There is more to a home than just bricks and mortar; it’s a place that defines peace, reflects your personality, and speaks volumes about how you view the world and life. So, when it comes home, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr. he makes sure to listen to every moment.“I’m not saying that I’m like a new interior designer, but there are two types of people, and I’m the type that cares about drapes,” said ‘Iron Man’ once, according to Architectural Digest. With a reputation for selling properties that are both unconventional and glamorous, Robert Downey Jr. over the years he has built and brought homes that speak of his unique style. Here is a brief summary of a few of the things they called home.
Robert Downey Jr Hollywood Hills House
“Pink and perfect,” is how Robert described his Hollywood Hills home in 1989 to Interview Magazine, when he was 23. The actor used to keep a bright red piano in the front room, the article said. Further, if we talk about the history of the building, Downey shared, “It was built by one of Cecil B. DeMille’s set designers for Charlie Chaplin, who lived here—or this was one of the 90 places he built.“According to Realty Today, Downey owned a home in the Hollywood Hills from 1989 to 1994. Spread over 2,700-square-feet, it was a two-story, Spanish-style house with a hipped roof. It had three bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was loved for its French doors. Later, TV personality Kelly Osbourne owned the house, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Team Downey headquarters
In 2009, Robert Downey Jr. and his wife and business partner, Susan, brought their home and office together by purchasing a modern home in Venice, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The couple paid $5.6 million for the 7,500-square-foot property. They used the upper floor for living, while the 1,600-square-foot lower floor was decorated for commercial purposes. The home’s highlights include nearly all glass, a rooftop terrace with an infinity pool, and an indoor playground.
Malibu estate
That same year, the couple sold some property and bought a Malibu estate for $13.4 million. This home has four bedrooms with a small living area of over 3,500 square feet. But it is not very important; the main attraction is a seven-acre plot with pastures, a livestock enclosure, a tennis court, and a barn that has been converted into a two-bedroom guest house.A few years after the purchase, in 2013, the actor added a 6,500-square-foot concrete house to the property. The architect Nicolo Bini was given the job, and he ordered a house of thin shells, which sits in one corner of the building next to a kidney-shaped pool. In 2015, AD100 artist Joe Nahem, along with architect Ben Goodman, completed the building with the necessary furniture and decorations. As for the decor, it also includes floors, wrap-around windows, a saltwater pool, and a breakfast nook behind a retro screen.And it doesn’t end here. According to an interview with Purist, the building is equipped with wind turbines and a solar water system to reduce energy consumption. Now, for those wondering, what was the clubhouse like? Downey’s wife told The New York Times, “We wanted to try something that hadn’t been done before. Also, we love character.”
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Hamptons wind farm
Yes, you read that correctly: a windmill. We saved the best for last. It was another purchase of 2017 made by the Marvel star. He paid $10.5 million for a tropical East Hampton home. The building, built around 1885, was not an actual mill but a decorative one that once served as a playhouse. Over time, several additions evolved into the main building. Inside the windmill, you will find a library and an office. The house has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in the main house, guest house, and studio. Additional features include a three-car garage, potting shed, 50-foot swimming pool, tennis court, and manicured gardens, all on four acres.