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      Vanessa Hudgens’s Former L.A. Home Just Hit the Market for $4.4 Million

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      Six years ago, Vanessa Hudgens sold a custom-built home in Los Angeles for nearly $3.2 million after just two months on the market, albeit for 20 percent less than her original $3.9 million asking price. Now the actress, singer, and entrepreneur’s former pad in the San Fernando Valley community of Studio City has returned to the market, this time for a speck under $4.4 million. Michael J. Okun in the Sherman Oaks office of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.

      The High School Musical alum acquired the Mediterranean-inspired spread in 2008 shortly after it was built for $2.75 million when she was only 19 years old and lived there until 2019. Sited on a hillside parcel in the Wrightwood Estates neighborhood, the multi-level white stucco and terracotta-roof dwelling sits atop a street-level three-car garage and features five bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 5,300 square feet laced with Moorish and Moroccan touches.

      The fireside sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard.

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      A curving set of steps leads up to the carved wood front door, which opens into a double-height foyer displaying a striking curving staircase. From there, a formal sitting room has French doors spilling out to the backyard and a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a formal dining room boasting a gold-leaf ceiling and a horseshoe-shaped doorway accented with wrought iron grillwork. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with sage-hued cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances, and a window-lined breakfast nook.

      Other main-level highlights include a fireside family room with built-in cabinetry and a tiered movie theater. The upper level holds a primary suite sporting a mosaic-tiled two-way fireplace, a private balcony, an office space, and an inviting bath equipped with a spa tub and steam shower. Outdoors, the resort-like grounds span over a third of an acre and host a freeform pool with a spillover spa and waterfall, plus a terrace that’s ideal for alfresco entertaining with a barbecue station.

      A two-way fireplace connects the sitting room to a formal dining room topped with a gold-leaf ceiling.

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      Hudgens, who currently resides in another Studio City home with her husband, former pro baseball shortstop and outfielder Cole Tucker, and their first child, achieved widespread acclaim with the role of Gabriella Montez in Disney’s High School Musical franchise. The 36-year-old California native went on to appear in several TV shows and films, including Spring Breakers, Sucker Punch, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, The Princess Switch series, and live Grease and Rent specials. She also co-founded and owns the businesses Caliwater and KNOW Beauty.

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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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      Tim Burton’s Whimsical 18th-Century English Country Home Lists for $6 Million

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      Tim Burton, the visionary director behind Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Netflix’s Wednesday, is parting ways with his thoroughly cinematic English country retreat. The 18th-century Grade II-listed Mill House in Oxfordshire has hit the market for £4.5 million (approximately $6 million) listed with Savills. 

      Set on 17 lush acres along a peaceful stretch of the River Thames, the 6,000-square-foot estate is quintessentially British—with a whimsical twist that’s pure Burton. Originally purchased in 2006 for £2.9 million with then-partner Helena Bonham Carter, the home has long served as a tranquil creative refuge. The couple separated in 2014, but the property has remained part of Burton’s collection of residences in the U.K. and U.S. 

      RELATED: Rob Zombie’s Two-House Compound in L.A. Can Be Yours for $9 Million

      The home’s original charm shows in its grand windows, ornate fireplaces, and detailed woodwork.

      The Aspect Creative Ltd; Savills

      Built in 1741 as the foreman’s residence for Sutton Mill—a once-prominent paper mill that produced the Bank of England’s earliest hard-to-forge banknotes—the property is now the last surviving remnant of the site. It was later acquired by British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith in the early 20th century to serve as a guest house for his country estate. Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm. 

      Steeped in history, Mill House includes formal rose gardens, ancient trees, woodland paths, and a trio of islands connected by wooden and rope bridges. There’s even a jetty overlooking a lily-covered mill pond and a secluded summerhouse hidden among the trees—ideal for a quiet read or sketchbook session, à la Burton himself. 

      RELATED: Marvel Star Chris Evans Is Asking $7 Million for His Hollywood Hills Home

      Wooden and rope bridges cross streams and tributaries on their way to the Thames.

      The Aspect Creative Ltd; Savills

      Inside, the house is a celebration of Georgian symmetry and craftsmanship. Think: full-height sash windows, intricate cornicing, wood-paneled walls, and carved marble fireplaces. The drawing room—spanning front to back—features views of the lawns and ancient cedars, while a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room round out the reception spaces. The kitchen, with its classic Aga and painted wood cabinetry, is charmingly rustic, yet highly functional, with a walk-in pantry, utility room, and even a Chubb walk-in safe. 

