Oprah Buys Jeff Bridges' Stunning Montecito Ranch for $6.85M

There’s nothing more illustrative of Hollywood’s circle of life than when one star buys a home from another star. Case in point: Oprah Winfrey, who already owns a sprawling $88 million mansion in Montecito, just plunked down nearly $7 million to buy a nearby home being sold by Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges of The Big Lebowski fame. And while Bridges’ place may not be quite as spectacular as Winfrey’s estate, it looks like she’s bought herself a pretty sweet place.

Exterior of an historic three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom 1919 Spanish revival-style compound

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The Dude Abides

For the past few decades, the Dude has been abiding in this historic three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom 1919 Spanish revival-style compound sitting on four garden-filled acres, boasting four separate structures, all designed by acclaimed architect James Osborn Craig. On the market since the spring, Oprah Winfrey recently purchased the place for a reported $6.85 million.

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An expansive living room features stunning beamed ceilings and a massive wood-burning fireplace

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Soaring Ceilings

The expansive living room features stunning beamed ceilings and a massive wood-burning fireplace – one of five in the home. French doors throughout allow pretty much every room in the home to access the picturesque gardens.

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A spacious living room offering plenty of space, extra-high ceilings and massive picture windows

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A Sense of Space

There’s nothing cozy about this living room, offering plenty of space, extra-high ceilings and massive picture windows offering a sense of openness.

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A restored hardwood kitchen in a 100-year-old compound

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Extensive Renovation

“This is a 100-year-old compound, yet it’s completely restored,” Sally Hanseth, a family friend and the home’s listing agent, told Realtor.com. “It has so much soul and is exactly where you would imagine Jeff living.”

A master bedroom with wood-beamed ceilings above and honey-hued hardwood floors

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Master Bedroom

With wood-beamed ceilings above and honey-hued hardwood floors, the master bedroom offers such amenities as double French doors leading outside and a corner-set wood-burning fireplace.

A huge freestanding tub and glass-enclosed steam shower in the master bathroom

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Master Bath

While it’s not known what plans Winfrey has for the place – if she ever does decide to spend a night in her new home – she’ll be faced with a tough choice in the master bathroom: a soak in the huge freestanding tub, or a session in the glass-enclosed steam shower?

A spacious walk-in closet in the master bedroom with simple carpeting and blonde hardwood

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Closet Space Galore

While Bridges’ Dude in The Big Lebowski seemed to own only a few items of clothing, Bridges’ walk-in closet has an endless supply of storage.

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A quaint white bedroom with blonde hardwood flooring and plenty of heritage charm

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Additional Bedrooms

Whether it’s used as a guest room or a bedroom for another family member, this quaint bedroom – one of the home’s three – is loaded with heritage charm.

A large home office with sliding doors designed to create seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces

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Home Office

Adjacent in a separate structure adjacent to the pool is this large office/library/family room, with sliding glass doors designed to create seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Expansive garage with plenty of space for parking

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Garage … and More

The huge garage offers plenty of space for parking, and realtor Sally Hanseth tells Realtor.com that one of the additional structures on the property is a 5,000-square-foot barn where Bridges likes to meditate, paint and perform with his band – a space she describes as “the perfect man cave.”
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A central courtyard with trees for shade, a fire pit and al fresco dining setup

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Courtyard

A central courtyard sits in the centre of the compound’s buildings, with mature trees offering shade, while a fire pit and an al fresco dining setup encourage outdoor entertaining.

A gorgeous, spacious backyard with plenty of private gardens and stunning views

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Private Gardens

Speaking with Realtor.com, Hanseth case the home’s location is truly unique. “It’s back from any road, surrounded by massive estates,” she says. “It’s incredibly private and quiet, with acres of walking paths through oak and redwood groves. It’s like a mindful meditation oasis away from everything.”

A unique rustic swimming pool surrounded by trees for shade

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Swimming Pool

Naturally the home has a swimming pool, offering a relaxing respite for any stressed-out celebrity.

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A one-bedroom detached guesthouse in the backyard

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Additional Structures

In addition to the main house, the garage, the poolhouse and Bridges’ bar, the property also includes this one-bedroom detached guesthouse.

Spacious stables on the compound property

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Stables

Jeff Bridges is also something of an equestrian, and the compound also boasts its own gated horse stables.

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