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Moving on! Melanie Griffith rents stunning Hollywood Hills mansion for $50k-a-MONTH after finalizing divorce from Antonio Banderas

Published: 15:42 EST, 3 August 2015 | Updated: 15:53 EST, 3 August 2015

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Melanie Griffith is settling into the single life with a stunning new rental pad.

The actress, 57, has rented a gorgeous Hollywood Hills home after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband Antonio Banderas, 54, in June.

The star is paying $50,000 a month to rent the four-bedroom home with a home theater, basketball court and pool high in the hills above Los Angeles, reports TMZ.

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Moving on: Melanie Griffith is paying $50,000 a month to rent this home in the Hollywood Hills

Relaxing: The home boasts a pool and large outdoor entertaining areas

Peaceful: A bedroom features wooden floors and a fireplace

Outdoor fun: A second patio overlooks the large pool and cabana, with views of the city beyond

Griffith fell for the Spanish heartthrob while they were shooting their movie Two Much.

They left their spouses for one another, tying the knot in May 1996. They have one daughter together Stella, 19.

However, last June the Hollywood couple announced they had split after 20 year together.

Their divorce was finalized on July 21. It was the Working Girl star's fourth marriage.

Hollywood divorce: Griffith and ex-husband Antonio Banderas at Cannes in 2011. The pair split last June after 20 years of marriage

Take a seat: The mansion features a silver-and-cream decorated living area with fireplace

Chef's dream: The large kitchen features marble kitchen counters and plenty of storage space

Chandelier: Top-of-the-line appliances and a seating area make entertaining easy

Movie buff: Griffith can keep up on the latest movies in her new home theater, complete with popcorn maker

Money is obviously no object for Griffith, who signed a two-year lease for the stunning home at $50,000 a month.

Griffith and Banderas sold the Hancock Park mansion they called home for $15.9 million in June, a record price for the posh area.

While she has downsized from a seven-bedroom home to a four-bedroom, there is still plenty of room for friends and family to visit.

Villa: The Hollywood Hills home has a large outdoor patio and dining area

Put your feet up: An outdoor patio with succulents and chaise lounges overlooking the pool

Entertaining: A grand piano adds a touch of class to the living room

Me time: The actress can escape the pressures of Hollywood in the relaxing bath with city views

Bathroom: A large shower and his and hers sinks in the ensuite bathroom

No doubt her daughter, 50 Shades of Grey actress Dakota Johnson, from her marriage to Don Johnson and son Alexander Bauer, from her marriage to Steven Bauer, will be eager to check out their famous mother's posh new pad.

Griffith's gorgenous new home is an entertainer's delight, with a large pool and multiple outdoor entertaining areas including an outdoor BBQ.

A villa-style loggia and patio opens onto an outdoor dining area with outdoor oven. A second outdoor seating area overlooks the large pool, with views of the city beyond.

The home also boasts a cabana, with french doors opening onto the pool area.

Ensuite: The home boasts four-and-a-half baths, including this one with large shower and relaxing tub

Good night's sleep: A bedroom opens onto a small outdoor area

Cosy fireplace: One of the four bedrooms in the lavish home has comfy window seats

Living area: Another living area features the TV above yet another fireplace

The Hollywood Hills mansion features a basketball court for more outdoor fun.

The Oscar-nominated actress can keep up on the latest movie releases in her new home theater, complete with comfortable leather seating and a convenient popcorn machine.

The home appears designed to take advantage of the beautiful California weather, with many rooms and bedrooms featuring french doors opening onto patios or gardens.

Taking care of business: The home office has large windows and a sturdy desk

Staircase: The stunning Spanish-style entryway welcomes visitors into the luxury villa

Breakfast spot: A casual dining area opens onto a garden

And if the weather turns cold, Griffith can curl up by a cosy fire thanks to fireplaces in the TV room, living room and master bedroom.

The luxury kitchen has marble counter tops, a large central island with seating for two, and a classy chandelier as well as top-of-the-line appliances.

Distinctive brown and white flooring adds to the charm.

Fashionista's delight: Griffith will have plenty of room for her Hollywood wardrobe in the walk-in closet

Water feature: Spanish steps and soothing water feature at the entrance

Spanish style: The luxury villa features a staircase curving up to the second floor

The home has four bedrooms, including master bedroom with a huge walk-in closet perfect for storing an extensive Hollywood wardrobe.

A Spanish-style entryway with terracotta flooring and colorful steps greats guests as they enter the home. Outdoors, the steps to the home are also lined with bright blue tiling beside a soothing water feature.

In addition to a home theater and TV room, the villa has a gorgeous living room, decorated in a soothing cream-and-silver theme and a black grand piano in one corner.

Large pool: The home features a cabana and two outdoor patios overlooking Los Angeles

Indoor-outdoor living: The cabana opens up onto the pool to take advantage of the beautiful California weather

Living area: The TV room opens onto the large kitchen

The home, nestled high in the Hollywood Hills above the city, also affords the star plenty of privacy thanks to large hedges surrounding the home.

Griffith and Banderas made millions when they sold their 1920s Hancock Park home to Netflix Chief Content Office Ted Sarandos and his wife, former US Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant, for $16 million in June.

Griffith and Bandreas bought that seven-bedroom family home for $4.2 million in 1999, then purchased the house next door - which they tore down - for an extra $1.3 million in 2000, reports The New York Post.