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      Adam Lambert’s Glam Sunset Strip Home Is Up for Grabs at $7.4 Million

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      It’s been an almost unbelievably successful ride for Adam Lambert ever since he came in second place behind Kris Allen on the eighth season of American Idol back in 2009. Not only has the flamboyant singer, songwriter, and actor released several albums that included his early hit Whataya Want from Me, but he stepped in for the late Freddie Mercury as lead vocalist of Queen, made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret at The KitKat Club, and was most recently tapped to play Judas in a Hollywood Bowl production of the classic Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

      Word on the street has it that he’s also been seeking new digs in New York City. So it’s really no surprise he’s decided to let go of the Los Angeles home he picked up in 2018 for $6.5 million, listing the modern Hollywood Hills spread high above the Sunset Strip with Greg Holcomb of Carolwood Estates for nearly $7.4 million.

      The streamlined kitchen comes with a massive stone island that can accommodate up to eight people.

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      Resting behind a gated driveway on a hilltop parcel spanning a quarter of an acre, the boxy white stucco and black-trimmed structure was originally built in the early 1950s. Extensively upgraded and customized during Lambert’s tenure, it features four bedrooms and six baths filtered across roughly 5,000 square feet of three-level living space accented with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and vast expanses of glass overlooking sweeping views of L.A.

      Among the highlights is a combined living and dining area boasting a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and collapsible glass doors spilling out to the turf-clad backyard, plus a sleek kitchen furnished with an eat-in island that can seat up to eight and Wolf appliances. Up a floating staircase topped with a bulbous topaz light fixture is a posh primary suite sporting a mod fireplace and a wraparound balcony, as well as dual walk-in closets and a luxe bath flaunting a black soaking tub and glass-encased shower big enough for an entire swarm of folks.

      The primary bedroom has a mod fireplace and walls of glass opening out to a wraparound balcony.

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      RELATED: Red Hot Chili Peppers Frontman Anthony Kiedis’s Former L.A. Home Lists for $5.5 Million

      Rounding it all out in style are the secluded grounds, which host an L-shaped infinity pool and spa flanked by a sundeck and fire pit, along with a barbecue and bar setup nestled beside an alfresco dining area. There’s also an attached two-car garage with glassy doors out front.

      Per the New York Post, Lambert has been spotted house hunting in New York, where he recently toured a snazzy $10.5 million duplex unit in Tribeca at 108 Leonard St., the first residential condo conversion of a McKim, Mead & White Beaux-Arts building.

      Click here for more photos of the Sunset Strip residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      A Couple of Pop Culture Icons Just Sold Their Hollywood Hills Villa for $7.8 Million

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      Almost two years after John Taylor and Gela Nash-Taylor first put their Los Angeles home up for sale at nearly $13 million and subsequently reduced the price to just under $9 million, the bassist and founding member of the British new-wave band Duran Duran and his longtime wife, co-creator of the fashion label Juicy Couture, have officially offloaded their 1930s Spanish-style villa in the Outpost Estates neighborhood of Hollywood Hills.

      Records show an as-yet-unnamed buyer has paid $7.8 million for the stylishly revamped residence, which is around $6 million more than the couple doled out for the place back in fall 1999, not too long after they were married. Daria Greenbaum of Compass held the listing, with Steve Frankel and Leah Lail of Coldwell Banker repping the buyer.

      The chapel-like living room features a large stone fireplace and Juliet balcony overlooking the city.

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      RELATED: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Co-Host Julianne Hough Is Seeking $8 Million for Her L.A. Home

      Originally built in 1931 and extensively renovated by the couple during their tenure, the towering white stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked away behind gates on a hillside parcel spanning over a third of an acre. Inside, four bedrooms and seven baths are spread across roughly 6,200 square feet of three-level living space boasting a mix of tile, stone, and hardwood floors paired with soaring wood-beam ceilings.

