Sofia Vergara has invited fans into her stunning $26 million home, located in the very private and affluent community of Beverly Park in the mountains above Beverly Hills.
The 51-year-old star from Barranquilla, Colombia, wore a strapless black top with matching pants as she spoke to Architectural Digest in a clip for her Open Door series on Tuesday.
The actress, who stars in the new Netflix series Griselda about notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, bought the home in 2020 while she was still married to True Blood actor Joe Manganiello, whom she separated from last year divorced.
It is a Tuscan-style property built in 1999 and once owned by baseball player Barry Bonds. It has an impressive six bedrooms and ten bathrooms.
The home spans a whopping 17,000 square feet and sits on 5 acres of lush grounds. And there's more: There's a two-story guest house, a home theater, and a poolside cabana.
During her interview, Sofia oozed charm as she talked about how “sexy” her bedroom was and where the “good times” happen, and the family room bar was her favorite “happy” place.
Sofia Vergara has invited fans into her stunning $26 million home in the very private and affluent community of Beverly Park. The beauty wore a strapless black outfit as she spoke to Architectural Digest in a clip shared on Tuesday
The actress, who stars in the new series Griselda about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanca, bought the house in 2020 while she was still married to True Blood actor Joe Manganiello
It is a Tuscan-style property built in 1999 and has an impressive six bedrooms and ten bathrooms. The home spans a whopping 17,000 square feet and sits on 5 acres of lush grounds. And there's more: There's a two-story guest house, a home theater, and a poolside cabana
During her interview, Sofia oozed charm as she talked about her bedroom being “sexy” and the family room bar being her favorite “happy” place
“Good to see you,” Sofia cooed as she opened the door to her home for Architectural Digest after collaborating with designer Ohara Davies-Gaetano.
It started in the property, which displays antiques from Sweden, Spain, France and Italy.
“This is my dining room, my formal dining room, it's one of my favorite rooms in the house and it has really beautiful details – the ceiling is amazing – everything is hand painted and it has brought life to this room.”
“One of the special elements of the room is the 18th-century French-style tapestry,” she explained.
“I love collecting China – one of the most important things in entertaining is taking care of the details…I think China helps achieve that…” she said as she walked to a closet.
“This cupboard is perfect for this – take a look,” she said, presenting plate after plate and adding: “This is just the beginning, I have more!”
Then Sofia entered her huge kitchen with a spacious kitchen island: “And of course the kitchen is another super important room.” “I'm Latin American, so we love entertaining with lots of food and lots of friends, and we're always here, it is hard to get people out of the kitchen,” she noted.
“I've created cozy spaces around the kitchen… but I still don't want to leave the kitchen.”
During her interview, she also said that she doesn't cook and didn't know anything about the oven in the kitchen, but she was told she needed it because it was the best. “All I care about is that it looks great,” the screen star added.
Next came the family room.
“Here we are in the family room, in the back is the formal living room. “I love these rooms because they open up to the backyard, which is my favorite thing about the house – even though you're upstairs in the guest room and you can see the swimming pool,” she noted.
She also liked that the living room was open so you could see the second floor and I could look up to the guest bedrooms so when guests come out of their bedrooms they can see who is downstairs.
She hosts parties and watches TV in the family room, she said, joking that that's where the “drama” happens.
Sofia said when she first saw the house it looked like something from Transylvania and was terrible, but she wanted it because of the backyard
“All I want to do when I'm home is sit in the backyard and relax.” “I usually sit in the back corner and drink coffee,” she said
Here is a seating area in front of a fireplace, next to which are urns filled with plants
Sofia said she loves collecting crystal birds because she loves birds and crystals – and when she learned they existed together, she was thrilled.
And she added that collecting was on her bucket list when she was young and living in Colombia, pointing to a sculpture and a painting.
The painting on the wall was of a matador and was labeled “02” by Botero.
