Almost three decades since it sold for $1.8 million to supermodel Cindy Crawford and was later picked up for $5.5 million by actress Jennifer Garner—she went on to invite Ben Affleck to move in after they were married before pulling up stakes in 2009—a star-studded home in a prime Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles has once again surfaced on the market. But this time you’ll need a bit more cash to pick up the keys to the Montecito-style spread, which is now listed for $9.5 million.
Tucked away behind hedge-lined walls and a gated gravel driveway that empties out at a fountain-clad courtyard, the charming abode was built in the late 1920s but has since been restored and remodeled. And if you’re thinking the place looks familiar, it might be due to its starring role in the 2017 rom-com Home Again. On camera, the upscale estate portrayed the residence of recently separated interior designer Alice Kinney (Reese Witherspoon), who moves back into her family home and subsequently invites three aspiring male filmmakers to reside in the guesthouse.
The sunken living room is highlighted by a soaring wood-beam ceiling and wood-burning fireplace.
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Described in the listing held by Coldwell Banker Realty’s Steve Frankel as a “very special and magical property,” the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure features four bedrooms and five baths in a little more than 4,100 square feet of single-level living space decked out with a mix of hardwood and Saltillo tile floors, high wood-beam ceilings, arched doorways, and several wood-burning fireplaces.
Among the many highlights is a sunken fireside living room boasting a large arched picture window overlooking the backyard. From there, a family room with flagstone pavers and built-in shelving connects to a loft-style office, while the chandelier-topped dining room opens onto a sunroom and an alfresco dining terrace warmed by a huge fireplace with seating on the sides. There’s also a spacious, sky-lit kitchen sporting a lounge on one end and a breakfast nook on the other, plus a dreamy primary suite with access to a private spa and garden.
The dining room opens onto a sunroom with French doors leading out to a fireside patio.
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Rounding out this coveted offering are the secluded and manicured grounds, which span just over an acre and host a lap pool, as well as numerous patios ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Also on the premises is a detached one-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchenette, along with an attached carport that holds two vehicles.
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Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
