Jennifer Garner | House Tour 2024 | Jen Gives INSIDE LOOK at Her New Custom Mansion

Jennifer Garner is a beloved actress who's built a life rooted in both Hollywood as well as her genuine nature Beyond acting she's a dedicated mother of three a board member of save the children and co-founder of the organic food company Once Upon a farm with all of these roles in mind Jen decided back in 2021 to create her own custom Dream Home Instead of purchasing a pre-built Mansion the result is a warm inviting Retreat nestled in the hills of L Angeles and she's decided to give fans an inside look designed to reflect her love for family nature and understated elegance her home blend Farmhouse charm with modern Comfort offering a perfect balance of rustic Beauty and functionality for her busy joyful life Jennifer Garner recently revealed an inside look at her custom California home which is not only spacious and modern but at the same time charming and livable Jen's vision for her new home was clear she said I wanted it to feel old cool and historic but also functional for a big family with a lot going on the actress wanted a balance of Farmhouse charm as well as modern comfort in her space nestled in the Sunny Hills of Los Angeles her Retreat is a welcoming home that emphasizes family functionality and downto Earth living it's designed for togetherness whether it's accommodating muddy Feats or spontaneous living Room dance parties reflecting Jen's own grounded nature the home is stylish but also far from the glitzy Hollywood stereotype in 2021 jenet already started work on building this dream home from scratch she purchased the property in 2019 after her divorce from Ben Affleck for $7.88 million marking her first solo purchase since selling the former marital home the couple shared for about $32 million Jen and Ben had lived in at house for nearly a decade raising their three kids Violet saraphina and Samuel Jen then tore down the original four-bedroom three-bath house that sat on her new property built in 1930 the original dwelling spanned 3,200 square ft but the actress wanted to construct a brand new home from the ground up Jen's journey to find the perfect home took her over 5 years she initially hoped to move into an already built house but privacy was hard to come by every home that she considered felt too grand for her taste which led her to the decision to build her dream home from the ground up she Enlisted the help of Steve and Brooke gianetti a husband and wife architect and design team who she had worked with before this project marked a new milestone for Jen as it was the first time she made design decisions independently her stunning home is inspired by her childhood in West Virginia with natural wood elements and cozy features resembling a farmhouse her designers added a garden in the front and a treelined path leading to the entrance creating a home that blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings in the main living spaces there's an open plan layout with walls of glass making an easy transition into the outdoor areas Jen loves to cook and her kitchen is stunning and spacious she loves wood elements so the kitchen boasts High ceilings with wood beams wood paneled walls combined with SLE white and neutral colored cabinets there's a gorgeous fireplace in the kitchen as well as a breakfast nook set beside a wall of Windows which all opens directly out to the pool a favorite spot for family gatherings and relaxation Jen's Home Design is infused with rustic charm and vintage pieces which she clearly loves including a French farmhouse table from the 1850s and mid-century Scandinavian items nearby there's a formal dining room with rustic wood table that also doubles as a meeting room room for Jen when needed and considering Jen loves to read and sew to her kids she designed a library with dark blue tones and plenty of bookshelves making for the perfect cozy space to curl up with a book If you prefer upstairs in her Mansion there's also an additional reading Nook with stained glass windows depicting owls that symbolize her children and their dog birdie this is one of Jen's favorite spaces in the entire house upstairs the landing of her home offers a fish tank and the family bedrooms are also located up here when it comes to Jen's Master Suite it's a relaxing Retreat that she designed in neutral tones where she also has a balcony and luxurious onset bath the bathroom has a soaring pitched ceiling with a mix of wood and white marble as well as a glass shower and a vanity all of that is complemented by a standalone soaking tub in front of large windows and overlooking a hedged backyard Jen also shows off what she calls slumber party room perfect for her kidss and hosting their friends this sprawling space offers built-in bunk beds a large TV sectional couch games and more elsewhere in her home you'll find a home gym a fireplace with a dedicated corner for her cat and a spacious area for Red Carpet fittings moving out to the grounds the outdoor areas designed with landscaped architect Christine London offers space for relaxing and entertainment a kitchen Garden offers fresh fruits and veggies which is perfect for Jen considering she loves gardening and growing her own fresh produce she also grew up on a farm there's even a mini Orchard with about six types of fruit trees all fed by a gray water system naturally her yard also boasts a large swimming pool with Spa a covered Cabana where Jen likes to have her coffee and an allresco lounge space with outdoor fireplace perfect for entertaining for Jen this home is an evolving space much like her family's Journey she Embraces the idea that homes are never fully finished saying this is just one moment in time as a family grows things will change I'm happy that we use this space well and that the kids are all over the house they're as comfortable in the living room as they are doing homework in the dining room and that's the dream right now that we've taken a look at Jennifer Garner's California Dream Home that'll bring 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