Anthony Hopkins: Aerial photos reveal actor’s TWO mansions in Los Angeles worth $ 12.6 million

New aerial photos have revealed Anthony Hopkins’ two luxury mansions located side by side with a total value of $ 12.6 million ($ 9.7 million) in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. .

The British actor, 83, moved to the first house in December 2018 and added the second house, priced at $ 6million (4.6million), to become his own neighbor and create a spacious resort and private in March 2019.

Anthony’s first house that is seen in the new aerial shots features a more modern design with a white roof and wooden exteriors.

Luxury homes: New aerial photos reveal Anthony Hopkins’ two Los Angeles mansions that sit side by side and are worth $ 12.6 million to create his own private space in the Pacific Palisades area

The snaps also reveal plenty of space on the balcony to make the most of the sunshine on all levels of the house as well as a small paved courtyard to the front and a large swimming pool to the rear.

While the second home is just around the corner and enjoys additional privacy by being surrounded by tall trees on one side. The photos also reveal a garage and a roof terrace on the property.

Sir Anthony, who is said to have a fortune in excess of $ 160 million, is said to divide his time fairly evenly between the two houses in the complex, which he shares with his wife of 17, actress Stella Arroyave, 64.

Screen star: The Oscar winner, 82, bought the first home in 2018 before adding the neighboring property in 2019

The couple can easily jump between the two mansions through a gate that crosses the driveway between the two properties and makes it easier to walk past.

The original mansion he bought for $ 6 million in December 2018 is a more modern property offering 5,700 square feet of living space on three levels plus a rooftop terrace with stunning ocean views.

There are five bedrooms in total, with the master master suite on the third level and a balcony that also overlooks the Pacific.

On the lower level, Sir Anthony and his wife have a gym and yoga studio at their disposal, as well as the house originally included a wine cellar, although it is unlikely to have been used. , because the actor has been sober for 46 years.

So much space: both houses have rooftop areas, with the more modern-style mansion (left) also having balconies to the front and a swimming pool to the rear

Relaxation: One of the houses also has a large swimming pool and a terrace in the rear garden, perfect for relaxing. The two houses appear to be linked with a door allowing Anthony to easily visit both

A lovely outdoor pool sits in the garden, where flags can be seen floating over the water and a relaxing lounge chair sits nearby, perfect for drying off after a dip in the water.

Additionally, a private seating area can be seen around the back yard, complete with white umbrellas to keep guests cool in hot weather.

Less is known about Sir Anthony’s second property on the grounds, which was built in 1940 and modernized 50 years later.

It sits around the corner of a suburban street, with notable features including a rooftop terrace, spacious detached garage, and a lush lawn with two giant trees ensuring privacy for passers-by.

Stunning: In addition to the modern timber-fronted house, Anthony also has the white house around the corner which also has his own matching garage at the end of a driveway

Private: Tress surrounds the rear of both properties and runs along the front of the white house with a brown roof

Seating: A large terrace is placed next to the pool and seems to lead behind the garage next door

An insider told MailOnline: ‘Sir Anthony is an extremely private character and he enjoys the tranquility that comes with living in the palisades.

“ He can do his own thing and run around these lovely residences, and he’s obviously incredibly savvy when it comes to real estate. ”

In addition to his two side-by-side mansions, Sir Anthony also owns a smaller property in the area which he bought in 2016 for $ 1.1 million. It sold its previous main base, a beachfront mansion in Malibu, for $ 11.5 million earlier this year.

This residence made headlines two years ago, when devastating forest fires reportedly threatened to destroy it, but the house was left remarkably untouched by the Woolsey fire in 2018.

Inside: The first house to the right of this aerial photo, which Anthony bought in 2018, has five bedrooms including the master suite on the third level

Outdoor space: While not appearing to have a pool, the corner mansion has lots of grass along the side of the building as well as in the front yard

Take a dip: Comfortable lounge chairs and flags are seen poolside in the modern-style property’s rear garden

Getting the best of both: Anthony is believed to divide his time equally between the two houses in Los Angeles (pool photo)

Zen: Homes offer plenty of outdoor space and aren’t cluttered with chairs or personal items, making them perfect for relaxing

After that, Anthony reportedly moved to the Pacific Palisades area to be closer to downtown Los Angeles.

Fortunately, Sir Anthony will not have such worries in his current abodes, which are visibly different in style but similar in size.

Sir Anthony, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his starring role in Silence of the Lambs in 1991, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in “The Two Popes” that year.

He also starred in Westworld on television between 2016 and 2018, playing the main character, Dr. Robert Ford.

Former home: Anthony sold his beachfront mansion in Malibu (pictured) for $ 11.5 million earlier this year and reportedly moved to affluent LA to be closer to downtown LA

Breakaway: Malibu’s house (pictured) made headlines in 2018 after managing to escape wildfires in the area unharmed despite the destruction of Anthony’s former neighbor’s house

In a unique joint conversation with Brad Pitt published by Interview magazine in 2019, he provided insight into his down-to-earth personality that made him so popular among his Hollywood peers.

He said: “ People ask me about situations in life and I say, ‘I don’t know, I’m just an actor. I have no opinion.

“The actors are pretty stupid. My opinion is not worth anything. There is no controversy for me, so don’t commit to it because I’m not going to participate.

Quaint: The Malibu house also had plenty of outdoor space as well as great sea views