Where do the great roads to success begin, and how does the vector change when the desired peaks have already been achieved? Celebrity status does not oblige its owner to love everything that glitters and shimmers with wealth. Remembering where it all began, many, along with expensive apartments in noisy world capitals, also value secluded corners in their hometowns or secluded villages. Not only the actors themselves, but also their on-screen images value the uniqueness and charm of the time in their homes. We have prepared a small selection for you to show which real estate celebrities from different areas prefer in life and on screen. Perhaps their example will push you to the right choice.
How Amazon was created: the story of one garage
📍 Bellevue, Washington, USA 🇺🇸
Jeff Bezos and his ex-wife Mackenzie Scott did not have a craving for luxury, so at one time they preferred expensive mansions nondescript housing, center which for them became not a living room, but a half-empty garage. The business model for the development of the Amazon empire was written out on one of the wooden tables built by the owners themselves. The ascetic environment and humble surroundings not only inspired the creation of the company, but also influenced its values. The enterprising genius of Bezos had enough 143 m², on which they were located:
- 2 bathrooms;
- 3 bedrooms;
- kitchen finished with maple and granite;
- living room;
- terrace with access to the backyard.
The house was built back in 1954 and reconstructed in the early 2000s. It was the remnants of historical charm and the monumental fence, providing privacy and some separation from the outside world, that were most loved by the previous owners. In the year the corporation was founded, in 1994, they rented it for $890. The success story influenced the price, so the house was sold several times:
- in 1998;
- in 2005;
- in 2009;
- in 2019.
It is still up for sale. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, $890 was turned into $23 million. What is valued in an object is not so much its appearance and features as its past. A replica of the original “amazon.com” sign still reminds us that brilliant ideas come from the most unexpected circumstances.
Having conquered the capital, the country, and the whole world, the entrepreneur, together with his new lover Lauren Sanchez, decided to return to his native land - to Miami. Indian Creek Island, designed for only 30 plots and a golf club, has already become home to Madonna, David Beckham and Michael Jordan, so you won’t be bored with your celebrity neighbors. Excellent security and privacy are key criteria for choosing housing in this area. Bezos liked the 300-acre island so much that he bought two houses at once for $68 million and $79 million in order to change his surroundings and visit himself.
Psychological thriller under the roof
📍 Ukiah, California, USA 🇺🇸
Picturesque plot with an exquisite blue house built in a classic Victorian style could have gone unnoticed , if not for the mini-series “Sharp Objects,” which appeared on screen in 2018. Amy Adams, who showed her excellent performance in “American Hustle,” and Sydney Sweeney, who won special love from the audience after the TV series “Euphoria,” played brilliantly in the psychological thriller, glorifying not only their talents, but also “East Ranch”, which became one a continuous pavilion for filming. Amy Adams's childhood home, a crime reporter, was in the fictional Missouri town of Wind Gap. On an area of 700 m² there are:
- 4 bedrooms;
- bathroom;
- kitchen;
- dining room;
- library.
The interior is dominated by coffee, milk and yellow shades, making the rooms look especially cozy. The Victorian style, characteristic of the 1890s, was used by a skillful designer in his project already in 1997, when the house was built. Interestingly, it was originally a sunny yellow color, but to realize the director’s idea it had to be repainted. The estimated cost of the object is $8.5 million. It also includes a lake with an area of 7 hectares, which is a protected area.
How the curiosity of some spoils the lives of others: why the Clooneys are selling their beloved villa
📍 Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy 🇮🇹
George Clooney purchased a modest villa in Lombardy back in 2002 for €10 million. Sparing no expense on its arrangement, the actor carried out a major reconstruction and over time turned the house into a real family nest for himself and Amal. The landscapes of the picturesque Lake Como are the main decoration of the location, so the decoration of the house is quite modest. No excesses or ostentatious luxury will overshadow the genuine natural beauty.
Coming on vacation or just coming home, every person wants to feel protected. Therefore, privacy concerns have become enough of a reason to put your beloved home up for sale. His current price tag has increased significantly compared to the amount that Clooney paid at one time. €100 million is a worthy price for a carefully restored star house. Before parting with the villa, the family acquired for themselves an equally cozy mansion in France, in which no one can disturb their peace.