EXCLUSIVE PICTURED: Jennifer Aniston FINISHES dramatic renovations on $15M Montecito mansion where she'll 'chill' over summer
Jennifer Aniston has finished renovations on her $15M Montecito, California mansion she purchased last year.
DailyMail.com has obtained a photo of the dwelling after massive changes were made earlier this year.
The biggest addition to the spread which sits on one acre is the new swimming pool which in the backyard where there was only a lawn before.
Other renovations include fresh landscaping with cacti and a generous patio area where lounge chairs sit.
In the main house there are new black-framed windows and updated balconies.
This is where the star will 'chill out' this summer after a harrowing spring that included a break-in attempt at her $21M mansion in Bel-Air, California.
'Jen is happy to have a safe place to run to where she can let her hair down,' a source told DailyMail.com last month. 'Though she loves Los Angeles because it is where she grew up, she is craving more of a country setting these days away from the noise.'
Her Montecito neighbor include friends like Gwyneth Paltrow and Rob Lowe.
Other neighbors in the Montecito area include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as Katy Perry. Zoe Saldana recently splurged under $20M on an estate there as well.
And it helps that her friends are more than happy to spend time with her in Montecito.
'Her pals like Jimmy Kimmel and Jason Bateman will visit and keep her company and help her make it a home for the summer,' said a source.
Having the gate of her Bel Air home did a 'number' on her, said a source. 'She is flipped out,' said the pal. 'It's a bad feeling knowing someone wants to break into your sanctuary. It's such a shame that happened.'
Aniston bought the Montecito house from Oprah Winfrey in September 2022 in an off-market deal for $14.8M.
The 4,320-square-foot home built in 1999 has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. And there is a pool house, cabana, or even a guesthouse.
The backyard, formerly featuring manicured lawns, now boasts a sizable swimming pool, as seen in the latest photos.
The swimming pool appears to be nearly complete. Surrounding it are large, white planter areas filled with vibrant plants.
The property's exterior has been altered as well, notably with the replacement of blue windows by modern, white-framed designs.
The upper-level balconies have also been renovated, now featuring dark metal railings.
While renovations are still ongoing, outdoor furniture has been arranged on both the balconies and the raised patio overlooking the pool.
Aniston's expansive house comprises several structures: an L-shaped main residence overlooking the swimming pool and gardens; a smaller building adjacent to the poolside patio; and a garage.
It is not known if Aniston has decided to add or change any of the interior rooms.
In August of last year, the home was pictured during a substantial renovation process.
Aerial photos of her sprawling farmhouse showed she demolished the property's backyard to make way for an inground pool.
Winfrey, a longtime Montecito resident, previously acquired the property in 2021 as part of a larger one-acre estate, paying $10.5 million.
However, just a year later, Winfrey divided and sold the estate.
Aniston purchased one portion for $14.8 million, while Winfrey's longtime friend, Bob Greene, acquired the other for an estimated $2.3 million.
Aniston's new abode has 'picturesque ocean and mountain views, multiple terraces, landscaped gardens, and a massive motorcourt, all set on a private lot nestled among oak trees at the end of a long gated driveway,' according to Architectural Digest.
The home has quite a bit of privacy on its heavily wooded premises, grassy lawns and a enough parking to easily accommodate fifteen cars.
It's not the only home Aniston owns - she also has a $20.97 million mansion in Bel Air.
In early a man who allegedly crashed his car through the gate of Aniston's home has been accused of harassment.
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, is said to have driven his Chrysler PT Cruiser into the front gate of the star's Bel Air property.
He has been accused of repeatedly sending Jennifer unwanted email, social media messages and voicemail since 2023.
Prosecutors said he has now been charged with felony stalking and vandalism, while Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Carwyle also faces an aggravating circumstance of threat of great bodily harm.
Hochman said in a statement: 'My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.'
Carwyle has been held in jail since his arrest with bail set at $150,000. He could face up to three years in prison if he is convicted.
Jennifer was at home when Carwyle allegedly crashed into the gate. A public information officer from the Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE: 'There was a security guard on premises who was able to detain that suspect until officers arrived, at which time they took him into custody without incident. The resident was home at the time.' The authorities noted that while the suspect has sustained minor injuries, no one else was hurt in the incident.
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