Brad and Jen's love nest in Beverly Hills is back on the market

By
Colleen Hawkes
December 16, 2019
The house has a picturebook facade. Photo: Tyler Hogan

Every couple has a special attachment to their first home, and Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are probably no different.

But their newlywed love nest was utterly magical – and it still is. If they got back together they could buy it back, because it has come onto the market once more at US$44.5 million (AUD$64.71m).

The French Normandy Revival-style estate is very romantic, and must have made a wonderful home for the newlyweds, who bought it soon after they were married at Malibu, and owned it from 2001 to 2006.

Located in Beverly Hills, the house makes the most of the warm climate with outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo: Tyler Hogan

The A-listers immediately started a three-year renovation after buying the property, replacing the kitchen floor with heated marble, designing and installing a pub with floors sourced from a 200-year-old French château and adding a private screening room.

They also added a tennis court and pavilion with guest house on the upper level. In January of 2005, their separation was announced and the home sold in 2006 to a hedge fund executive who completed the renovation and added some features of his own.

It remains an incredibly sought-after slice of Southern California real estate.

The character of the house has been retained. Photo: Tyler Hogan

The 1038 square-metre home is nestled on a large site on a quiet cul-de-sac with gated entrances on two streets. There are expansive canyone views.

Altogether there are five bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms between the main house and a one-bedroom guest house.

Formal rooms are large with the dining room capable of seating 20 guests. There is also the bar room with its original fireplace for entertaining, a gourmet kitchen and gym.

The house was originally built in 1934 for actor Fredric March, and was one of the first movie-star mansions in Beverly Hills. Photo: Tyler Hogan

The lower-level living room and bar opens to the swimming pool terrace. Grounds are tropical and thickly and privately planted with mature greenery.

The home was originally built in 1934 for actor Fredric March, and was one of the first movie star mansions in Beverly Hills. March was as big a star in his day as Aniston and Pitt are today. During March’s 52-year career, he made more than 100 films, including classics such as The Best Years of Our Lives and Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

After Aniston split from Brad Pitt, she was married to Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2017. Pitt married Angelina Jolie in 2014, but their divorce was finalised this year.

Contemporary suites beside the tennis court offer extra accommodation. Photo: Tyler Hogan

Maybe they could take a second look at the house – and each other.

The listing agent is Susan Smith of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills. The property features this week on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

This story originally appeared on stuff.co.nz 

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