Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck wasted no time returning to the hunt for a luxury mansion after their previous real estate deal fell through and perhaps their next move will be into one of the most iconic properties in Southern California built by television mogul Aaron Spelling and wife Candy.
The newly-engaged couple, 52 and 49, was spotted together at the massive property on the market for a whopping $165million once called ‘Spelling Manor’ in the Los Angeles suburb of Holmby Hills – with famous residents including Kylie Jenner – on Tuesday as they continued their search for a new home visiting multiple properties.
It comes just days after the multihyphenate shared news of their second engagement in her On the JLo newsletter written to her fans.
The search continues: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted together in Los Angeles on Tuesday as they continued their search for a new home
Extravagant: The soon-to-be husband and wife checked out a home in Holmby Hills that costs a whopping $165,000,000 – and was built by television mogul Aaron Spelling and wife Candy – more than double the price of their last deal
The property – now referred to The Manor – is listed at a price of triple the recent home they were in escrow for.
The massive property once called ‘Spelling Manor’ was built over several years by late TV showrunner Aaron Spelling and his socialite wife Candy Spelling and was completed in 1990.
In 2011, Candy sold the home to British heiress and model Petra Ecclestone for a whopping $85million before spending a reported $20million in renovations.
Then in 2019, Ecclestone sold the famous property for just under $120million to an anonymous Saudi Arabian buyer.
Amazing: The sprawling property features 100 garage spaces, fourteen bedrooms, and 27 full bathrooms. It sits on 4.6 acres
Variety: Amenities include a bowling alley, a plush movie theater, tennis court, hair salon, and a pool and jacuzzi combo
Trailblazers: The massive property once called ‘Spelling Manor’ was built over several years by late TV showrunner Aaron Spelling and his socialite wife Candy Spelling (seen in April 2005) and was completed in 1990
Hot property: In 2011, Candy sold the home to British heiress and model Petra Ecclestone (pictured in November 2018) for a whopping $85million before spending a reported $20million in renovations
The sprawling property features 100 garage spaces, fourteen bedrooms, and 27 full bathrooms. It sits on 4.6 acres.
The total square footage of the mega mansion is 56,000 and the home – built in 1990 – boasts a traditional architectural style.
Amenities include a bowling alley, a plush movie theater, tennis court, hair salon, and a pool and jacuzzi combo.
Offerings: The space has high ceilings and a built-in aquarium next to a custom bar
Classic: The total square footage of the mega mansion is 56,000 and the home – built in 1990 – boasts a traditional architectural style
Continued search: After the lovebirds’ deal on a $55 million estate in Bel-Air fell through, according to TMZ , they were back to house hunting over the weekend
During the outing, the On the 6 music artist wore a cream, cropped, cable knit sweater. She showed off a bit of her toned tummy in the piece, which had an asymmetrical hem.
Jennifer added a pair of loose-fitting, olive green, belted trousers with a round silver buckle. They gathered at her waist and she added a pair of large, silver-toned hoop earrings.
She went makeup-free for the day out and about with her rekindled love, showing off her natural beauty.
The mother-of-two wore her honey blonde hair loose and arranged in a center part as it fell down her back and was windblown in a straight style.
Possible new home: The two actors are keeping their options open as they scout a new abode
Family process: Prior to Tuesday’s search, an eyewitness reported that the couple spent about two hours checking out three different homes on Sunday with Affleck’s two youngest kids, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, ten, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner
Cute: One bathroom featured a large heart-shaped mirror
Former deal: The musical sensation and the Academy Award winner were in escrow on a $50M massive mansion, being sold by Texas billionaire Todd Lemkin, which had ten bedrooms and 17 bathrooms to accommodate their blended family
Full steam: The power couple have continued going from strength to strength in their relationship since then, attending red carpet events and spending time together around the world
Official: The couple went Instagram official with their relationship in July while on a European holiday in honor of her 52nd birthday
Jen matched a pair of work boots to her sweater and brought the look together with a large, cream Hermés bag.
She rocked a classic short and nude manicure as she carried a case-free phone in her hand. Ben was dressed in a black crewneck sweater with the sleeves rolled up.
The actor was seen in his usual combination of tussled hair and a scruffy beard. He added khaki-colored pants to the casual getup.
The twosome traveled in a dark-colored Mercedes as they house-hopped around the city of angels.
On the same day, the power couple were also seen checking out a different home in the same neighborhood which was owned by the ex-wife of famed restauranteur Mr. Chow.
Always stylish: The On the 6 music artist wore a cream, cropped, cable knit sweater. She showed off a bit of her toned tummy in the piece, which had an asymmetrical hem
Laidback look: Ben was dressed in a black crewneck sweater with the sleeves rolled up
The additional property was considerably smaller at 30,000-square-feet but the asking price is a much more modest $65million.
