J.K Rowling

Introduction - Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling bought a mansion with a farm in Tasmania for $10.7 million. The house was built in the 19th century with the help of convict labor. It features a really big farm (856 hectares) and several outbuildings.

Location - The house is located close to the town of Perth on the beautiful South Esk river. It is around 25km south of Launceston.

Accommodation - The huge house has seven bedrooms, living rooms, formal rooms, three bathrooms and a wing which is totally self-contained. There are landscaped gardens which lead to the river. The outbuildings are still there as it is still a working farm. The house also has cellars, a gym and a north wing which is closed. Given the size of the property it is no surprise that it has a swimming pool too. There is enough room for book shelves in the house. The formal and living rooms in the house have big fireplaces while the living room ceilings are decorated with molding. The kitchen is very airy and modern looking and looks really impressive with light woods and off white walls.

Features - There are lawns which stretch from the house to the river. The gardens beds are full of azaleas, liliums and agapanthus. The property also boasts of 4 km of river frontage which gives a rustic yet beautiful look to the house. There is also a tennis court, stables and a 3km driveway that is lined with English Oak trees.

Neighborhood - The location of the house is beautiful but is very isolate. However, it does fit the style of the author as she is not very keen on 24/7 spotlight.

Introduction - J.K.Rowling's childhood home in Gloucestershire was put up for sale in the market in 2011 @ £400,000.It is a lovely cottage where the author lived and although it was small the wonderful architecture and the gorgeous gardens surrounding it added to its vintage charm.

Location - The Church Cottage is located in Tutshill near Chepstow and the design of the house would remind you of the Gothic architecture.

Accommodation - J.K.Rowling lived in this 3 bedroom property for nine years till the age of 18. It is believed that this house inspired J.K. Rowling to write the Harry Potter stories. There are a lot of parallels including a dingy cupboard under the stairs! The house also featured a trapdoor in the dining room that led to a cellar and an old rain water reservoir; this has been mentioned in the first novel. The 3rd bedroom in the house belonged to the author and one just cannot miss the message inscribed on the window frame - "Joanne Rowling slept here circa 1982". The author's childhood bedroom also features a sweet pink carpet.

Features - The house exhibited a Gothic architect which made it look like the one in 'Hogwarts'. There is a pretty looking cottage garden including a herb patch. The vaulted ceilings and the stone windows oozes the very spirit that are found in Gothic architecture. There are beautiful gardens just outside the cottage which features lush green grass and a mix of trees and herbs. The building itself was made from sandstone with a small porch and a tiled roof.

Neighborhood - The house was next to the St Luke's Church and it's graveyard. The local countryside was beautiful which added to the charming character of the house.

J.K.Rowling sports fashionable sunglasses and the one she is often seen wearing is the SUPER Lucia sunglasses. These are Italian made sunglasses which are of highest quality and meet the highest possible standards. The sunglasses have ZEISS lenses which gives a very high level of protection to the eyes.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey the author seen wearing a Christian Louboutin Bianca Platform Pump. These are round toe platform pumps where the heel approximately measures 5.5 inches and the platform size is 1 inch. These are simply slip on shoes and the red sole is a distinctive feature. They are available in leather and suede styles.

The author loves wearing the Lanvin Resort Wrap Printed Floor Length Dress. There is also a self-tie belt at the waist which has animal prints all over it. The V-neckline dress is sleeveless with an open back. The side pockets are hidden. This dress comes from the house of Lanvin, a highly respected fashion house in France.

She loves wearing the Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Shantung Bustier Dress. It is a silk dress with a floral print all over with a back zip closure. The dress has silk lining and has side pockets. This is a pure Italian made dress which perfect fits the Harry Potter author.

At parties and events she wears her favorite footwear - the Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Gladiator Sandals. These are suede ankle sandals that are approximately 4.5 inches high with an 1 inch platform. It has six straps and three buckles with a silver tone.