Raquel Welch’s Iconic L.A. Estate Sells for $3.1 Million.
The star of "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C." lived in her Mediterranean-style villa for almost 15 years until she passed away in 2023.
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Just over two years after her death at 82, Raquel Welch's long-time Los Angeles home has officially sold for $3.1 million. The iconic actress, known for her memorable roles in the 1960s as a tiny scientist in "Fantastic Voyage" and a bikini-wearing cavewoman in "One Million Years B.C.," had the property on the market for a year, initially listed at around $4 million before being reduced to $3.7 million.
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The villa, located in the upscale Beverly Glen Circle area of Bel Air, was purchased by British film producer, writer, and director Justin Hyne for $600,000 more than the $2.5 million Welch paid for it in 2009. The listing was handled by Ernie Carswell and Lloyd Ross from Douglas Elliman, along with Brett Lawyer from Carolwood Estates, while Ariel Belkin from The One Luxury Properties represented the buyer.
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Constructed in the late '90s, this blush-colored stucco home with a terracotta roof is perched on a gated lot of less than a quarter-acre. Inside, it boasts around 5,100 square feet of multi-level living space, featuring a columned entrance gallery that leads to a glass-walled living room with a stone fireplace and French doors that open to a terrace shaded by a pergola, along with a pool and spa area.
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Additional features include a formal dining room and an office with a kitchenette. The family room connects to a kitchen equipped with wooden cabinets, an eat-in island, and a cozy breakfast nook.
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On the upper level, there are four en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a seating area by the fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious bathroom with dual vanities and a built-in spa tub. Completing the property is a bonus space on the top floor and a large garage that includes a bathroom-equipped room with a separate entrance, perfect for a gym or guest suite.
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Way before Bo Derek made waves on the beach with her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett rocked that legendary red swimsuit, Raquel Welch was turning heads in her famous doeskin bikini from One Billion Years B.C. Although Playboy ranked her as one of the "100 sexiest female stars of the 20th century," placing her third after Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, the Golden Globe-winning actress (known for The Three Musketeers) chose not to bare it all for films or magazine spreads.
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“I am my father’s daughter and that’s just not the way you behave,” she told Piers Morgan on his Life Stories show in 2015. “You don’t do that if you are a certain kind of a woman and that’s the kind of woman I was raised to be.”
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Raquel Welch's career, marked by iconic roles in films like Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C., solidified her as a timeless beauty and a trailblazer in Hollywood. With her captivating presence and undeniable talent, she became an enduring symbol of elegance and strength, transcending the typical pin-up image.
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Beyond her screen achievements, her Mediterranean-style villa in Bel Air reflected her refined taste and appreciation for beauty, much like her legacy. Raquel's remarkable career, style, and charm continue to inspire, and her beloved home stands as a testament to the life she led — one of grace, sophistication, and success.
