According to Mansion Global, Madonna once possessed a Spanish-style Hollywood Hills mansion listed for $21 million USD.The 1920s-era home, called Castillo del Lago, sits on a ridge behind the well-known Hollywood sign. The opulent 10,500-square-foot home is decorated with exposed wood beams, Spanish arches, hand-painted embellishments, colorful period tiling, and bespoke wrought iron. Fun fact: parts of the 1984 blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop were filmed at the property.
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Architectural highlights include 25′ stencilled wood beams in the two-storey living room, where rows of French doors open to a terrace with an expansive view of Lake Hollywood.
Madonna bought the property for around $5 million in 1996 while filming Evita.
The formal dining room pairs an intricate honeycomb ceiling with terracotta floors.
A star light fixture and patterned fabrics liven up the breakfast room.
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The principal bedroom has many areas to work and unwind. Moorish arched doorways and columns are among the standout architectural features.
An elaborately carved canopy bed is accented by matching fabrics and drapes, hardwood floors, and deep casement windows.
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The primary suite has double baths and is embellished with intricate tile designs and arched niches and alcoves for a Moorish flavor.
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This guest bedroom has 360-degree views and a fabric-cloaked tented ceiling over the bed.
A loggia opens to a central courtyard accessed through a set of French doors with screens.
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Mature, towering palms soar towards the Castillo del Lago’s distinctive tower (Madonna drew her neighbors’ ire after painting the tower with red stripes to resemble a church she admired in Portofino).
The central courtyard has a brightly tiled quatrefoil fountain and outdoor fireplace. The current owner opened breezeway and planted climbing plants like fig ivy, wisteria and jasmine to adorn the walls.
The garden overlooks the city and has a zen-like lap pool surrounded by velvety manicured lawns.