It’s officially a wrap for Rick Heinrichs, who has decided to part ways with his Los Angeles home in a prime enclave of Brentwood after a little more than two decades of ownership.
The acclaimed production designer and art director—best known for partnering with Tim Burton on films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, and Sleepy Hollow, for which he won an Oscar—is asking $4.75 million for the Spanish-style spread he and his wife Dawn originally acquired in 2002 for $2 million. Lauren Ravitz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Shelton Wilder of Christie’s International Real Estate share the listing.
Large windows in almost every room bathe the home in natural light.
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The stucco and terracotta-roof structure, perched atop a two-parcel knoll spanning nearly half an acre, was built in the late 1920s and offers five bedrooms and six baths in roughly 4,500 square feet. The historic yet modernized living spaces span three levels and boast a mix of hardwood and tile floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, vintage light fixtures, and interior doors crafted from solid wood.
Steps lead up to a centrally based turret, where the front door opens into an entry foyer that flows to a sunken living room sporting a hand-crafted stone fireplace, built-in shelving, and large casement windows overlooking the treetops stationed on both sides. Other highlights include a coffered-ceiling dining room, which connects to an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, custom glass-front cabinetry, top-tier stainless appliances, a breakfast nook, and access to an ocean-view front deck that’s ideal for alfresco dining.
A lower-level media room is clad in rustic wood paneling.
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Three upstairs bedrooms include a spacious primary suite, which has a separate sitting area and a spa-like bath within the turret that’s decked out with dual vanities, a clawfoot soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower. Two more bedrooms downstairs have doors spilling out to a courtyard, while a wood-paneled media room anchors the lower level.
Rounding it all out are the fully hedged grounds, which offer several spots ideal for lounging and entertaining amid a fire pit, mature trees, and a rolling grassy lawn. There’s also a detached three-car garage sitting street side, plus additional parking for up to eight vehicles.
The Heinrichs have decided to sell because they have been working on and off in the U.K. since 1998 and are now relocating there full time. “Daily sunsets, wonderful breezes, and especially the annual fireworks show are just a few reasons why it is difficult to sell,” says Dawn Heinrichs. “We raised our kids here and loved watching them play in the backyard, which has plenty of hiding places and room to run.”
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Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
