Jim Carrey, one of the greatest comic actors of all time, became successful in the Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura franchises thanks to his expressive face and exuberant slapstick performances.
Far from being typecast as a jokester, the Canadian-born actor would go on to achieve critical acclaim for dramatic roles in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
In addition to co-writing the book Memoirs and Misinformation, publishing an award-winning children’s book, and playing Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live, he is the recipient of two Golden Globes and eleven MTV movie and TV awards.
In 2022, he announced that he was taking a break from acting and was considering retirement. The prolific star has relocated to his holiday property in Maui and put the Brentwood estate where he had lived for the last 30 years up for sale.
Nestled between massive hedges and exclusive red-brick gates, the spacious ranch-style estate is now priced for US$26.5 million, down from US$28.9 million. There are five bedrooms, six complete bathrooms, and three half bathrooms in the 12,700 square foot house.
Pitch high-beam ceilings in this chic home provide an abundance of natural light that bathes the dazzling white walls and Carrey’s enormous collection of art, which includes many of his own creations, in natural light.
With their polished stone and hardwood floors, fireplaces, and large windows overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens, the living, dining, and family rooms seamlessly blend together.
There’s an indoor BBQ in the kitchen. A circular breakfast nook overlooks pear trees that are in bloom. Not to add, a central courtyard with space for entertaining or relaxing in the traditional California indoor/outdoor living style is accessible through a number of sliding glass doors.
Carrey’s main bedroom suite has a gorgeous wood-paneled bathroom with a copper-hooded fireplace, leaded glass windows, and a soaking tub in addition to its own private balcony.
An Art Deco-inspired home theater, complete with plush marble bathrooms, burl wood columns, and sofas draped in mohair, pays homage to the old-fashioned movie palaces. The roomy home office and gym are ideal for the contemporary remote worker lifestyle.
A full-size tennis court, a waterfall swimming pool, a pool house with bar, a sauna/steam room, vegetable gardens, and many mature trees are among the expansive 0.8-hectare grounds, which are a rare find in Los Angeles.
There are peaceful walking routes that lead to the platform for yoga and meditation. Carrey described the house as “a place of enchantment and inspiration” and expressed the hope that the next owner will find it to be “a magical sanctuary.”
Despite being close to the bustle of Santa Monica, Brentwood—one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after neighborhoods—maintains a sense of community.
Stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, LeBron James, and Tobey Maguire call Brentwood home. It’s known for its tree-lined avenues, unusual homes, and one of the best farmer’s markets in Los Angeles.
Options for entertainment include the world-class Getty Museum, the Brentwood Golf Club and the upscale shops and restaurants on San Vicente Boulevard.