The MSN HomeAdvisor online real estate service unveiled its virtual tour of Whoopi Goldberg's colonial farmhouse. Thanks to IPIX technology, consumers can view this 5,000 square foot farmhouse in 360-degree images. If you look closely, you might even catch a glimpse of the Oscar-winning actress with her loyal "Blue Dog".

"I love the fact that people around the country - even around the world - can see what a beautiful place Connecticut is to live," Goldberg said. "I'm excited to use virtual tours to help sell my home."

After watching Goldberg in her other residence, the center square of television's "Hollywood Squares," beginning today, consumers who visit HomeAdvisor can get the only close-up view of Goldberg's restored farmhouse available online. This is one virtual program not to be missed. HomeAdvisor gives viewers the freedom to explore several areas of Goldberg's home, from the master bedroom to the sun room.

Goldberg's spacious 5,000-square-foot farmhouse is situated on 13 acres in rural Cornwall, Conn. The farmhouse, built in 1860, was completely restored after she purchased it in 1991. Currently for sale with Seymour Surnow at William Raveis Real Estate Services, the home features two fireplaces, rustic pine floors, a library and a panoramic sun room enclosed in glass. It is surrounded by 13 lush acres - complete with an apple orchard and a workshop.

The view of the actress's home is the third in a series of celebrity virtual tours to be featured on HomeAdvisor. In the coming weeks, HomeAdvisor will feature additional virtual tours of the homes of some of the world's most provocative newsmakers, entertainers, comedians and sports celebrities.

In addition to virtual tours of Goldberg's home, consumers can take a behind the scenes tour of television's "Will & Grace," or look up close at international music legend, Julio Iglesias' $25 million luxury jet. The virtual tours and featured homes for sale can be explored on HomeAdvisor at http://homeadvisor.msn.com/ie/homes/vtours/.

Published: January 12, 2000

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