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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones | Source: Getty Images
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones | Source: Getty Images

Inside Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones' Stunning Homes — from Their $12M Mansion to a Mallorca Estate — Photos

Andrii Tykhyi
Oct 02, 2026 - 03:23 A.M.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have spent decades building a life together, and the places they have called home reveal a side of their story rarely seen on screen.

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From deeply personal beginnings to properties shaped by marriage, family, and changing priorities, each home marks a different chapter. One even reaches back to Michael’s early years, long before fame and multimillion-dollar estates became part of his life.

Some became places to raise their children, while others proved difficult to leave behind. The homes have also sparked strong reactions online, with their interiors leaving viewers sharply divided.

The interiors sparked mixed opinions online. One social media user felt the amount of furniture and decor made the space look cluttered rather than inviting. | Source: Instagram/realtordotcom

The interiors sparked mixed opinions online. One social media user felt the amount of furniture and decor made the space look cluttered rather than inviting. | Source: Instagram/realtordotcom

More Than 25 Years Together

Long before Michael and Catherine built a family and a life across several homes, their story began with a chance meeting in France. The two met at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998, and by New Year’s Eve, they were engaged in Aspen, Colorado.

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Michael and Catherine attend an event together during the early years of their relationship. Their romance moved quickly after they met in 1998, leading to an engagement and, later, marriage. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine attend an event together during the early years of their relationship. Their romance moved quickly after they met in 1998, leading to an engagement and, later, marriage. | Source: Getty Images

Their romance soon led to a star-studded wedding at New York City’s Plaza Hotel on November 18, 2000, following a 20-month courtship. According to ABC News, more than 250 guests attended, including Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, Goldie Hawn, Steven Spielberg, and Danny DeVito.

Michael and Catherine pause for a kiss on the grand staircase during their wedding celebration. Looking back on the day 25 years later, Catherine recalled an atmosphere filled with flowers, candlelight, and music from a Welsh choir. | Source: Instagram/catherinezetajones

Michael and Catherine pause for a kiss on the grand staircase during their wedding celebration. Looking back on the day 25 years later, Catherine recalled an atmosphere filled with flowers, candlelight, and music from a Welsh choir. | Source: Instagram/catherinezetajones

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Their son, Dylan, had been born a few months before the wedding. The couple later welcomed their daughter, Carys. Michael also has an older son, Cameron, from his previous marriage to film producer Diandra Luker, according to IMDb.

Michael and Catherine attend a royal investiture at Buckingham Palace with their children, Dylan and Carys, in 2011. The family occasion marked Catherine receiving a CBE for her contributions to film and charity. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine attend a royal investiture at Buckingham Palace with their children, Dylan and Carys, in 2011. The family occasion marked Catherine receiving a CBE for her contributions to film and charity. | Source: Getty Images

Michael appears with his eldest son, Cameron, at an event in New York. Cameron is Michael's son from his previous marriage to Diandra Luker and is the older half-brother of Dylan and Carys. | Source: Getty Images

Michael appears with his eldest son, Cameron, at an event in New York. Cameron is Michael's son from his previous marriage to Diandra Luker and is the older half-brother of Dylan and Carys. | Source: Getty Images

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More than two decades later, the 57-year-old "The Mask of Zorro" star looked back on their years together, sharing a collection of personal photos that included moments from their wedding day.

Marking their 25th anniversary on Instagram, she recalled the flowers, candlelight, Welsh choir, and the sight of Michael waiting for her at the end of the aisle. "I love you today as I did then. Thank you sweetheart♥️," she wrote.

Michael and Catherine share a playful moment at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, more than two decades into their marriage. Years later, Catherine's 25th-anniversary tribute reflected on a relationship that has stretched from their wedding day into decades of family life together. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine share a playful moment at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, more than two decades into their marriage. Years later, Catherine's 25th-anniversary tribute reflected on a relationship that has stretched from their wedding day into decades of family life together. | Source: Getty Images

Marriage, children, and the passage of time have all influenced where the couple chose to live - and, eventually, which homes they were ready to leave behind.

Another social media user was less impressed by the atmosphere inside, describing the interior as dark and gloomy. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Another social media user was less impressed by the atmosphere inside, describing the interior as dark and gloomy. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

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Hudson Mansion

Michael and Catherine's Hudson River estate has the scale of a private retreat. Known as Longmeadow, the historic mansion sits on 12 acres in Irvington, New York, with sweeping views of the Hudson River.

