While many of the top celebrities and movie stars you admire work in Hollywood, it is the picturesque city of Beverly Hills they call home. Its history dates to 1907, but it was not until 1918 that it became a hub for celebrities, and the wealthy elite. Ever since, numerous celebrities, ranging from Madonna and Rihanna to Harry Styles, have purchased properties in Beverly Hills. Read on as this post explores the top celebrity homes in Beverly Hills and points out what makes each unique.
- Owlwood
Owlwood is an approximately 12,000-square-foot mansion initially designed by renowned architect Robert Farquhar and constructed in 1936 for Florence Quinn, the ex-wife of real estate billionaire Arthur Letts, Jr. Owlwood was later purchased by a slew of celebrities and affluent businessmen, including 20th Century Fox founder Joseph Schenk, actor Tony Curtis, and oilman William Keck.
Owlwood is a ten-acre estate with its own street. There are 22 rooms, including 12 bathrooms and 9 bedrooms. There is also a guardhouse and greenhouse. Current real estate brokers claim that Owlwood can never be recreated today because it is such a beautiful and significant piece of history.
- Fleur de Lys
David Saperstein and his wife Suzanne commissioned Fleur de Lys in 1996. Suzanne obtained this extravagant Beverly Hills property as part of the divorce settlement in 2004.
Records reveal that Suzanne later listed the home for sale in 2006. There have been several offers, including one from Mariah Carey and Tamara Ecclestone, but the mansion is still on the market today.
This 5-acre, 45,000-square-foot home features 12 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. Its design borrows inspiration from the Palace of Versailles, built by King Louis XIV. Other intriguing features include a 1,200-meter jogging track, a large ballroom, and a 50-seat theatre.
- Sunset Boulevard
The Sunset Boulevard mansion ticks every box you expect for a typical ‘Madonna’ home. It features 9 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, 2 guesthouses, a gym, 2 dining rooms, a pool, and a screening room.
Madonna apparently sold the mansion for $12.5 million after having it stay on the market for some time. Given that actress Sela Ward sold it to her for just $12 million back in 2003, she should be pleased with this deal.
- Crescent Palace
Crescent Palace is a magnificent 48,000-square-foot property on one acre, directly across the Beverly Hills Hotel. Constructed by luxury developer Mohamed Hadid, this mansion was at some point the most expensive on the Beverly Hills market.
This French Chateau-style is built with limestone. Inside, it features a formal reception hall, formal and informal dining rooms, a 90-foot art gallery display, and his and hers bathrooms. You will also find a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, a ballroom with up to 200 people capacity, and a huge screening room.
- Ryan Seacrest Mansion
Renowned American Idol presenter, and celebrity interviewer, Ryan Seacrest purchased this little gem from Ellen DeGeneres in 2012. This 9-bedroom mansion has a 9, 299 square foot main house, 2 swimming pools, 3 guest homes, koi ponds, and fruit trees.
Ellen purchased the main house in 2007 for $29 million, then bought adjacent Beverly Hills homes for sale in the next 5 years, bringing the total property area to the size of a complete city block.
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These multi-million-dollar mansions are just the tip of the iceberg of what Beverly Hills has in store. This opulent community is the epitome of luxury, attracting target athletes and celebrities, so this list could go on and on. If you want help exploring some of these outrageous properties, contact Aston Rose to help you get started!
