Actor Mel Gibson recently re-listed his Lavender Hill Farm on the Malibu real estate market with a million dollar price cut, going from $12,750,000 down to $11,750,000. The home was first listed for $14.5 million in March 2010. Lavender Hill Farm is located in the premier and private Serra Retreat part of Malibu. Situated on 2.56 acres, the home was originally built by composer Leonard Rosenman in 1979 and was later owned by musician Rick Springfield. According to property records, Gibson and Robyn bought the home in 1989. Gibson’s compound includes a main house, pool, spa, lighted tennis court, separate media room, separate gym, a two-story outdoor entertainment pavilion with built-in BBQ, fireplace and kitchen, as well as three guest houses, fruit orchards, sprawling lawns and two offices.
“An amazing “Old World” Hacienda on approx. 2.56 magically landscaped acres in guard gated, desirable Serra Retreat. Originally built by an award-winning composer, this family compound includes: a main residence, pool, spa, tennis court w/ lights, separate media room, separate gym, a 2 story entertainment pavilion (complete with built-in BBQ, fireplace and kitchen), 3 guest houses, fruit orchards, sprawling lawns, 2 offices and numerous patios and fountains throughout. The main hacienda boasts 6 bedrooms 5.5 bathrooms, w/ hardwood/stone floors and unbelievable hand-painted details throughout. The private upstairs master suite includes a sitting room w/ fireplace, 2 walk-in closets and a beautifully tiled master bath w/ sauna and steam. Each of the three guest houses is self-contained and perfect for large families or entertaining groups of guests. The mature landscaping includes magnificent pepper trees, oak trees, specimen trees, avocado trees and lush, sprawling lawn.” – More info.