According to Realtor.com, Catherine bought the property for $4.5 million in 2019, and the couple later carried out extensive renovations. Built in 1929, the Georgian-style brick-and-stone mansion spans more than 11,600 square feet across four levels, with eight bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.

Michael and Catherine attend the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2019, the same year Catherine purchased Longmeadow. The couple would go on to make the Hudson River estate their family home. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine attend the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2019, the same year Catherine purchased Longmeadow. The couple would go on to make the Hudson River estate their family home. | Source: Getty Images

Inside, Longmeadow mixes grand spaces with some unexpected design choices. A 30-foot gallery opens into the formal living and dining rooms, where wood and stone floors, fireplaces, and traditional finishes carry through the home.

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The dining room stands out with its red lacquer walls, while the kitchen has marble countertops, subway tile, and an island with built-in wine storage.

Upstairs, the primary suite comes with its own fireplace and sitting area. Even the bathroom has a fireplace, along with a soaking tub and chandelier. One of the home's biggest features is its two-story paneled library, which adds another layer of old-world character.

Michael and Catherine step out together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2019. That year marked the beginning of their time at Longmeadow, where extensive renovations would later reshape the historic property. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine step out together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2019. That year marked the beginning of their time at Longmeadow, where extensive renovations would later reshape the historic property. | Source: Getty Images

Downstairs, the house takes on a more relaxed feel, with a home gym, play areas, and an indoor pool. The outdoor space is just as expansive. A 100-foot terrace faces west over the Hudson River, while the estate has 130 feet of river frontage and garage space for at least four cars.

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But by 2024, the "Basic Instinct" actor and Catherine no longer needed quite so much space. With their children grown, they put Longmeadow on the market for $12 million in June 2024.

Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, Catherine looked back on the years her family had spent there and explained why they were ready for a change. "When I purchased our Irvington home, I knew our family would share many happy times here, and we have!" she said.

Michael and Catherine attend the British Formula One Grand Prix in 2019. Their life together has stretched across the U.S. and Europe, a pattern that would later factor into their plans to spend less time in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Catherine attend the British Formula One Grand Prix in 2019. Their life together has stretched across the U.S. and Europe, a pattern that would later factor into their plans to spend less time in New York. | Source: Getty Images

By then, Dylan and Carys had both moved out, leaving Michael and Catherine with far more space than they needed. “Now that both our son and daughter have left the nest, it seems like the right time to sell,” Catherine explained.

The couple was also looking ahead to spending more time away from New York. "Michael and I plan to spend more time in Bermuda and Europe," Catherine said.

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Selling Longmeadow, however, proved more difficult than listing it.

Michael poses with Carys and Dylan at a New York screening in 2024. With both children grown and out of the family home, Michael and Catherine decided it was time to put Longmeadow on the market. | Source: Getty Images

Michael poses with Carys and Dylan at a New York screening in 2024. With both children grown and out of the family home, Michael and Catherine decided it was time to put Longmeadow on the market. | Source: Getty Images

The initial listing failed to attract a buyer, and Longmeadow was delisted in April 2025. It returned a month later with its price cut to $10 million, but still did not sell.

After being removed from the market again, Longmeadow was relisted for a third time on March 19, 2026, this time for $9.75 million — $2.25 million below its original asking price.

The Details Inside Longmeadow Split Opinion

The home's traditional interiors did not inspire the same reaction from everyone who saw them online. On Instagram, one netizen called the mansion "Beautiful and ostentatious." Another user was less taken with the atmosphere inside, writing, "It looks gloomy inside."

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Longmeadow's stately entrance sets the tone with four white columns, a black front door, stonework, and ivy climbing the facade. The manicured lawn reinforces the formal character of the 1929 Georgian-style estate. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Longmeadow's stately entrance sets the tone with four white columns, a black front door, stonework, and ivy climbing the facade. The manicured lawn reinforces the formal character of the 1929 Georgian-style estate. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Dark wood paneling wraps this soaring room, where arched windows, portraits, a chandelier, and polished floors create a distinctly traditional atmosphere. Bright blue seating brings a bold burst of color to the otherwise warm, wood-heavy space. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Dark wood paneling wraps this soaring room, where arched windows, portraits, a chandelier, and polished floors create a distinctly traditional atmosphere. Bright blue seating brings a bold burst of color to the otherwise warm, wood-heavy space. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

