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      A Tech Magnate Is Asking $85 Million for His Extravagant Beverly Hills Compound

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      Around 24 years ago, in December 2000, Jim Demetriades began piecing together a lavish compound with a single house that he and his then-new wife Nancy had picked up for $8.4 million. Never on the market before, the veteran tech entrepreneur’s incomparable spread dubbed “Villa Theos” has now popped up for sale in the desirable Beverly Hills Post Office area of Los Angeles, asking an impressive $85 million.

      As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the gated collection of red brick and stucco structures cost tens of millions of dollars to assemble, and includes the since-renovated main home and several ancillary buildings—for a total of 13 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms in 28,000 square feet, all of it resting on two parcels of land spanning over 2 acres, and boasting choice amenities ranging from a bowling alley and nightclub, to a shooting range and subterranean man cave/bunker accessible via a tunnel.

      “Jim and I really sat down and thought, ‘OK, if we could have anything we wanted—the sky’s the limit—what would we want?’ And we just went for it,” Nancy told WSJ.

      The resort-like grounds are spotlighted by an infinity-edge swimming pool.

      Anthony Barcelo

      The result? A primary dwelling spotlighted by a formal living room flaunting a reclaimed wood-beam ceiling, wet bar and an antique fireplace imported from France, plus a luxe primary bedroom that comes complete with a separate fireside sitting room and dual baths. Surrounding it are multiple guesthouses and office spaces, along with a recently completed “coach house” featuring an Old West-themed nightclub sporting a disco ball, velvet couches and a custom 50,000-watt speaker system with subwoofers built into the ceiling.

      But that’s not all! There’s also a 20-seat movie theater, bowling alley, shooting range, gym and classroom setup for the couple’s five children who are now grown, as well as a subterranean man cave/emergency bunker equipped with bulletproof doors and a 4,500-bottle wine cellar. Last, but definitely not least: the resort-worthy grounds, which overlook picturesque city lights and ocean vistas, and host some 140 fruit trees, several spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining, an infinity-edge swimming pool and even a chicken coop.

      A 4,500-bottle wine cellar is one of the many amenities dotting the property. 

      Anthony Barcelo

      According to WSJ, the Greece native and Pasadena-raised founder and CEO of Kairos Ventures—a venture-capital firm that invests in groundbreaking startups and research in the technology, and life and physical sciences arenas—and his former actress wife are selling because they are “faced with the prospect of becoming empty-nesters sooner than expected.”

      The listing is held by Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency.

      Click here for more photos of Villa Theos.

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      A Celebrity Hairstylist Just Dropped $8 Million on a Scenic Malibu Estate

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      Social media savvy celebrity hairstylist and haircare entrepreneur Jen Atkin has traded in her chicly renovated home in L.A.’s suburban neighborhood of Tarzana for an impressive blufftop estate in the rugged hills of Malibu. where she and her husband, fashion photographer Mike Rosenthal, have splashed out about $8.1 million for a 5,000-square-foot, Tuscan-influenced mansion with supremely dramatic ocean views.

      Atkin paid $4.5 million for the Tarzana place in early 2021 and just flipped it—in an off-market deal—for $6.2 million to Melissa Mowbray-d’Arbela, an investor and the ex-wife of former Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO Mark Machin. Built brand new in 2017, and set behind gates on about two-thirds of an acre at the head of a horseshoe driveway, the home incorporates a number of architectural genres, from a classic, low-slung California ranch house to a shingled and whitewashed East Coast traditional to the ubiquitously trendy “modern farmhouse” style that has proliferated across L.A. over the last handful of years.

      Sited high above Pacific Coast Highway at the end of a narrow and winding road, the gated compound offers many resort-style amenities.

