


Electronic-music pioneer, Silver Lake vegan restaurant owner and trophy-home connoisseur: Moby has added another home to his real estate collection, purchasing a property in the Oaks area of Los Feliz for $3.4 million.
This is hardly Moby’s first venture into the eclectic L.A. neighborhood. Two years ago, after turning a tidy profit on the storied Wolf’sLair compound in Hollywood Hills, he bought a remodeled Tudor on the same street in the Oaks for $2.9 million.
As for his new purchase, it’s a 1920s home with arresting curb appeal.
Set behind gates and tall pines on a corner lot, the house is distinguished by its steeply pitched roof, decorative siding and rows of casement windows. Stone steps lead up to a red-hued door, adding embellishment to the front entry.
Inside, the house retains its groin vault ceilings and stone fireplaces; white walls and light wood-paneled ceilings lend a more contemporary look to the 4,600 square feet of interiors.
Aformal living room, a chandelier-topped dining room, a media room and an eat-in cook’s kitchen are among the common areas. A total of five bedrooms and seven bathrooms includes a master suite with a fireplace and his-and-her bathrooms and a two-story children’s suite with a loft.
French doors open to a 1,500- square-foot entertainer’s deck that overlooks the grounds. Nearby, a charming brick and flagstone patio encircles a swimming pool and spa.
The property came to market in February for $3.495 million, public records show. It previously changed hands more than two decades ago for $1.05 million.
Patrick Martin and Gwen Banta of Sotheby’s International Realty handled both sides of the transaction.
Moby, 50, gained fame in the 1990s for his electronic dance music, including the 1999 electronica album “Play.” The Grammy-nominated musician released “Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep.,” his 12th studio album, this year.
It’s got that Old Hollywood appeal
APalm Springs retreat where screen legend Cary Grant held court for 20 years is for sale at $3.495 million.
Designed
by architect John Byers in the style of a 19th century Spanish
farmhouse, the residence was completed in 1930. The 1.5-acre estate is
in the so-called Movie Colony area, named for its famous residents.
Hollywood greats Alfred Hitchcock, Katharine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and
Grace Kelly were among those Grant entertained at the hacienda.
Called
Las Palomas, or the Doves, the property has been restored to preserve
its original elements. Thick whitewashed walls, hand-painted kitchen and
bathroom tile, wood-burning fireplaces and hand-made terracotta tile
floors are among the details.
Asoaring
wood-beam ceiling, stone fireplace and tile floor add character to the
living room. The 6,000-square-foot house has six bedrooms, five full
bathrooms and apowder room. The master suite has a fireplace and
balconies that overlook the lawn.
French
doors open to a patio, swimming pool and spa. The grounds include a
motor court, 80-year-old eucalyptus, several types of palms, agave and a
variety of fruit trees.
Grant,
who died in 1986 at 82, was a leading man in such films as “North by
Northwest” (1959), “To Catch a Thief” (1955) and “Notorious” (1946).
The property previously sold four years ago for $1.301 million, public records show.
Eric
Lavey and Mauricio Umanksy of the Agency and Mike Patakas of HOM
Sotheby’s International Real Estate are the listing agents.
In Los Feliz, an abrupt uncoupling
Australian Sia Furler, known for her collection of elaborate wigs as well as her voice, has sold her home in Los Feliz for $4.75 million.
The
“Elastic Heart” and “Titanium” singer bought the distinctive house in
June for $4.7 million and listed it for sale after only four months of
ownership.
Sia, who
goes by the single moniker, is known to like her privacy. Perhaps the
unusual house, designed by Angelus Temple architect A.F. Leicht, was too
high-profile.
The fanciful home, built in 1924, centers on a step-down living room adjoined by a circular sunken sunroom.
Features include ornate wood accents, stained-glass murals and elaborately shaped windows and ceilings.
Arotunda
entry, a dining room, aden/office, a billiards room with a bar, a
library/study, six fireplaces, five bedrooms and four full bathrooms and
a powder room are among other rooms within the 5,161square feet of
living space. The master suite features its own balcony. Views take in
the city scape and canyons.
Aspa, gardens, fountains and lawn complete the grounds of more than a third of an acre.
Sia,
40, has released seven studio albums, including “1000 Forms of Fear”
with the hit “Big Girls Cry.” “This Is Acting” is her latest album.
Richard Ehrlich of Westside Estate Agency was the listing agent. John Davenport of John Aaroe Group represented the buyer.
Rocker’s home is picture-perfect
Here’s a piece of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia you don’t see every day: Graham Nash of
the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash fame has put his longtime
home in the Manhattan Beach Tree Section on the market for $2.35
million.
The
singer-songwriter put his stamp on the property during more than two
decades of own ership, taking the hunter-greenpainted home down to the
studs for a complete remodel in 2009. An ardent photographer and visual
artist, Graham also converted the garage into a photo studio, where he
launched his digital printmaking service Nash Editions in 1991.
Inside
the main house, the 1,320 square feet of interiors have a cozy
cabin-like quality, with hardwood floors, gold-painted beamed ceilings
and large double-hung windows. A cobblestone wood-burning fireplace
anchors the living room area.
Offering
a mix of new and old styles, an updated kitchen has butcher-block
countertops and a Bertazzoni six-burner stove. A small office/nook
features an original door from a Red Car rail trolley. A deck/patio with
a Balinesestyle daybed sits off the kitchen.
Across
the grounds and above the garage, a guest apartment has French doors, a
kitchenette and a bedroom suite. Installed solar panels, outdoor
sitting areas and a finished basement with wine cellar and a salvaged
ship door are among other details of note.
Nash
stands to make a small mint on the property he bought more than two
decades ago for $500,000. He’s also sweetening the deal for the next
owner, throwing in a personalized vinyl album as well as the antiques,
furniture and memorabilia currently in the home.
Dennis Komick of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent.
The
74-year-old Nash has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame as a member of the Hollies and the supergroup Crosby, Stills &
Nash. His sixth studio album, “The Path Tonight,” is set for release
this month.
Westwood has one fewer Conehead
Laraine Newman, the “Saturday Night Live” veteran, has sold her longtime home in Westwood for $2.35 million.
Perched on a rise, the Spanishstyle house retains its 1930s roots.
Arched doorways, period fixtures and tile work infuse the 3,108- square-foot home with character.
The
living room features a fireplace and a television that retracts into
the floor. The dining room opens to a balcony. The kitchen has a center
island, stainless-steel appliances and granite counters.
Afamily room sits off the kitchen.
There’s a master bedroom with an office for a total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Adrought-tolerant yard, a back patio and a swimming pool with a waterfall and spa complete the grounds.
Newman,
64, is a comedian and voice actress. She was on the original “SNL” for
five years starting in 1975 and originated the role of alien Connie
Conehead. Her recent voice work includes last year’s animated series
“Dawn of the Croods” and “The Adventures of Puss in Boots.”
She bought the property in 1979 for $279,000, public records show.
Hayward Hamrick of Coldwell Banker was the listing agent. Scott Tamkin of Compass represented the buyer.
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