A brighter sitting area shows another side of the mansion, pairing white walls and an arched black-framed window with contemporary artwork and sculptural furniture. A sleek fireplace anchors the room, creating a sharp contrast with the estate's more traditional spaces. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

A brighter sitting area shows another side of the mansion, pairing white walls and an arched black-framed window with contemporary artwork and sculptural furniture. A sleek fireplace anchors the room, creating a sharp contrast with the estate's more traditional spaces. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

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A separate post on the platform brought a much warmer response. One commenter wrote, "So beautifully done!! The pool, the kitchen, the grounds...🤎 For once I'm not even mad at the paneling in the library!😂"

Another user preferred the home's warmer style to the minimalist look they associated with other luxury properties. "Most rich do too much or have too little with that modem look bull, this is homie and perfect ❤️," the commenter shared.

Red walls make the dining room one of Longmeadow's boldest spaces, while a large chandelier hangs above the glossy table. Modern artwork and wire-frame chairs give the formal room a contemporary edge. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Red walls make the dining room one of Longmeadow's boldest spaces, while a large chandelier hangs above the glossy table. Modern artwork and wire-frame chairs give the formal room a contemporary edge. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

The kitchen takes a lighter approach with white cabinetry, subway tile, marble surfaces, and black flooring. Gold-toned fixtures and a dramatic range hood add warmth, while the large island provides seating and built-in wine storage. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

The kitchen takes a lighter approach with white cabinetry, subway tile, marble surfaces, and black flooring. Gold-toned fixtures and a dramatic range hood add warmth, while the large island provides seating and built-in wine storage. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

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An arched doorway offers a direct view into the wood-paneled library, where floor-to-ceiling shelving surrounds a spiral staircase. The intricate woodwork and framed portraits help explain why the home's traditional interiors became such a talking point among viewers. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

An arched doorway offers a direct view into the wood-paneled library, where floor-to-ceiling shelving surrounds a spiral staircase. The intricate woodwork and framed portraits help explain why the home's traditional interiors became such a talking point among viewers. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

The indoor pool was enough to win over another viewer, who wrote, "Obsessed with the indoor pool!! 😍" Others remained unconvinced by the amount of decoration. "It's so cluttered," another commenter remarked.

One architectural feature received a much simpler reaction. "The spiral staircase 😍," someone else wrote. Another commenter admitted, "I usually don't like this style but this is an undeniably beautiful house."

The indoor pool sits beside a row of oversized arched windows that bring the surrounding greenery into view. Lounge chairs line the water, turning one of Longmeadow's lower-level amenities into a private year-round retreat. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

The indoor pool sits beside a row of oversized arched windows that bring the surrounding greenery into view. Lounge chairs line the water, turning one of Longmeadow's lower-level amenities into a private year-round retreat. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

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The outdoor entertaining area extends the living space onto the grounds, with large stone pavers, grass, and sculptural seating arranged beneath the terrace. Arched windows along the lower level connect this landscaped space directly to the mansion. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

The outdoor entertaining area extends the living space onto the grounds, with large stone pavers, grass, and sculptural seating arranged beneath the terrace. Arched windows along the lower level connect this landscaped space directly to the mansion. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

From above, Longmeadow's position along the Hudson River becomes the defining feature of the estate. The mansion sits amid expansive greenery as the river stretches across the horizon, showing the setting behind some of the property's most dramatic views. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

From above, Longmeadow's position along the Hudson River becomes the defining feature of the estate. The mansion sits amid expansive greenery as the river stretches across the horizon, showing the setting behind some of the property's most dramatic views. | Source: Instagram/rogerperrygroup

Mallorca Home

Michael's connection to Mallorca stretches back decades, and his sprawling S'Estaca estate has a history to match. Set on 250 acres in Spain's Balearic Islands, the property combines dramatic coastal surroundings with buildings whose origins predate Michael's ownership by more than a century.

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According to Architectural Digest, Michael bought S'Estaca with his then-wife, Diandra, for $3.5 million in 1990. The estate was later listed for about $60 million in 2014 before its asking price fell to $32.38 million several years later.

Michael attends the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest in Palma de Mallorca in 2024. His connection to the Spanish island stretches back decades, long after S’Estaca first entered his life. | Source: Getty Images

Michael attends the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest in Palma de Mallorca in 2024. His connection to the Spanish island stretches back decades, long after S’Estaca first entered his life. | Source: Getty Images

The property is far more than a single villa. Its collection of buildings includes two cottages and five apartments, with 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in total. A home theater, library, game room, wine cellar, outdoor kitchen, heated pool, and vineyard fill out the estate.

