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Queen of the catwalk Cindy Crawford and her businessman husband Rande Gerber are no strangers to buying and selling prime real estate. The Hollywood power couple just recently made a tidy $2.6 million profit on their remodelled midcentury Beverly Hills home, which WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum picked up for $18.5 million!

Boasting five bedrooms and plenty of open-plan living space – four separate lounging areas are partially separated by a dividing wall containing a sleek fireplace and bar – the plush residence is designed for entertaining. And it no doubt will impress Koum’s A-list guests! Through glass sliding doors, the backyard more than delivers on

relaxing spaces with seating surrounding a built-in fire pit and a large swimming pool with an inset spa and adjoining day beds.

Located in the affluent Trousdale Estates area, the property had multiple famous owners, including OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, before Gerber, 59, and Crawford acquired it in 2017 and left their mark. “It’s midcentury modern, so it’s been fun putting it through our own filter,” Crawford, 55, said of decorating the home in 2019. But the star admitted she and her husband of 23 years didn’t always see eye to eye during the renovations. He “would sacrifice functionality for the look”, while she prioritised comfortability and her “practical mum brain” would take the reins! •

Outside, the expansive backyard features a large swimming pool surrounded by day beds.

Glass sliders open to a large leafy patio, giving the owners the full benefit of both open plan and outdoor living.

A media room offers the ultimate place to unwind after a busy week.

The open-floor home presents four separate lounging spaces.

Natural light floods through the sky-lit gourmet kitchen, making it a delightful cooking area.

There are many private seating spots to relax in the lush garden.

The master suite has a walk-in wardrobe, en suite and patio.

The outdoor fire pit and seating area makes the backyard comfortable when the sun isn’t out.

Crawford was one of the most recognised supermodels of the ’80s and ’90s.