John Winston Lennon gained his fame as one of the co-lead singers and founder of the iconic music band, the Beetles, along with being an award-winning songwriter. He was born in 1940 in Liverpool, England, and was known for his quest for peace in the world. Two of the 25 hit singles the Beetles had on the Billboard Hot 100 Lennon penned, “Imagine,” and “Give Peace a Chance.”
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- This is a look at the front of the house with a lavish garden of shrub hedges and grass lawns that bring color to the bright walls of the house. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the living room that has a couple of beige sofas and a modern see-through coffee table. These are then complemented by the detailed ceiling and the natural lights coming in from the large windows. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is a closer look at the embossed details of the wooden ceiling of the living room with its colors and shapes. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- The intricate details of the curtains and the ceiling with chandeliers complement the large beige sofa set of the family room. These are then warmed by the fireplace on the far side. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the formal dining room with a couple of large crystal chandeliers hanging over the long wooden dining table illuminated by the natural lights of the tall arched windows. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This eat-in kitchen has terracotta flooring tiles that go well with the wooden cabinetry of the kitchen island and the cooking area across from it. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- The light beige bed matches well with the beige sofa set of the sitting area across from the bed. These are then topped with cove ceilings. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- The library has cozy wood-paneled walls and a tray ceiling with a chandelier. This also has a reading nook under the large window on the far side. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the view as seen from the vantage of the second floor window. You can see here the landscaping of the shrubs and grass lawns as well as the view of the ocean. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the back of the house featuring a large pool that stands out against the beige tone of the house exteriors and walkways. These are then complemented by the surrounding green landscape of tropical trees and shrubs. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the covered patio right beside the tennis court that has a green tone to it. This covered patio is fitted with various cushioned chairs paired with lantern pendant lights. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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John Lennon and his second wife, Yoko Ono, purchased a gorgeous oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, for $725,000 just six months before he was shot and killed by Beetles fan Mark David Chapman in the archway of his Dakota apartment building in New York City on December 8, 1980, hours after he autographed a copy of “Double Fantasy,” for Chapman.
Unfortunately, John Lennon never got to enjoy his new mansion but did get to help layout the renovation design for it before his death. Yoko Ono completed the renovations and sold the Old World Mediterranian-style mansion, named El Solano, in 1986 for a cool $3.15 million.
The seven-bedroom home is nestled on 1.9 acres of property and measures 14,145 square feet. It boasts twelve bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a den and library, several fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and a wet bar. Guests enjoy gazing at the hand-stenciled ceiling along with the coquina stone accents throughout the house while lounging by one of two swimming pools.
The property also features a tennis court, a three-car garage, a guest house, and panoramic ocean views with its own private beach area complete with a cabana for lounging and relaxation. A covered patio makes a great space for outdoor living and entertaining while the main swimming pool in the back of the house stands out beautifully from the tropical shrubs and plants that align the surrounding walkway.
The library features a serene reading nook near a large window that overlooks the property. The wood-paneled walls and tray-style ceiling, highlighted by a gorgeous chandelier, make this space cozy and welcoming for all.
The mansion was designed by famed Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner and constructed in 1925 by craftsmen who were brought in from Europe. It is believed that about 32 billionaires on the Forbes list of 400 worldwide have homes in Palm Beach or at least visit there often.
Some famous residents of the area include rocker Rob Stewart, Howard Stern, Carl Icahn, and bestselling author James Patterson. The Kennedy family has ever owned a winter mansion there since the early 1930s. It is known that President John Kennedy spent his last weekend alive at the mansion that belonged to his father, Joseph, before heading to Dallas, Texas, where he was fatally shot by an assassin.
The home is currently on the market by its current owners for $47.5 million and is listed by Robert Walsh of Spiers Realty LLC.
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