The home is much more than a brick and mortar construction; it is a place that defines peace, reflects your personality and speaks volumes about your perspective on the world and life. So when it comes to home, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr. he makes sure to pay attention to every detail.“I’m not saying I’m like a budding interior designer, but there are two types of people, and I’m the type who cares about curtains,” the “Iron Man” actor once said, according to Architectural Digest. With a real estate portfolio that is an ode to all things unconventional and whimsical, Robert Downey Jr. over the years he has built and maintained homes that speak of his unique style. Here’s a quick note on some of the properties he called home.
Robert Downey Jr Hollywood Hills House
“Pink and perfect,” is how Robert described his home in the Hollywood Hills in 1989 to Interview magazine, when he was 23 years old. The actor used to keep a bright red piano in the front room, the article reports. Also, if we talk about the history of the house, 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 they built for him.“According to Realty Today, Downey owned a home in the Hollywood Hills from 1989 to 1994. Spanning 2,700 square feet, it was a two-story master suite, Spanish-style home with original beamed ceilings. It had three bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was loved for its French doors. TV personality Kelly Osbourne later owned the home, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The headquarters of the Downey team
In 2009, Robert Downey Jr. and his wife and business partner, Susan, combined their home and office space by purchasing a modern home in Venice, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The couple paid a cool $5.6 million for the 7,500-square-foot property. They used the upper floor for residential purposes, while the ground floor of 1,600 square meters was optimized for commercial operations. The main features of this property include an almost glass facade, a roof terrace with an infinity pool and a home cinema.
Malibu Estate
The same year, the couple invested in another property and bought a Malibu resort for $13.4 million. The resort has a four-bedroom cottage that spans over 3,500 square feet. But this is not the highlight; the main show is the seven-acre plot with pastures, animal enclosures, a tennis court and a barn converted into a two-bedroom guest house.A couple of years after the purchase, in 2013, the actor added a 6,500-square-foot concrete clubhouse to the property. Architect Nicolo Bini was given the job and commissioned a thin shell building, which sits on a corner of the property next to a kidney-shaped pool. In 2015, AD100 designer Joe Nahem, along with architect Ben Goodman, completed the home with the necessary furniture and decor. Speaking of decor, it features cork floors, round windows, a saltwater aquarium and a breakfast nook hidden behind a retro screen.And it doesn’t end here. According to an interview with Purist, the house has wind turbines and solar-generated water systems to offset energy consumption. Now, for those wondering, what was the need for the clubhouse? Downey’s wife told The New York Times, “We wanted to try something that hadn’t been done before. Plus, we love a character.”
Replacement Malibu bearing
Hamptons Windmill House
Yes, you read that right: the windmill house. We really saved the best for last. It was another 2017 purchase made by the Marvel star. He paid $10.5 million for the Windmill House in East Hampton. The house, built around 1885, was never an actual mill, but a decorative replica that initially functioned as a playhouse. Over time, several additions transformed it into a full-sized residence. Inside the windmill, you will find a library and an office. The property has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms spread over the main house, a guest house and a studio. Other highlights include a three-car garage, potting shed, 50-foot swimming pool, tennis court and beautiful gardens, all set on four acres of grounds.