Villa Bella. 10066 Cielo Drive. Collection by George E. Smith

[79tazman]

I know the new house is huge and out of place up there but damn thats a real nice piece of land you have a birds eye view of the city it's awesome

[GESgeorgie69]

@79tazman Yes, it is a very cool area and a lot of fun to drive around in.

[enigma800]

I was up there prior to the razing of the old home, as well as after the new monstrosity was built. The vibes up there are seriously fucked. Intense sadness envelopes the whole area. The night vibes aren't any different from the day vibes, it's like that 24/7

[enigma800]

Who's ego conceived that place?

[beatnikmgk]

I don't mean to sound like a Missouri hick, but who builds a house that BIG!!?? It looks like a resort, not a house! But thank you so much for this video. I always wondered how that neighborhood was "situated" and now, thanks to you, I know. They certainly were isolated; I can see that now. I can't imagine that property being at peace, though. Can you?

[GESgeorgie69]

@beatnikmgk That's Hollywood for you, too big and too much money to no what to do with. It does look like a hotel and not a house, they should have built it some where else. Thanks for you comment.  George

[gypsymolly]

The house is beautiful but i don't know how anyone could live there. Not only were there horrific murders committed there but they were "ritual" killings. The fact that there was a ritual magickal agenda makes it not only haunted but energetically dangerous to be there. Thanks for the photo tour though, much appreciated.

[GESgeorgie69]

@gypsymolly Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate all comments. I think you are right, I think the house is haunted now. After Sharon and the others died the owner of the house moved back in and lived there for 20 years and said the house was at peace. Then he sold the house and the next owner trashed the place, and then sold the house to the developer and they tore it down I think some sprits got angry. Thanks again for the comment. George

[beatnikmgk]

@gypsymolly I agree with you! I don't know how anyone could live there after that. I don't care if the house is gone, the property is still the same property. That kind of massive negitive energy would almost certainly still be there. And even if it wasn't, my own imagination would take over and ruin it for me! That's all I would think about if I lived there. I guess those people are made of tougher stuff than me!

[zazozung]

Really a shame that such a beautiful house was razed for this piece of garbage. The owner must have a really small penis to have done such a thing.

[dewaynecullen]

Hi George - I am a U S Marshal and had some business earlier this year two houses down from the house. After my "business" was completed that afternoon, I went to the entrance of the drive and the gate was wide open. Although I was tempted I just stood there for half an hour. What a wonderful view. I live in East Tennessee so visiting your area was a big thrill for me. I would love to return and make another trip up to Cielo Drive. Thanks for the upload - enjoyed.

[GESgeorgie69]

@dewaynecullen Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, the house does have wonderful views and I too had the chance to go on the property at one time but I didn't, I could tick my self now for not doing it. Thanks again for the comment. So...I have to ask, what was your business on Cielo Drive?

[dewaynecullen]

@GESgeorgie69 Hi G - we had a "fugitive from justice" warrant for a man - reportedly staying in a house, cannot remember the address, but it was halfway down the hill. In any event - wasn't there and the occupants claimed they didn't know him. So we went to the top to turn around and it never occurred to me where we were. Then my partner told me. God what a feeling just to be there! And to know what happened there. I will never forget me eyes watering.

[GESgeorgie69]

@dewaynecullen Wow, thank you for telling your story and thank you for keeping all of us safe, that is a dangerous job you do. Keep Safe. George

[dewaynecullen]

@GESgeorgie69 thanks for your courtesy. By the way, I've never heard this song by Savage Garden although I have one of their cd's around some where. What "album" is this on? Great song! Talk to you later - D

[GESgeorgie69]

@dewaynecullen Hi D, The name of the album is "SavageGarden Affirmation" from 1999. It is a great CD, hope you can find it, thanks again for all your comments. George

[cheerios261]

At 1:44 Did The Owner Of The Property Put Up That Pic Of Sharon Tate To Commerate Her Or Something? Cuz Thats Kinda Weird O.o

[JunoYumi]

at 1:44 is that a picture of sharon tate? Even if they torn down the house wouldn't it still be haunted?

[GESgeorgie69]

@JunoYumi Thank you for your comment on my video, yes, that is Sharon, early modeling photo. I do belive the property is haunted. George

[Ilovedthe70s76]

@JunoYumi  I know of people who have stated that the property is haunted even though they have built a new house on it.

[MikeToddOnline]

@JunoYumi Yep. VERY haunted. Those grounds are FUCKED UP. Esp. at night. *cringe*

[jerryjoe88]

Villa Bella is a big 'ol MESS!

