James Cameron is among the most successful filmmakers to ever come out of Hollywood. With his films having grossed a jaw-dropping $6 billion in the box office, it’s no surprise that the 66-year-old Canadian director can afford to splurge on the finest homes money can buy.
His two-mansion compound in the secluded Serra Retreat neighborhood in Malibu is proof of that. Check out the amazing amenities his home has to offer and find out why it’s worth the $25 million price tag.
By the Numbers
Realtor.com: The estate is nestled in the hills of the Malibu Canyon’s lower region
Cameron’s abode spans 16,000 square feet and is comprised of not one but two impressive homes. In total, the residence boats of having 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms.
It also has two swimming pools, two spas, and two kitchens complete with expensive equipment. Aside from the two mansions, there’s also a guesthouse and a guardhouse on the compound.
Meanwhile, there’s enough space to park over two dozen cars on the property not to mention the garage, which can house eight cars as well.
Cameron reportedly pays $4,200 a month in homeowner’s fees and an annual tax bill of $125,000 for keeping the home.
Realtor.com: A look inside the state-of-the-art movie theater in Cameron’s lavish compound
Star-Studded Neighborhood
Thanks to its private location and scenic views, Serra Retreat is a favorite among people working in the entertainment industry. Cameron was reportedly neighbors with ‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John, who used to live in a mansion just across the street from the director.
The compound is also located right next to a residence where pop star Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline once called home. Some high-profile figures currently living in the neighborhood are veteran actor Dick Van Dyke, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey, and billionaire Larry Ellison.
Varied Portfolio
s_bukley/Deposit Photos: Cameron is currently married to environmentalist Suzy Amis
The listing didn’t mention why Cameron has decided to part with his two-mansion compound.
Still, he isn’t really pressed to find another home to live in as he owns several other properties. He owns much more modest houses near Calabasas.
There’s also his 102-acre property in Santa Barbara and his collection of half-dozen modest homes located across the suburbs of Los Angeles. Given his and his wife’s environment-friendly views, they might consider downsizing to a smaller residence that won’t require as much upkeep as their sprawling Serra Retreat residence.
Cameron has notably been a vocal supporter of environmentalist causes and has woven his beliefs into some of his blockbuster movies like ‘Avatar’ and ‘Titanic’.