Famous people, gangsters and celebrities such as Madonna have lived in Castillo del Lago, the legendary Hollywood Hills home for sale.
Castillo del Lago, Madonna’s home in the 90s
In 1995 Robert Hoskins broke into Castillo Del Lago, where Madonna lived, to marry or kill her. The famous singer was not at home that day and the man was arrested. This is just one of the mythical episodes that happened at Castillo Del Lago, the Hollywood Hills estate on Los Angeles’ Mulholland Highway: The three-acre mansion, also used as a film location for Ivory and Merchant, was Madonna’s home in the 90s , at the time of Material Girl.
Castillo Del Lago – Credit Sothebys Homes
Castillo Del Lago is a legendary Hollywood estate with unparalleled views of the iconic hill, the Hollywood sign, downtown Los Angeles and even Catalina Island. Designed by architect John DeLario around 1926, the home is one of California’s premier properties due to its history.
One of the halls of the villa – Credit Sothebys Homes
The house was built for oil explorer Patrick Longdon and gangster Bugsy Siegel is said to have used the property for an underground gambling den. Castillo Del Lago has been the location for several films such as Beverly Hills Cop in 1984.
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The view of the Hollywood sign – Credit Sothebys Homes
The villa includes several bedrooms, various living rooms, dining room, home theatre, cellar, high ceilings with wooden beams and large fireplaces. Castillo Del Lago also offers an Olympic swimming pool, fountains and a large garden of lawns, trees and hedges. The 360 degree view of Los Angeles and Lake Hollywood is breathtaking.
The Tower Suite – Credit Sothebys Homes
Castillo del Lago is currently owned by Russian-American fashion designer Leon Max and is on the market for $21 million.
One of the rooms in Castillo del Lago – Credit Sothebys Homes
