Before going to Hollywood, Ball started her career in New York City. After marrying in 1940, Ball and Desi Arnaz bought a property in Chatsworth, California, in the San Fernando Valley.
The animal-loving couple's five-acre property was perfect for their dogs, cats, hens, pig, and cow, the Duchess of Devonshire.
Ball and Arnaz christened the ranch "Desilu," a combination of their names that would subsequently become their studio's moniker. It was their ideal home.
Ball's "early Victorian" meets "bastard American" style would embellish the house. She also loved flowery decor in her later homes.
Ball and Arnaz added a pool, guest house, and enormous barbecue pit to the ranch for their Hollywood guests. During their famed bouts, Arnaz stayed in the guest house.
Arnaz's background as a bandleader made the house full of music. As a Broadway chorus girl, Ball was musical.
Ball played main roles in B-films and supporting ones in A-films before joining Arnaz on television. From Desilu, they commuted to Hollywood or Culver City for work.
I Love Lucy premiered in 1951 while the couple lived at Desilu. It was America's most-watched TV show for four of its six seasons.
Painting was one of Ball's home interests. Gardening was her hobby.
Arnaz's background as a bandleader made the house full of music. As a Broadway chorus girl, Ball was musical.
Ball and Arnaz added a pool, guest house, and enormous barbecue pit to the ranch for their Hollywood guests. During their famed bouts, Arnaz stayed in the guest house.