John Cleese – Montecito

Nestled in the lush environs of Montecito, the stately abode, formerly owned by John Cleese, serves as a bastion of peaceful luxury and comedic genius. With an estimated value that speaks volumes of its grandeur, this house stands as a symbol of the actor-comedian’s illustrious career. He hugged stardom with “Monty Python” and charmed us in “Fawlty Towers.”

Bought in 1998 for £2.7 million, the ocean-fronted abode with a thousand-bottle wine cellar sold for £4 million in 2010. John owned it for slightly over a decade but enjoyed its many desirable amenities, among them a detached guesthouse and a tennis court swathed in lush greenery.