Not just another McMansion: 5 unique celebrity homes, from Robert Downey Jr’s Hamptons windmill home to Enya’s Irish castle, and Alicia Keys’ ultra-modern Razor House
- Marvel superstar Robert Downey Jr lives in an eccentric windmill home while Tom Ford’s ranch was used for the 1985 Western classic Silverado with Kevin Costner
- Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea channels futuristic chic with a heptagon-shaped home, and Alicia Keys’ stunning hilltop house with Swizz Beatz is worth fawning over
These homes can often feel same-same though, in terms of furnishings and architecture. From the ubiquitous infinity pool to the marble chef’s kitchen, it often seems that if you’ve seen one swanky celeb home, you’ve seen them all.
There are, however, some celebrities who have chosen to break the McMansion mould and settle down in something different. Take a tour with us below of some of the most one-of-a-kind properties that celebs call home – or have called home in the past.
Robert Downey Jr’s historic windmill
When he’s not shooting a Hollywood blockbuster, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr is likely spending time in his unique Hamptons family home. The catch? It’s in a large windmill with a history dating back to the 1880s.
According to Downey’s interview with Architectural Digest, the windmill was originally built as a playhouse, but was later repurposed into a liveable residence. “We wanted something we haven’t seen a million times,” he told the publication.
After purchasing the property, the Hollywood A-lister worked with designers and architects to update and personalise the space. Additional highlights include a sunken living room with a wraparound fireplace wall, an inviting pool area and beautifully manicured gardens. Seems fitting for the eccentric Tony Stark.