Photographer Annie Leibovitz lists her 65-acre farm on the California coast for $8.9 million

By Brittany Natale

The famous photographer never got to spend much time on the Bolinas farm

Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, famous for capturing the visual essence of every celebrity from John Lennon to Beyonce, has listed her 65.8-acre farm in Bolinas, Calif., for $8,995,000.

The property boasts seven bedrooms and five baths among seven separate structures. It was last sold in 2019 for $7.5 million, according to Realtor.com.

In 2023, the photographer also listed her breathtaking, two-floor Manhattan apartment for $8.6 million. It sold in February for $10,625,000.

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The Hideaway

Known as The Hideaway, this Pacific Coast estate has a storied background. For starters, it was famously photographed by Ansel Adams in the 1930s.

Later on, it was purchased by San Francisco financier and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival founder Warren Hellman, who died in 2011. He transformed some of the unused, circa-1800s farm buildings into a music venue and a music studio.

"During Hellman's ownership, the agrarian and equestrian wonderland served as a gathering for musicians of his time," shares Compass (COMP) agent Alexander Lurie, who is co-listing the property with Nick Svenson. "The site of many special events, concerts, and weddings over more than a century, The Hideaway has an indelible place in history, both for the SF Bay Area as well as globally. This special space has served as a launching pad of creative inspiration for renowned musical and visual artists of international repute."

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Ideal location

The picturesque property has incredible views of the countryside, Stinson Beach, and Bolinas Lagoon. It also includes a year-round riding arena and a seven-stall barn with offices.

Leibovitz, who moved around often with her family as a child, says she's always thought of herself as a "California person," especially since she learned her craft at the San Francisco Art Institute. Her first photography job was working for Rolling Stone magazine, which was founded in 1967 in San Francisco.

"When Rolling Stone moved to New York in 1977, I didn't think that I was moving too," Leibovitz said in a statement. "I didn't believe that I went to New York to stay. I thought I lived in California. But the work was in New York. Or Europe. After all those years living and working in New York and raising my children, I dreamed about returning to California."

In 2019, her dream was realized when she purchased The Hideaway, as it seemed her daughters would attend college in the Bay Area.

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However, they decided to attend college in the Northeast, and she didn't end up spending much time in California after all.

Now, someone else can experience the magic of this ethereal, oceanside oasis.

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Picturesque farm

The property is bursting with personality-the residential compound being its main focal point.

Four structures, including a 1920s farmhouse with four bedrooms, comprise the listing. A guesthouse, workshop, and a two-bed caretaker's residence are also part of the deal.

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One of the kitchens has open shelving, tiled walls, and marble countertops. Meanwhile, one bedroom boasts a wood-beamed ceiling and an en suite bath.

The nearby hay and dairy barns are now a banquet hall with a performance stage and a recording studio built by Hellman. Other standout features include a fireplace, equestrian facilities, and enough room to park 50 cars.

And anyone who loves the great outdoors will be charmed by the property's close proximity to kayaking, surfing, and hiking destinations.

Leibovitz, 74, was Rolling Stone's chief photographer for 10 years. In 1983, she joined Vanity Fair, and in 1998, she began shooting for Vogue regularly. Through the years, she's photographed Dolly Parton, Queen Elizabeth II, and Sting, among many others.

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A version of this story was published on Realtor.com, a real estate and rentals site.

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