“There was something about the matadors that really attracted me,” she said
One of the most important corners of the house, she said, is a large green closet with black iron bar details.
When Sofia opened it, she showed the bar filled with alcohol. She said this was where “happiness lives,” then asked the cameraman, “What do you want?”
Sofia said when she first saw the house it looked like something from Transylvania and was terrible, but she wanted it because of the backyard.
“All I want to do when I'm home is sit in the backyard and relax.” “I usually sit in the back corner and drink coffee,” she said, pointing to a large sofa. “I sit there and everyone comes and talks to me like I’m Don Corleone.” [from The Godfather] and there I receive guests.'
The pool is really important because you can see it from every bedroom, she shared.
“I wanted to feel like you were on the Mediterranean, like you were in a villa or a hotel in Italy,” the icon said.
The plants were picked very carefully: “When I got the house there was nothing on the hill, so I planned everything.” “I wanted a tropical feel with tropical plants – they're not actually Mediterranean, but that made me feel a bit like in Colombia,” explained the TV goddess.
“Nice to see you,” Sofia said as she opened the door to her home for Architectural Digest. She started in the apartment
Here she was the family room. “Here we are in the family room, in the back is the formal living room. “I love these rooms because they open up to the backyard, which is my favorite thing about the house – even though you're upstairs in the guest room and you can see the swimming pool,” she noted
She also liked that the living room was open so you could see the second floor and I could look up to the guest bedrooms so when guests come out of their bedrooms they can see who is downstairs
She hosts parties and watches TV in the family room, she said, joking that that's where the “drama” happens. The green cabinet stores her bar
Sofia then went into her bedroom, where she had a gold four-poster bed, and joked: “You know what this room is – that's where the good times happen.”
She said the bedroom was “super cozy” and there was “lots of light in the mornings,” adding that the space made her feel “sexy and special.”
Sofia shared, “I have a love for four-pronged beds and this one is really special because I love the color and textures.”
“I thought it would be perfect for the room, it fits the house well and is sexy,” the pinup purred.
“I hate heaters. I can't turn it on. “So when it gets a little cooler, I turn on the fireplace, not only because the heat is better, but also because it makes the room really beautiful with the light,” the viewer shared.
“And this isn't just any fireplace – it's from the Waldorf Astoria in New York. “I asked my designer to bring a pretty fireplace into the room and she found it!”
She added that the designer “saved her life” because she was at a crossroads when purchasing the home.
Sofia said she loves collecting crystal birds because she loves birds and crystals – and when she learned they existed together, she was thrilled
A large, old-fashioned mirror hangs above a console laden with a plant and books
And she added that collecting was on her bucket list when she was young and living in Colombia, pointing to a sculpture and a painting. The painting on the wall was of a matador and was labeled “02” by Botero
She didn't know whether she would “love the house or hate the house” because she felt the house wasn't how she wanted it, but the decorator “deciphered everything that was wrong” and made sure it was worked, the star explained.
The Modern Family star enjoys plenty of privacy as Beverly Park is a gated community in the mountains above Beverly Hills.
Big stars like Sylvester Stallone, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy live in Beverly Park.
Lisa Vanderpump also had a home there when RHOBH began.
Sofia and Joe reportedly managed to get $4 million (£3.1 million) off their original asking price after billionaire Diana Chen listed the price at $30 million (£23.4 million). . The businesswoman still managed to make a profit of $3 million (£2.3 million), according to Variety.
The property is decorated in a Tuscan style and the gardens are said to be inspired by Italy as the property boasts olive trees, manicured green lawns and stunning stone fountains.
Then Sofia entered her huge kitchen with a spacious kitchen island: “And of course the kitchen is another super important room.” “I love entertaining with lots of food and lots of friends, and we're always here, it's hard to keep people out the kitchen,” she remarked. She also said in her interview that she doesn't cook and doesn't know anything about the oven
The outdoor area also features a Greek-inspired swimming pool with its own cabana and hot tub, tennis courts and an outdoor kitchen with its own wet bar.
