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A pastoral slice of Hollywood history is now up for grabs.
The Idaho estate where much of Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 film “Bus Stop” was allegedly shot is now up on sale for $15.99 million.
The 12-acre property features a main house, barn and the guest house which was used as the fictional Grace’s Diner in the film.
That guest house now has a much different background than it did when Marilyn Monroe played aspiring Hollywood-bound singer Cherie in it. That’s because, in 2019, it was loaded onto a flatbed truck and hauled about two miles down on Highway 75 to its new home just north of Ketchum, the Idaho Mountain Express reported at the time.
The building’s journey strangely mimicked the journey of Monroe’s character in “Bus Stop,” the article noted. The sex symbol ends the film in the guest house-turned-diner before boarding a bus and heading down Highway 75 herself.
The flick, in which Monroe starred opposite Don Murray as Beauregard ‘Bo’ Decker, was a hit in its time, garnering two Golden Globe nominations, an Oscar, a BAFTA and success at the box office.
It’s unclear how much the guest house’s interior has changed since serving as a movie set, or boarding a flatbed truck, but it currently features two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a rustic-style kitchen, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals.
The main house, meanwhile, has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a study and an open plan living and dining area.
The third property, a 3,000-square-foot “party” barn, has one-and-a-half bathrooms, a terrace, conservatory, full kitchen, living area, multiple heated garages and an event space with views of the surrounding Smokey and Boulder mountains. Elsewhere on the estate there’s an artificial lake, hot tub and fire pit.
At a population of about 3,500, Ketchum has long served as a suburb of Sun Valley, a resort town known for its celebrity-beloved ski areas on Bald Mountain.
The 12-acre Sun Valley estate that served as the backdrop for scenes in 1956’s “Bus Stop” starring Marilyn Monroe is now up for grabs. Everett Collection/Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley A pastoral slice of Hollywood history is now up for grabs. The Idaho estate where much of Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 film “Bus Stop” was allegedly shot is now up on sale for $15.99 million. The 12-acre property features a main house, barn and the guest house which was used as the fictional Grace’s Diner in the film. That guest house now has a much different background than it did when Marilyn Monroe played aspiring Hollywood-bound singer Cherie in it. That’s because, in 2019, it was loaded onto a flatbed truck and hauled about two miles down on Highway 75 to its new home just north of Ketchum, the Idaho Mountain Express reported at the time. Marilyn Monroe starred opposite Don Murray in “Bus Stop,” which earned one Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations.©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection The building’s journey strangely mimicked the journey of Monroe’s character in “Bus Stop,” the article noted. The sex symbol ends the film in the guest house-turned-diner before boarding a bus and heading down Highway 75 herself. The flick, in which Monroe starred opposite Don Murray as Beauregard ‘Bo’ Decker, was a hit in its time, garnering two Golden Globe nominations, an Oscar, a BAFTA and success at the box office. Located in Ketchum, Idaho, the property features three main buildings and a swimming pond against a mountainous backdrop.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley The open kitchen is lined with windows for stunning views.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley The rustic-meets-modern interior boasts high ceilings and dynamic lighting.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley It’s unclear how much the guest house’s interior has changed since serving as a movie set, or boarding a flatbed truck, but it currently features two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a rustic-style kitchen, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals. The main house, meanwhile, has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a study and an open plan living and dining area. Both a guest house and a main house feature multiple bedrooms each. Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley The 12-acre address is selling for $15.99 million.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun V Only the guest house featured in 1956’s “Bus Stop.” Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley The third property, a 3,000-square-foot “party” barn, has one-and-a-half bathrooms, a terrace, conservatory, full kitchen, living area, multiple heated garages and an event space with views of the surrounding Smokey and Boulder mountains. Elsewhere on the estate there’s an artificial lake, hot tub and fire pit. At a population of about 3,500, Ketchum has long served as a suburb of Sun Valley, a resort town known for its celebrity-beloved ski areas on Bald Mountain. The secluded driveway ends in a three-car heated garage.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley The terrace is furnished with a fire pit.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley A platform extends into the artificial lake.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley An outdoor hot tub is situated in a more private corner of the estate.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley A lakeside fire pit sits in perfect view of the hills of central Idaho.Jam Press/Engel & Völkers Sun Valley