      As for the Malibu compound, it was designed by acclaimed architect Marc Appleton, built new in the early 2000s and last sold in late 2021 for $7.7 million, per records. In addition to a two-story main house, which will no doubt be given a fashionable overhaul by Atkin, the 1.3-acre property also includes a detached two-car garage and a wee guesthouse/studio building, plus a large rectangular swimming pool, a full-size tennis court and wraparound patios ideal for grand-scale al fresco entertaining. The main house packs in four bedrooms and four bathrooms, nearly all of which are blessed with 180-degree coastline views—from the sunrise at Palos Verdes peninsula and Catalina island, to the sunset over Point Dume and Channel Islands.

      Atkin continues to maintain a strikingly contemporary vacation home in Seattle, which was featured in a 2022 issue of Architectural Digest. Located on the shores of Lake Washington, that $4.6 million house was designed by architect Peter Cohan and offers five bedrooms and 4.5 baths in about 5,400 square feet.

      The haircare mega-influencer, who the The New York Times once called “The Most Influential Hairstylist in the World,” and who boasts 5.3 million Instagram followers, has long cut and pressed the tresses of a loyal celebrity clientele who include Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and the entire Kardashian family. The Utah native, 44, is also the founder of uber-successful hair care product line OUAI, creator of a range of hair extensions and accessories, the author of the cheekily titled self-help memoir “Blowing My Way to the Top,” and the founder of the digital magazine ManeAddicts.com. More

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      An Aspiring Race Car Driver Lists Her Peaceful Beverly Hills Retreat for $30 Million

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      Though she’s not quite a household name yet, Sayo Haraishi soon hopes to become a regular fixture on the racing circuits. Meanwhile, the aspiring driver has been keeping herself busy spearheading the revamp of a 1970s-era house in the posh Beverly Hills enclave of Trousdale Estates. Now the newly completed spread has just popped up for sale, asking a speck under $30 million.

      Originally acquired by Haraishi back in August 2019 for $5 million, the existing property underwent an extensive four-year remodel by Los Angeles-based Montalba Architects—widely known for its work with Nobu Hotels and Soho House—and includes four bedrooms and five baths sprawled across 7,000 square feet of modern yet warm living space adorned throughout with a mix of hardwood and stone floors, high ceilings, custom millwork, designer lighting and clerestory windows. Walls of glass also provide sweeping city lights, hillside and coastline views.

      The great room hosts a dining area, sunken living room and glass doors spilling out to the backyard.

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      Tucked away on a gated parcel spanning over a half-acre, the sleek architectural structure is described in the listing as a “seamless fusion of Japanese-inspired design elements and contemporary luxury.” A set of pivoting double front doors open into the open-concept great room, which is highlighted by a sunken living area centered between a massive linear fireplace with a floating hearth and built-in shelving, plus a spacious dining room adjoining a space that’s big enough to accommodate a large piano for entertaining guests.

      A bookshelf-lined family room connects to the gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with an eat-in island, top-tier appliances, ample wine storage and an accompanying breakfast nook, and elsewhere is a private office, plus an inviting primary bedroom sporting another linear fireplace, a built-in desk, and showroom-style closet and dressing room, as well as a spa-like bath equipped with dual vanities, a teak-clad soaking tub and separate rainfall shower.

      A Japanese soaking tub in the primary bathroom offers the feeling of bathing amid nature.

      Ryan Lahiff

      The amenities continue out to the landscaped grounds, where Zen-like courtyards are bolstered by bonsai and maple trees, a seating area is warmed by a fire-pit, and a curving infinity-edge swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa is flanked by a sundeck—all overlooking those picturesque vistas. There’s also an attached two-car garage out front.

      The listing is held by Ben Bacal of Revel Real Estate and Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty.

      Click here for more photos of Sayo Haraishi’s Beverly Hills house.

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      Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Daughter Lists Luxe L.A. Townhouse

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      Five years ago, producer Christina Schwarzenegger paid $2.8 million for her very first home: a Mediterranean-influenced townhouse on Los Angeles’s desirable Westside. Now 32, the younger daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver has punted the luxury residence back on to the market, asking just a hair under $3.2 million. Located in the posh Brentwood neighborhood, the 2013-built luxury pad is very private and essentially invisible from the street out front, yet remains just a quick jaunt from an array of top-notch restaurants and shopping.

