Villa Ruchello, Santa Monica Residence, California Real Estate For Sale, USA Architecture Photos
Villa Ruchello in Santa Monica
Mar 2, 2021
Villa Ruchello, Santa Monica
$50 Million Mansion Once Home To Fleetwood Mac ? Built In 1932 & Includes Secret Speakeasy!
Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Southern California, United States of America

One of Santa Monica’s most historic homes – secluded behind antique iron gates with hand-painted ceilings and a secret onyx-walled speakeasy – Villa Ruchello is for sale at $50 million. Built in 1932, Villa Ruchello?s owner, Shane Smith, executive chairman of Vice Media, has poured millions into the mansion to preserve and enhance its Old World craftsmanship while updating the home to today?s standards.
Reminiscent of the best mansions on the French Riviera or Amalfi Coast, Villa Ruchello is nestled behind a three-acre jungle of palm and fruit trees, ferns and lush gardens.

It has been the background setting for the film Beverly Hills Cop and Entourage and was once the home for several members of Fleetwood Mac. Mr. Smith’s restoration definitely succeeded in capturing a feeling of Hollywood’s golden days and immense wealth as he told Mansion Global: ?We had a vision of a Chateau Marmont?style escape with the dual ability to throw lavish parties and feel homey and secluded at the same time. A sort of mini-resort with the best poolside living in L.A. and a vista from every window.?

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