Jennifer Lopez's home is a slice of French Country chic in Bel Air – and it's just sold for $34 million
An anonymous buyer purchased J.Lo's estate, designed by iconic architect Samuel Marx – located moments from the Hotel Bel-Air
Jennifer Lopez has sold her Bel Air mansion, designed by architect Samuel Marx, for just under $34 million.
The sale of this home comes months after the singer purchased a $61 million property in the nearby Wallingford Estates alongside her husband, Ben Affleck. He also sold his Pacific Palisades home for $28.5 million in 2022, reports suggest. Jennifer originally purchased this French country-style home for $28 million in 2016 from the actress Sela Ward and her husband, entrepreneur Howard Sherman.
Situated only moments away from the Hotel Bel-Air, the estate comprises eight verdant acres, offering a quintessential European escape in the center of Los Angeles. Its stone façade offers a hint of the rustic architectural assets that hide behind its front door, but of course, they come with a contemporary twist.
The main level epitomizes this blend of modern-traditional elements – exhibiting high wooden ceilings, a stone fireplace, steel windows, and doors opening to stone terraces. The main living room uses curved, neutral furnishings to ensure the rustic base is versatile, soothing, and able to top contemporary design trends.
A white kitchen leads from the main living and dining area – complete with tall cabinets, decorative open shelving, and a built-in breakfast area. The kitchen leads to another family room with a bar that opens to a terrace with a three-sided infinity-edge pool.
The primary suite wing, located upstairs, has a private library, fireplace, his & her dressing rooms, and sun-filled bathrooms opening to the landscaped terraces and tranquil cascading stream. The upstairs floor also has a home office, a massage room, and a guest bedroom.
Outside, the expansive grounds house another guest house, a gym, and a 100-seat amphitheater. The space is perfect for entertaining, thanks to its pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, a private lake with a sandy beach, and a shower.
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The grounds also include a large motor court, additional parking, and a sprawling lawn, enveloped by mature trees and plants for unrivaled privacy.
Brett Lawyer of Carolwood Estates represented Jennifer Lopez, while Lea Porter of The Beverly Hills Estates represented the buyer.
Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants.
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