Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress. From her early years as a child star with MGM, she became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Elizabeth Taylor house which she purchased in 1981 and lived there until her death at age 79 on March 23rd 2011. According to her son, Christopher Wilding, the home was a refuge and a “focal point for the family” where holidays were celebrated. She “never entertained the notion of moving,” Wilding said.
Elizabeth Taylor house impressive 7,172-square-foot house was once owned by Nancy Sinatra Sr. (Frank Sinatra’s daughter). Built in 1960s, the ranch is private, surrounded by mature foliage, and located at the end of a long driveway and gated entrance.
Sitting on 1.27 acres, the home contains 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms of which two are master suites; one is on the lower floor, and one is on the top floor, wall-papered in Taylor’s signature violet shade. She provided other personal touches to the sprawling estate, including an extensive art collection with works by van Gogh, Degas, Renoir and Pissarro. She kept each room filled with orchids, family photographs, awards and other personal mementos.
The lower level of Elizabeth Taylor house featured a large, galley-style kitchen, spacious living room, and sitting room and dining room that each opened up to the pool and outdoor patio, as well as two smaller bedrooms and maid quarters.
The grounds have been meticulously maintained. According to his son (Christopher Wilding) statement, Taylor was “very hands-on with the gardening” and planned her gardens to have color year-round. The property includes an English garden, contrasting with a lush “jungle” of palms and other plants, as well as a koi pond with waterfall, greenhouse and luxurious pool surrounded by inlaid mosaic tile.
The house was listed up for sale by his son for $8.6 Million and was sold for $8 Million in 2011 to a buyer whose information was kept private.
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