The Fleur de Lac estate near Lake Tahoe (between the US states of California and Nevada) was designed by architect Gordon Kaufmann in 1938. The estate consists of two houses (one on the lakeside, the other on the lawn overlooking the lake), covering an area of 15 acres with amenities such as a marina, swimming pool, tennis court and a private beach. Currently, the lakeside villa is officially for sale for 5.5 million USD.
After its construction, the villa attracted the attention of many directors and producers. Since 1972, this villa has been used in many scenes of the movie series.Godfather, such as Connie Corleone's wedding scene in part 1.
MagazineDailymailThe picturesque scenery, beautiful location and history associated with this immortal film series have helped Fleur de Lac attract many tycoons, and 5.5 million USD is considered a bargain price, especially when the interior of the house is already worth about 3 million USD.
Some architectural and interior details were created for filming, and do not actually exist in the house, but the film basically depicts the beauty of this villa. After many renovations, repairs and upgrades to install more modern furniture, the villa has some differences compared to when it was a film set. However, to honor its inherent beauty, the villa's owner chose to keep the classic architectural and interior features intact to ensure the unique beauty of the project.
From the living room, dining room to the bathroom, the resting place all use the same warm color tone with wood and stone decorations, creating a warm feeling for the owner. However,Dailymailalso pointed out the shortcomings, because of the greed for details, the room feels a bit too much, the overall is quite confusing, the luxury is also reduced.
Because it is located on the lakeside, this is considered an ideal villa for those who like yachting. This area is also a frequent destination for the upper class and superstars. The tennis court and large swimming pool are also plus points of Fleur de Lac. MagazineThe SunI think this villa is suitable for nature lovers, people who like to exercise, especially for large families who want a comfortable playground within the family.
