

It’s not unusual, really, but Tom Jones’ contemporary Mediterranean-style villa is grand and takes in awe-inspiring views of Mt. Baldy and the cityscape. The singer’s home is on the market in Sherman Oaks for $8 million.
First shopped off-market, the towering gated and walled house features a two-story entry with a skylight and curving staircase. French doors open to a loggia for alfresco dining. The media room has a drop-down screen. There are also five bedrooms, a wood-paneled library and five bathrooms in the 8,146 square feet of living space.
Aswimming pool, where he no doubt kept up his perpetual tan, and lawn complete the more than half-acre of grounds.
Jones, 76, has been a force in the music scene for six decades. Among the sexy baritone’s hits are “It’s Not Unusual,” “What’s New Pussycat” and “She’s a Lady.” He is a coach on “The Voice UK.”
The Grammy winner bought the property in 1998 for $2.65 million, public records show.
Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker and Cecelia Waeschle of Sotheby’s International Realty are the listing agents.
Sports pundit exits with a bang
Take note, clones: Sports talk radio host Jim Rome has sold his home in Irvine for $12.5 million, a record for the Orange County community, property records show.
At the end of a private drive in Shady Canyon, the roughly1-acre property takes in city, golf course and mountain views and includes asprawling villa of 12,300 square feet, an attached pavilion and a saltwater swimming pool.
The three-story house, built for Rome in 2007, features an elevator, awine cellar and a wood-paneled lounge that contains a game room, agym and a speak-easy-style bar. Apair of executive offices sit within a dedicated wing, and there is tiered seating in the theater room. There are six bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms in all.
The
home had been listed for $13.995 million since it came to market last
year. The sale bests the previous price record for a single-family home
in Irvine. That record was set by another Shady Canyon estate, which
changed hands in 2009 for $10 million.
Jacqueline
Thompson of Surterre Properties was the listing agent. Virginia
Alspaugh of Alspaugh Properties represented the buyer.
Rome,
52, has been a mainstay on radio airwaves since the mid-1990s with “The
Jim Rome Show.” More recently he hosted the premium-cable sports-talk
series “Jim Rome on Showtime” from 2012-15.
Coupling up in Hollywood Hills
“Grimm” costars David Giuntoli and Bitsie Tulloch, who
are engaged to wed this year, have found their marital home in
Hollywood Hills. The couple recently paid $1.94 million for a
Spanishstyle spread that was once owned by Oscar-winning filmmaker Jana
Sue Memel.
Tucked
behind hedges and gates, the 1920s home boasts such details as original
hardwood floors, arched windows and an artistic Batchelder-tile
fireplace in the living room. Pastoral hues lend acountry note to the
kitchen, which has a backsplash of subway tile and an island/bar.
Period
tile sets off the three bathrooms, which have been updated with new
cabinetry and countertops. A total of seven bedrooms lie within more
than 3,500 square feet of interiors. Lawns, mature trees and
drought-tolerant landscaping fill the grounds.
Andrea Thompson of Rodeo Realty was the listing agent. Karen Lower of Compass represented the buyers.
Giuntoli and Tulloch wrapped up production on “Grimm” in March after six seasons on the supernatural series.
Giuntoli,
36,appeared in the film “13 Hours” and has a part in the upcoming TV
movie “Mission Control.” Tulloch, 36, has credits that include the 2015
drama “Concussion.”
Keeping it in the NFL family
Kyle Shanahan is
busy putting his stamp on the 49ers roster as its new head coach, but
earlier this year he was making another move of sorts. A limited
liability company with ties to Shanahan was the buyer of Trent Dilfer’s Saratoga home, which sold in March for $6.775 million.
The property had been priced at $6.998 million and went from listed to closed in just over a month.
The
Spanish-style home, built in 2006, sits at the end of a treelined
drive. The property, which is more than an acre, has a swimming pool, a
boccie-ball court and asmall vineyard.
The
5,460 square feet of living space includes formal living and dining
rooms, a wood-paneled office, a center-island kitchen, five bedrooms and
5.5 bathrooms. There are two craft/project rooms and family rooms on
both floors.
Edward
Graziani of Sereno Group was the listing agent. Melanie Ventura of
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate represented the buyer.
Shanahan,
37, is the son of former Broncos and Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan.
He joined the 49ers as head coach this year after two seasons as
offensive coordinator for the Falcons.
Dilfer,
45, was among the on-air talent let go from ESPN during last month’s
layoffs. The former NFL quarterback won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in
2011.
Another star turn in Studio City
Miles Teller of
“21 & Over” and “Fantastic Four” fame has shortened his commute to
the studio lots, buying a newly built home in Studio City for $3.075
million.
The
Spanish-inspired twostory with a swimming pool was developed by Jon
Goldstein, a Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Encino home builder who once
estimated that 60% of his homes sell to celebrities. Two years ago True
Religion co-founder Kym Gold paid $6.3 million for her Goldstein-built
home.
The home Teller
bought has all the fixings for a young Hollywood star. A screening room,
a temperature-controlled wine wall and an over-the-top kitchen are
among the amenities. The master suite has two walk-in closets and a
fireplace, for a total of five bedrooms and 5.75 bathrooms.
Avi Barazani of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was the listing agent.
He’s tackled this sale in Carlsbad
Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion Nick Barnett has sold his home in Carlsbad for $2.2 million.
The
traditional-style two-story was remodeled during Barnett’s ownership
and features vibrant wallpaper in the entry, distressed wide-plank
floors and modern fixtures. A broad center island topped with polished
concrete is among additions to the chef’s kitchen.
The
master suite sports a glass-enclosed shower, a claw-foot tub and a wet
bar. A total of six bedrooms and six bathrooms lie within the 6,053
square feet of living space. Outdoors, grounds of about half an acre
include a gazebo, various patios and a swimming pool and spa. Views from
the site extend from the nearby La Costa Golf Course to the Pacific.
Steve
Lincoln of Lincoln Realty Group, a partner with Windermere Homes &
Estates, was the listing agent. Bryce Lucore of Klinge Realty repped the
buyer.
Barnett, 35, a
former Fontana A.B. Miller High School student, played for Green Bay,
Buffalo and Washington over the course of 11 NFL seasons.
He bought the house, built in 2001, three years ago for $1.9 million. neal.leitereg@latimes.com