A Look Inside Tiktok Fave— Bill Withers’ Newly Sold $3.37 Million Hollywood Hills Home

The home where the late singer spent his last two decades has just been sold.

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It’s been four years since we lost the three-time Grammy Award winner, Bill Withers. The singer-songwriter was famous for his timeless hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lovely Day,” and up until the end of his life, Withers was able to enjoy the fruits of his musical successes comfortably in his Hollywood Hills home.

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He originally purchased the three-story house in 1998 for only $714,ooo, according to the Daily Mail. Two decades later in 2019, Withers sold it for almost four times the original price at a whopping $2.835 million, months before he died from heart complications. With a built-in recording studio and breathtaking views of the city, it’s clear Withers had wonderful arrangements during his 21-year stay.

Now, the house has been sold to the same company that famously bought Kanye West’s Malibu Mansion, according to TMZ. So, let’s take a look at the home where the 1970s musical legend spent his last days.

Grand Entrance

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Surrounded by gorgeous greenery, this white house with dark accents is peak California architecture.

Views of Hollywood

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With a view like this, who could ever get bored?!

Another View of Hollywood

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On the side of Withers’ former home reads his quote “value the people who value you.”

Living Room Space

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Withers’ was clearly obsessed with a layout reminiscent of the 1970s. The cozy yet comfortably roomy living area is perfect for socializing by a warm fireplace.

Dining Room

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Tiled floors and full-length mirrors are a trend throughout the home.

Spacious Kitchen

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The classically styled kitchen includes a gas stove and marble countertops.

Another View of Kitchen

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With more than enough storage space and high-class appliances, Withers’ former kitchen has all the space one could wish for.

Office Space

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The office space is packed with fixed lighting and the perfect patio for a breath of fresh air.

Master Bedroom

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A fireplace in your bedroom?! What more can you ask for?

Another View of the Master Bedroom

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The home’s master suite has more than enough space to fit two bedrooms in it!

Master Bathroom

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Who doesn’t love his and hers sinks and natural lighting?!

Second Bedroom

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Withers’ clearly took his space seriously. Another bedroom of the total five in the house contains a separate lounge area.

Built-in Home Studio

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This is perhaps the star of the show. Withers built a home studio when he first moved in, and it’s still intact!

All-purpose Studio

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The studio was originally the house’s fifth bedroom. Withers didn’t need it, so boom… he created the studio of his dreams.

Another View of the Studio

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We can only imagine all of the jam sessions that took place right here.

Backyard Vibes

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There’s no better place for an intimate barbecue on a sunny day.

Second Story Patio

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Withers definitely spent a lot of time outside, as his former home is decked out with multiple places to view the surrounding city.

Home Gym

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What better gym motivation is there than seeing “keep pushing” on the wall as you look into the beautiful distance?

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