Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been actively house-hunting and exploring potential properties in Malibu. During their search, they recently visited a 6.37 million pound, 6-acre plot that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The estimated cost of construction on this land is an additional 8 million pounds.
Interestingly, Meghan expressed interest in a villa previously owned by Julia Roberts. After some discussions, an agreement between Megan and Julia couldn't be reached. Julia ultimately decided to sell the mansion to another celebrity. Notably, the property was never made available on the open market.
Julia Roberts and her long-time husband, Danny Moder, have recently sold one of their Malibu homes in a quiet $8 million deal, which represents a modest increase over the 6.4 million pounds they paid for the 1.2-acre estate four years ago, back in January 2016.
This landlocked house is located in Point Dume, a popular area among celebrities in Malibu, and it sits directly across the street from the couple's main residence. The royal couple is attracted to the property due to its privacy features and its proximity to Hollywood. The property includes a guardhouse at the front and a large pool. Foundations have been laid for a 10,000 square foot main residence, and it is further secured by a long driveway.
Reports suggest that Julia Roberts had reservations about Meghan staying in the house next to hers, leading to her decision not to sell. In the past, Meghan has shown a strong interest in and admiration for the successful actress, even imitating Julia's styling and outfits.
Meghan Markle recently gained attention when she graced the cover of a variety magazine for the Power of Women's issue. In an interview, a body language expert noted that Meghan's demeanor in the video resembled that of Julia Roberts, with various emotions on display, including giggles and self-effacing facial expressions.
Currently, the Sussexes reside in an 11.15 million pound mansion in Montecito, which is quite distant from Hollywood. Nevertheless, it appears they are contemplating selling their Montecito home and relocating to Malibu full-time.
Malibu offers a location close enough to Hollywood for career opportunities while still providing the privacy and security they desire. This decision seems to align with their goal to enhance their careers following mixed results from their joint endeavors with Netflix and Spotify.
