You might know Reese Witherspoon as the talented actress behind such hits as Legally Blonde and Wild, but the successful silver screen star is also a pretty savvy property magnate. One of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, she’s invested her money wisely in properties around the US, from Nashville to Bel Air and Brentwood. Let's take a tour of her impressive property portfolio...

Reese began her property portfolio with former husband Ryan Phillippe, purchasing a mansion in Bel Air. The pair divorced in 2007, by which time they'd already sold the home, and in 2011 Reese married talent agent Jim Toth (pictured). Like many celebrities who buy and sell property, Reese was about to get the house buying bug...

When they married, Toth already had a home of his own and over the years the pair have sold and expanded their joint portfolio, buying properties in Reese's hometown of Nashville, as well as in California, where they're bringing up their family.

Reese's childhood home in Nashville had a big influence on the kind of home and home life she went on to create for herself and family. She was strongly influenced by her grandparents, and shared this snap of herself at the home where they spent many years, remembering her happy evenings after school spent there.

The home has a historic feel, despite only being built in 1969, boasting plenty of amazing architectural features. Designed by respected architect Gerard Colcord, it features oak floors, cathedral-style ceilings, skylights, and open fireplaces throughout.

The house is part of a one-acre plot with a garden, patio and barbecue area, as well as its own swimming pool and spa, a garage and a separate guest house.

It also has a stunning outdoor pool, with Greek-style columns tucked in amongst mature oak and sycamore trees. An atmospheric garden lighting scheme sets the scene for a tranquil evening swim.

For much of the 2000s, Reese was steadily buying up real estate and adding to what would become known as her 'mega-mansion' in Brentwood Circle, a private gated community in a fashionable part of the Bay Area in California, near to Bel Air. The star eventually bought three neighbouring properties, including this single-storey ranch for £2.4 million ($3m).

Additionally, in August 2010 Reese bought a ranch house from actor Steven Seagal for £5 million ($6.9m). The 2.53-acre estate in the Mandeville Canyon area of LA also previously belonged to actor Tom Selleck. Reese had the existing house and outbuildings razed but later sold on the vacant plot in September 2012 with an asking price of £5.7 million ($8m).

In a stunning spread on the property in Elle Decor, Reese said: "It's meditative and restorative. As soon as I drive through the gate, I relax. The air is fresh, the phone isn't ringing, you can't access email. Time slows down. Within an hour I'm lying on that couch taking a big fat nap. It's like having a little bit of Tennessee in California."

Built by acclaimed architect Wallace Neff as a farmhouse for industrialist Edward Drummond Libbey, it was later transformed into a family home. Reese bought it from interior designer Kathryn Ireland and added a few modern accessories of her own. No stranger to interior design herself, she kept its century-old fixtures, hardware and original stonework intact.

As Reese and Jim quietly sold off their Cali properties, it was expected that they would move back to Tennessee and return to Reese's southern roots. Adding fuel to the fire, the pair purchased this magnificent fixer-upper mansion in Nashville in 2014.

There’s a small poolside guesthouse on the estate, separated from the main property by a stream. While it might look beautiful, the structure needed significant renovations to bring it up to usable standards.

The two-bedroom house was modernised before hitting the market, with grey oak floors added and modern fittings and fixtures. It makes for a secluded escape, with large windows for plenty of natural light, and roomy terraces that overlook the small but private backyard with built-in firepit and spa.

In 2014, the couple spent £9.1 million ($12.7m) on a property in Pacific Palisades, a high-end neighbourhood tucked between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in California.

Bought in the same month as her Nashville mansion, the house décor here also seemed in need of Reese's magic touch. However, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom house was far less of a project to undertake and the family remained here in California for some years.

The home was previously purchased in December 2012 for £3.5 million ($4.9m) by an award-winning architect Ken Ungar.

Ken worked his magic on the property and created an estate worthy of an A-lister, taking the outdated buildings and turning them into something worthy of the cool £9.1 million ($12.7m) price tag. Not a bad little profit there.

The blue-grey scheme is continued throughout the house and into the luxurious kitchen. Cabinetry in the same fresh tone is accessorised with gold handles for a luxurious finish. Reese uses large glass jars with woven lids as stylish storage solutions for pasta, sugar and flour.

Her bedroom is nothing short of dreamy, with a light wood headboard inlaid with blue and white patterned fabric channelling a breezy seaside aesthetic. Crisp bedsheets boarded with a funky Celtic motif add a cool twist to the classic coastal scheme.

Befitting of a Hollywood star, Reese's walk-in wardrobe is nothing short of fabulous. Teal and light grey wallpaper in a bold botanical print is the perfect backdrop to showcase her many awards gowns, while an upholstered sofa in the same palette offers an ideal spot to kick back and contemplate her clothing options. 

For family getaways, Witherspoon bought this charming farm in the foothills above Zuma Beach in Malibu for £4.75m ($6.3m) in August 2019.

The stylish estate boasts the ultimate in privacy and includes two acres of land hidden behind secure gates. Inside, the main farmhouse, which was built in 1949, boasts open-plan living spaces with a designer galley kitchen. Decorated in a boho-chic style, the home has wood floors throughout and soaring ceilings.  

Adjacent to the farmhouse sits a rustic barn, which is fitted out as a guest house. There's also a stylish on-site studio and screening room which has a striking monochrome design compared to the rest of the house. 

As well as the guest house, set amongst the estate's ancient sycamores, fruit trees and vegetable gardens are equestrian facilities including a stable block and a number of other outbuildings. In another off-market deal, she sold the family vacation spot in November 2020 for an impressive £4.8 million ($6.7m).

2020 was a busy year for Witherspoon. Not only did she star in and executive produce the smash hit mini-series Little Fires Everywhere, she also produced the box office record-breaking movie The Dry. This is also the third property that Witherspoon exchanged on last year – it looks like she’s just as set on conquering the property market just as she has Hollywood!

With her impressive property portfolio and impeccable eye for interior design, we doubt this is the last we'll hear of Reese's real estate dealings. Watch this space...

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