      An arcade entryway travels to the hand-carved wood front door, which opens into a circular entry foyer dressed in hexagon-shaped black tile. From there, a spacious living room is spotlighted by a massive wood-burning stone fireplace and French doors opening to a Juliet balcony, while a formal dining room overlooking a fountain-clad patio seats up to 14. A butler’s pantry connects to the sleekly designed kitchen, which is decked out with cobalt blue cabinetry, veined-marble backsplash and countertops, a pricey Lacanche range, and a nearby breakfast room.

      A fireside den and library comes with custom bookshelves and French doors leading to the backyard.

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      RELATED: This 1940s R.M. Schindler Home in Hollywood Hills Is Back on the Market for $3.3 Million

      A curving, iron-railed staircase passes by stained-glass windows on its way upstairs, where the lavish primary suite flaunts a seating area, two generous-sized closets, and a fireside bath equipped with dual console sinks, a dressing area, and an oversized soaking tub. An en-suite guest bedroom can also be found on this floor, while a turreted space with views spanning from Downtown L.A. to the ocean is currently being used as a gym.

      On the lower level, a gallery with a water feature steps down to a bookshelf-lined den and library sporting a fireplace topped with a big-screen TV. Several sets of French doors spill out to the picturesque grounds, which are laced with palms, gardens, and fountains and host a pool and spa nestled beside an open-air cabana with a barbecue and kitchen setup, a fireplace, and an alfresco dining space, as well as a seated bar and a built-in stone banquette warmed by a fire pit.

      Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      This $5.9 Million Canyonside Home in L.A. Was Once Owned by a Songwriter for the Eagles

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      Not too far from Los Angeles’s famed Laurel Canyon—which has long served as a respite for artists—sits a house with similar musical pedigree.

      The five-bedroom property, originally built in 1941, was once the home of the late singer-songwriter JD Souther, best known for co-writing the Eagles’ hits “Best of My Love” and “New Kid in Town.” Tax records show the pop ditty scribe bought the treehouse-like abode in 1990 for $875,000 from television producer Ilene Chaiken (The L Word, The Handmaid’s Tale) and owned it for about a dozen years. During his tenure, Souther enlisted third-generation L.A. architect Stephen Kanner to redesign and expand the residence, which is clad in natural materials like wood and stone. It’s now on the market for $5.9 million, listed by the George Penner Team at Compass.

      Skylights fill the living room with natural light.

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      The secluded structure sits among almost an acre of lush greenery, including its own vineyard. On the main floor, there’s a separate living and dining room—the former includes several skylights cut into the wood-beam ceiling, allowing natural light to flood the space. The nearby chef’s kitchen has been updated with modern stainless-steel appliances, which contrast with the wooden cabinetry. Other hangouts down here include a den and a library, with multiple fireplaces for keeping cozy.

      Upstairs, the sizable primary suite includes an entire wall of windows, double closets, and its own built-in reading alcove with yet another fireplace. The stone bathroom’s glass corner picture windows look out onto the surrounding treetops. Two additional bedrooms are found in an adjacent wing, while another guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom is downstairs.

      A snug home theater is tucked down on the lower level along with a wine cellar.

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      Elsewhere, hobbyists will find several spaces suited to their interests. A small screening room is ideal for catching up on your favorite director’s repertoire, while the climatized lower-level wine cellar keeps your bottle collection in tip-top shape. Outside, there are several lounging spaces, including a verdant glade with overhead lights and a fire pit. The pool is accompanied by a pool bath and a detached studio, which could serve as a space for making music, art, or other creative work. With its own veranda and stone fireplace, you can comfortably post up either inside or out.

      Nichols Canyon is navigated by a serpentine road that climbs into the mountains above Hollywood and is home to some pretty spectacular dwellings. Just last month, a 1960s Spanish villa there hit the market for $8.5 million, following a five-year renovation that added features like arched steel windows and handcrafted terracotta tiles.

      Click here to see all the photos of the L.A. home.

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      Tori Latham

      Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…

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      Stevie Nicks’s Former Beachfront Condo in L.A. Lists for $4 Million

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      Having dreams (or maybe crystal visions) of owning a SoCal beach house with a celeb-pedigreed history? Then you might want to stop draggin’ your feet around and make your way over to this iconic Los Angeles property before it’s gone!

