It often feels like the glamour of old Hollywood will never be matched. We know there were major issues both on and off-screen during this time, but there's a real air of prestige for the actors who worked back then. One of the classic figures in Hollywood was Judy Garland. Her role in The Wizard of Oz is still iconic today. She was undeniably glamorous, and it turns out she had a smart eye for real estate, too.
Of course, we know her life wasn't all roses. The mom of three had some significant struggles with mental health and relationships. She wed five times and during her marriage to director Vincente Minnelli, the pair bought a home in Malibu. The beach house, which was built in 1947, is where the couple raised their kids, including Liza Minnelli. And according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, the home was recently for sale after it was completely rebuilt in 2013.
While we won't get a feel for Judy Garland's home décor style, it's clear she knew the location meant everything with this home. The inside can always be changed and renovated, and it has been. But the view of the beautiful water from the beach house oasis is what made this place extra special.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is just over 1,300 square feet, relatively small for a celebrity home. But the large windows and open floor plan make it feel larger than life. We've got some photos of this gorgeous home that Judy Garland used to call home.
The Home Is Private
The home's front doesn’t do justice for what's on the inside or the view of the beach, water, and sunset. That's part of the charm, though. This home looks like a farm-style space, but it gives major beach house vibes when we walk through the doors. We love the privacy this elegant front fence vies and it seems perfectly fitting for a celebrity who wants some space.
The Main Floor Shows Off the Style
As we mentioned, many celebrity homes are massive. It's hard for us regular people to figure out what to do with all that space. With this home, it's easier for us to imagine what space would look like if it was ours, and one of the best things about this main floor is how elegant but cozy it feels. This really shows off the style of the rest of the home. Practical, elegant, classic.
A Bright Living Room With a View
For anyone who has a fast-paced or stressful life, this home seems the perfect space to unwind. Every corner of this space has been levelled up. We see that from the ceiling beams to the window and the beautiful brick on the fireplace wall. We imagine this is the perfect space to cuddle up and watch a movie.
The Clean Main Floor
This main floor isn't as massive or glamorous as we see in other celebrity homes. But there's a beautiful charm here. We love this double-sided fireplace and the large size of it. We imagine it's beautiful to sit next to it while the ocean's breeze flows in through the open windows. The railing helps open the space and makes it appear larger.
A Classy Dining Room
This dining room is not like a regular dining room, and likely doesn't look like what we have in our homes. We love the different textures between the wood and the brick. Add the bright white walls, the big window that opens to a view of the beach, and the oversized and cozy fireplace, and it's a perfect balance between charm and elegance.
The Other Side of the Dining Room
Another side of this room here we can see the kitchen, which opens to the dining room. The white brick on the room's fireplace side works beautifully with the white cabinets in the kitchen. The elegant white ceilings with the beautiful textures up there, too, add to the overall classy feel of this room. We imagine it's a cozy place to host a dinner with friends.
Bright Kitchen
For many homes, the kitchen is one of the biggest selling points. And that holds true for celebrity multimillion-dollar homes, too. We're a huge fan of this room's classic and clean look from the backsplash to the countertop material and the appliances that were chosen to complement. There's strategically placed recessed lighting to bring enough warmth to the room, too.
Bright Bedroom
Main bedrooms have dual purposes for sleep and relaxation. When we've had a busy week, laying in bed for an extra few hours is refreshing. This space, with ample room for the big bed and that beautiful view of the water right off the balcony and the quirky slanted ceiling, it's a dream room come true.
A Window to the World
From this view of the main bedroom, it's clear what this home's winning feature is: the view. It's incredible between the sand, the water, and the beautiful blue sky to match. We imagine waking up right here is the best thing to starting the day off on the right foot. It's really interesting to think about what Judy would love most about this space when she lived here.
An Oversized Bathroom
We know that a bathroom isn't the most glamorous room in the house. It's where we do our business, take a shower, and get ready for the day. It's not fun to clean and rarely a big selling place for a regular home. But these mansions, and this room specifically, are a new level of glamor in these multimillion-dollar homes. We love the crisp white color scheme throughout.
A Cozy Office
To afford this multimillion-dollar space, of course, means holding a job, and so it comes in handy that this space has a calming home office as well. The higher windows allow for lots of light to flood in the space and add that one large window or patio door to the left, and there's no room for darkness to creep in here. Hello, creativity!
The Outside Seating
Of course, with this home being in Malibu, there's lovely weather nearly year-round. This outside seating area feels like a casual living room out in the beautiful elements. It's the ideal space for hosting an elegant gathering or one that's low-key and filled with friends. All the small details here add up to an elegant space.
Back Deck With a View
It's this right here that makes this space worth every single penny. Imagine sitting up here in the evenings with the crisp air from the water gently blowing. Sitting here and having a nightcap drink to unwind after a trying day while watching the sunset is what makes this space so special. With the glass railings, the homeowners get full opportunities to take in the whole view.
A Sunset Deck
If there was no convincing that the view here is everything, check out this gorgeous sunset patio look! It's hard to imagine having any cares in the world when sitting here, and we're certain the new owners are going to spend loads of time here while breathing in that fresh air that comes with the waves.
A Space Just for the Sunsets
High up on the second-story balcony, this space is all about the beautiful ocean views and relaxation. We imagine Judy would have loved to sit out here after a long day of work and play with her children. It's a space to clear the mind and watch the waves come in. Perfect from morning through the night.
