Born on May 16, 1919 in Wisconsin, Wladziu “Walter” Valentino Liberace was a child prodigy who became a legend in the entertainment world. During the heyday of 40-year career between 1950 and 1970, Liberace was the highest paid entertainer in the world. His on- and off-stage flamboyance earned him the nickname “Mr. Showmanship.” This gorgeous mansion—also known as The Vegas Villa—was built in 1977 by connecting two smaller houses. While not too extravagant on the outside, this purportedly haunted mansion is far grander on the inside.
Almost 15,000 square feet, Liberace’s mansion sits at 4982 Shirley Street in Las Vegas.
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Following the property’s 2013 foreclosure, long-time Liberace fan and English businessman Marty Ravenhill purchased the property.
Gaby B./Yelp Ravenhill paid $500,000 for the mansion and launched a comprehensive restoration project aimed to bring the mansion back to its former glory while paying tribute to an iconic Las Vegas legend.
Liberace built his Las Vegas mansion in order to have some privacy. He had a larger mansion in Palm Springs, California.
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The mansion’s opulence and glitz mirrored Liberace’s own personal style. Mirrors are everywhere, and the furniture is both opulent and campy.
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The “Moroccan Room” atop the mansion is where Liberace used to entertain guests.
The Liberace Mansion/Facebook This greenhouse style roof makes this room truly unique. Today, this large room is used for weddings, receptions, corporate events, photography shoots, movie sets, and other special events.
Tragically, Liberace died of AIDS-related pneumonia on 4 February 1987 in Palm Springs, California. He was 67.
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Following his death, stories that his spirit returned to haunt his mansion surfaced, drawing paranormal investigators and ghost hunters to the property.
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Most reported paranormal activity occurs in Liberace’s master bedroom and bath.
Las Vegas Villa/Yelp This opulent chamber epitomized Liberace’s flamboyance, complete with a mirrored fireplace and bar. Rumors that the mansion is haunted are not the only things that make this place creepy, the uber extravagant decor also lends additional creepiness to the property.
The sunken tub is the centerpiece of the oversized bathroom.
Liberace Mansion/Facebook This marble tub has 14-karat gold swan fixtures and a decorative fountain. Additionally, the ceiling mural is reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel with Liberace’s face surrounded by cherubs among the clouds. Again, paranormal activity is prevalent here. Cold spots, floating orbs, and the fleeting apparition of a man have all been reported. Psychics have often claimed having felt Liberace’s presence in these two rooms.
Of course, what would Liberace’s home be without a sparkly piano? His piano is now automated to play on its own. Or is it?
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On 2 March 2016, the Liberace Mansion received its historical designation from the Clark County Board of Commissioners; the first ever in the state for a residential building, thus ensuring Liberace’s haunted mansion will live on. His spirit is undoubtedly happy.
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Ravenhill paid $500,000 for the mansion and launched a comprehensive restoration project aimed to bring the mansion back to its former glory while paying tribute to an iconic Las Vegas legend.
The Liberace Mansion/Facebook
This greenhouse style roof makes this room truly unique. Today, this large room is used for weddings, receptions, corporate events, photography shoots, movie sets, and other special events.
Alan Light/Flickr
Miss Shari/Flickr
Las Vegas Villa/Yelp
This opulent chamber epitomized Liberace’s flamboyance, complete with a mirrored fireplace and bar. Rumors that the mansion is haunted are not the only things that make this place creepy, the uber extravagant decor also lends additional creepiness to the property.
Liberace Mansion/Facebook
This marble tub has 14-karat gold swan fixtures and a decorative fountain. Additionally, the ceiling mural is reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel with Liberace’s face surrounded by cherubs among the clouds. Again, paranormal activity is prevalent here. Cold spots, floating orbs, and the fleeting apparition of a man have all been reported. Psychics have often claimed having felt Liberace’s presence in these two rooms.
The LIberace Mansion/Facebook
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