      Upstairs, the principal suite spans the depth of the house and comes with its own dressing room or nursery. Seven other bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a top-floor teen retreat ensure there’s space for guests, family, or an entire film crew. 

      “Mill House is the quintessential English country home,” says Hugh Maconochie of Savills, “with magical grounds that promise a lifestyle straight out of Swallows and Amazons.” 

      Enchanting, indeed. 

      Click here to see more photos of Mill House. 

      The Aspect Creative Ltd; Savills

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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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      Denzel Washington Called This $19.5 Million Brooklyn Penthouse Home in Spike Lee’s New Film

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      Now’s your chance to live like a music mogul, a fictional one at least. 

      In the opening scenes of Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which just premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington appears on the balcony of a penthouse as hip-hop heavyweight David King. Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.

      The light-filled living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame bird’s eye views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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      “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from 1943’s Broadway musical Oklahoma! opens the film, according to Variety, as the lens refocuses on King, who is on track to acquire a majority stake in Stackin’ Hits, the record label he co-founded over two decades before. Just as he cashes in his portfolio and takes out a second mortgage on his two homes, he receives a call from someone who claims to have abducted his teenage son, Trey. It’s the first of several twists that force him to decide whether he’ll cough up a 17.5 million Swiss francs ($21.3 million) ransom. 

      Grateful to not have such problems? Ditto. Instead, imagine kicking back at ease in the mogul’s sky-high retreat that sprawls out over nearly 5,000 square feet. A pair of private elevators open into the abode’s foyer, where a long corridor leads to the open-plan main living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows spanning its living room, kitchen, and dining area allow natural light to flood in seamlessly alongside an expansive terrace with striking panoramic vistas. 

      David King in Highest 2 Lowest stands in his office with a view of Olympia Dumbo (center).

      Screengrab courtesy of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

      The Workstead-designed kitchen is anchored by a large island inlaid with Fior di Bosco stone slabs and chamfered edges. Raked maple cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances also highlight the culinary oasis that peers into the nearby den that includes a wet bar and a wine refrigerator. Further in, the primary suite with sweeping skyline and Manhattan Bridge views is the ultimate retreat from the urban jungle. Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite. Nearby is a study with a curved wall of glass that frames open views across the East River. There are another three bedroom suites, plus a den that can be converted to make one more.

      The plush primary suite features padded walls and dual walk-in closets.

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      Residents have access to three stories of building amenities, including a two-lane bowling alley, a full-size tennis court, a 60-foot indoor lap pool, and another 58-foot outdoor pool and hot tub. 24-hour doorman and concierge services sweeten the deal. 

      Lee’s remake of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, which debuted in 1963, hits theaters on August 22. Though it’s received mixed reviews thus far, the modern adaptation scored a six-minute standing ovation at last month’s premiere, where Washington and Lee shared laughs with rapper A$AP Rocky and actor Jeffrey Wright, who both co-star in the film. 

      Click here for more photos of the Brooklyn residence.

      Pavel Bendov for Olympia Dumbo

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      Demetrius Simms

      Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…

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      Sara Gilbert Puts Her Modern L.A. Farmhouse Back on the Market for $10 Million

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      Now that she’s wrapped up her seven-season run on The Conners, Sara Gilbert is doubling down on her efforts to sell the modern farmhouse-style spread in L.A.’s historic Hancock Park neighborhood she’s owned for nearly a decade. After first putting the property on the market a little more than a month ago at $11 million with no takers, the place […] More

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      Inside Kylie Jenner’s $80 Million Property Portfolio

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      Hidden Hills, a gated suburb about 30 miles west of downtown L.A., is one of the most celebrity-favored enclaves in all of Southern California. Madonna has lived there, so have Jennifer Lopez and Drake, along with a slew of sports stars. Prominent among the residents is the Kardashian-Jenner clan, with Kris, Kim, Khloe, and Kylie all maintaining lavish spreads there.

