Marilyn Monroe’s West Hollywood penthouse has been put on the market for $3.3m
News Corp Australia Network
Marilyn Monroe’s former penthouse.
The pad Marilyn Monroe moved into after her infamous break-up with New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio has hit the market, providing a unique insight into the ill-fated Hollywood star’s private life.
The uber cool home has been listed for US$2.49 million (A$3.4m)
Monroe moved into the two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence in 1954 shortly after leaving DiMaggio.
The penthouse is located in the Granville Towers.
At the time, Monroe was becoming a stable of Hollywood movies whilst DiMaggio had gained a reputation of one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
The pair were only married for a year from 1954 to 1955 before Monroe ended the relationship.
Originally built in the 1930s, the building housing the penthouse features 40 residences.
The main bedroom and sitting area.
In 2003, the current owner had purchased the penthouse from Ellen DeGeneres’s wife, Portia De Rossi for less than $US1 million.
MORE: Frustrated couple pay $1.2m over reserve
‘Australia’s most glamorous home’ up for grabs
The property has been listed on and off the market since 2018, coinciding with Monroe’s Brentwood home selling for $9.8 million in 2017, the New York Post reported.
The property is the last West Hollywood penthouse that Marilyn Monroe would live in before buying her first home in Brentwood.
Located on the corner of famous Sunset Boulevard, some of the listing’s amenities include a clubhouse, pool and spa, a courtyard and a garden.
The Granville Towers designer, Leland Byrant collaborated with Samuel Coine, who went on to create The Four Gables Apartments, Savoy Plaza and La Fontaine.
Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe
A circular staircase winds through the two levels which includes a formal dining room with a chandelier and spa-like bathrooms with hardwood floors.
Amanda Lynn of The Agency holds the listing with Gina Michelle and George Ouzounian.
The historic LA penthouse includes sprawling views and sleek and modern architectural elements.
The building is perfect for buyers looking to partake in a legacy of celebrity-studded penthouse living.
Boasting views of city lights and mountain views, the penthouse features floor-to-ceiling skylight windows with over 185 sqm of living space.
Parts of this article originally appeared in the New York Post, and are republished here with permission.
MORE:
Claudia Karvan warehouse back up for sale
Nellie Tilley looking to double her money
Mystery surrounds Julia Roberts exclusive Sydney rental