Tom Selleck’s decision to leave the hectic life of Hollywood for a quiet ranch in Ventura, California, is symbolic of his search for inner peace. Selleck departed from Magnum PI, desiring a “three-dimensional life,” despite the show’s success. His 65-acre estate, which he acquired in 1988 for more than $5 million, possesses a heliport, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a putting green, a home designed in the Spanish colonial style, and stables.
In contrast to his ostentatious Hollywood persona, Selleck prefers spending time with his family. While on the ranch, he is able to detach from his job, focus on the mundane tasks at hand, and relish in the physical fruits of his labor. When compared to the impersonal world of entertainment, his property stands in sharp contrast.
