Actor Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden are the new owners of a six-bedroom, nearly 11,000-square-foot mansion in Montecito, California. 

The deal closed last week for $12.67 million, and the buyer was a trust tied to the star couple, according to records with PropertyShark.

Sitting on 1.77 acres in the gated community of Ennisbrook, the estate boasts both ocean and mountain views, according to the listing, and has extensive outdoor amenities including a pool and spa, a pool cabana, an outdoor barbecue and grounds landscaped with hedges for added privacy.

The home itself is designed for indoor-outdoor living with French doors opening up interior spaces to the property’s extensive grounds, according to marketing materials. There are multiple primary suites, including one on an upper level with dual bathrooms, walk-in closets, a bar and a private balcony.

In addition to a gourmet kitchen with a large island and a separate “butler’s kitchen” with a walk-in pantry, the home is designed with a media room, a dining area and a variety of “flex rooms,” per the listing.

The home was listed for $15.75 million in March of this year, according to records, and closed on May 13, listing records show. Cristal Clarke at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties had the listing, and declined to comment for this story. Devon Forbes at Coldwell Banker Realty represented the pair according to Dirt, which first reported the sale. Mr. Forbes did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The wealthy Montecito enclave in Santa Barbara, California has a median listing price of $5.9 million, and is home to high-profile residents including Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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After welcoming their first child, daughter Raddix Madden, in late December 2019, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have upgraded and bought a massive new mansion in Beverly Hills. Splashing out US$14.7 million ($20.8 million) for the seven bedroom, 10 bathroom farmhouse-style mansion, it’s certainly given the new parents plenty of space to raise their daughter.

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After spending a decade living in the Coldwater Canyon estate that one belonged to fellow actress Candace Bergen, Diaz and Madden opted to stay in the 90210 postcode and simply move to a new part. According to a report on Dirt, the couple will be in good company: other notable residents of their new neighbourhood include Vin Diesel, Gene Simmons, John Mayer, and Kate Upton and Justin Verlander.

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And according to records, the now retired actress and the Good Charlotte musician paid the full asking price for their property. It’s not surprising that the actress has the cash to spare – during her heyday, Diaz was one of the most highly paid and bankable actresses in Hollywood.

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But since her retreat from acting and the spotlight that comes with it, the actress has relished in her newfound privacy. Declining to share any photos of their daughter thus far, the actress and rocker are said to be trying to keep her out of the public eye. And this compound, which spans 1.7 acres, offers complete privacy in the form of gates and full-time security.

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Architecturally designed by ANR Signature Collection, a developer that specialises in high-end homes popular with other celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, Kerry Washington, Demi Lovato and Louis Tomlinson, the new-build home has been created in farmhouse style.

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Like many other celebrity homes in Los Angeles, the property offers a main house and a separate guest house. The house itself is 9,287 square feet and features a motor court, three-car garage and room for an additional 10 cars.

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Light and airy, interiors in the home follow a neutral palette befitting of the modern farmhouse style. High ceilings and exposed beams with lots of windows allow plenty of opportunities to take in the lush green garden and lawns.

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Wide, light timber floorboards have been used throughout the house for warmth, and marble benchtops and a splashback ensures the expansive kitchen has a luxurious feel.

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Upstairs, the master bedroom offers its own fireplace, a sitting area and private balcony.

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Plus, it offers dual walk-in wardrobes.

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And the bathroom features on-trend brass fixtures and more marble.

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With six more bedrooms in the house, there’s no shortage of space either.

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And the home even boasts a theatre room, bar, wine room, library and three open fireplaces.

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We’re particularly impressed by the outdoor area, too. The lush pool and patio area is surrounded by mature native trees such as sycamores, giving this new build an air of establishment so often lacking in new homes.

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Perfect for entertaining, the home is a private oasis that we have no doubt the family will be very content in. And if you’re in doubt about the décor – know this: Diaz enlisted interiors whiz Kelly Wearstler to design her former NYC pad, so you know she has the connections to turn this into something even more special.

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