Its history reaches back to the 19th century. Michael explained in a promotional video that Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Habsburg acquired the main house in the 1860s and renovated it, adding features including smooth stucco walls and decorative crenelations along the roofline.

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Michael said the estate had a similarly powerful effect on him more than a century later."When I first saw S'Estaca in 1990, I also fell under its spell and bought the property," he recalled.

Michael and his then-wife, Diandra, are pictured in Mallorca in 1994, four years after they purchased S’Estaca together. The estate became part of Michael’s long-running connection to the island. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and his then-wife, Diandra, are pictured in Mallorca in 1994, four years after they purchased S’Estaca together. The estate became part of Michael’s long-running connection to the island. | Source: Getty Images

Over the following decades, Michael said he "put my own mark on the place," including modernizing and redecorating the old buildings. The estate also became a destination for famous guests, with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Jack Nicholson among those reported to have stayed there.

Still, Michael and Catherine spent years trying to find a buyer. While promoting the property in 2019, he suggested that a change in his own life meant it was time for someone else to take over the estate he had previously called his "spiritual home."

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Diandra attends a dinner in Palma de Mallorca in 2001. She and Michael had purchased S’Estaca together in 1990, beginning a new chapter in the historic estate’s story. | Source: Getty Images

Diandra attends a dinner in Palma de Mallorca in 2001. She and Michael had purchased S’Estaca together in 1990, beginning a new chapter in the historic estate’s story. | Source: Getty Images

"My life has taken a new course," Michael said, "and now it's time for me to let someone else enjoy the privilege and adventure of owning S'Estaca."

But his plans for the property would change again. By 2021, Michael was describing S'Estaca not as an estate he was ready to leave behind, but as a home he wanted to keep in the family. In an interview with Ultima Hora, he discussed the earlier arrangement under which he and Diandra had shared time at the property.

"Yes, it was very awkward sharing the house in s'Estaca with my ex-wife, Diandra. Six months for each of us wasn't pleasant for anyone," he said.

Michael and Diandra are pictured together in New York in 2010. Although their marriage ended years earlier, the Mallorca property they once shared remained part of Michael’s life for decades. | Source: Getty Images

Michael and Diandra are pictured together in New York in 2010. Although their marriage ended years earlier, the Mallorca property they once shared remained part of Michael’s life for decades. | Source: Getty Images

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Once that arrangement ended, Michael said his feelings about leaving became much clearer.

"Now that everything is settled and the house is one hundred percent ours, Catherine's and mine, I can say that I never wanted to leave," he continued.

Michael appears with his son Dylan at a Los Angeles premiere in 2023. As Michael reconsidered S’Estaca’s future, keeping the Mallorca estate in the family became an important part of his plans. | Source: Getty Images

Michael appears with his son Dylan at a Los Angeles premiere in 2023. As Michael reconsidered S’Estaca’s future, keeping the Mallorca estate in the family became an important part of his plans. | Source: Getty Images

His plans now extended well beyond his own time at the estate.

"My children will continue to come, and my grandchildren and their children. I'm sure that for generations to come, this island will be theirs," he said. "This house belongs to my family and will continue to do so."

Michael is joined by Catherine and their daughter, Carys, at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. His decision to keep S’Estaca turned the Mallorca estate from a property once headed for sale into a home he hopes will remain with his family for generations. | Source: Getty Images

Michael is joined by Catherine and their daughter, Carys, at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. His decision to keep S’Estaca turned the Mallorca estate from a property once headed for sale into a home he hopes will remain with his family for generations. | Source: Getty Images

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S'Estaca's Seclusion Drew Very Different Reactions

The same qualities that make S'Estaca unusual - its scale, history, seclusion, and coastal setting - also divided people who saw the property online. On YouTube, one netizen focused on the estate's natural appeal, calling it a "Gorgeous magical property with vineyards."

