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From Miguel Covarrubias
Ellen Francisco, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist affiliated with the Malibu West office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has listed for $12,500,000 the former equestrian estate of British Director and Producer Bruce Gowers, of American Idol and Bohemian Rhapsody fame, and Writer Carol Rosenstein, who produced the film Rocky. Located in Malibu at 6133 Bonsall Dr. in Malibu, Calif., the four-bedroom and five-bathroom home is an equestrian property on approximately more than four acres, which has been home to many top nationally ranked hunters and jumpers, including Dragonfly, a horse who was second in the Olympic Trials and represented the U.S. all around Europe on the Nations Cup Tour.
“Home to both Hollywood and equestrian legacies, this stunning traditional equestrian property, known as Silver Raven Farms, is on spectacular grounds, offering unmatched privacy, serenity and luxury in this sprawling compound,” said Francisco. “On Malibu's prestigious Bonsall Drive, the multiple outdoor areas are the perfect settings to enjoy the Malibu indoor and outdoor lifestyle.”
First gaining global recognition because of his work on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” music video, Bruce Gowers continued on to be producer and director of various shows, including nine seasons of American Idol, The Emmys and The MTV Awards. In addition to producing and directing live concerts by the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson, Gowers also produced and directed comedy shows by Robin Williams and Eddy Murphy. Beginning her career working on the films Rocky and New York, New York, Carol Rosenstein went on to produce 500 music videos and wrote and produced various television shows, including Kidsongs, Dame Edna’s Hollywood and the Espy Awards.
Boasting wide plank walnut floors, hand-hewn beams, stonework, French doors and four fireplaces, the home encompasses a living room with a fireplace, large media and game room, three family en-suite bedrooms, a study, two powder rooms and a formal dining room with a fireplace and wine storage area. The chef's kitchen features high-end appliances, a hexagon-shaped island, custom cabinets and a breakfast nook. Upstairs, the master suite showcases a sitting room, bathroom, dressing area and private balcony. Other highlights include three remodeled self-contained guesthouses, a pool, North-South tennis court, custom barn with turnouts and a large riding arena. The grounds also include vegetable and cutting gardens, fruit trees, mature sycamores, redwoods and expansive lawns.
To view the home, contact Ellen Francisco at 310-589-2464 or ellen@malibuonline.com.
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