      Jenner purchased her fourth property in Hidden Hills while still a teenager, in September 2016, for the very grown-up sum of $12.05 million. Spanning 13,200 square feet and set on 1.4 acres, the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom Cape Cod–style home was built in 2015 and initially listed for nearly $13 million. Tucked away near the end of a cul-de-sac—and just a short distance from the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park—the light-filled residence offers sweeping views of Los Angeles, a gourmet kitchen with two oversized islands, a great room with sliding glass walls, a custom theater, a game room with a wet bar, an office with a fireplace, a gym, and a massage room. A far cry from a typical 19-year-old’s bedroom, the primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a stone-clad bathroom, and a large balcony with pastoral views. 

      Outside, there’s a covered patio, fire pit, pool, spa, and a six-car garage. A detached guesthouse adds to the appeal, complete with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting room, private entrance, and sunny courtyard. Jenner, who lives primarily in her lavish Holmby Hills home, is reportedly building another home in Hidden Hills.  More

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      Marvel Star Chris Evans Is Asking $7 Million for His Hollywood Hills Home

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      Back in 2013, around two years after he began his lucrative 11-arc foray as Captain America (a.k.a. Steve Rogers) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Chris Evans doled out $3.5 million for a serene Hollywood Hills retreat high above Mulholland Drive. Fast-forward a dozen years, and the actor’s estate is being shopped around for nearly $7 million. The off-market listing is exclusively held by Scott Moore of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

      Originally built in the 1940s, the split-level residence has been extensively updated and features a total of four bedrooms and six baths in roughly 4,600 square feet of modern Stewart-Gulrajani-designed living space accented with rustic hardwood floors and soaring exposed-beam ceilings. Large windows frame picturesque canyon and mountain views, while personalized amenities include a decked-out gym the actor used to train for his superhero roles and an expanded backyard touted as an “entertainer’s paradise.”

      Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in the mountain-view family room open onto an alfresco dining terrace.

      Noel Kleinman

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      Holding court atop a hillside parcel spanning three-quarters of an acre—within a celeb-studded enclave that’s been home to A-listers the likes of Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, and Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel through the years—the beige stucco and stone-accented structure is hidden away behind greenery-encased walls and security gates that open onto a wide walkway that leads up to the front entrance.

      Once inside, an elegant living room is warmed by a fireplace, a formal dining room sports a wet bar, and a spacious family room connects to a sky-lit gourmet kitchen boasting custom cabinetry, marble countertops, an eat-in island, and Miele, Thermador, Sub-Zero, and Wolf appliances. A posh primary suite tucked away in its own wing flaunts a private ipe-wood deck and a large dressing room, plus a marble-clad bath equipped with radiant-heated floors, a freestanding soaking tub, and a steam shower.

      The property includes a decked-out gym where Evans trained for his role as Captain America,

      Noel Kleinman

      RELATED: Rob Zombie’s Two-House Compound in L.A. Can Be Yours for $9 Million

      Garnering the most attention of all, though, are the lush grounds, which are laced with vineyard-inspired gardens shaded by a mature coral tree, a freeform pool and raised spa, a fire pit lounge, a trellised dining area, and a perch overlooking those sweeping vistas of Mulholland and Laurel canyons and the Santa Monica Mountains. There’s also a one-bedroom guesthouse with a full kitchen, an office, and the aforementioned gym.

      Evans has decided to let go of the house because he is spending more time with family on the East Coast, according to The Wall Street Journal. The 43-year-old actor was born and raised near Boston, where he began his career in school productions and community theater in the Massachusetts community of Sudbury. One of the top-grossing Hollywood actors of all time, People magazine’s 2022 “Sexiest Man Alive” most recently starred in the 2023 movie Ghosted and is currently set to appear in the upcoming rom-com Materialists.

      Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

      Noel Kleinman

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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 25-Acre Bay Area Estate Once Owned by a Co-Founder of Intel Just Listed for $30 Million

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      For decades, the late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore and his wife, Betty, enjoyed life at a secluded property in the sleepy Northern California town of Woodside. Just 20 minutes from the San Francisco airport but surrounded by redwood groves, heritage orchards, and private trails, the permanently protected estate is now being looked after by the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). But it could be yours for $29.5 million.

      Known as Mountain Meadow, the 25-acre spread has come to market for the first time since 1991, with Hugh Cornish of Coldwell Banker Realty and Erika Demma of Compass holding the listing. The English manor–style home was commissioned in 1927 as the first residential work by the architect Gardner Dailey, and the entire property was renovated from 1992 to 1994, with an additional exterior refresh taking place from 2007 to 2011.