The home has 9 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.
It is also filled with art and perhaps the most interesting decor being 400-year-old Moorish columns at the entryway.
After the lovebirds’ deal on a $55 million estate in Bel-Air fell through, according to TMZ, they were back to house hunting over the weekend.
While it is unknown what caused the stars to back out of buying the last property, they have been touring more expensive homes in the area.
Bling bling: Her new engagement ring was proudly put on display
Punching it in: She was seen driving up to one of the properties
Prior to Tuesday’s search, an eyewitness reported that the couple spent about two hours checking out three different homes on Sunday with Affleck’s two youngest kids, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, ten, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Affleck’s eldest Violet, 16, did not appear to be present during the outing, nor did Lopez’s 14-year-old twins Emme and Max, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
The musical sensation and the Academy Award winner were in escrow on a $50M massive mansion, being sold by Texas billionaire Todd Lemkin, which had ten bedrooms and 17 bathrooms to accommodate their blended family.
The spectacular mansion also featured a theatre, gym, multiple kitchens, an infinity edge pool, and a stunning view of a golf course and the city.
They’ve since toured a $75 million property, in the heart of Holmby Hills, with 17 beds and 25 bathrooms.
The home boasts a Japanese Garden and teahouse, French Courtyard, and a romantic greenhouse.
According to the listing, there is also a tranquil waterfall that lead to a glass-walled tennis court perched aside a Moroccan bathhouse and an authentic hammam and a blue tiled swimming pool.
Options: On the same day, the power couple were also seen checking out a different home in the same neighborhood which was owned by the ex-wife of famed restauranteur Mr. Chow
Decadent: The additional property was considerably smaller at 30,000-square-feet but the asking price is a much more modest $65million
Splashing the cash? The home has 9 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms
The performer’s engagement comes after they were previously engaged 18 years ago in 2004.
The couple’s relationship came as a shock to fans; they reunited in May 2021 – 17 years after their failed engagement.
In April 2021, Jennifer confirmed the end of her relationship with Alex Rodriguez, a former New York Yankee after the pair dated for four years and were engaged for two years.
In mid-May, Jennifer spent some time in Los Angeles with Ben, igniting rumors they had in fact reunited.
‘Jennifer was just in Los Angeles for a couple of days,’ a source told People. ‘She spent time with Ben. They have kept in touch every day since their Montana trip.’
The couple went Instagram official with their relationship in July while on a European holiday in honor of her 52nd birthday.
Home theater: The home is equipped with a personal theater
Their history: Ben and Jen initially dated in early 2002 after meeting on set of Gigli. They became engaged in November of that year, with Ben proposing to her with a 6.1 carat radiant cut pink diamond ring with two trapezoid white diamonds, mounted on 18K pink gold and platinum band from Harry Winston
Timeline: They were set to get married in September 2003, but postponed their wedding and eventually broke up in January 2004
Spacious: There’s no shortage of space in their latest viewing It is also filled with art and perhaps the most interesting decor being 400-year-old Moorish columns.
The power couple have continued going from strength to strength in their relationship since then, attending red carpet events and spending time together around the world.
Ben and Jen initially dated in early 2002 after meeting on set of Gigli. They became engaged in November of that year, with Ben proposing to her with a 6.1 carat radiant cut pink diamond ring with two trapezoid white diamonds, mounted on 18K pink gold and platinum band from Harry Winston.
The ring is now worth an estimated $12 million, with it costing Ben at the time (November 2002) a reported $1.2 million.
The huge increase in worth stems from the price of the rare colored diamond, which has soared.
They were set to get married in September 2003, but postponed their wedding and eventually broke up in January 2004.
Wine cellar: The home has an onsite wine cellar
Scenic: A serene pool offers a relaxing escape to future homeowners
Impeccable: The home has multiple fireplaces
The On The Floor songstress shared details of the intimate engagement in a newsletter shared to her website on Tuesday.
‘Did you ever imagine your biggest dream could come true?’ she wrote in her post. ‘Saturday night while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed.
‘I was taken totally off guard and just looked in his eyes smiling and crying at the same time trying hard to get my head around the fact that after 20 years this was happening all over again, I was quite literally speechless and he said, ‘is that a yes?’ I said YES of course that’s a YES.’
‘I was smiling so big and tears were coming down my face, feeling so incredibly happy and whole.
‘It was nothing fancy at all, but it was the most romantic thing I could’ve ever imagined…just a quiet Saturday night at home, two people promising to always be there for each other. Two very lucky people. Who got a second chance at true love.
‘Green has always been my lucky color and now, for sure, it always will be.’
Paradise: Palm trees lined the 4.6 acre property
A study: The list of offerings continued with a sophisticated study