Why Heiress Bought Candy Spelling's Ridiculous Mansion: 'It's A Good Investment'

By Whitney Jefferson | July 29, 2011 | 8:47pm

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When we heard that Aaron Spelling’s iconic Hollywood mansion was sold to an heiress named Petra Ecclestone, we scratched our American heads and said, “Who wha?” Today, she speaks.

The daughter of Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, Petra spoke to Good Morning America today about a number of things, including why she purchased Candyland: “It was a great investment, and I got a really good deal, and it’s kind of like prime real estate.” For now it will serve as her second home.