      An ultra-cool beachfront condo owned by legendary singer, songwriter, and storyteller Stevie Nicks in the 1970s and early 1980s has just popped up for sale in the Venice-adjacent neighborhood of Marina del Rey for the first time in more than three decades. The asking price is a dash under $4 million, with the listing held by Shelton Wilder and Elana Besserman of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

      The condo building sits directly on the beach, within walking distance of the Venice Pier.

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      Nicks—the first woman to be inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist—handed over the keys to her residence within the boutique three-unit building along Outrigger Street to Madeline and Philip Schwarzman in 1982. The couple, who just so happen to be Besserman’s parents, decided to move to another spot in the complex when the listing agent was 5 years old and ultimately sold the place to its current owners in 1991.

      On the second floor of the 1970s-built structure, the two-bedroom, three-bath abode features a little more than 2,000 square feet of era-appropriate living space offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. An elevator opens directly into a small foyer, which flows to a sunken fireside living room lined with a wall of slanted picture windows. Holding court a couple of steps above the living room is a den leading out to a covered balcony, as well as a dining area that connects to a wood-clad kitchen outfitted with a granite backsplash and countertops, newer appliances, and an eat-in island.

      Though it still retains a 1980s vibe, the kitchen has been updated with modern appliances.

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      RELATED: Courtney Love’s Former Manhattan Loft Is Up for Grabs at $9.5 Million

      Sequestered down a hallway are the bedrooms, which include a primary suite hosting a fireplace, a spacious walk-in closet, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a built-in soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower, along with an en-suite guest bedroom/sitting room that has an adjoining sunroom. There’s also an in-unit washer and dryer, along with a $1,000-per-month HOA fee that allows access to a communal rooftop patio, plus two assigned parking spots in the attached garage.

      At 76, Nicks is currently working on a new album and preparing to embark upon a nine-city concert tour that kicks off in August and runs through October. On the residential front, the eight-time Grammy winner has long owned a $9 million home and a nearby condo in the Pacific Palisades area of L.A.

      Click here for more photos of the Marina del Rey residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ Filmed at These 3 Scene-Stealing John Lautner Houses in L.A.

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      In The Studio, Apple TV+’s sharp, stylish send-up of Hollywood’s inner sanctums from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the Continental Studios offices rise from the screen like an architectural fever dream: a grand “temple of cinema” supposedly designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1927, complete with soaring concrete blocks and Mayan Revival flair. It’s stunning. It’s cinematic. It’s also completely fake. 

      That’s right—Wright never built this shrine to celluloid. Rather, the show’s production team conjured it on the Warner Bros. lot, a loving homage to the architect’s Ennis House. But while Continental’s headquarters might be a masterclass in architectural fiction, the homes featured in the series are the real deal. And they are not just any homes; they’re designed by visionary architect John Lautner. Innovative, iconic, and gloriously unusual.

      From the spaceship-like curves of Silvertop (a.k.a. the Reiner-Burchill Residence) to the sleek lines of Harvey House and the modular magic of the Foster Carling House, The Studio goes beyond parody to pay homage to bold design that withstands the tests of time. Because while the show pokes fun at Hollywood’s obsession with legacy, it also quietly celebrates the kinds of L.A. structures that have become legendary in their own right. Just like the characters, these homes want to be remembered. And honestly, who wouldn’t want Catherine O’Hara living her best life in a Lautner?

      Harvey House  

      Episode one of Apple TV+’s The Studio filmed at John Lautner’s Harvey House.

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      One standout location is the Harvey House, a swoon-worthy confection tucked into the Hollywood Hills, where sharp-tongued producer Patty Keigh (O’Hara) welcomes newly appointed studio chief Matt Remnick (Rogen) into a sun-drenched entryway in episode one, ‘The Promotion.’ Built in 1950 for industrialist Leo Harvey, the midcentury marvel is one of Lautner’s early masterpieces—featuring a circular wooden courtyard, sweeping stone floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass that blurs the lines between indoors and out. 

