Judy Garland was a star in the golden age of Hollywood who got her start in vaudeville. She appeared in classic movies such as The Wizard of Oz and Meet Me In St. Louis. She received Oscar nominations for her work in A Star Is Born and Judgment at Nuremberg.
In 1938 Judy was just 16 years old but that didn’t stop her from making a grown-up purchase. She bought a stunning home in Bel Air, California, designed by Wallace Neff, a famous celebrity architect of the time. He also built homes for other stars of the day, like Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Judy lived at the two-story residence with her mother and sisters. Let take a look inside the home where Judy most likely practiced singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Besides its famous former resident, the home has its own prestige. It was featured in many publications, including Architectural Digest. It is truly a show-stopping masterpiece.
It sits on over two acres of perfectly manicured landscaping. The house is private and serene, hidden behind hedges. It is located near the Bel-Air Country Club. If you want some culture, you can visit the neighborhood museum, the Getty.
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The two-story home itself has been updated since its 1930s build but still retains the classic charm. It features a beautiful curved staircase with iron railing. It is 5,513 square feet with five bedrooms and six and a half baths.
Other features include a large living room to watch your favorite Netflix shows in or play a board game with friends. There are several fireplaces to cuddle next to and get cozy. For those who like to cook, there is an amazing chef’s kitchen.
Outside is just as fun. There is a detached cottage that could be used as an office space or guest house. A pool is great for cooling off during those hot summer months. You could even recreate Judy's photo on the diving board. There is also tons of space to entertain or find a quiet, peaceful moment.
Owning your own piece of Hollywood history does not come cheap. The home is listed at $11.5 million with Josh Flagg from Compass. Maybe if you click your heels together three times and say there’s no place like home, magic will happen. Then again, that might only happen in the movies.