For many years, Michael Jackson’s personal residence was this European-style mansion, tucked into the beautiful green landscape of California's Santa Ynez Valley. Now renamed the Sycamore Valley Ranch, this one-of-a-kind residence invokes feelings of serenity and offers the ultimate privacy — a necessity for a figure as prominent as Jackson was. Fit for a king, this palace-like property exudes an artistic aura through the detailed landscaping featured all across the ranch’s green planes.
Previously known as Neverland Ranch, this massive property was built on a mind-blowing 2,700 acres of land. The estate borders the Los Padres National Forest, and provided Jackson with maximum privacy and the most beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Formal gardens and seasonally cycled plants are placed throughout the estate’s seemingly endless planes.
The focal point of this majestic ranch is the 12,0000 square foot mansion, which was designed in the likeness of a large manor off the coast of Normandy. Bordered by lakes and tall trees on either side, a stone bridge and circular motor court lead the way into the famous residence.
Some of the amenities Jackson included are simply things to marvel at. Neverland’s vast landscape features stone walkways and a barbecue pavilion and kitchen, which seem like normal celebrity home items. However, the staff housing, dance studio, two-bedroom guest house, administration building, petting zoo, 50-seat movie theater and paved helipad help separate Neverland Ranch from other celebrity properties.
The price tag for the iconic property has fluctuated wildly, just like Jackson's stature in the eyes of the public. The asking price started at $100 million shortly after Jackson's death and has sunk as low as $31 million.