Fame, talent and a beautiful family, it looks as though life has been good to Hollywood actor George Clooney, who this month turns 58. Like other celebrities who have invested in property – including Adele and Reese Witherspoon – Clooney has used the money he made during 40 years in the spotlight wisely. We take a look at the Ocean’s Eleven star’s property portfolio and lift the lid on how he’s chosen to invest his millions in stunning homes around the globe.

Clooney gave his fans insight into his personal life for the very first time back in 2012 with an exclusive CBS “Person to Person” tour of his LA abode. In the interview, the star discussed his family, career and interests while showing viewers around his 7,300-square-foot home, which he bought from Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks. 

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Clooney purchased the house during the second season of ER when the newly famous star was looking for a larger place. He chose the mansion as it’s set back from the street and hidden from photographers’ prying eyes. The impressive three-story property features an outdoor pool, basketball court, cinema screening room and extensive gardens. 

During the interview, Clooney revealed that becoming a homeowner was important to him because he had to move a lot as a child, due to his family renting properties. Family has always been an indispensable part of the actor’s home life and he often holds gatherings at the three-storey home.  

The three-storey villa contains a spacious kitchen with an island and breakfast bar where Clooney likes to drink his morning coffee. The property also features an outdoor pool, bar, tennis courts and gardens, where the star has gained a reputation for hosting epic A-list parties. It’s one of Clooney’s first major purchases and is a house he often calls “home”. 

Studio City, where George’s LA mansion is based, was initially part of the Universal Studio lot and sits on top of a hill surrounded by parkland. The lush garden surrounding the house is perfect for hot summer days and holding BBQs. 

Clooney picked up his Kennedy memorabilia at a garage clearout where he bought a couple of JFK’s ties, pictured here on the wall. He’s also good friends with Barrack Obama and the lower photo shows the two together soon after Obama took office. 

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The LA mansion is open and airy and many of the rooms open out on to the lush gardens and pool area, making the house perfect for entertaining. One whole wall of this dining room houses Clooney’s extensive wine collection. However, in a 2018 interview, Amal revealed that although the family spend chunks of the year in LA the home is more of a ‘low-key house’ than an ‘entertaining space.’

It’s no secret that Clooney is a massive fan of Italian culture and the actor married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice in 2014. Clooney fell in love with Lake Como in the early 2000s and has invested millions in the Italian property market since. Lake Como was personally chosen by the star as a film location for his 2004 blockbuster movie Ocean’s Eleven. 

The Clooney family summer at the house in Como every year and welcome many of their A-list friends as guests. Recent visitors have included Jennifer Aniston, Matt Damon and Prince Harry with Meghan Markle. Family aren’t neglected either and Amal’s father, Ramzi Alamuddin, recently held his birthday party there. 

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Growing increasingly aware of prying paparazzi, newlyweds George and Amal chose Berkshire in England over Los Angeles to begin their married lives together. The couple purchased their family home in 2014, giving them plenty of time to make modifications and additions ahead of the arrival of twins Ella and Alexander in 2017. 

The couple purchased Aberlash House in Sonning-on-Thames for £10 million ($13.5m). The Grade II listed countryside estate has served as a retreat for George and Amal since its purchase and is where the couple escaped to for their honeymoon. The impeccably renovated Georgian mansion sits on a five-acre private island, which makes it an ideal location for George and Amal to raise their children away from the media. 

The couple have had plenty of trees planted around the perimeter of the property to preserve their privacy from paparazzi. But Aberlash House is more than a family home, the party-loving Clooneys often host exclusive parties in the pool house. Amal describes the pool house as ‘the party zone’ and the room includes a photo booth for guests to document their night.  

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Each apartment features a modern minimalist interior, with wire-brushed oak cabinetry, marble surfaces and a neutral colour palette. Properties are encased in floor-to-ceiling glass panels, providing plenty of natural light and the most spectacular views of the city skyline. 

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George and Amal have said they have no current plans to enlarge their compact family, so it might be a while until we see the actor extend his property portfolio. For now, the pair can occasionally be spotted enjoying walks in the Berkshire countryside or boating in the Italian sunshine. 

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