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    A Hollywood Screenwriter Asks $4.2 Million for His Coastal California Retreat

    Nestled alongside rocky cypress-lined cliffs draped over the Pacific, homes in Central California’s affluent Carmel Highlands enclave have long drawn well-known characters ranging from Vertigo star Kim Novak to millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett. One particularly craggy thoroughfare, just off Highway 1, also holds the oceanfront beach house where Sharon Stone’s character Catherine Tramell resided in the film Basic Instinct. And nearby is the landmark D.L. James estate, which was purchased in 2022 by Brad Pitt for a whopping $40 million.

    Now another particularly eye-catching structure in the neighborhood long owned by Richard Outten has hit the market, asking $4.25 million. Records show the Hollywood screenwriter—probably best known for his work on the 2012 Warner Bros. adventure film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, starring Michael Caine, Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens, and Josh Hutcherson—originally paid $990,000 for the dark wood-sided abode a little over 14 years ago, back in spring 2010.

    An open-concept great room is comprised of a living and dining area, plus an updated kitchen.

    Sherman Chu

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    Completed in the early 1950s and on the market for only the third time in the past 70 years, the midcentury modern house is tucked away on a little over a third of an acre of gated land sited near beaches and the charming downtown village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Inside, a total of three bedrooms and two full baths can be found in almost 1,800 square feet of “preserved and stylishly updated” living space overlooking views of Bird Island, Point Lobos, and beyond.

    Highlights include an open-concept great room displaying a living area resting beneath a high whitewashed wood-beam ceiling and sporting a wood-burning brick fireplace flanked by window seats, as well as built-in cabinetry and a wall of sliding glass doors opening to a rear patio. A dining spot connects to the tiled kitchen, which is outfitted with a breakfast bar and stainless Bosch, Frigidaire, and KitchenAid appliances.

    An expansive rear patio is ideal for relaxing and entertaining guests.

    Sherman Chu

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    Next to the kitchen is a workspace with an integrated desk, while a hallway passes through a breezeway before emptying out at a primary bedroom with a shower-equipped bath and a laundry area. A separate wing on the opposite end of the house has a bath and two bedrooms, one of which has been converted into a wood-paneled office; and outdoors, the woodsy grounds host meandering pathways winding past sustainable succulent gardens and an attached one-car garage.

    Per the listing, which is held by Tim Allen of the Tim Allen Properties Team with Coldwell Banker Realty in Northern California, there’s also private beach access.

    Click here for more photos of Richard Outten’s house.

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    This Malibu Retreat Starred in ‘The Canyons’ With Lindsay Lohan. Now It Can Be Yours for $7.3 Million

    With its striking architecture and blockbuster views, a Malibu estate featured in the 2013 movie The Canyons is a character unto itself.

    And, if you’re here for Lindsay Lohan’s latest comeback era, you’ll be happy to know that the hilltop home where the Freaky Friday actress filmed the 2013 horror movie—part of an earlier comeback attempt for the child star turned reality TV pioneer turned nightclub impressario—has hit the market for $7.3 million. Russell Grether and Tony Mark of Compass hold the listing. The avant-garde abode at 21940 Lamplighter Lane had a starring role in the Paul Schrader-directed flick, which featured Lohan as Tara, alongside adult actor James Deen, who played her film producer boyfriend Christian. 

    Even though the low-budget project was considered a flop—it has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 21 percent—the sprawling 12-acre spread inevitably stole the show during the three-week shoot. Due to cost constraints, Schrader decided to work largely with preexisting locations, including the storied Chateau Marmont and the Palihotel Melrose serving as backdrops. The director, alongside writer Bret Easton Ellis, also held a polarizing crowd-funding campaign to raise money, which helped them secure the hilltop home in question. 

    The living room opens onto a covered patio with a horizon-line view over the Pacific Ocean.

    Marcelos Lagos Photography

    “One Kickstarter donor gave $10,000 to the production and another $10,000 to a designer so that Schrader could use his beautiful house in the Malibu hills for filming,” The Times reported back in 2013. “It was a significant break; the house was a stately pleasure dome with giant picture windows, a stairway leading to a pool, and a sweeping view to the sea. It quickly became the most dependable player in the film after James Deen.” 

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    Completed in 1978, the modernist digs were originally designed by architect Vitus Mataré. With nods to greats like Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the dwelling sports dramatic angles and curved walls, contrasted by unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Carbon Mesa. “The setting of this home is incredibly unique, situated on its own promontory,” Grether said in a statement. “The private road access makes all of Malibu easily accessible while having true panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding untouched mountains.” 

    The primary bedroom showcases a wood-clad ceiling and lots of windows with leafy mountain views.