      From the street, a long walkway leads past a locked, camera-watched gate to a peaceful courtyard with an oversized fountain, a couple palm trees, potted plants, and seating area. Inside, the pleasant, casually cool interior decor features mostly neutral shades and was recently updated by a previous owner, lingerie designer Leigh Bantivoglio.

      A fireplace and sets of French doors grace the formal living room, while the dining and family rooms connect to the reasonably spacious kitchen. The typical assortment of high-end stainless Thermador appliances and a textured metal-look backsplash are juxtaposed against the groovy dark hardwood custom cabinetry. Elsewhere downstairs are an office and designer-done powder room.

      The Mediterranean-style townhome was built in 2012 and is walking distance from an array of upscale shopping and dining destinations.

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      All four of the townhouse’s ensuite bedrooms are located on the upper level, with the master being blessed with dual vanities and a built-in soaking tub in the marble-floored bath. There’s also a fireplace and dual walk-in closets, ideal for a designer wardrobe. An al fresco dining space and attached two car garage complete the property.

      Schwarzenegger also made several upgrades and customizations of her own; the listing states “no expense was spared” when it came to luxury features, including a state-of-the-art security system, hual tankless water heaters, a new dual-zone HVAC system, a whole-house water filtration and softening system and a custom surround south system seamlessly integrated with a high-tech home automation system. Also on tap are pricey Serena and Lily wallpaper, custom drapes, and bamboo shades, ideal for at-home privacy and serenity.

      Now in their late 20s and early 30s, the Shriver-Schwarzenegger children have begun making serious real estate moves of their own, buying and selling multimillion dollar homes across Los Angeles, from West Hollywood to Santa Monica. Christina’s older sister Katherine and her husband, Hollywood film actor Chris Pratt, currently have their Pacific Palisades mansion on the market, asking $30 million. More

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      A Popular YouTuber Is Listing His First SoCal House for $2.4 Million

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      Professional gamer Ludwig Ahgren—better known to his fans simply as Ludwig—has hoisted his residence in the far eastern reaches of Los Angeles County onto the market. Records show the professional gamer, and longtime Twitch and YouTube streamer, is asking $2.4 million for the home, which is sited in the suburban city of Diamond Bar, about an hour’s drive from L.A.

      Purchased by the 28-year-old for $1.8 million a little over three years ago, back in fall 2020, the house was built in the late 1970s and has since been remodeled. On the market for a while, the place first went up for sale at $2.8 million this past September and has subsequently undergone several price reductions.

      Resting on an acre-plus parcel of land within The Country Estates—an affluent guard-gated community where one of Ahgren’s nearest neighbors is Snoop Dogg—the stucco and terracotta-roof structure features six en-suite bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 5,000 square feet of multi-level living space. There’s also a walk-out finished attic with an office space.

      Highlights include a light-filled sunroom, along with a fireside family room that connects to a spacious kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, high-end Wolf appliances, a “room-size” pantry and an accompanying breakfast nook. Two master bedrooms include one with a fireplace and the other sporting a balcony overlooking the canyon; and rounding it all out are the oak-laced grounds, which host a sprawling deck off the rear of the house and an attached three-car garage out front.

      Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ahgren began publicly streaming his online gameplay circa-2018. In 2021, a widespread data breach revealed that he earned $3.3 million in two years solely through Twitch streaming, a sum that didn’t include his endorsement deals. Since then, Ahgren signed an agreement for an undisclosed amount to move his streaming efforts from Twitch to YouTube, where he has amassed more than 5.7 million subscribers.

