If you'd like to experience how a superhero lived, here's an opportunity not to be missed. Those of a certain age and those who have had the chance to watch reruns of the classic Batman series, which aired on ABC from 1966 to 1968, can dig deep into their pockets to gather $32 million to acquire the Wayne mansion in Jacobean-Tudor style located in Pasadena, California.
If sold at this price, the owner, who bought it last year for $20.5 million, would make considerable profits after deducting the investment in some renovations.
This magnificent property spans over two hectares, featuring a majestic 1,670 square meter residence spread across three levels, with 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a huge chef's kitchen, several living and dining rooms, a massive paneled library, a wine cellar, an elevator, a private cinema, a natural rock-style pool, a pickleball court, a billiard room, but no Batcave.
The Pasadena house that served as the setting for Wayne Manor in 'Batman'.THE MLS
Additionally, the surroundings exude great peace due to the vast expanse of meticulously maintained undulating lawns, featuring several centuries-old oak trees and unbeatable views of the Arroyo Seco.
Adam West, who portrayed Batman, was supposed to live in Manor House - the actual name of the residence - but the producers only filmed the exteriors of the house. The rest was recreated at the Culver City studios in Burbank.
The mansion's architecture resembles typical British manor houses with leaded glass windows with stone mullions, an imposing stone and brick tower reminiscent of a castle serving as the focal point of the exterior structure, a steeply pitched slate roof with decorative brick chimneys, marble and noble wood floors, an intricately carved main staircase...
The property was completed in 1928 by the firm Morgan, Walls & Clements for the Bernard family, who paid $140,000 at that time when the average American home cost $4,000.
Of the main cast of the Batman series, Burt Ward (Dick Grayson/Robin) survives at 81 years old, along with two of the Catwomen, Julie Newmar (93) and Lee Meriwether (91). Adam West (Batman) passed away in 2017 at the age of 88.