Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow and Martin buy ‘spectacular’ mansion

Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Chris Martin have bought a ‘spectacular’ new property in Los Angeles, it has been reported.

The couple are believed to have splashed out close to the $10,450,000 asking price for the six-bedroom mansion, which is situated on the west side of the city.

The beautiful house has been designed by famed architect Windsor Smith and is set in spacious grounds surrounded by Sycamore trees, boasting a guesthouse and stables.

‘Gwyneth Paltrow is in escrow on one of the most spectacular estates on the west side of L.A. and it”s costing her and hubby Chris Martin a pretty penny,’ TMZ reports. ‘The house – courtesy of famed architect Windsor Smith – was listed for $10,450,000. We”re told Gwyneth and Chris paid close to the asking price. The house has six bedrooms and eight baths, which means their two kids will probably each get their own rooms.’

The luxury white abode features a pale grey slate roof and a grand gated entrance. The inside is light and airy thanks to the many floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful wooden floors.

Built in 2011, the property was originally listed at close to $12million but has recently been reduced.

Gwyneth Paltrow plugs a handset into her cell phone to minimise ‘radiation’

Gwyneth Paltrow

The actress owns a YUBZ Retro Handset which she attaches to her BlackBerry rather than hold the handset to her ear.

In an interview with Elle Decor magazine in which she lists the things she can’t live without, Gwyneth said: “A handset cuts down on cell phone radiation. I use this one (the YUBZ Retro Handset) for my BlackBerry calls.”

Gwyneth has also revealed some of the unique features of the London townhouse she shares with her husband Chris Martin and their two children, Apple, seven, and five-year-old Moses.

The ‘Iron Man’ star has a stylish Antonio Lupi Baia bathtub situated right in the centre of her and Chris’ bedroom which she loves to unwind in.

She said: “The tub is in the middle of my bedroom – perfect for a relaxing wind-down and for bathing the kids.”

Gwyneth, 38, also has a “Juxtaposed: Religion Shelf” containing several holy tomes which compliment her collection of clothbound Penguin Classic books.

She said: “My Juxtaposed: Religion Shelf has built-in slots which hold holy books – including the Qur’an, Bible, and Tao Te Ching – all at the same level (which is how I like to think about religion).

“I have gorgeous (clothbound) editions of Penguin Classics that make the books so tempting to pick up, again and again. The ultimate cure for sore muscles.”

JLS want to collaborate with Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

The British boyband are huge fans of the ‘Country Strong’ actress and budding singer and loved performances she gave alongside Cee Lo Green and Babyface so much they want her to work on a track for their new album.

Singer Aston Merrygold said: ‘She could be the lead girl on a track. It would be brilliant.’

His bandmate, Marvin Humes, added: ‘She was brilliant on ‘Glee’ and wicked with Babyface too. And with Cee Lo Green.’

As well as working with Gwyneth, the boyband ‘ currently preparing for the release of their 3D movie ‘Eyes Wide Open’ – also hope to follow in the footsteps of fellow boy band Take That, who appear on the soundtrack to new movie ‘X-Men: First class’.

JB joked: ‘We’d like to do something similar one day. I’d like to do it for a film like ‘Gladiator’ but the other boys prefer a rom-com.’

Marvin added: ‘We’re all ladies men so yeah, definitely for a rom-com.’

JLS and Take That will both perform at the National Movie Awards, held at London’s Wembley Arena tonight (11.05.11), which Gwyneth is also set to attend.