      In addition to his recently listed Diamond Bar home, Ahgren maintains at least two other multimillion-dollar homes in the L.A. neighborhood of Los Feliz—one that he paid Emmy-winning filmmaker and Purdue Pharma heiress Madeleine Sackler $3.4 million for back in 2022, and another he picked up for $5.3 million last spring in an off-market deal from actor Colin Farrell. More

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      Action Star Frank Grillo Is Selling His Lavish Hollywood Hills Mansion for $9 Million

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      Frank Grillo may be a born-and-bred New Yorker, but the experienced martial artist, clothing entrepreneur and prolific actor (The Purge film series, the 2022 biopic Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend, Brock Rumlow in Avengers: Endgame and Captain America) has been leading a ritzy Los Angeles lifestyle in recent years. In October 2022, Grillo bought a very chic mansion in the hills above Hollywood; that elegant spread has just popped back up for sale, asking a hair under $9 million.

      Secluded within the deepest reaches of a verdant and secluded canyon, the ultra-contemporary residence features a strikingly monochromatic color scheme and minimalist finishes. Built new in 2019, the house was first offered with an optimistic asking price of nearly $13 million, but lingered on the market for more than three years. After multiple realtor changes and price chops, Grillo finally snagged the cool digs at a bargain-basement $6.6 million price, a nearly 50% discount off the original sticker.

      Set near the deepest part of a semi-remote canyon in the Hollywood Hills, the tri-level house is built into the side of steep hill.

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      There’s a very long driveway that gently ascends to a motorcourt fronting a three-car garage. Invisible from the street behind layers of mature trees and tall hedges, the home’s entryway offers a vaulted ceiling and abundant white oak, design features that carry on throughout the rest of the house. The light-flooded indoor/outdoor living room, complete with disappearing walls of glass and clerestory windows, is quintessentially California and is serviced by a Euro-chic kitchen with quartz countertops and premium appliances.

      Five bedrooms are sprawled throughout 8,000 square feet of living space, each with their own trendy bathroom. But by far the most eye-catching is the sumptuous primary suite, which flaunts a bathroom with open showers and floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and an ultra-minimalist closet/dressing room.

      The home features clean-lined and contemporary interiors, including a sleekly minimal kitchen with Euro-chic cabinetry.

      Joe Bryant

      Other estate amenities include tall hedges and tropical plantings that amp up the home’s feeling of seclusion. Out back, a plunge pool has a Baja shelf for sunbathing and inset spa; back inside the house are a movie theater and gym for further relaxation. There’s also a wraparound sundeck with a full built-in barbecue center and kitchen, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

      Seven years ago, Grillo and his ex-wife Wendy Moniz reportedly paid $4.5 million for a smaller contemporary home in Pacific Palisades. While records show they continue to jointly own that property, the house itself is now occupied exclusively by Moniz.

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      Judy Garland’s Former Bel Air Estate Can Be Yours for $11.5 Million

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      Judy Garland passed away from an accidental drug overdose over five decades ago at age 47. But the legendary actress and singer’s star still shines on at this charming Bel Air home she had custom-built by master architect Wallace Neff in 1938—the same year the 16-year-old was cast as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Occupied by Garland and her mother for several years, the East Coast traditional residence just popped up for sale; and if you wish upon a star—and have an extra $11.5 million burning a hole in your proverbial pocket, most importantly—your real estate dreams could come true.

      Reportedly once rented to both Quincy Jones and the late Marvin Gaye, the celeb-pedigreed pad also was occupied by Los Angeles Times heiress Stephanie Booth Murray, who purchased the house in early 2011 for $5.2 million. The great-great granddaughter of Harrison Gray Otis, founder of the Times Mirror Company in the 1800s, then updated the place and flipped it roughly a year later for $6.7 million to current owners Allen and Jill Chozen, who subsequently undertook their own extensive remodel of the premises in collaboration with The Wiseman Group.

      The charming East Coast traditional residence is introduced via a covered front porch.

      Paul Barnaby

      Tucked away behind a circular gated driveway that passes over a creek, on 2.6 acres of picturesque land off Stone Canyon Road, the white two-story structure features five bedrooms and seven baths in a little more than 5,500 square feet of living space boasting dark hardwood floors, wainscoted walls, bay windows and French doors throughout. A separate “writer’s cabin” on the property is warmed by a fireplace, and could easily serve as an office or a studio.

