{"id":61427,"date":"2026-07-21T00:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/61427\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:27:12","slug":"orlando-bloom-just-cut-2-million-off-his-japanese-inspired-malibu-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/61427\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Bloom Just Cut $2 Million Off His Japanese-Inspired Malibu Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>2 min read<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"body-dropcap css-1nm56vn emevuu60\">Orlando Bloom is serious about moving on from Malibu. The British actor, who split up with fianc\u00e9e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/celebrity-style\/celebrity-homes\/a7394\/katy-perry-buys-los-angeles-convent\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/celebrity-style\/celebrity-homes\/a7394\/katy-perry-buys-los-angeles-convent\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Katy Perry\" data-node-id=\"0.2\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katy Perry<\/a> last summer, just shaved $2 million off his longtime Southern California retreat, <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-for-sale-price-cut\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-for-sale-price-cut\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"per Realtor.com.\" data-node-id=\"0.4\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">per Realtor.com.<\/a> The Deep Cover actor had previously tried selling the Japanese-inspired house for $12 million in March before cutting it to $11.45 million in May. That makes the new discount roughly 13 percent off the initial ask. Bloom is apparently open to renters as well, <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/homedetails\/31970-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/20558175_zpid\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/homedetails\/31970-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265\/20558175_zpid\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"with Zillow\" data-node-id=\"0.8\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">with Zillow<\/a> showing the property is available to lease for $35,000 per month.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The new sale target would still represent an overall gain for the movie star: Bloom bought the ocean-facing property in 2011 for $2.5 million, per data from <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/orlando-bloom-lists-longtime-malibu-home-for-usd12-million-11928250\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/people.com\/orlando-bloom-lists-longtime-malibu-home-for-usd12-million-11928250\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Zillow,\" data-node-id=\"1.1\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">Zillow,<\/a> back when he was married to model Miranda Kerr. Even though the couple got divorced in 2013, he told the <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Wall Street Journal\" data-node-id=\"1.3\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> that their son, Flynn, spent his early years in the home. Bloom also shares a daughter, Daisy, with Perry.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Modern kitchen with green cabinets and open windows.\" title=\"Modern kitchen with green cabinets and open windows.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1519\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/947d69db-88f5-48c5-aebd-b9b0da19d504.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/>Mike Helfrich<\/p>\n<p>The home has a jade green kitchen.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Located in a gated community near El Matador State Beach, the English actor\u2019s two-story residence dates to the mid-1970s and has four bedrooms across 4,200 square feet. Bloom told WSJ that he undertook extensive renovations totaling <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"more than $5 million\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">more than $5 million<\/a> during his time as owner, saying it now has a \u201cJapanese feel to it.\u201d Among the updates were opening up the first-floor layout to optimize flow and adding a pool to the rear garden, which has views of the Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The interiors come with wood-beamed ceilings, barn-style doors, industrial pendants, and a jade green kitchen (which is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/a70257861\/green-kitchen-trend-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/a70257861\/green-kitchen-trend-2026\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"all the rage\" data-node-id=\"5.1\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">all the rage<\/a> right now). Other colorful moments include bathrooms in azure blue and butter yellow. <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/orlando-bloom-beach-house-malibu-1237693212\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/orlando-bloom-beach-house-malibu-1237693212\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Custom furnishings\" data-node-id=\"5.3\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">Custom furnishings<\/a> by artist Roy McMakin, who is known for his vibrant murals, are also available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Bright blue bathroom featuring a vintage bathtub and modern elements.\" title=\"Bright blue bathroom featuring a vintage bathtub and modern elements.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1519\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20ba0486-254b-49a4-bd28-259ad037567c.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/>Mike Helfrich<\/p>\n<p>An azure blue bath has outdoor access.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">In terms of outdoor space, the second floor has an ocean-facing terrace that stretches the entire length of the home. The grounds also feature al fresco dining areas, a wet bar, a barrel sauna, a wooden soaking tub, and a two-car garage.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Coastal property with a pool and lush garden\" title=\"Coastal property with a pool and lush garden\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1519\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bf21b7ac-a423-436b-93a8-f8ca68f90596.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/>Mike Helfrich<\/p>\n<p>Bloom added the pool court to the rear garden.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Bloom told <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/orlando-bloom-malibu-home-4bb4574c?\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"WSJ\" data-node-id=\"9.1\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">WSJ<\/a> that he hasn\u2019t lived in the house full-time for several years. He rented out the property last year. \u201cIt felt like it might be the right time to let it go,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The house is listed for <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/thegambinogroup.com\/properties\/31970-pacific-coast-highway\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/thegambinogroup.com\/properties\/31970-pacific-coast-highway\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"$9.99 million\" data-node-id=\"10.1\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">$9.99 million<\/a> with Carl Gambino of Gambino Group at <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/thegambinogroup.com\/properties\/31970-pacific-coast-highway\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/thegambinogroup.com\/properties\/31970-pacific-coast-highway\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Compass. \" data-node-id=\"10.3\" class=\"body-link css-1d9rwk5 emevuu60\">Compass. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0f50831e-0e38-4478-9b29-de7b5196757f_1752767101.file.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Geoffrey Montes\" title=\"Headshot of Geoffrey Montes\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Geoffrey Montes is an associate editor at ELLE Decor with a serious love for all things real estate and design. Before that, he worked at Architectural Digest, Galerie, and Preservation magazines, covering everything from jaw-dropping listings to world-famous architects and design events like Salone del Mobile and Homo Faber.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 min read Orlando Bloom is serious about moving on from Malibu. 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