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Pierce Brosnan is selling his $100 million Malibu mansion inspired by one of his James Bond movies. Take a look inside.

Pierce Brosnan is selling his $100 million Malibu mansion inspired by one of his James Bond movies. Take a look inside.
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Pierce Brosnan's Malibu mansion, The Orchid House, is on the market for $100 million.Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass/ Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
  • "James Bond" actor Pierce Brosnan is putting his sprawling beachfront mansion, The Orchid House, on the market for $100 million.
  • The Wall Street Journal's Candace Taylor writes that the actor's mansion was built after the success of "Die Another Day."
  • The house sits on two lots the actor and his wife, filmmaker Keely Brosnan, bought in the early 2000s, per The Journal.
  • Take a look inside the property, for which Chris Cortazzo of Compass has the listing.

"James Bond" actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife, filmmaker Keely Brosnan, are selling their beachfront Malibu mansion for an asking price of $100 million, per The Wall Street Journal and Compass, the listing agent.

"James Bond" actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife, filmmaker Keely Brosnan, are selling their beachfront Malibu mansion for an asking price of $100 million, per The Wall Street Journal and Compass, the listing agent.
An exterior shot of the property.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The Wall Street Journal's Candace Taylor reports that the couple built the property after the commercial success of the 2002 movie "Die Another Day."

The Wall Street Journal
An aerial view.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The style and design of the mansion, named The Orchid House, was inspired by another one of Brosnan's Bond films, "Tomorrow Never Dies," Taylor writes.

The style and design of the mansion, named The Orchid House, was inspired by another one of Brosnan
The guest house.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The time Brosnan spent in Thailand filming the movie led to the vision behind the property designed by noted architects Ralph and Ross Anderson, according to the Journal.

The time Brosnan spent in Thailand filming the movie led to the vision behind the property designed by noted architects Ralph and Ross Anderson, according to the Journal.
The main house and the guest house are surrounded by plenty of greenery.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Per the Journal, the house sits on two lots the couple bought in 2000 for about $7 million. They lived in a more modest home there before building The Orchid House.

Per the Journal, the house sits on two lots the couple bought in 2000 for about $7 million. They lived in a more modest home there before building The Orchid House.
The estate has pretty extensive beachfront views.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The home occupies just over one acre and has about 117 feet of beachfront, per the listing.

The home occupies just over one acre and has about 117 feet of beachfront, per the listing.
A view of the beach from the property.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The living room takes full advantage of these views with floor-to-ceiling doors and windows that look out at the ocean, according to the Compass listing.

The living room takes full advantage of these views with floor-to-ceiling doors and windows that look out at the ocean, according to the Compass listing.
The main living room.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Per the listing, in addition to the massive living room, the property has five bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. The main house has two suites on the ground floor and a master bedroom on the second.

Per the listing, in addition to the massive living room, the property has five bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. The main house has two suites on the ground floor and a master bedroom on the second.
A view from the balcony.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The master bedroom has a private deck, two fireplaces, and teak cabinets, while the suites have walk-in closets and private bathrooms, according to the Compass listing.

The master bedroom has a private deck, two fireplaces, and teak cabinets, while the suites have walk-in closets and private bathrooms, according to the Compass listing.
The home has plenty of outdoor space.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The master bathroom (not pictured) has floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, and dressing rooms, according to the listing.

The master bathroom (not pictured) has floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, and dressing rooms, according to the listing.
A view of the water from the balcony.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Back on the ground floor, the home's kitchen has two large islands, teak cabinets, two stoves, and crystal quartz countertops, per the Compass listing.

Back on the ground floor, the home
The kitchen has large windows that look out at the water.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Once you step outside, the house has courtyards and lanais that wrap around it, according to the agent.

Once you step outside, the house has courtyards and lanais that wrap around it, according to the agent.
The pool and outdoor seating.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Source: Compass

The outdoor space is as luxurious as the house with a pool, an outdoor shower, and a patio, pictured below, that offers views of the ocean like the rest of the home, per the listing.

The outdoor space is as luxurious as the house with a pool, an outdoor shower, and a patio, pictured below, that offers views of the ocean like the rest of the home, per the listing.
The patio.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Separate from the main house, the property also comes with a pool house, or a guest house, that has its own bar and fireplace, according to Compass.

Separate from the main house, the property also comes with a pool house, or a guest house, that has its own bar and fireplace, according to Compass.
The guest house and main house pictured at night.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

The listing also mentions perks such as a gym, recording studio, spa, home theatre, wine-storage unit, and an office that can serve as a library or art studio.

The listing also mentions perks such as a gym, recording studio, spa, home theatre, wine-storage unit, and an office that can serve as a library or art studio.
The guest house or pool house.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

A Compass representative told Insider that the Brosnans spend a good amount of time in Hawaii. Although they're not based in Hawaii, they continue to divide their time between there and California.

A Compass representative told Insider that the Brosnans spend a good amount of time in Hawaii. Although they
The home pictured at night.      Mike Helfrich for Chris Cortazzo of Compass

Source: Compass

The Brosnan estate is priced above the Malibu median home value, which Zillow estimates is about $3.2 million.

The Brosnan estate is priced above the Malibu median home value, which Zillow estimates is about $3.2 million.
A Malibu beach.      Ysbrand Cosijn/Shutterstock

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