      The home had its own second act in 1998, when actress Kelly Lynch and her husband, writer-producer Mitch Glazer, famously outbid Leonardo DiCaprio to purchase it, Vie Magazine reported. The couple subsequently poured another $1.5 million—an amount about equal to the purchase price—into a meticulous restoration guided by Helena Arahuete of Lautner Associates. Today, the couple still calls Harvey House home, and thanks to The Studio, it’s now playing a scene-stealing role of its own.

      Reiner-Burchill Residence (a.k.a. Silvertop)

      In episode two, the crew used Lautner’s Silvertop as a filming location.

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      Another standout is the legendary Reiner-Burchill Residence—better known as Silvertop—Lautner’s swooping, hilltop wonder overlooking Silver Lake. Built between 1956 and 1963, this gravity-defying feat of engineering serves as the dramatic backdrop for episode two, ‘The Oner,’ when Remnick stumbles through a chaotic sunset film shoot. The irony? As cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra put it, the house was an architectural dream—and a logistical nightmare. 

      “It’s an incredible house and I was so excited to shoot it, but the second I got there, I realized we had completely penned ourselves into a corner,” he told IndieWire. “Because the house is all glass walls, it’s impossible to cheat the time of day. And there’s no flat spots on the property—it’s literally perched on a ridge, with the east and west sides both sloping steeply down. You have nowhere to stage gear, nowhere to put people, nowhere to set cranes for lights. It’s really just not a great filming location for what we were trying to do. But I think that’s what made it perfect for us—it forced us to be creative and come up with fun solutions.” 

      The hilltop residence is nestled within the prestigious Moreno Highlands area above Silver Lake.

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      Rogen, who serves as co-creator, director, and actor on the project, echoed the sentiment. “The hardest part about that episode is that it’s all set at magic hour and that house is all glass,” he explained. “And when we first got there—we didn’t really have access to the house before [Goldberg interjected that they visited for just three hours the week before shooting]. We picked a location that was incredibly beautiful and very inspiring and very Los Angeles, but also completely not conducive to filmmaking.” 

      Still, what made Silvertop tricky behind the camera is exactly what makes it unforgettable onscreen. The home’s enormous arched concrete roof seems to hover above glass walls that dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, while a cantilevered driveway spirals around the structure like a concrete ribbon. 

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      Lautner originally designed Silvertop for industrialist Kenneth Reiner, whose bankruptcy left the home unfinished until Dr. Philip and Jacklyn Burchill revived it in the 1970s—with Lautner’s direct involvement. In 2014, Beats president Luke Wood and his wife Sophia Nardin purchased the residence for $8.5 million and embarked on a meticulous restoration with architect Barbara Bestor. Over two and a half years, they recreated original terrazzo recipes, replaced cork ceiling panels sourced from Portugal, and carefully restored Lautner’s open-plan kitchen—all while honoring the house’s original spirit. Bestor has called Silvertop “the Fallingwater of the West Coast,” and it’s easy to see why.  

      Foster Carling House 

      Lautner’s Foster Carling House doubles as Matt Remnick’s (Seth Rogen) personal address.

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      While Remick may be fumbling his Hollywood comeback, his home is pure architectural triumph. Enter the Foster Carling House—a 1949 creation that feels part spacecraft, part luxury yacht, and entirely ahead of its time. With its hexagonal layout, boat-like contours, and a redwood-clad exterior, the abode is perched high in the Hollywood Hills, offering 360-degree views of L.A. and some serious midcentury swagger. 

      Originally designed for film composer Foster Carling, who requested an open plan to accommodate both his grand piano and lively gatherings, the residence marked Lautner’s first collaboration with boat builder John de la Vaux, a partnership that would go on to produce some of the architect’s most daring structures, including The Harpel Residence II in Alaska and the previously mentioned Harvey House. There are no interior columns; instead, steel cantilevered beams do the heavy lifting, supporting a soaring, uninterrupted living space. 

