The two-acre suburban Austin estate, known as Il Monastero, was once owned by late “Beetlejuice” screenwriter Warren Skaaren.
Skaaren was the executive director of the Texas Film Commission before he began writing scripts. In 1986, he was hired to rewrite “Top Gun” and is best known for his work on the late 1980s Tim Burton films “Beetlejuice” and “Batman.”This $11 Million U.K. Mansion Is Like Living in a Contemporary Art Gallery
Inspired by his travels to Tuscany, Skaaren custom built the home in 1984, according to listings held by Katherine Beckworth at Compass, and used it as his “personal writer’s retreat.” Skaaren died of bone cancer in 1990; he was just 44 years old. The property has subsequently had half a dozen owners, including the seller, who purchased the property in late 2021 for an unknown amount. Known as Il Monastero, the 5,900-square-foot residence certainly feels secluded and monastic.
Just beyond the front door is a hand-carved Cordova stone staircase that gently curves up to the second floor. The step-down living room is dominated by a massive brick fireplace, and a modest study with a built-in desk features French doors that open to a walled patio. Huge picture windows in the living and dining rooms overlook the oak-covered hills that surround the property.
All around the house are walled courtyards and shaded patios, one of which includes a built-in grill. A raised loggia at the back of the house overlooks the swimming pool and the rolling hills. A spa spills into one end of the rectangular pool and, at the other, a pergola-topped stone wall shields a sunken sports court nestled into the treed slope below the house.
As long as no one repeats the word Beetlejuice three times in a row , Il Monastero is indeed a peaceful spot to reflect that’s just a short drive from the hustle-bustle of downtown.Kiefer Sutherland Is Selling His Cozy L.A. Bungalow for $1.8 MillionBill Gates Denies Reports He Bought a $60 Million Castle in Northern ItalySep. 28–Oct. 1: Indulge in incredible meals, expertly paired wines, and a luxury getaway in Jackson Hole this fall.
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