Mel Gibson knocks $3M off the price of his secluded waterfront Medieval style Malibu mansion after listing it for $17.5 million last year

By: Jabeen Waheeb

Mel Gibson has knocked off nearly $3million off the initial listing price of his Medieval-style Malibu mansion. 

The actor, 62, put the jaw-dropping 5.5-acre estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the market for $17.5 million in July last year, but has now re-listed it for $14,850,000.

The sprawling property, built in 1996, was purchased by the Oscar winner in 2008 for a cool $11.5 million and boasts five-bedroom, as well as a majestic old world feel including a castle style turret. 

Cutting the price: Mel Gibson has knocked off nearly $3million off the initial listing price of his Medieval-style Malibu mansion

On the market: The actor, 62, put the jaw-dropping 5.5-acre estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the market for $17.5 million in July last year, but has now re-listed it for $14,850,000

After living in the mansion for over a decade, Mel decided to part ways with the abode last year. But has now decided to settle on a lower asking price after failing to sell the property.  

The multi-estate mansion has a unique touch with it’s Medieval style design inspiration focusing on stone and wood panelling. 

Interiors play up to the rustic charm with spacious exposed ceiling beams, stone fireplaces and a wooden tower.

The Braveheart star also remodelled several fireplaces into Christian shrines with wooden crosses. 

Incredible: The sprawling property, built in 1996, was purchased by the Oscar winner in 2008 for a cool $11.5 million and boasts five-bedroom, as well as a majestic old world feel including a castle style turret

Selling: After living in the mansion for over a decade, Mel decided to part ways with the abode last year. But has now decided to settle on a lower asking price after failing to sell the property

Spacious: The multi-estate mansion has a unique touch with it’s Medieval style design inspiration focusing on stone and wood panelling

There is also a detached guest and pool house for residents to make full use of California’s scorching sunny weather. 

Designers were keen on giving the house its old-world feel by importing antique elements from Europe and Californian farms after the house was rebuilt in 1996 following fire damage.   

‘This property is very private, You just don’t have any sense of it when you’re driving along the street. It lends itself to people who really appreciate unique architecture but also value their privacy,’ agent Damon Skleton from real estate brokerage Compass revealed.

Rustic charm: Interiors play up to the rustic charm with spacious exposed ceiling beams, stone fireplaces and a wooden tower

Own touches: The Braveheart star also remodelled several fireplaces into Christian shrines with wooden crosses

Time for a dip: There is also a detached guest and pool house for residents to make full use of California’s scorching sunny weather.

The initial listing a year ago described the property as ‘unlike anything you have ever experienced. 

‘Pass through a private gate down a long driveway to a truly one of a kind ”Old World” estate.’

The alluring description makes sure to let perspective buyers understand the secluded nature of this massive hideaway.

‘Stone archways lead you down a magically lit pathway to private sun deck,’ the listing adds.

The Braveheart star and director bought the home from fellow actors, couple David Duchovny and Téa Leoni for $11.5million in 2008.

Interiors: Designers were keen on giving the house its old-world feel by importing antique elements from Europe and Californian farms after the house was rebuilt in 1996 following fire damage

Agent Damon Skleton from real estate brokerage Compass revealed: ‘This property is very private, You just don’t have any sense of it when you’re driving along the street. It lends itself to people who really appreciate unique architecture but also value their privacy’

Sprawling: The initial listing a year ago described the property as ‘unlike anything you have ever experienced

On to the next! The Braveheart star and director bought the home from fellow actors, couple David Duchovny and Téa Leoni for $11.5million in 2008

Touches: Inside the castle like turret is a spiral wooden staircase (L) and the spacious shower boasts rustic tiles (R)

Meanwhile, it is a busy time for Mel as he signed on to direct the World War II drama Destroyer, according to Variety.

 

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