The house where Francis Coppola wrote «The Godfather» is for sale
For $6.75 million
The three-story estate in Mill Valley, a town about 13 miles north of San Francisco, long owned by filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, is now on the market for $6.75 million.
According to the Mill Valley Record, Coppola purchased the house in 1970 and sold it in 1984. It was here that he wrote the screenplay for the iconic film The Godfather, based on Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel.
The home’s cinematic legacy doesn’t end there. In the 1970s, Star Wars director George Lucas worked here alongside his then-wife Marcia. It was in this house that Lucas edited his 1973 hit American Graffiti.
The legendary directors were close friends and together founded the film company American Zoetrope in 1969. The studio produced The Godfather, THX 1138, American Graffiti, other installments of The Godfather franchise, as well as Apocalypse Now and Dracula based on Bram Stoker’s novel.
The main residence spans over 290 square meters, combining historic charm with modern comfort. Large panoramic windows, mahogany furnishings, a fireplace, a spacious living hall, the kitchen, and the master bedroom with cathedral-style ceilings create an atmosphere of elegance. The bedroom features a custom walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the surrounding redwoods.
The grounds include fruit trees, cultivated vegetable beds, a bluestone terrace, and a birch tree considered one of the largest in Marin County.
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