Arnold Schwarzenegger bought Brentwood mansion in 2002 for $4.9 million. Here's all about actor's estate

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s home in Brentwood has been his primary residence since 2002. The estate is located in a residential area of Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. It has huge living space and facilities for fitness-related activities, animals and hobbies. Schwarzenegger bought the estate in April 2002, along with Maria Shriver. According to reports, the actor and his wife spent approximately $4.8 million to $4.9 million on the property. Since then, the house has remained a part of his life, as he pursued his career as an actor and politician. The estate is located in a residential community of private homes, tree-lined streets, etc.

Inside Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Brentwood Estate

The house compound has a Mediterranean-style design, with elements of Mediterranean Revival. Wood and stone decorate the estate. The main house measures between 11,000 and 14,500 square feet. The house has 7 to 11 bedrooms and 10 to 14 bathrooms, as per different reports. No official architectural layout of the house has been made public.


The house compound has several features:

• High ceilings with wooden beams.
• Stone and a fireplace.
• Large windows and glass doors that lead to the outdoors.
• A kitchen with wooden furniture, stone countertops and a central island.
• A bedroom with entertainment and seating areas, a fireplace and a balcony.
• An office, a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
• A screening room and a trophy room with memorabilia.

How the house reflects his fitness career?

Fitness has been a part of Schwarzenegger’s career since his Mr. Olympia days. Before he became a Hollywood star and a governor, the former bodybuilder won the title seven times in a row. Some features of the house compound allow Schwarzenegger to pursue his passion for fitness even now.

The estate also has a private gym. It is fitted with weight machines, dumbbells and other equipment for strength training. It also allows the actor to work out without having to go to a commercial fitness facility.

In addition, the gym is symbolic of his time as a professional bodybuilder. Schwarzenegger became a world-known household name after he won the Mr. Olympia title. The trophy room, which is claimed to contain the Mr. Olympia trophies and movie memorabilia, is another feature that symbolizes his two passions. The room connects two seemingly different parts of Schwarzenegger’s life: his career as a professional athlete and his work in the movie business. Having a private gym within the house compound allows Schwarzenegger to maintain his fitness regimen.

Other facilities

The house compound has several facilities for outdoor use. The six-acre land leaves enough space for Schwarzenegger and his family to enjoy the outdoors, entertain guests and for domestic animals. The tennis court, swimming pool and the spa are additional features of the estate.

The spa is suitable for relaxing and another source of entertainment. The tennis court is ideal for either exercising or playing a friendly match. Large lawns and gardens border the house. Views of the surrounding canyons and the Pacific Ocean are also visible from the house.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s animals at home

Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to have a horse and donkey on the property. Hence, the estate may also look like a ranch, at times. The reports mention that the actor has a miniature horse named Whiskey and a donkey named Lulu. Schwarzenegger’s house compound has stables and paddocks. The acreage of the estate allows the domestic animals to roam around. Dogs are also present on the property.

A home connected to Hollywood and public life

The house in Brentwood, Los Angeles, has been part of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life at various stages of his career. First, Schwarzenegger became a professional athlete and won the Mr. Olympia title seven times in a row. Then, he entered the movie business and became a Hollywood star.

After that, he went into politics and served as the governor of California from 2003 until 2011. He bought the house in 2002. Since then, the house has remained a part of his life.