S'Estaca almost disappears into the forested hillside when seen from the water. The steep coastline and thick trees show just how private the sprawling Mallorca estate can feel. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

S'Estaca almost disappears into the forested hillside when seen from the water. The steep coastline and thick trees show just how private the sprawling Mallorca estate can feel. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Deep blue water surrounds a rocky formation off Mallorca's coast. The striking landscape helps show why S'Estaca's location is such a major part of the property's appeal. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Deep blue water surrounds a rocky formation off Mallorca's coast. The striking landscape helps show why S'Estaca's location is such a major part of the property's appeal. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

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Stone walls and a wide arch give this entrance a warm Mediterranean feel. Potted palms frame the passage, while the blue water visible in the distance is a reminder of the home's coastal setting. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Stone walls and a wide arch give this entrance a warm Mediterranean feel. Potted palms frame the passage, while the blue water visible in the distance is a reminder of the home's coastal setting. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Another user admired the property but questioned whether its isolation would make it practical as a permanent home:

"This stunning property is way too isolated to live in permanently. The beauty and joy of life is being surrounded by people, neighbours, family, friends, - I guess it's good to spend Christmas in with the family.! Then back to a vibrant city like New York or London, or Toluca Lake in Los Angeles where I currently live. There's nothing like hearing the sounds of "life" . . . Your neighbours walking their dogs. Greeting people in the streets. Coffee shops and hugs and laughter in Trader Joe's. There are so many magical places all over the world. But it is the P E O P L E that create that ambience. May we all never ..."

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Potted citrus trees fill this peaceful courtyard, surrounded by stone walls, green shutters, ivy, and tall palms. The space shows how gardens and greenery are tucked between the estate's buildings. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Potted citrus trees fill this peaceful courtyard, surrounded by stone walls, green shutters, ivy, and tall palms. The space shows how gardens and greenery are tucked between the estate's buildings. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

S'Estaca's clifftop setting puts the Mediterranean at the center of the estate, with the white main house, pool, terraces, and surrounding greenery spread above the water. The aerial view captures the dramatic coastal setting that first drew Douglas to the property in 1990. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

S'Estaca's clifftop setting puts the Mediterranean at the center of the estate, with the white main house, pool, terraces, and surrounding greenery spread above the water. The aerial view captures the dramatic coastal setting that first drew Douglas to the property in 1990. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

The outdoor pool is tucked into dense landscaping, with palms, flowering plants, and forested hills rising behind the water. Lounge chairs and shaded seating turn the area into one of the estate's more secluded places to unwind. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

The outdoor pool is tucked into dense landscaping, with palms, flowering plants, and forested hills rising behind the water. Lounge chairs and shaded seating turn the area into one of the estate's more secluded places to unwind. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

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Someone else was less enthusiastic about the changes made to the historic property. "What a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind gem it must have been before it was 'modernized'. It breaks my heart," the commenter wrote.

On Instagram, another viewer questioned whether the property justified its multimillion-dollar asking price. "Needs a lot of work, pool should be on the water for 32 million. Unimpressed, great location though, Majorca is beautiful," the user wrote.

Rich woodwork and mirrored panels surround an ornate tub in one of S'Estaca's bathrooms, while open doors bring in natural light and views of the greenery outside. The intricate interior shows the older decorative character that remains within the estate despite later modernization. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Rich woodwork and mirrored panels surround an ornate tub in one of S'Estaca's bathrooms, while open doors bring in natural light and views of the greenery outside. The intricate interior shows the older decorative character that remains within the estate despite later modernization. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Exposed ceiling beams, patterned curtains, antique-style furnishings, and blue upholstered sofas give this living room a layered, traditional look. Large windows on multiple sides keep the space connected to the lush landscape beyond the walls. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Exposed ceiling beams, patterned curtains, antique-style furnishings, and blue upholstered sofas give this living room a layered, traditional look. Large windows on multiple sides keep the space connected to the lush landscape beyond the walls. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

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One of the bedrooms takes a quieter approach, with white bedding, floral curtains, warm lamps, and traditional furniture. Windows overlooking the surrounding trees reinforce the sense of privacy that defines much of S'Estaca. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

One of the bedrooms takes a quieter approach, with white bedding, floral curtains, warm lamps, and traditional furniture. Windows overlooking the surrounding trees reinforce the sense of privacy that defines much of S'Estaca. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Another viewer summed up the property in a single word: "opulence." For that viewer, S'Estaca's vast grounds, amenities, and privileged coastal setting conveyed luxury above all else.

