Audrey Hepburn Houses in California and Switzerland | INSIDE Audrey Hepburn Mansion in Tolochenaz

welcome curious minds today we'll Glimpse several houses of a fashion and Hollywood icon edivan heemstra don't you know who she is it's another name for the belgian-born British actress Audrey Hepburn Audrey's mother called her like this in Nazi occupied Holland during World War II to disguise her British Heritage if this fact surprises you you won't be disappointed we will tell even more intriguing details and yummies about heun's private life in this video so squeeze your cat if you have one Brew some tea and prepare for the tour around this charming actress's residence let's start with the old Hollywood starlet's estate on delin Drive in Beverly Hills Los Angeles now the stately property is officially known as the Eva Gore estate because Hungarian American actress and socialite Eva Gore lived there after Audrey heepen what is so special about the house that many a-listers called it home first it's quite spacious around 7,000 square ft second it's located in the affluent homey Hills neighborhood third the estate was designed in 1938 by a talented African-American architect Paul Williams the estate per Paul Williams design features remarkable luxurious amenities which appealed to Audrey hein's liking after all Audrey was a daughter of the Dutch baroness the former owners of the estate were the Prussian Capel Meister composer hry burer and British actor and novelist David nen known for his role in the American drama film Separate Tables 1958 it is a two-story white brick house all G ated and private hidden behind tall privacy Hedges and mature trees though the exterior is made in the traditional style the content is truly Hollywood Chic perfect for star studded parties the Gated estate comprises six spacious bedrooms 5 and a half bathrooms a guest house a private tennis court with a viewing deck 1.1 Acres of well-maintained gardens Lawns a patio and a brick paved driveway of course no Deluxe Hollywood residence Could Be Imagined without a swimming pool here it is large and adorned with Lush Greenery the pool area also includes a kitchen and a saer four massive bedrooms are located upstairs in the main house including the deluxe Master Suite the guest house boasts 700 square fet of space and a detached 1,000 ft staff apartment space two staff bedrooms are located downstairs passing the red door let's enter a formal foyer leading to a spacious living room the interior has considerably changed since Audrey heppen called it her home the spectacular entrance is adorned with symmetrical Flor to ceiling mirrors a curved staircase with Emerald velvet Runner winds and a massive Crystal sh Chandelier the grand staircase is a true centerpiece of this Los Angeles property evoking the spirit of 1950s Hollywood glamour other luxurious attributes include a formal dining room an extravagant breakfast room and a gouret kitchen there is plenty of space for dinner parties the first dining room with checkered tiled floors beig painted walls and French Windows allows plenty of light it has a retro beastro flare the second dining room is smaller with wooden floors a casual eating area and a large window with a picturesque view of the well manicured Garden the family room features built-in bookshelves a soft sofa with pillows and a fireplace with a marble mantle making the atmosphere incredibly cozy the immense windows make the outside nature seem a part of the Interior just like the painting hanging above the fireplace the funny face star lived there with her husband Mel Farah an American actor and filmmaker whom she had known since 1956 their onstage collaboration turned into a real life Romance the pair married in 1954 in Switzerland and soon moved into this house it might seem that such a homey comfortable environment would strengthen the marriage vows the first heon's marriage didn't end well their relationships were intense Heen had an earlier miscarriage and a still birth after a horse riding accident before she gave birth to their son Shawn in 1960 in 2017 the home was listed for sale at nearly $14 million if you don't have a dozen million bucks in your wallet don't worry the Mansion was successfully sold in 2019 for a hefty 11 million since 2015 the celebrity house has been estimated between 12.95 million and $16.95 million initially potential buyers wanted to tear down this antique house in homby Hills and develop the 1.1 acre property it would have been a terrible loss especially for those who would like to feel a member of Hollywood royalty luckily the ACT ual buyer was a local developer who liked the property and wanted to keep it as his residence the man knew of the estate because his wife had taken tennis lessons there when Eva gabo owned it his current neighbor living across the street in a massive house is a 62-year-old designer Tom Ford how do you like this colonial revival estate do you believe that former owners somehow influence the current home atmosphere before we move on to Audrey's house in Switzerland please pause and share your thoughts with us we read we sparkle with joy we answer now prepare for a little trip overseas to tanaz a zero 62 squ mile municipality in Switzerland here Audrey heppen lived from 1965 until she died in 1993 which proves her bust in the Tiny Town Square the city rests on the Northern shore of Lake Geneva so the views here are really breathtaking the actress was mesmerized by its natural beauty and peaceful way of life a special place a special house here it is twined with Greenery Sleeping Beauty it Bears the proud name of lapel meaning peaceful in French heon's Haven of Peace in Switzerland the star of Roman Holiday lived here for nearly 30 years looking after her family and enjoying a private life behind a picturesque fence the estate sits right on a country road the family moved here in 1965 after living in Italy Audrey thought this 18th century Swiss house was a perfect spot to raise her two kids she said there is something about society and life in the city that oppresses me the air is polluted the car exhaust reminds me of guns and the noise is so loud that you can't hear or see well honestly we couldn't bear it anymore according to her son sha Farah his mother felt butterflies when she first saw the property it felt like she came back home her second child Luca was a fruit of love from her following marriage with Italian psychiatrist and neurologist Andrea Doty the shuttered stone estate offered a big garden and lots of room for family friends and Jack Russel of this creative woman this is where heepen felt most comfortable a well cultivated Garden complemented the Mansion the star spent hours in the garden working alongside Giovani oronu helping him tend to the Roses Audrey also loved cultivating vegetables and frequently used the yield for her Meals by the way according to her son Sha's Memoir Audrey was quite an eater no joking despite the actress having cravings like everyone else she maintained a slim chiseled silhouette what was her secret she always strived for balance and was conscious of the food's