This listing in Pasadena, California has two homes on the same lot. The two Craftsman cottages have been completely upgraded with new copper plumbing, new appliances and more. The property features mature fruit trees and each home has a private courtyard, one with an additional grassy yard. These homes are listed with Realtor Adam Brett for $974,800.

These comfy couches, with their tufted upholstery and rolled arms and backs are the ultimate combination of formality and relaxation. They look like they belong in the wood-paneled library of some distinguished English club. But with some cool color updates, they can look equally at home in just about any décor environment. Here are some of our absolute favorites.

Peter Jackson is back on the Tolkien train. This year, the venerated director will return with ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, the prequel to the popular ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Already the buzz is building, and fans are gearing up for yet another round of Middle Earth madness. For the super-fan, it’s your turn to get in on the action: take up residence in this 4-bed, 6-bath home that channels the fantastical spirit of Tolkien’s timeless tomes.