Welcome to the definitive tour of the George Clooney house — Villa Oleandra on Lake Como — the 25-room historic estate George Clooney bought in 2002 and has spent two decades turning into Hollywood’s most storied European retreat. Last updated October 2026.
George Clooney Homes at a Glance
| Detail | George Clooney |
|---|---|
| Main house | Villa Oleandra, Laglio — on Lake Como, Italy (bought 2002) |
| The house | A 25-room historic villa with pale-yellow facade and terracotta roof |
| The grounds | Terraced gardens, ancient trees and a private dock on the lake |
| Also home | An estate in Sonning-on-Thames, England, near London |
| His net worth | Approximately $500 million (film, directing, Casamigos) |
Villa Oleandra, Laglio
Clooney didn’t just buy a house in 2002 — he bought a piece of Italian history. Villa Oleandra sits in the small village of Laglio on the western branch of Lake Como, about an hour from Milan, in a landscape of steep green hills and clear water that European aristocracy has favoured for centuries. The 25-room estate runs along a significant stretch of shoreline, so water views reach nearly every room. Its pale-yellow exterior, arched windows and terracotta roof are classic northern Italian — and Clooney has maintained the villa’s historic soul carefully through two decades of updates.
Inside the Villa
The design language indoors is warm, classic and unmistakably Italian: stone floors, wooden beams, plaster walls in earthy tones, restored original fireplaces and custom Italian tile work. The amenities run to full resort standard — a pool overlooking the lake, a professional home theater, multiple guest suites and staff quarters, a wine cellar, a gym, a tennis court, and terraces built for long outdoor dinners. For the Hollywood Hills version of this lifestyle, compare our Johnny Depp house tour.
Gardens, Dock and the Lake Como Life
Outside, terraced gardens and ancient trees step down to a private dock reaching directly into the lake — the feature every Lake Como estate is judged by. It is less a house than a small private resort, and it has shaped Clooney’s public story as much as his films: the humanitarian who co-founded the Satellite Sentinel Project keeps his retreat in a village that still moves at a walking pace.
Sonning, and the Portfolio
Since marrying Amal Clooney in 2014 and the arrival of twins Ella and Alexander in 2017, the family’s working base has leaned toward their estate in Sonning-on-Thames, England — close to London, where Amal practises. Lake Como remains the famous address, though, and the fortune behind both homes — approximately $500 million from acting, directing and his Casamigos tequila success — is laid out below. Readers also tour the Brad Pitt house portfolio for another Ocean’s Eleven fortune at work.
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FAQs About the George Clooney House
Where does George Clooney live?
He splits his time mainly between Villa Oleandra on Lake Como, Italy, and an estate in Sonning-on-Thames, England, near London.
When did George Clooney buy his Lake Como house?
He bought Villa Oleandra in Laglio in 2002 and has spent over two decades restoring and personalising it.
How big is George Clooney’s Lake Como villa?
Villa Oleandra is a 25-room historic estate with terraced gardens, a pool, guest suites, staff quarters and a private dock on the lake.
What is George Clooney’s net worth?
Approximately $500 million, from his acting and directing career and business ventures including the Casamigos tequila brand.
Can you see George Clooney’s house from Lake Como?
The villa sits on the western shore near Laglio with direct water frontage, so its exterior and dock are visible from the lake — the interiors, of course, stay private.