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12 celebrity gardens that make us drool

From jaw-dropping pools to breathtaking views and alfresco seating areas, check out these stars’ dreamy outdoor spaces

Mark Wahlberg

 

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We wonder if Mark Wahlberg would let us come by for a quick dip in the beyond gorgeous pool with waterfalls at his Los Angeles home?

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris

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We love the secret-hideaway feel of this shaded pool in the Los Angeles home Chris Pratt and Anna Faris own.

Pharrell

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Pharrell's Miami penthouse has insane outdoor spaces with sweeping South Beach views and this gorgeous pool.

Britney Spears

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Britney Spears' Los Angeles-area home has a resort-style pool perfect for an all-day relaxation sesh.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

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The country music stars own more than 750 acres in Tennessee.

Bill Gates

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Bill Gates' Florida estate is an equestrian's dream, with a show-jumping arena, barn, and riding field.

Chevy Chase

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The upstate New York property owned by Chevy Chase has this secluded pool and land that would be just right for a lazy family picnic.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

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We're guessing we can let this photo of the Montecito home of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi just speak for itself.

Wayne Gretzky

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Just imagine spending a day at Wayne Gretzky's Scottsdale pool with friends, followed by drinks in the adjacent lounge area. We die.

Jodie Foster

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The sunken lounge area in Jodie Foster's Los Angeles home is so perfect for cosy entertaining, we can't stand it.

Dave Grohl

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Dave Grohl's Oxnard home gives "hitting the beach" a whole new meaning.

Cher

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We'd love to set up camp here solo with a good book and a glass of wine. Le sigh.

Alesandra Dubin is a Los Angeles-based writer and the founder of home and travel blog Homebody in Motion. Follow her on FacebookGoogle+ and Twitter.