

Action-film star Jason Statham and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have sold their beach house in Malibu for $18.5 million.
Located in the Malibu Colony enclave, the two-story contemporary stands out from its tightpacked neighbors with black shingles covering the exterior. Inside, 3,909 square feet of renovated interior belies the subdued facade with light hues, white oak floors and expanses of glass that bring in light and ocean views.
Among living spaces are a living room with a brick fireplace, a dining area, a den and a family room. There are two kitchens including one in the guesthouse. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms include an expanded master suite.
Sets of angled French doors open to expansive decking and a patio with access to the beach. Another deck space holds an outdoor shower and a spa.
The house came up for sale in October for $19.95 million. It last sold a decade ago for $10.625 million.
Statham, 52, has been in the “Expendables,” “Transporter” and “Fast & Furious” films, including last year’s “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.”
Huntington-Whiteley, 32, is known for her modeling work with Victoria’s Secret and the British fashion house Burberry.
Branden Williams and Rayni Williams of Hilton & Hyland were the listing agents. They also represented the buyer.
Storied estate ready for a new chapter
This 93-year-old hideaway tucked into the Beverly Hills Post Office area has enjoyed a full life. Past residents include Katharine Hepburn and Boris Karloff, who transformed the one-acre estate into a verdant retreat full of terraced gardens, rolling lawns, eucalyptus hedges, orchards and a rose garden. These days, the place has been home to noted producer John Goldwyn and hotelier Jeff Klein.
Now,
Goldwyn and Klein are readying the storied estate for a new chapter,
putting it up for sale after five years of ownership for $8.995 million.
The landscaped grounds center on a 5,000-square-foot hacienda brimming with Spanish style.
Beamed ceilings and vibrant Saltillo tile floors sandwich the living spaces, and custom tile lines the staircases.
Arounded,
window-filled living room takes in leafy views, and other highlights
include a twotone kitchen and formal dining room with whitewashed brick
walls.
The split-level floor plan descends to an office nook with a corner fireplace — one of six inside the home.
Ideal
for entertaining, the outdoor space boasts stone patios surrounding a
swimming pool and spa. Two fountains, a pizza oven, a gated rose garden
and a detached gym complete the scene.
Brendan Fitzpatrick of Douglas Elliman holds the listing.
Goldwyn
is the former president of motion pictures at Paramount. He was an
executive producer of the television series “Dexter,” and his other
credits include “Hot Rod,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and
“Masterminds.”
Ahotelier
around the Los Angeles area, Klein owns the historic Sunset Tower Hotel
and the celebrity-popular San Vicente Bungalows.


Two and a half cents short on the price
Charlie Sheen of
“Two and a Half Men” fame has sold his home in the 90210 ZIP Code for
$6.6 million — a far cry from the $10 million the actor first sought two
years ago.
The
Mediterranean villa-style mansion, built in 1992, has been updated
throughout its roughly 9,000-square-foot floor plan. Fireplaces with
massive stone mantles, beamed ceilings, a game room and a dining room
with seating for 10 are among features of note.
The
master suite — one of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms — includes a
separate living room, screening room and wet bar. Adumbwaiter runs
between the kitchen and theater.
In
addition to the house, which lies in guard-gated Mulholland Estates,
the property features a basketball hoop, a pitcher’s mound and two
swimming pools. Acovered pavilion is outfitted with an outdoor kitchen
and an 80-inch flat-screen television.
Sheen bought the place through a trust in 2006 for $7.2 million.
The
54-year-old actor has a long list of film credits that include “Red
Dawn,” “Wall Street,” “Major League” and “The Three Musketeers.” His
sitcom work includes “Anger Management” and “Two and a Half Men,” and he
won a Golden Globe for his role on “Spin City.”
Mark
Tyoran and Julia Palacin Alcalde of Keller Williams Realty had the
listing. Aram Afshar of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
represented the buyer.
King will part with one of his thrones
Los Angeles Kings center and captain Anze Kopitar has listed a home in Manhattan Beach for sale at $2.949 million.
The
Mediterranean-style house, built in 1998, was renovated in 2015 and has
five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in more than 4,000 square feet of
space. Among details of note are reclaimed wood floors, skylights and
shiplap siding. The kitchen has been updated with marble countertops and
new appliances.
Awet
bar sits between the kitchen and the family room, the latter of which
has a fireplace. Upstairs, the expanded master suite includes another
fireplace, a custom walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the
backyard.
The two-story home sits on a roughly 7,500-square-foot lot with patios and a turf lawn. There’s also athree-car garage.
Kopitar
bought the property more than a decade ago for $1.875million, records
show. Five years ago, the star center paid $10 million for two adjacent
properties in Manhattan Beach’s Sand Section.
The
32-year-old in December was selected for the NHL All-Star Game, the
fifth time in his career. He is the Kings’ leader in goals (16) and
points (40) this season.
June Emerson of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.
Former Wizard’s historic penthouse
Lakers center Dwight Howard has listed a penthouse in Washington, D.C., where he spent last season with the NBA’s Wizards, for $2.475 million.
The
10,134-square-foot residence occupies the top two floors of the
historic Pierce School building, an 1893 schoolhouse that was converted
about a decade ago into anine-unit residential development.
Designed
by German immigrant Adolf Cluss, the penthouse has 30-foot ceilings,
original brickwork and period fixtures. The school’s original
chalkboards, lockers and cubbies were retained and incorporated into the
penthouse’s new design.
At
the heart of the penthouse is atwo-story lofted living room with abrick
fireplace and wet bar. The kitchen is outfitted with commercial
appliances and a massive island. There are five bedrooms and four
bathrooms including a master suite bathroom with a custom fish tank in
the shower.
An
industrial steel staircase leads to a private rooftop patio with
360-degree views. A full gym and a swimming pool are among the building
amenities.
Howard, 34, bought the property two years ago for $2.3 million, records show.
The
veteran big man, now in his 16th season, is an eight-time allstar and a
three-time NBA defensive player of the year. After joining the Lakers
this summer on a oneyear deal, he has averaged 7.7 points and 7.6
rebounds in 43 games this season.
Troy Patterson and Eric Nicholson of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.
Big-time New York sale for Streep
Meryl Streep has
started off the year strong, selling her New York penthouse for $15.8
million. The Oscar-winning actress first listed the home for $24.6
million in 2018 and trimmed the price to $18.25 million last summer,
records show.
It’s markedly different from her West Coast home — a Pasadena post-and-beam that she picked up for $3.6 million in 2017.
This
one spans a full story in River Lofts, a Tribeca condo building
overlooking the Hudson River, New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
The
home takes advantage of its scenic spot, with a landscaped terrace on
three sides. Inside, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and sleek open-living
spaces fill out the nearly 4,000-square-foot floor plan.
There’s
a skylighted entrance gallery, a living room with a woodburning
fireplace and an Italian kitchen. Walls of glass brighten the common
spaces. Brazilian walnut floors run underneath.
The
master suite tacks on a pair of bathrooms and walk-in closets, as well
as a sitting area. For amenities, there’s a gym, bicycle room, garden
and garage, which provides direct access to the penthouse.
Juliette Janssens and Allison Koffman of Sotheby’s International Realty held the listing.
Streep,
70, received Academy Awards for her work in “The Iron Lady,” “Sophie’s
Choice” and “Kramer vs. Kramer” and was nominated for 18 others. More
recently, the versatile actress starred in HBO’s “Big Little Lies,”
Steven Soderbergh’s “The Laundromat” and Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.”