origin and preparation procedure thus the Sabrina star often peaked at her carefully maintained Garden for some tomato or fresh basil for her favorite dish pasta with tomato sauce and basil and for dessert freshly picked cherries also Audrey liked to hide Easter eggs around lapa's spacious Garden for a family egg hunt one more thing about the T shinar Garden for Audrey it was not only the means of creating Beauty but also a kind of therapy as a child she experienced hunger in Holland during World War II the actress recalled I went as long as 3 days without food most of the time we existed on starvation rations for months breakfast was hot water and one slice of bread made from brown beans broth for lunch was made from one potato and there was no milk sugar or cereals of any kind awful what War can do to people therefore having her personal food supply at hand just near her house granted the actress peace of mind and comfort sometimes Audrey had to invite journalists to her large modernized Farmhouse dated back to the 1700s for public purposes fans admired the actress for her radiant Beauty and ability to create an atmosphere of sophistication around her so they always expected panm at sanses thus the actress occasionally had to pose for photographers in her Swiss Sanctuary this photo shoot was published in British Vogue in 1971 here my fair lady as beautiful as roses from her garden in the vase sits in a cozy armchair in her living room holding her son Luca on her lap and smiling pleasantly like Madonna benoir by Leonardo da Vinci she tended to place fresh flowers everywhere a little remark do you see the painting hanging above the desk her second husband Andrea Doty painted it Audrey also spent her time here painting and working with UNICEF The Rosy living room in La was one of Audrey's favorite rooms decorated in pink tones it matched the painting of a watermelon by the Mexican painter rufino too above one of the pink sofas a modern Parson style table the square legs are the same width as the top and a desk are combined with a Spanish rug in pink tones stools woven with Esparto grass and a windsor chair the actress loved cuddling with her dogs on a comfortable sofa the first and most renowned dog was a Yorkshire Terrier named Mr famous what else made this house so close to heon's Heart except for the picturesque Garden where the star could relax and breathe in pure Swiss Countryside air it had all the attributes of a movie star home a stylish Salon with tasteful Furnishings a grand piano and framed photos of Heen and other stars the master bedroom was styled in Cayenne blue heon's favorite color with blue French Port hold sheets covering the canopy bed when it came to decoration ations Audrey had an impeccable taste she preferred primary colors blue bedroom yellow living room and library in pink tones lots of white and natural fiber Furniture paintings by famous artists like balus and Alo Vidal quadras adorned the walls Switzerland became Audrey heon's last home in all senses she passed away here on the 20th of January 1993 her humble yet well-kept grave is located at the tanas cemetery the estate has been preserved as a museum Sheltering the actress's personal belongings including her clothes artwork and photographs however now it is a private territory and visitors are not allowed inside you can still admire the stunning exterior of the house and walk along the streets where all A's foot stepped now a little bonus for all admirers of Audrey hein's acting Talent do you remember the romantic comedy drama film Sabrina 1954 with Audrey brilliantly performing the chauffer's daughter welcome to the historic house where Sabrina dreamed of a whole new world with the larab bees fiction aside the Mansion actually exists it is called the Anchorage and is situated in Ry New York in 2022 the home was put on sale for 11 million the previous price tag was $6.48 million in 1999 it was built in 1917 on 9,400 Ft of territory with the waterfront property on 6 Acres the brown brick estate was designed by a renowned American architect mot B Schmidt and and the surroundings are a brainchild of landscape designer Ellen Biddle Shipman the Mansion is spacious and built in the American Georgian classical style there are picturesque water views on a long driveway private beach pool Terrace guest Cottage detached barn and garage the pool is a landscape artwork drowned in manicured Greenery the Waterfront side overlooks a Terrace and Terrace lawn inside the estate features several formal rooms seven bedrooms carved moldings Oak and brick Herring bone floors and numerous French doors there are two kitchens one connected with the Gated garden and covered porch and two pantries two East and West sun rooms have matching balconies above let's come in and see what the larabe Family Life looked like here we are in the classical Grand foyer with black and white checkered tiled floors white painted walls and a spiral staircase a relatively modest chandelier might not have been enough without curvy and rectangular doorways allowing natural light to penetrate inside the war nishes are decorated with empty vases now let's move to the family room with four double doors wooden floors and a cozy fireplace the walls in the ceiling are painted painted white which adds visual room to the space there is also another fireplace in a great room with wood panel walls have you noticed the difference between the visual effect of the family room and this one here the space seems more intimate it should be more comforting for cold and gloomy weather while the light family room invites the French doors to open wide on warm sunny days the kitchen is all white with a brick wall beside the cooking space spacious shelves decorated with white and blue porcelain and a solid wooden table with shaped carved legs now look at this gorgeous study framed by wood paneled walls in a burning fireplace a cozy creamy sofa and soft armchairs with numerous decorative pillows built-in bookshelves artworks and Whimsy patterned rug add to the atmosphere of leisure and security let's step inside the Lacy sun room with plenty of natural light so the three-bulb chandelier performs rather a decorative function one of the bedrooms looks almost weightless with pastel blue armchairs White Walls and curtains ubiquitous French doors an impressive bed and a wood burning fireplace the warm toned wooden floors ground this Airy look the primary Suite has two fireplaces two bathrooms several closets and access to the West balcony the third floor features a fitness and yoga studio a full bathroom and additional storage now it's time to thank Audrey heppen for her Exquisite taste which allowed us to enjoy these fascinating photos today her stylish appearance attractiveness and charm are not the only things worth admiring would you like to see other houses that served as backgrounds or were equal Partners in F movies if so please write your suggestions in the comments your feedback is a catalyst for our creativity

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Length: 18min 41sec (1121 seconds)

Published: Sat Apr 06 2024