Actor Steve McQueen has always proven to be a unique personality thanks to his irreverence and nonchalance in dealing with dangerous situations where he used motorcycles and cars. Today his name is back in the news thanks to his former beach mansion on the Malibu coast recently being sold, fetching a price tag of $12.1 million with a location in America’s premier summer destination.
McQueen, known worldwide for his notable performances on the silver screen, died in 1980 when he was only 50 years old unique made him a true Hollywood icon. His real estate, cars, and personal effects are the subject of worldwide worship by his fans.
Famous actor Steve McQueen’s beach house
The property was inhabited by the celebrity in the 1970s. in the company of his wife, actress Ali McGraw, the couple of actors remodeled the mansion, as well as the other owners, and maintained a relationship with great ups and downs, which was often characterized by scandal and family problems.
Since then, the property has undergone several renovations by its owners, to the extent that there are now completely new apartments. However, the imprint of a man like Steve McQueen is almost impossible to erase; the house maintains an area of 308 square meters with a location on a closed street within the Broad Beach area.
Its five bedrooms and an equal number of bathrooms offer a taste of the size and capacity of the mansion, highlighting that it is possible to admire the Pacific Ocean through panoramic views from almost every bedroom. Thanks to the fact that the home is architecturally designed as an open floor plan with large glass windows, through which a sense of space is possible that can be categorized as masterful.
All the floors of the house are made of wide plank wood to transmit a certain informality and an excellent color quota, in addition to durability for the high traffic from the beach to the property, since it also has a private and direct access to a stretch of Malibu’s coastline.
A direct look inside the mansion on California’s South Coast
Inside the estate, the spaces have been designed to provide comfort and functionality to the residents, a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and a beautiful fireplace. For food preparation, there is nothing better than a recently remodeled Chef’s kitchen that connects to the dining area.
Suppose you are in the main suite. In that case, you will have full access to a luxury bathroom where marble is the main protagonist, a pair of sinks and a deep bathtub, as well as a private terrace, guarantee both privacy and beautiful views towards the horizon and the sea.
For entertainment, it is also possible to get a minibar, a dedicated spa area, and a study, all integrated into the lower floor and maintaining a private terrace to enjoy outdoor activities without the annoying glances from the outside.
Steve McQueen was known for being an actor who always lived his life on the edge, with the gas pedal to the metal, which was one of the main reasons for his early death. His legacy has remained in his films, his incredible personality, and the great number of assets, which undoubtedly keep his memory alive in the hearts of his followers.