[dazpriceyable]

Did you say that you have produced a book of these photographs? Where can i get a copy of it?

[GESgeorgie69]

@dazpriceyable Yes, you can get a copy on Ebay right now, just look under Sharon Tate and you will see both books I have done. Thanks for the comment. George

[dazpriceyable]

@GESgeorgie69 Can you send me the link I cannot see them at all. Sorry but if you could thanks.

[dazpriceyable]

@GESgeorgie69 If you could send me the link cant see at all.

[GESgeorgie69]

@dazpriceyable Hi, are you in the US? if not you can email me with your email address and I can tell you how to get a copy. georges3@cox.net

[sharontate1969]

Hi George! I LOVED your videos!! I MUST have a copy of your new book,"The House of Sharon Tate". Please tell me where I may purchase a copy-you really should put it on Amazon.com. It would sell thousands. I have been a Sharon collector for 35 years and have been to this neighorhood several times over the years. Thanks so much, George!!

[GESgeorgie69]

@sharontate1969 Hi Cheri, thanks for the comment, I will check out Amazon.com. I sent you a email on the price of the book. I grew-up only 20 miles away from Cielo Drive and have also been there many times. I sure do miss the old house. You and I have been collecting Sharon for about the same amount of time, that's cool. George

[helltotheno68]

Thanks for this awesome vid! I went to the house last year and as we were driving up Benedict Canyon Rd. I looked up and could see this gargantuan mansion that stuck out of the hill like an eyesore. Way too big of a property for Cielo but the views from there are breathtaking. What street did you stand at to get the front shots of Villa Bella? We went up Bella Dr. and i have the same shots of the 4 houses and side of the mansion. We drove up to the gate and got pics of that as well.

[GESgeorgie69]

@helltotheno68 Thank you for your comment, I took the photos on 3 different streets, Beverly Grove Drive - Beverly Estate Drive and Bella Drive. Thanks again for your comment. George

[lugger2010]

Sadly, while tearing down 10050 was a shame, unfortunatly, it had become a sick "amusement park" for unscrupulous musicians to record their shitty albums in, then say "Recorded at Sharon Tate murder house", so fucked up kids would buy them. and degenerate tourists and souvineer collectors.( " Look Jane, see what we picked up on our trip to L.A, its a shingle from the Sharon Tate murder house")... not to mention low life film makers exploitng the place/tradgedy for profit.

[kimincannes]

Sorry, George, I just read thru all of the comments and I understand you did not help build this. Your photos are absolutely breath taking!

[GESgeorgie69]

@kimincannes Thanks so much for the comments on my video, yes...it is true, I did not build the house, just the photographer.

[kimincannes]

George, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this video..... I have been keeping Sharon (as well as the other victims) in my thoughts and prayers since reading this horrific story when I was just a teenager. My mother was in her final month of pregnancy with my younger sister at the time of this tragedy.....

Just wondering, did you help build this beautiful home?

[theapeman2004]

Great Photos! I agree with everyone, about tearing down the original house. With it's dark history of the Sharon Tate Murders, maybe the new owner felt it was for the best, which is a shame. It was a beautiful house and grounds. Villa Bella is a great looking house though. Love the photos and the music! Thanks for posting!

[GESgeorgie69]

@theapeman2004 Thanks for the comment, Villa Bella is a nice house but I just wish they would have put it some where else.

[1978angiepooh]

Thank you for sharing with us, these great pics. I wish too that they had not tore the oringinal house down

[GESgeorgie69]

@1978angiepooh Thank you, you are welcome, I love to share my photos.

[1978angiepooh]

@GESgeorgie69

THEY ARE GREAT

[GESgeorgie69]

@xillfatedlovex Thank you for the comment, Villa Bella is a very nice house, I just wish they would have buit it somewhere else and not tore down those original house's. thanks for the comment. George

[SharonTateForever]

Even though I don't like Villa Bella I really enjoyed your video because I got to see alot of views of the property & surrounding areas that I have never seen before so thank you for sharing all your beautiful pics with us!! It's a very beautiful,scenic area where Sharon lived & I can see why she fell in love with it. It's a shame that when most people see the house & property they just think of her death & not the happy times she had there.

Thanks again!

God Bless!

Katie =^,,^=

[GESgeorgie69]

@SharonTateForever Hi Katie, thank you so much for all the nice words you said about my video. Yes, I am not thrilled about Villa Bella, in fact quite mad they took down both of the original house's, I loved both of them. I don't think of the murders when I think of the original 10050 Cielo Dr., I think about how happy Sharon was there and about all the movie stars that once lived there. Thanks Again for the nice words. George