    Marcelos Lagos Photography

    Altogether, the compound features four separate structures, including a main house with a two-car garage, a pool house, a detached carport, and a workspace that doubles as a gym or music studio. The four-bed, four-bath primary residence is decked out with vaulted wood ceilings and minimalist finishes. On the main level, you’ll find an open living area, a formal dining room, a kitchen, and an expansive covered patio. The detached workspace is notched into the hillside next to the house, where it has unobstructed views, while a corkscrew staircase winds down to the pool house that is tucked underneath the pool terrace. The sale also includes the lot next door at 2620 Coal Canyon Road. 

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    “It’s extremely rare to find this level of privacy and acreage with ocean views that is still close to Pacific Coast Highway,” Mark added. “The property functions as a compound, offering countless spaces perfect for both unwinding and entertaining. The pool alone has to be one of Malibu’s best.” 

    Click here to see more photos of The Canyons house. 

    Marcelos Lagos Photography

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    This 1920s Los Angeles Estate Was Once Home to Ava Gardner and Laurence Olivier

    Nothing says old Hollywood glamour like a celebrity-connected estate in Los Angeles. Originally built in 1927, this Spanish-style pad in the Hollywood Hills has housed a slew of stars in its nearly century-long history including Oscar-nominated actress Ava Gardner and cinema legend Laurence Olivier. Fun fact: It’s also the former residence of English comedian Stan Laurel. On the market with Hilton & Hyland and Forbes Global Properties, 3351 N Knoll Drive is currently listed as a rental asking a cool $18,500 a month. 

    Designed by Franz Herding, the hillside oasis has five bedrooms and six bathrooms across a spacious 5,839 square feet. The Swiss-born architect moved to Los Angeles in 1923 where he became the city planning engineer before he died in 1968. According to the Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD), Herding and his family actually lived next door at 3355 N Knoll Drive. 

    The living room features a fireplace, arched display niches, and a leafy view into the surrounding treetops.

    Alexandre Anu and Dag Eliason

    Given its location in the Hollywood Knolls neighborhood near Lake Hollywood, the boundaries between indoors and outdoors are intentionally blurred, so you never feel too far from the natural surroundings . A broad, curvilinear terrace along the back of the house offers 180-degree views over the neighborhood and below, the terraced gardens include hedge-lined walking paths and steps that lead down to a small stretch of grass.

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    The multi-story abode is loaded with swoon-worthy period details including a speakeasy butler’s bar with a wine cellar. Elsewhere, you’ll find traditional Spanish elements such as wood-beamed ceilings, polished hardwood floors, casement picture windows, and terracotta tile accents. The fireside living room is bright and airy with a leafy view, while the formal dining room opens onto the expansive elevated terrace and provides even more incentive to hang outdoors. Upstairs, the primary suite is kitted out with a massive walk-in closet, more beamed ceilings, a sitting area, and a private terrace.  

    The spacious primary suite includes indoor-outdoor sitting areas.

    Alexandre Anu and Dag Eliason

    The Hollywood Hills has long been a sought-after locale for celebrities. Beloved for its hill-hugging homes, epic vistas, and rolling landscape, it continues to draw hordes of A-listers to its narrow, winding street. English comedian and Get Him To the Greek actor Russell Brand is currently selling his home in the Outpost Estates area—interestingly, he once owned a castle-like home that previously belonged to Olivier—and, in the same area, the home where Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom once resided recently hit the market for $5 million. 

    Click here to see more photos of 3351 N Knoll Drive. 

    Alexandre Anu and Dag Eliason

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Ryan Seacrest Spins His California Wine Country Estate on the Market for $22 Million

    As he prepares to take the helm of one of the longest-running syndicated game shows in TV history this September, Ryan Seacrest is simultaneously clicking off his final days as owner of a Napa Valley home he’s resided in for almost four years. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the picturesque 40-acre spread has just popped up for sale in Napa Valley, about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, asking $22 million.

    “Located in a lovely setting with beautiful, filtered views and privacy, what really stands out is the tranquility of the site,” says Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley’s Cyd Greer, who holds the listing. “You are enveloped in this wonderfully diverse natural setting that is so relaxing—almost meditative. All around, you can experience the quiet subtle sounds of nature while being just a few minutes from Meadowood Resort, the Napa Valley Reserve and downtown Saint Helena.”

    This serene courtyard serves as a centerpiece of the Tuscan-style main home.

    Anthony Barcelo

    Records show the 49-year-old American Idol and incoming Wheel of Fortune host paid $14 million back in September 2020 for the gated property, which is showcased by an 8,650-square-foot modern Tuscan-style main home boasting three bedrooms and four baths, along with several ancillary buildings—all resting on 40 acres of land offering up vineyard, valley floor, and mountain vistas.

