Shriver, Schwarzenegger Former Home for Sale
Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger have been in the news constantly over the last 10 days since they announced their separation.
Salacious tales of the former governor fathering a child out of wedlock with the family's long time housekeeper and a number of other alleged sexual escapades have been steadily hitting the news wires, possibly threatening the Governator's soon-to-be-reborn Hollywood career.
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The Schwarzenegger children, who are firmly part of the social networking generation, have taken to Twitter to work through their feelings and thank supporters. Indeed, these new revelations seem to be heralding the end of the powerful couple's 25-year marriage. Shriver has hired a high powered divorce attorney.
The home the family lived in during this part of their history is up for sale. The Brentwood mansion is on the market for $23 million. The Schwarzenegger/Shriver family purchased the home in 1986, the year they were married, and lived there with their four children for 17 years until they sold it in 2003, for just under $18 million. (The current owners listed the property for sale 78 days ago, long before any admissions were made.)
The house was built in 1982 and has been completely remodeled and updated by the current owners.
The home sits on a three-acre lot and is a gated home with seven bedrooms, seven baths, and beautiful landscaping providing privacy. It is next to Will Rogers State Park and gives the impression of not being anywhere near L.A. It has the feel of a retreat and sanctuary.
There is a large pool and spa with a big area for outdoor entertaining and a pergola. The sprawling lawns must have been perfect for the large and rambunctious Schwarzenegger brood.
There is a championship sized tennis court, a duck pond and a natural stream flows through the property.
With a full-sized guesthouse, and a wide-open floor plan including a huge master suite with fireplace and sitting area, the house is really perfect for a multi-generational family.
Beautiful hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows add to the peaceful retreat feel of the home.
This gorgeous home did not guarantee the Schwarenegger/Shriver family happiness but perhaps the next family to live in the beautiful home will have better luck.
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Ilyce R. Glink is the author of several books, including 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask and Buy, Close, Move In!. She blogs about money and real estate at ThinkGlink.com and The Equifax Personal Finance Blog, and is Chief Content Strategist at RealtyJoin.com, a community for real estate investors.