John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Former Florida Home on the Market for $47.5M

John Lennon and Yoko Ono purchased this beachfront estate in Palm Beach in 1980, paying what now seems like a shockingly low $725,000 – which, these days, wouldn’t land you a two-bedroom condo in Vancouver.
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The home was originally built in 1925, designed by famed Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner – and was dubbed El Solano.
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The 14,145-square-foot El Solano includes seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, with architect Addison Mizner’s signature Old World Mediterranean style.
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According to reports, John and Yoko purchased the home sight unseen, relying on Polaroid photos taken from their realtor.

After the couple purchased the home in 1980, they paid one visit and then decided they wanted to renovate. Sadly, Lennon died in December of that year. His first visit to his new home was also his only visit.

After Lennon’s death, his widow returned to their Florida mansion and oversaw some extensive renovations. In 1986, Yoko Ono sold the estate for $3.15 million – making a tidy profit, but not nearly as much as she would have made had she held onto it for a few more decades.

Among the many amazing touches in this luxurious abode are the original hand-stencilled ceilings, still intact and maintained nearly 100 years after the home’s construction.
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El Solano was built by craftsmen brought over from Europe, utilizing Old World techniques and materials to result in an authentic European-style villa on a Florida beach.

The attention to detail is evident throughout, as is the Old World craftsmanship.

The dining room is nothing short of spectacular, with gleaming inlaid hardwood floors, stunning crystal chandelier, massive fireplace and four sets of French doors opening to the pool deck.
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The gourmet kitchen boasts terracotta tile flooring and warm wood cabinetry.

The home’s master suite is truly stunning, offering ocean views and enough space to include a separate living room area, with an adjacent home office.

Adjacent to the master bedroom, this posh home office offers a spectacular ocean view.

The home definitely makes the most of its oceanfront location and the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.
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A private balcony on the second floor overlooks the pool and grounds.

One of the home’s two swimming pools, surrounded by lush greenery.

Another of the home’s seven bedrooms, boasting terra cotta tile floor and original wood-trimmed windows.
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A look at the manicured grounds of the property, which spans almost two acres.

A covered outdoor area, set up for al fresco dining, overlooks the pool deck.

In 1980, El Solano was granted landmark protection, described in the Palm Beach Daily News as being “very representative of [architect Addison Mizner’s] distinctive style of this period, of which very few examples remain. Also, the scale of El Solano is in keeping with the oceanfront neighborhood of the estates of which it is an important part.”

A covered gazebo offers plenty of seating options and overlooks the private tennis court.

The home is located in the most desirable part of Palm Beach. Among the celebrities who own mansions nearby are rocker Rod Stewart and radio personality Howard Stern.

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