Ben Affleck has recently made a huge real estate investment, buying a new home in Los Angeles’ exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood. However, this luxurious new home has nothing on the Jennifer Lopez side, as the acquisition was made independently of his wife. With this, the buzz surrounding their divorce is louder than ever. This purchase comes at a time when the couple’s shared Beverly Hills home has hit the market with a whopping $68 million asking price.
Ben Affleck buys new house in LA without JLo
The Accountant 2 star, who had been living in a $100,000-a-month rental property in Brentwood for the past 2 months, is now the owner of a luxurious $20.5 million mansion, according to TMZ. The news broke on July 27, when his wife Jennifer Lopez returned to LA after spending several weeks in the Hamptons to celebrate her birthday and the couple’s second wedding anniversary alone. The actor’s new bachelor pad is luxurious and full of amenities.
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According to the report, the property was handed over to Affleck on July 24. The official listing of the property reads, “Surrounded by nature and bathed in natural light, this romantic estate sits on 2/3 of an acre in a very exclusive area of ​​Sullivan Canyon.” The mansion also has a swimming pool, spa and a guest room outside.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s house split
Lopez has been shuttling between LA, Italy, Paris and the Hamptons amid her marital challenges with Ben Affleck. Despite the distance, sources close to the couple claim they are working on their relationship. But now it doesn’t look like the Gigli co-stars are on the road to reconciliation, as divorce seems inevitable.
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Recently, the couple put their 38,000-square-foot, $60 million Beverly Hills home, which is their marital home, on the market, which they have been trying to sell since June. Initially, they wanted to do it quietly, but now they are letting everyone know that it is for sale.
Now, Affleck’s recent purchase of a new bachelor pad in Los Angeles has raised eyebrows. The actor’s new property reportedly includes five bedrooms with walk-in closets, six bathrooms, formal dining and breakfast areas, a family room, a den, and a media room, among other amenities.