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      The home’s standout features include a glass-walled indoor-outdoor pool and a living room wall that swings open—yes, literally swings—to reveal a terrace and extend the built-in sofa into the open air. It’s here, in episode one, that Remick and his coworker Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz) lounge back to watch Goodfellas, not long after unintentionally slighting Martin Scorsese himself. It’s also where, in episode six, ‘The Pediatric Oncologist,’ Remick entertains his new doctor girlfriend, played by Rebecca Hall.

      Last sold in 2014 for $2.95 million, the Foster Carling House is owned by fashion designer and former Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott (also the owner of Lautner’s Elrod House in Palm Springs), and it remains one of the most innovative and significant early works in Lautner’s storied portfolio. 

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      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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      ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Co-Host Julianne Hough Is Seeking $8 Million for Her L.A. Home

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      ‘After more than a decade of ownership, Julianne Hough has decided to sashay away from her longtime home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Dancing With the Stars co-host and two-time Mirrorball champ has stuck a nearly $8 million price tag on the stylishly revamped digs, with Brandon Piller and Joey Ben-Zvi of The Agency holding the listing.

      Though the asking price is around $6 million more than the almost $2 million she doled out for the 1930s-era home back in early 2014, Hough completely remodeled the premises during her tenure in collaboration with architect Steve Wunderlich and celeb designer Jake Arnold. The result? An enchanting Cape Cod–style refuge featuring three bedrooms and four baths in 3,000 square feet of two-level living space boasting rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, plaster walls, arched doorways, organic stone accents, and bespoke millwork throughout.

      The custom-colored kitchen comes with an eat-in island and a Lacanche range.

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      Sequestered behind gates, the white clapboard and black-trimmed structure is tucked away on a ridge spanning half an acre that overlooks picturesque views of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. Inside, a step-down living room is highlighted by a sculptural brick fireplace, while an adjoining dining room connects to a gourmet kitchen decked out with blue-green cabinetry set against a white subway tile backsplash, an island topped with Calacatta Viola marble, a pricey Lacanche range, and a sliding library ladder for easy access to the top shelves.

      Elsewhere is a gray-hued screening room, an office, and a mirrored gym, as well as a cozy primary bedroom flaunting a private balcony and a spa-like bath with a steam shower and massive soaking tub. Once outside, hedged and greenery-laced grounds professionally designed by Trilling Landscape host several alfresco lounging and entertaining spots enhanced by a pool and spillover spa, plus a built-in barbecue and pizza oven, a fireplace, and a bocce court. There’s also an attached two-car garage and motor court on the premises.

      The primary suite opens to a spacious balcony overlooking some of the city’s top landmarks.

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      RELATED: This $10 Million House Above L.A.’s Sunset Strip Has a Two-Story Entertainment Complex

      The 36-year-old Utah native, who previously offered her L.A. home for rent in March 2022 at $40,000 per month, has long been a fixture on Dancing With the Stars alongside her brother Derek. After winning numerous Mirrorball trophies (he has six; she has two), the siblings redefined their roles on the reality dance competition, which was recently renewed for a 34th season. Derek became a judge on the show in Season 29 and Julianne also logged time as a judge before taking over co-hosting duties with Alfonso Ribeiro in 2023. She’s also an accomplished country singer and actress.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Neve Campbell and JJ Feild List Their Charming Colonial Home in L.A. for $4.3 Million

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      It’s been almost five years since Neve Campbell and JJ Feild picked up a Los Angeles home in the leafy San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Sherman Oaks. Now the Scream star and her longtime acting partner have decided to hand over the keys to their traditional Colonial-style digs, asking a speck under $4.3 million. Richard Yohon of Sotheby’s International Realty and Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates share the listing. 

      The couple—she famous for her turns as Sidney Prescott in the horror film franchise Scream and Julia Salinger on the TV series Party of Five, and he known for movies such as Captain America: The First Avenger and Austenland—acquired the property in 2020 for $2.8 million. Originally built in the mid-1920s, the traditional clapboard-sided residence was extensively remodeled by a previous owner in 2017 and has since undergone some recent updates by Campbell and Feild.

