neighborhood.

Open $2.7 Million San Juan Capistrano Multi-generational Home This Weekend

WOW House: Wouldn't you love to wake up to this view? Come see inside this San Juan Capistrano home -- open house, 4/22

Can't get enough WOW houses?

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-All photos via realtor.com