Sofia has the option of alfresco dining as the property has its own seating and dining area on the grounds, which are decorated with marble columns, chandeliers and water fountains.
And the luxury doesn't end within the property, as the house consists of marble floors, open staircases, archways, chandeliers and columns.
The ultra-modern kitchen features marble countertops, a gold stove and wooden beams on the ceiling.
While the dining room features a dining table that seats 12, the space is decorated with crystal chandeliers, glass display cases and eye-catching windows.
The living room follows the spacious theme with marble floors, columns, glass wooden doors leading out onto the grounds, a dedicated Art Deco bar area and a large fireplace.
“This is my dining room… it's one of my favorite rooms in the house and it has really beautiful details – it's amazing, the ceiling is all hand painted and it's brought life to this room and one of the most beautiful parts of the house.” “The room features an 18th century French style tapestry,” she cooed
“I love collecting China – one of the most important things in entertaining is taking care of the details. I think China is helping to achieve that…” she said as she walked to a closet. “This cupboard is perfect for that – take a look inside,” she said, presenting plate after plate and adding: “This is just the beginning, I have more!”
The dining room offers views outside through several windows and an ornate gold chandelier
Sofia has many rooms in which to entertain, as part of the mansion has its own home theater with 12 leather chairs, its own screen curtain, Tuscan-inspired murals, columns and a sky-painted proscenium.
There's also a private gym with mirrored walls to stay active, as well as a swimming pool.
The property was previously owned by former baseball player Barry Bonds, who extensively renovated the property during his residency from 2002 to 2014.
Sofia previously lived in another Tuscan-style property just two miles from her new home. She reportedly bought the home in 2014 for $10.6 million ($38.3 million), Variety reports.
The star was named one of the highest paid TV actresses of 2019 thanks to her role on Modern Family.
Sofia then went into her bedroom, where she had a gold four-poster bed, and joked: “You know what that room is – that's where the good times happen.”
She said the bedroom was “super cozy” and there was “lots of light in the morning,” adding that the space made her feel “sexy and special.”
Sofia shared: “I have a love for four-pronged beds and this one is really special because I love the color and the textures.” “I thought it would be perfect for the room, it fits the house well and is sexy,” purred the pinup
“I hate heaters. I can't turn it on. “So when it gets a little cooler, I turn on the fireplace, not only because the heat is better, but also because it makes the room really beautiful with the light,” the viewer shared. “And this isn't just any fireplace – it's from the Waldorf Astoria in New York. “I asked my designer to bring a pretty fireplace into the room and she found it!”
Vergara said she really lives in her walk-in closet because she loves dressing up
The red carpet regular shared that she likes the clothes organized by color and is glad she can actually see all of her handbags
Vergara added that the framed picture on the left shows her late brother and cousin; Behind it is a glamorous photo from her 20s, when she was “fresh,” she said
Sofia, who played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the acclaimed series, said goodbye to the role for good in April after more than a decade on US television.
The four-time Golden Globe nominee earned an impressive $500,000 (£399,000) per episode for the role of the lovable housewife.
According to Forbes, Sofia was named the highest paid TV actress in 2019 with an impressive $44.1 million (£35.2 million).
The star also secured the post in 2018 with an impressive $42.5 million (£33.9 million).
Sofia has also collaborated with a number of clothing brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Walmart. She recently joined “America's Got Talent” as a judge.
The plants were picked very carefully: “When I got the house there was nothing in the backyard, so I planned everything.”
“I wanted a tropical feel with tropical plants – they're not actually Mediterranean, but it made me feel a little like I was in Colombia,” the TV goddess explained
The pool is really important because you can see it from every bedroom, she shared
“I wanted to feel like you were in the Mediterranean, like you were in a hotel in Italy,” the icon said
She bought the house while she was still with Joe in 2020; seen here in January 2020