A lavish Beverly Hills mansion, constructed on a site infamous for one of America’s most talked-about tragedies, is once again available, this time as a high-end rental with a monthly price tag just shy of $250,000.
The estate, known as Villa Andalusia, was previously on the market for a hefty $50 million but didn’t attract a buyer. Now, potential tenants can lease it for $247,500 each month, as reported by Realtor.com.
Though the current listing emphasizes the mansion’s opulence, including its panoramic views, lush tropical gardens, and resort-like facilities, it conspicuously omits mention of its chilling past, which once thrust the address into national notoriety.
This sprawling 21,000-square-foot residence stands on the grounds where, in August 1969, actress Sharon Tate, who was nearly nine months pregnant, was tragically murdered by followers of the infamous cult leader Charles Manson.
Sharon Tate was in the house while her husband, renowned filmmaker Roman Polanski, was working overseas. In the quiet of early morning, members of the Manson Family invaded the property, committing a heinous crime that shocked the nation.
Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad. In the early morning hours, members of the Manson Family entered the property and carried out a brutal attack.
Tate was murdered along with celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, coffee heiress Abigail Folger and writer Wojciech Frykowski. Another victim, Steven Parent, was shot and killed in the driveway.
Seven deputies escort Charles Manson from the courtroom after he and three followers were found guilty of seven murders in the Tate-LaBianca slayings. (Bettmann/Getty Images)
The killings were part of a two-night spree ordered by Manson that left seven people dead and stunned the nation. The following night, Manson’s followers killed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, leaving messages written in blood at the scene.
Authorities said the violence was intended to spark chaos and fear — part of Manson’s belief in an impending race war he referred to as “Helter Skelter.”
American actress Lillian Gish and her mother, actress Mary Gish, relax by the swimming pool at 10050 Cielo Drive during the filming of the western “Duel in the Sun” in 1946. (Screen Archives/Getty Images)
The original home tied to the murders was eventually demolished. Decades later, television producer Jeff Franklin purchased the land for $6 million and built a new estate, which was completed in 2006, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Franklin lived there for years and has previously downplayed the property’s past, calling it “ancient history” and saying it had no impact on him, according to the outlet.
Today, the estate is designed as a luxury compound. It includes nine bedrooms and 18 bathrooms, along with a theater, poker room, multiple bars and several aquariums, including one built into a dining area.
Outside, the 3.6-acre grounds feature two pools connected by a lazy river, multiple waterfalls, hot tubs, a waterslide, a swim-up bar and a koi pond. A large motor court can accommodate dozens of vehicles.
Despite those features, the home struggled to sell at its previous asking price, raising questions about whether its dark history continues to weigh on potential buyers.
The renewed attention also comes as the Manson murders remain in the public eye.
Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten walk to court for their roles in the 1969 cult killings of seven people. (George Brich/AP)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently blocked the parole of Patricia Krenwinkel, one of Manson’s followers who took part in the killings, saying she still poses “an unreasonable danger to society.”
Krenwinkel, now 77, has spent decades in prison. While officials noted her rehabilitation efforts, Newsom said she still lacks full understanding of her role in the crimes.
Manson himself was convicted in 1971 for orchestrating the killings and later died in prison in 2017.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the listing agent and Jeff Franklin for comment.
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