      As for the primary dwelling, an entry foyer displaying a curving iron-railed staircase flows to a formal dining room topped by a vintage chandelier on one side, and spacious living room sporting a fireplace with a black marble surround and an adjacent bookshelf-lined sitting area on the other. An attractive kitchen is outfitted with pale green cabinetry, an eat-in island, high-end stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook that opens to an expansive brick-lined patio ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining.

      A restored “writer’s cabin” rests alongside the kidney-shaped swimming pool.

      Paul Barnaby

      Elsewhere is an office, a library, sunroom and wet bar, as well as a plush master retreat spotlighted by a fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a luxe bath hosting dual vanities, a dressing area and soaking tub; and outdoors, the terraced grounds are spotlighted by a vine-adorned staircase that winds its way up to a kidney-shaped pool with a diving board, along with a pool house and the aforementioned writer’s cabin. There’s also an attached two-car garage and carport out front.

      The listing is held by Josh Flagg of Compass.

      Click here for more photos of Judy Garland’s former Bel Air house.

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      Rihanna Seeks $25 Million for Matthew Perry’s Former L.A. Penthouse

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      Less than one year after Rihanna splashed out $21 million to buy one of the greater L.A. area’s most expensive condos, the Barbadian music superstar has put the sky-high penthouse back up for sale, asking just a hair under $25 million. Located at The Century skyscraper near Century City’s bustling Wilshire Corridor, the penthouse spans the building’s entire 40th floor. With more than 9,000 square feet of living space, numerous bespoke touches and incredible views, the spread is worthy of any A-lister.

      Rihanna reportedly never moved into her pricey penthouse and has been trying to unload the place off-market for the past few months; current listings reveal the place offers clearly staged interiors. The 36-year-old billionaire bought the condo last spring from Nick Molnar, the billionaire cofounder of tech company Afterpay, who himself had bought the place less than two years prior from the late Matthew Perry.

      Rihanna’s $25 million penthouse spans the entire 40th floor of the 42-story building and offers 360-degree views of mountains, the ocean and city lights.

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      During his four-year ownership, the beloved Friends actor extensively customized the place with the help of architect Scott Joyce and interior designer LM Pagano, and it doesn’t appear Molnar or Rihanna made any significant changes to Perry’s designs.

      A private elevator landing opens into the condo’s entrance gallery, and guests will be wowed by the living room’s curvaceous wall of floor-to-ceiling windows flaunting skyline views. Dark brown hardwood floors flow into the dining room, which is serviced by an all-white kitchen with marble countertops, dual islands and premium appliances.

      Also on the premises are a soundproof movie theater with velour couches and a master suite equipped with a curved bedroom, dual bespoke closets, dual bathrooms and its own private lounge. But the condo’s most impressive features are likely its four separate outdoor terraces, which face four different directions — north, south, east and west — and sport panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Downtown L.A. skyscrapers, the San Gabriel mountains and even snowcapped Mount Baldy.

      Other notable residents at The Century include Denzel Washington and reality TV stars Terry and Heather Dubrow. And then there’s Candy Spelling, whose famed two-floor penthouse lies just above Rihanna’s, spanning the 41st and 42nd floors of the building.

      Completed circa 2010 and designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, The Century has been Century City’s premier residential skyscraper since its completion. Rihanna’s penthouse includes a hefty $8,814 in monthly HOA dues — for that, she receives a host of building’s best amenities, including four deeded parking spots in its underground garage, 24/7 concierge and security guards, access to an outdoor swimming pool and lush gardens, onsite storage facilities, an in-house restaurant, conference rooms and much more.

      Rihanna also owns another smaller condo at The Century, but her current main residence is a $14 million mansion in the mountains above Beverly Hills. According to Forbes, the We Found Love hitmaker is now the world’s richest female musician, with a $1.4 billion net worth. More