A high stone ceiling and large fireplace bring old-world character to this sitting room. Pink chairs and a striped sofa add color, while glass doors open the space toward an outdoor terrace. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

A high stone ceiling and large fireplace bring old-world character to this sitting room. Pink chairs and a striped sofa add color, while glass doors open the space toward an outdoor terrace. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

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Rows of wooden barrels fill S'Estaca's vaulted wine cellar, where stone walls and an arched ceiling preserve a distinctly rustic atmosphere. The space complements the estate's vineyard, one of several features that make the property feel more like a private compound than a conventional vacation home. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Rows of wooden barrels fill S'Estaca's vaulted wine cellar, where stone walls and an arched ceiling preserve a distinctly rustic atmosphere. The space complements the estate's vineyard, one of several features that make the property feel more like a private compound than a conventional vacation home. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

This aerial view shows just how secluded S'Estaca is, with the white villa positioned between thick forest and the Mediterranean coastline. The surrounding landscape makes the estate's remarkable level of privacy immediately visible. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

This aerial view shows just how secluded S'Estaca is, with the white villa positioned between thick forest and the Mediterranean coastline. The surrounding landscape makes the estate's remarkable level of privacy immediately visible. | Source: Instagram/robbreport

Several buildings sit directly above the rocky shoreline, with steps leading down toward the water. The dramatic setting shows how closely this part of the property meets the Mediterranean. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

Several buildings sit directly above the rocky shoreline, with steps leading down toward the water. The dramatic setting shows how closely this part of the property meets the Mediterranean. | Source: YouTube/billionsluxuryportal

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Michael Douglas' Childhood Home

Long before the sprawling estates and multimillion-dollar properties, Michael spent part of his childhood in a far more modest home in Westport, Connecticut.

The “Fatal Attraction” star offered a rare look at the property when he returned there in 2017. In a Facebook post documenting the visit, the actor said he lived in the house from 1956 to 1963 with his mother, Diana, his brother, film producer Joel Douglas, and his stepfather, William Darrid.

Michael poses with his father, Kirk Douglas, and younger brother, Joel, in 1953. Several years later, Michael and Joel would spend part of their childhood at the Westport, Connecticut, home with their mother, Diana, and stepfather, William Darrid. | Source: Getty Images

Michael poses with his father, Kirk Douglas, and younger brother, Joel, in 1953. Several years later, Michael and Joel would spend part of their childhood at the Westport, Connecticut, home with their mother, Diana, and stepfather, William Darrid. | Source: Getty Images

The photos show Michael standing outside the white clapboard house and beside a large red outbuilding on the property. Another image reveals the back of the home, with dormer windows, a stone foundation, and greenery surrounding the structure.

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Michael reunites with his brother, Joel, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2011. The brothers once called the much simpler Westport property home, where Michael said he lived between 1956 and 1963. | Source: Getty Images

Michael reunites with his brother, Joel, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2011. The brothers once called the much simpler Westport property home, where Michael said he lived between 1956 and 1963. | Source: Getty Images

The Modest Home Won People Over

The childhood home also struck a chord with people online, with several viewers favoring its simple, traditional character over something more extravagant.

Michael stands outside the white clapboard house in Westport, Connecticut, where he said he lived from 1956 to 1963. The modest exterior offers a striking contrast to the sprawling estates he would own later in life. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

Michael stands outside the white clapboard house in Westport, Connecticut, where he said he lived from 1956 to 1963. The modest exterior offers a striking contrast to the sprawling estates he would own later in life. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

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On Facebook, one netizen wrote, "Look real cozy...Better than a mansion.." Another user focused on the emotional connection people can have to the place where they grew up: "So idyllic, and beautiful, the childhood home is indeed very special 💖."

Michael also stopped beside the large red outbuilding on the property during his return visit in 2017. Surrounded by trees and greenery, the simple structure adds to the home's quiet, country-like feel. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

Michael also stopped beside the large red outbuilding on the property during his return visit in 2017. Surrounded by trees and greenery, the simple structure adds to the home's quiet, country-like feel. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

A commenter admired the home's construction, writing, "Very well built....when a house was made right." Someone else could easily picture living there, noting, "Wow I love this house. It is exactly my dream home."

Another view reveals the back of Michael's former home, with dormer windows, a stone foundation, and a garden surrounding the house. Douglas lived here with his mother, Diana, his brother, Joel, and his stepfather, William Darrid. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

Another view reveals the back of Michael's former home, with dormer windows, a stone foundation, and a garden surrounding the house. Douglas lived here with his mother, Diana, his brother, Joel, and his stepfather, William Darrid. | Source: Facebook/MichaelDouglasOfficial

Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones' homes have changed along with their family over the years. From the Connecticut house where Michael spent part of his childhood to the properties he later shared with Catherine and their children, each one holds a different piece of their family history.

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