    Completed in 2004 by builder James Nolan and architect Howard Backen and extensively remodeled by Seacrest during his tenure in collaboration with architectural designer Silvia Nobili of Nobili Marqués Arquitectura, the primary dwelling comes complete with a mix of antique French limestone and wide-plank oak floors, reclaimed wood-beam ceilings, and custom cabinetry, lighting, doors and windows paired with high-tech security, audio and lighting systems.

    The soaring living room features a stone fireplace, a 1980s bar imported from Italy, and sweeping views.

    Anthony Barcelo

    Especially standing out is a fireside great room offering a 1980s Italian dry bar by Willy Rizzo that’s finished in brass and cognac Panama leather and pocketing doors spilling out to a side terrace and a screened-in porch. A formal dining room connects to the gourmet kitchen, which sports an eat-in island, top-tier appliances, a wood-burning fireplace outfitted with a rotisserie and a pizza oven, and an adjoining breakfast room.

    Other highlights include a posh primary suite with an office, a luxe bath, and a private terrace, as well as a library gallery, a TV room, a wine cellar, an exercise space, and a garden prep room; and outdoors, the olive tree-laced grounds host a spacious courtyard for entertaining, a bocce court, and a heated infinity-edge pool and spa flanked by a 900-square-foot pool house equipped with a wet bar and a full bath. There’s also a 1,200-square-foot Napa-style guest cottage with two en-suite bedrooms and a kitchen, plus a detached three-car garage.

    Click here for more photos of Ryan Seacrest’s Napa Valley estate.

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    Billionaire Oakley Founder Sells Malibu Estate For $210 Million

    Share this home! James Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley, has just sold his oceanfront estate in Malibu, California for a record $210 million. This beats the $200 million that Beyonce & Jay-Z paid for modern mega mansion in the same city. Jannard purchased the property back in 2021 for $75 million from billionaire investor […] More

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    Rebel Wilson Lists in L.A., Sydney Sweeney Scoops Up Florida Estate, and More Celebrity Deals

    Published on June 14, 2024

    Tiffany Angeles; JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images

    Back in spring 2016, Rebel Wilson doled out nearly $3 million for a traditional Los Angeles home and went on to convert the garage into a workout space, fill a built-in wine display with awards, and decorate the living spaces with memorabilia from her films, including a skirt from Pitch Perfect.
    Now the Aussie actress has decided to try her hand at selling the West Hollywood digs she’s used as an office and meeting spot for the past eight years, asking $4.15 million. The residence is being marketed by Million Dollar Listing star Tracy Tutor of Douglas Elliman.
    Tucked away behind gates and high hedges on less than a quarter-acre parcel within the Fairfax District, the creamy wood-sided structure was built in 2015 and features a little more than 4,400 square feet over two levels adorned throughout with hardwood floors and high ceilings.
    Especially standing out is a gourmet kitchen outfitted with a sink-equipped island, top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook flanked by a built-in buffet sporting a wine fridge. An adjoining family room displays a coffered ceiling and fireplace, along with French doors spilling out to a covered terrace.

    Image Credit: Tiffany Angeles

    In addition to an office where she penned much of her autobiography “Rebel Rising,” five bedrooms include a primary suite with a fireplace, a private balcony, a mini-bar, and a walk-in closet. A luxe bath has dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower; and outdoors, there’s a saltwater pool and spa in the fenced backyard and an attached two-car garage out front.

    Image Credit: Tiffany Angeles

    Per The Wall Street Journal, the 44-year-old actress is planning to downsize to a smaller or more conventional office space because she is spending more time at home with her 1-year-old daughter Royce and her fiancée, clothing-brand founder Ramona Agruma.
    Wilson, who is currently writing, directing, and starring in the upcoming musical movie The Deb, maintains a primary residence in Hollywood Hills that she paid $2.2 million for in 2014. She also has homes in New York City, London, and Sydney, where she plans to put a spare penthouse up for auction later this month.

    Image Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

    Sydney Sweeney Sails Into Coastal Florida Hideaway
    Sydney Sweeney is all about the Florida Keys lifestyle. The Euphoria and Anyone But You star recently plunked down $13.5 million for a sprawling waterfront estate in Summerland Key, where she’s been spotted be-bopping around the crystalline waters on an inflatable banana and has reportedly purchased a cute-as-a-button $70,000 sky-blue Fiat Jolly so she can tool around town in style. The nearly 1.4-acre spread, known as Tarpon Ranch, is anchored by a 7,700-square-foot home that has six bedrooms and seven baths. The great room has a walnut bar, the kitchen’s countertops are embedded with nautilus shells, and there’s a huge room devoted to crafting. Ten-foot mahogany-trimmed glass doors open the entire house to the pool and water. Other notable features include a 520-bottle wine room, a 330-gallon aquarium, two boat lifts, an outdoor kitchen, and a heated and cooled saltwater pool with a competition-length swim lane.
    Sweeney also has a $3 million Tudor-style home in the Westwood area of L.A. that she picked up in 2021, and last year, she plunked down $6.2 million—a quarter million above the asking price—for a tear-down residence in Brentwood.

