Hollywood heartthrob Marilyn Monroe lived in her house in Brentwood, Los Angeles until her death in 1962. Unlike other celebrities who have penchant for more than one house, Monroe owned only one house. Monroe lived in the same house when the famous incident happened when she attended President John F. Kennedy's birthday event and "Happy Birthday Mr. President." It was only after eight months of that famous incident that she was found dead in her bedroom in 1962.
Monroe had lived in 43 different houses before moving to her own house in early 1962. It is a famous legend that Monroe purchased this house on a suggestion of a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist suggested her that she should put down some roots. Monroe had lived in her own house for a very short period of time as she died very young at the age of 36 years.
Monroe’s life is considered very tragic as she never got settled in a home. It shows the fact that she shifted 43 houses before getting settled in own property. Monroe had a tough childhood as she was born to an unwed mother who struggled with mental illness. Monroe lived in abusive foster homes and orphanage. She attended nine schools while growing up.
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Monroe’s house was recently on sale. After Monroe’s demise in 1962, the house belonged to many owners. There were two celebrities who have also lived in the house. They are - actress Veronica Hamel (Hill Street Blues) and late Anna Nicole Smith.
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After moving into the property, Veronica Hamel did some remodeling of the house. It was then that she found extensive surveillance and bugging equipment buried in the walls of the home. If the rumors are to be believed, these equipments were installed when Monroe was involved with John F. Kennedy.
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Monroe’s one-story hacienda-style house was built in 1929. It is situated behind tall gates at the end of cul de sac on more than half an acre of tree-filled grounds. The house has four-bedroom, three-bath home having a swimming pool, an expansive yard and a citrus grove.
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The house is located at 12305 5th Helena Drive. The house initially had only 2 bedrooms. Monroe had constructed two more bedrooms afterward. She also decorated the home in Spanish style. Monroe went on shopping trips to Tijuana and Mexico City to buy tiles, tin masks, mirrors, and textiles for her house.
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Marilyn Monroe’s single-level Spanish-style house had a freeform swimming pool. Freeform swimming pool was a popular shape for in-ground pools at those times. She styled the house to her likings as she was not the first owner of the house. The house was built in the year 1929.
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Monroe’s bedroom had nothing extravagant about it. It was very simple yet elegant on its own terms. The bedroom had a fireplace and doors leading to a courtyard patio. But, Monroe lived. Monroe referred to her abode as “a cute little Mexican-style house with eight rooms.” Monroe often said that she hated to live alone in the house.
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People always appreciated the beauty of Monroe’s home. An agent said that the house had its own serenity and warmth and described it as an absolute oasis in the heart of one of the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The 23,200 square-foot property also has a guest house.
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Monroe was renovating the guest house just before her death in August 1962. Monroe used to be very excited about her home and was also eager for others to appreciate it. “Anybody who likes my house, I’m sure I’ll get along with,” she told a magazine before she passed away.
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