      A formal living room off the foyer has a marble fireplace and French doors opening to the front porch.

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      Comprising a sloping hillside parcel spanning over a third of an acre, the walled and gated compound features a street-level garage with room for three vehicles out front, with a newly added elevator leading to the two-story main home up above. A walkway passes through the manicured lawn before emptying out at a columned brick porch outfitted with an idyllic swing chair and a bright blue front door that opens into 4,500 square feet of living space boasting five bedrooms and six baths.

      Wide-plank hardwood floors throughout the main level flow to formal living and dining rooms, both sporting French doors spilling outside. A fireside family room and a breakfast nook connect to an all-white gourmet kitchen outfitted with a swath of high-end stainless appliances, while a traditional staircase off the foyer heads to an upper-level primary suite containing a fireplace, a private balcony, a pair of walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glassy shower.

      The resort-like backyard is ideal for entertaining with a large pool, cedar sauna, and changing rooms.

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      RELATED: YouTuber Alpharad’s Sleek L.A. Home Lists for $5 Million

      Outdoors, the secluded yard is dotted with redwood and fruit trees and hosts a huge pool with a spa and Baja shelf, as well as a pool house with a handy shower and toilet, a barbecue and bar setup, a cedar-clad sauna, a children’s playhouse, an in-ground trampoline, a pergola-shaded dining area, and a vegetable garden. There’s also a detached guesthouse with its own kitchen, bedroom, and bath.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      This $10 Million House Above L.A.’s Sunset Strip Has a Two-Story Entertainment Complex

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      Back in 2007, Angie Thornbury doled out $2.8 million for an unremarkable 1960s ranch house perched in the coveted Bird Streets enclave of Los Angeles. The designer and developer, who passed away in 2020, subsequently renovated the Hollywood Hills property high above the Sunset Strip in her signature party-centric style, complete with glass panels peering into a two-level entertainment space down below.

      Rented out through the years and currently occupied by Thornbury’s daughter, part-time KTLA meteorologist Liberté Chan, the residence has now become available for the first time in almost two decades. The asking price is a speck under $10 million, with Joyce Rey and Katia Miramontes of Coldwell Banker Realty handling the listing.

      A hot tub is tucked off to the side of the great room’s fireside seating spot.

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      RELATED: This Revamped $11 Million L.A. Home Dates Back to Hollywood’s Golden Age

      Spanning multiple levels, the modern hilltop abode rests on a third of an acre of land fronted by a gated driveway that empties out at an attached two-car garage with lifts to accommodate additional vehicles. Inside, a total of three bedrooms and three baths are spread across about 7,000 square feet of elevator-accessible living space boasting French oak floors, soaring ceilings, art-friendly walls, and vast expanses of glass providing sweeping city skyline and ocean views.

      An open-concept great room sports several lounging spots, including one nestled beside a black-veined marble fireplace and, just behind that, an indoor hot tub. An adjacent dining room surrounded by smoky mirrors flows to a kitchen with sleek ivory cabinetry, an eat-in island, and Miele and Wolf appliances, while a swanky primary suite has a round canopy bed, a walk-in closet that doubles as a panic room, and a soaking tub and shower in a glass-enclosed wet room.

      The two-level basement is ready for entertaining with a bar and lounge boasting a wine cellar.

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      RELATED: Late Comic Book Legend Stan Lee’s Last Home in L.A. Lists for $8.8 Million

      Rounding it all out are the lower-level party facilities, which feature a multipurpose movie and performance theater that’s complete with a stage, a dance pole, and a viewing balcony. Nearby are an airy lounge with a sinuous, fully equipped bar and climate-controlled wine cellar, a gym, and a wellness room. The backyard also offers plenty of perks, including a lap pool with an integrated fire pit and a separate spa.

      Chan, an L.A. native who recently became a mother and spends her spare time as a wellness, fashion, and travel influencer, told Mansion Global she has decided to sell because she has different lifestyle needs now and her pandemic-escape party pad “isn’t the right house for a newborn.” 

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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