"Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans-or anyone with tens of millions of dollars to spare-may soon have a chance to follow in Will Smith's footsteps by moving into the show's famous abode. The estate, known for its grandiose exteriors which appeared in the iconic 1900s sitcom starring the actor Will Smith (who shared a name with his on-screen character), is slated to hit the market at the end of the month for nearly $30 million, per TMZ."
"Despite the show's title, the house isn't in Bel-Air. It is actually located in Brentwood, California, another one of Los Angeles's most affluent neighborhoods. The two-story home, originally built in 1937, combines elements of neoclassical and Colonial styles; it boasts a symmetrical facade accented with four columns and decorative gables over the windows. While the fictional house was said to have 10 bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms during the show's run, the real home features six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms sprawling across 10,000 square feet,"
"The '90s television sensation, which aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996, chronicled the misadventures of the character Will Smith (played by the actor Will Smith), a teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live in Bel-Air with his wealthy relatives: Uncle Phil, Aunt Vivian, and cousins Hilary, Carlton, and Ashley. Although interior shots were filmed on a soundstage, the picturesque mansion served as the home's lofty exteriors for all six seasons of the show."
The Brentwood estate used for the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air exteriors is listed for nearly $30 million, marking its first market appearance in 48 years. The two-story home, built in 1937, blends neoclassical and Colonial elements and occupies a 38,510-square-foot corner lot. The residence measures about 10,000 square feet and contains six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, differing from the show's fictional 10-bedroom depiction. The series filmed interior scenes on a soundstage while the mansion provided exterior shots for all six seasons. The Altman Brothers represent the listing and note the home's global recognizability and neighborhood prestige.
Read at Architectural Digest
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