      The spiral staircase in the office is a standout feature of the home.

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      “Mountain Meadow was a refuge for the Moore family, a place of peace, and reflection and a deep connection to the rich landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area,” Eric Normington of POST said in a statement. “It is ready for a new steward who shares the Moores’ love of the natural world and who embraces this rare opportunity to become a part of the property’s unique legacy.” 

      An imposing mile-long driveway deposits you at the main residence, where the foyer opens to an old-school elevator. These sorts of vintage touches are found throughout: There’s a restored servant’s call button system and a butler’s pantry with a historic vault in which early owners stored their silver, jewelry, and china. An eye-catching spiral staircase in the warm wood office is another standout feature (it takes you up to a loft space), while the family room has a drop-down cinema screen for movie nights.

      Elsewhere in the six-bedroom, seven-bath home are five fireplaces—including in a couple of the bedrooms—and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. The ’90s reno added a spacious guest house with another four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a full kitchen and a covered deck.

      Early owners used the vault in the butler’s pantry to store silver and other valuables.

      Meguel Varda

      With so much outdoor space, the grounds are really the highlight here. The century-old gardens, designed by the landscape architect Bruce Porter, who also worked on the nearby Filoli estate, include a year-round creek that runs beneath a storybook bridge. Paths throughout the property take you past heritage rose gardens and a one-acre apple orchard.

      Further creature comforts: a Thomas Church–designed pool accompanied by a cabana with changing rooms, a 12-car garage with more than enough room for handy homeowners to keep a workshop, a tennis court, and a greenhouse to develop your green thumb.

      Click here to see all the photos of Mountain Meadow.

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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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      Rob Zombie’s Two-House Compound in L.A. Can Be Yours for $9 Million

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      A pair of 1950s properties in Los Angeles long owned by heavy-metal musician and horror film director Rob Zombie (born Robert Bartleh Cummings) have simultaneously popped up for sale. Consisting of two side-by-side residences in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Hollywood Hills crafted by architect Robert “Boulder” Thorgusen, the asking price for the entire compound is $9 million. The midcentury-modern homes are also listed individually by Rick Tyberg and Lauren Duffy of Douglas Elliman for $5.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

      Tucked away behind a shared gated driveway, the charcoal-hued dwellings were acquired in two separate deals by Zombie and his actress wife Sheri Moon Zombie. The couple purchased the smaller abode almost a decade ago for $2.5 million and subsequently picked up the bigger place next door in early 2018 for $4.5 million. Together, the dual-parcel spread sits on just over seven tree-laced acres originally designed by noted landscape architect Garrett Eckbo.

      9029 Hollywood Hills Road features moody living spaces and a lap pool flanked by a wood deck.

      Gavin Cater

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

      Containing a little more than 2,300 square feet with two bedrooms and an equal number of baths on a single level, the smaller home (above) was built in 1953 and boasts a folded roof, slate-clad floors, and walls of glass. Fronted by artistic spiked fencing and a pie-pan carport, the abode’s interiors are highlighted by a soaring living room donning the original raised-hearth fireplace, a dining area, and an eat-in kitchen outfitted with top-tier Miele and Gaggenau appliances.

      Elsewhere is a fireside primary suite flaunting clerestory windows and a bath equipped with a freestanding soaking tub and a walk-in shower. An adjacent bedroom opens directly onto a garden, with the rest of the woodsy grounds hosting a raised spa and a lap pool flanked by a wood sundeck.

      9031 Hollywood Hills Road has light-filled interiors and a pool that flows beneath the house.

      Gavin Cater

      RELATED: An L.A. Home With Ties to Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier Can Now Be Yours for $25 Million

      As for the larger of the two houses (above), which also features the same dramatic folding roofline, the late 1950s structure has three bedrooms and three baths filtered across 4,100 square feet of split-level living space accented with expansive skylights. Custom light boxes throughout are designed to “enhance mood, depth, and ambience,” per the listing.

      A pool flows beneath the post-and-beam residence, while curated lounging and entertaining areas are joined by a secluded primary suite that comes with French doors spilling out to a private terrace and a two-way fireplace that connects to a spa-like bath sporting a built-in soaking tub and glassy corner shower. An adjoining flex space could be used as a studio, an office, or a gallery, while an alfresco dining area, a fire pit, a cascading waterfall, and a two-vehicle carport can also be found on the premises.

      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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