    Image Credit: Jason Davis/Getty Images

    ‘Laguna Beach’ Alum Kristin Cavallari Seeks $8 Million Profit on Her Nashville Digs
    Back in spring 2020, shortly after separating from her now-ex-husband—former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler—Kristin Cavallari doled out just over $3 million for a sprawling Nashville-area bachelorette pad. Now, a little over four years later, the reality TV star-turned-entrepreneur is hoisting the property back on the market, asking for a substantially higher $11 million. And though that’s a whopping $8 million more than she originally paid for the farmhouse-style spread, Cavallari did undertake an extensive interior renovation during her tenure. She also added a few personal touches, like a pool and spa, a greenhouse, a chicken coop, and beehives. As for the 2016-built structure, it’s tucked away on a woodsy 28-acre parcel in the affluent Franklin neighborhood pocket and has four bedrooms and five baths in nearly 6,800 square feet of chic, three-level living space.
    There’s also a barn and a 3,000-square-foot guest cottage, plus glitzy amenities ranging from a game room to a wellness center equipped with a gym and a sauna. Other standout features include a living room with custom built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace and a sleekly designed kitchen outfitted with a mosaic tile backsplash, an eat-in island, top-notch appliances, and a breakfast nook, as well as a sumptuous primary suite flaunting a showroom-style closet with a floor-to-ceiling shoe wall.

    Image Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

    Sean Hannity Quickly Finds Buyer for Long Island Estate
    Barely a week after he put it up for grabs, Sean Hannity’s longtime residence in the Long Island enclave of Centre Island has already been sold fully furnished amid a bidding war to an apparent fan of the Fox News star. The all-cash, $13 million-plus deal was a big win for the conservative political commentator, who paid $8.5 million for the place 16 years ago, back in spring 2008. That’s a new record for the fastest home sale over $10 million in the area, per Shawn Elliott, who listed the property with his son Zachary Elliott, both of Nest Seekers International.
    Nestled alongside Oyster Bay, which feeds into the Long Island Sound, the 6-acre waterfront estate features a New England-style home boasting seven en-suite bedrooms and nine baths in almost 11,000 square feet. There’s also a pool, a tennis court, a par-3 golf course, and a separate putting green on the premises, as well as access to 500 feet of shoreline and an 81-foot private dock. Other amenities include a living room with French doors spilling out to a covered terrace warmed by a firepit, a snazzy blue-hued wet bar, and a fireside primary suite boasting a balcony, two walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a built-in soaking tub, and a glass-encased steam shower.
    According to Adweek, a fully equipped studio can be found elsewhere within the house. Hannity, 62, recently announced he had made a permanent move from New York to the “free state of Florida.” He is already broadcasting the network’s Hannity program and The Sean Hannity Show on iHeartRadio from studios in the Sunshine State’s affluent Palm Beach community, where he owns a $5.3 million oceanfront townhouse.

    Image Credit: Chad Z. King; Bob Riha Jr/WireImage

    Richard Pryor’s Former L.A. Estate Sells
    After first hitting the open market three months ago with a $4.2 million price tag, Rashard Mendenhall has officially offloaded his home in the Sherwood Forest community of Northridge for $3.6 million—or $1.1 million more than the former NFL player-turned-Hollywood writer originally paid. The one-time Pittsburgh Steelers running back bought the 2.2-acre estate for $2.5 million in spring 2017. Before that, the property was owned from the mid-1970s to ’89 by comedian Richard Pryor, who notoriously “set himself on fire” there while freebasing cocaine. Sold for $940,000 and subsequently destroyed by the Northridge earthquake, the home has since been rebuilt into a hacienda-style estate featuring 9,000 square feet spread across several structures.
    In addition to a four-bedroom, four-bath main house spotlighted by amenities like game and billiard rooms, there’s also a guesthouse, a pool house, a dance studio/gym, an office, a children’s playhouse, a three-car garage, and a kennel. Rounding it all out: resort-like grounds boasting a waterfall-fed pool and spa, a barbecue pavilion, a tennis court, a putting green, a citrus grove, a vegetable garden, and parking space for over 25 vehicles. The legal horse property, known as Hacienda de los Suenos, was listed by Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler of Hilton & Hyland. More