Betty White’s longtime home was put on the market for a pretty steep price just three months after her death at the age of 99.
The comedy legend and her husband Allen Ludden built what was originally a three-story beach house in Carmel Valley, California, together in the early 1980s.
Sadly, Ludden died shortly after completing the estate, which was built in a village north of Los Angeles and south of San Francisco, in 1981.
Simply Stunning: Betty White’s longtime home was put on the market for a pretty steep price just three months after her death at the age of 99
Views: Betty’s home is seen in an aerial view over the Pacific Ocean
Icon: White died of complications from a stroke she suffered on Christmas Day, according to her death certificate
The 3,600 square foot property includes four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms and has been priced at $7.95 million.
According to Dirt, the power couple originally paid just $170,000 for the then-vacant quarter-acre lot.
Nicole Truszkowski of Truszkowski Freedman & Associates, Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage, which leads the listing alongside Zak Freedman, told People Monday: “The house embodies the spirit of Betty and Allen. It was eloquently understated with a focus on nature and the natural beauty that surrounds the home.
Stunning: The 3,600-square-foot property includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms and has been priced at $7.95 million
Gorgeous: Without a doubt, sunrises and sunsets look incredible
Home Comfort: The primary bedroom is shown as the future homeowner can enjoy the epic ocean views
Bond: The comedy legend and her husband Allen Ludden originally built the three-story beach house in Carmel Valley, California together in the early ’80s (the couple are pictured together in 1974).
“Spending time in Carmel was one of Betty’s favorite things to do. She enjoyed many precious moments with her family and close friends.”
Also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea, the city of Carmel is close to other celebrity favorite enclaves like Monterey and Big Sur.
Truszkowski said that while Betty is one of the most well-known comedians in the world, “she was a private person. Betty’s home in Carmel was her special sanctuary and one of her favorite places to recharge and rejuvenate.”
Tragic: Sadly, Ludden died shortly after completing the estate, which was built in a village north of Los Angeles and south of San Francisco, in 1981
Whoa: The power couple originally paid just $170,000 for the then-empty quarter-acre lot, according to Dirt
Nicole Truszkowski of Truszkowski Freedman & Associates, Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage, which leads the listing alongside Zak Freedman, told People Monday: “The house embodies the spirit of Betty and Allen. It was eloquently understated with a focus on nature and the natural beauty that surrounds the home.
The property also offers panoramic sea views of Point Lobos Nature Reserve, Ribera Beach and Monastery Beach from almost every room.
According to the listing, the home was designed by architect Richard Hicks because he was “imbued with an effervescent energy, this three-story mansion offers a parade of serene moments from outdoor patios, discreet flower-filled spaces and expansive windows that showcase the majesty of the land.” to the sea.’
White died of complications from a stroke she suffered on Christmas Day, according to her death certificate.
The beloved Golden Girls and Mary Tyler Moore Show actor died six days later, on December 31, at her home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles of complications from a stroke, according to the LA County death certificate.
You never get tired of it: the property offers panoramic sea views of Point Lobos Nature Reserve, Ribera Beach, and Monastery Beach from almost every room
Convenient: The city of Carmel, also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea, is close to other celebrity favorite enclaves like Monterey and Big Sur
The 99-year-old was cremated and her remains were given to Glenn Kaplan, the man responsible for White’s expanded healthcare policy, on Friday.
Jeff Witjas, White’s longtime agent and friend who first confirmed her death to the AP, said she stayed close to her Los Angeles home during the pandemic.
The document lists White’s legal name Betty Marion Ludden. She took her husband’s surname Allen Ludden. She was married to him from 1963 until his death in 1981.
Truszkowski said that while Betty is one of the most well-known comedians in the world, “she was a private person. Betty’s home in Carmel was her special sanctuary and one of her favorite places to recharge and rejuvenate.
Interesting: According to the advertisement, the house was designed by architect Richard Hicks
He ‘Infused with an effervescent energy, this three-story mansion offers a parade of serene moments from outside decks, discreet flower-filled rooms and through expansive windows that reveal the majesty of the meeting of land and sea’
Simply stunning: The beach looks absolutely gorgeous in the complex
The information from White’s death certificate was first reported by TMZ.
White, whose comic ability and open-minded charm made her a mainstay of television for more than 60 years, died less than three weeks before her 100th birthday.
US President Joe Biden, director Mel Brooks and many other celebrities and prominent leaders paid tribute to the star after her death.
Tribute: Betty White appeared during the ‘In Memoriam’ segment during the Oscars on Sunday night