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The long-divorced couple of Hollywood, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie, were together for a long time before things fell apart in their relationship. During their time together, the ex-couple enjoyed various luxuries together, one of them being their New Orleans mansion, which they reportedly bought for $3.5 million in 2006. However, it was sold soon after theMaleficentactress filed for divorce from her husband. And the same mansion is back on the market years after their split.
Reports suggest the 715sq m property, with a rich history dating back to the 1830s is set to be auctioned in the next month with a starting bid of just $1 million.
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Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie’s Former Mansion is Set For Auction
A property previously owned byBrad PittandAngelina Jolieis now heading back to the auction market. The couple reportedly bought the New Orleans mansion for $3.5 million, and it was under their name from 2006 to 2016 before they sold it for $1.6 million less than its listed cost.
As perMansion Global, the property was listed for $3.475 million most recently. The auction is expected to begin on December 11 with a starting bid of just $1 million. Interluxe Auctions is handling the sale and auction of the mansion.
The mansion is known to be home to some significant and elite names, from Pitt and Jolie, who owned the property until their separation, to the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and recording engineer Cosino Matassa, who once had his studio there as well.
It also became the winner of HGTV’s ultimate house hunt this year in the category of“Downtown Dwellings.”The house features seven bedrooms, five baths, and two powder rooms, along with a balcony overlooking the street to enjoy the city’s famous parades and processions and a two-story guest house.
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Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Bought the Mansion Shortly After They Started Dating
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie were first linked after their 2005 movieMr. and Mrs. Smith.Soon, they were together and reportedly bought the New Orleans mansion in 2006. It was also around the time when theBullet Trainstar was establishing his Make it Right foundation in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina to aid in the environmentally friendly rebuilding of houses.
However, after nearly nine years of owning the property, they put it on sale in the marketreportedlyfor $6.5 million. Six months after the listing, they dropped the asking price by $850,000, bringing it down to $5.65 million. The property was ultimately sold for $4.9 million in 2016, and listing agents called it a fair deal for both parties.
The president and CEO of Interluxe Auctions, Scott Kirk, has described the mansion as an extraordinary property, saying that it is a“blend of history, modern amenities, and prime location.”The mansion also includes a chef’s kitchen with a large butcher’s block island and a custom marble pantry.
The listing also states that the house features amenities like a home gym, an elevator, a workshop, and a gated carriage-style driveway illuminated by gas lamps. It also has a private courtyard with a pool and fountain.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
