Pitt and Jolie bought the 7,703-square-foot home in 2006 to use as their residence when visiting New Orleans for their Make It Right Foundation, which was established to help with the environmentally friendly rebuilding of houses in the city’s Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. They sold it in October 2016 — a month after Jolie filed for divorce.
Before Pitt and Jolie owned the property, it was home to Cosimo Matassa’s recording studio. Matassa, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, worked with musicians like Fats Domino, Big Joe Turner and Little Richard. The property was later purchased by Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Paul Allen.
Built in 1828, it has seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half-baths. The home’s character was preserved during a 2017 restoration that blended historic charm with modern functionality, according to the Interluxe Auction website.
The home has marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and antique sconces, in addition to three sets of French doors that open onto the meticulously landscaped courtyard, which features a fountain and swimming pool.
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The property’s three-story guest house has two bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. A gym and workshop are on the first floor, which has three French doors opening onto the courtyard. The second-story living room features a balcony and spiral staircase to the third floor.
The home is near the city’s French Market, Café du Monde and many of New Orleans’ oldest and finest restaurants.
“The French Quarter estate’s blend of history, modern amenities and prime location make this an extraordinary property,” Interluxe Auctions President and CEO Scott Kirk told Fox Business. “The auction presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for buyers to own a piece of New Orleans’ legacy.
The auction will occur at 11 a.m. CST Dec. 11. The home is available for previews from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. The starting bid for the property is $1 million.
