Robin Williams is in a selling state of mind
Comic actor Robin Williams, who stars on the sitcom “The Crazy Ones,” is taking some trims in his real estate portfolio. First he sold a house in the Hollywood Hills for $869,000, and now he has listed a Napa Valley-area estate at $29.9 million.
The Tudor-style house he sold is a tidy two-bedroom with a Roaring ‘20s ambience. The arched front door is accented by painted bricks in a starburst pattern. Interior archways, hardwood floors, high ceilings and built-in bookcases continue the vibe indoors.
The 1,318 square feet of living space includes a screening room, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and 1.5 bathrooms. French doors off the living room open to a walled and gated outdoor space designed for entertaining.
Williams bought the property in 2009 for $857,500.
The 640-acre estate Williams has on the market was built for him more than a decade ago. Dubbed Villa Sorriso for “villa of smiles,” it sits in the Mayacamas Mountains between the Napa and Sonoma valleys.
The limestone main residence of close to 20,000 square feet features a two-story entry with a rotunda and a bell tower, a billiards room, an oak-paneled library, a 12-seat home theater, a family room, an elevator, safe rooms and five bedrooms.
Climate-controlled cellars provide storage for art and wine.
The grounds include a 65-foot-long infinity-edge swimming pool, a tennis court, lawns, a guesthouse and a sculpture garden.
The site has a ranch and more than 18 acres of vineyards. There are hiking and horse riding trails, a stable and a spring-fed pond.
Williams, 62, gained nationwide recognition for his starring role as an alien in “Mork & Mindy” (1978-82). He went on to star in the films “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987), “Dead Poets Society” (1989) and “Awakenings” (1990), winning an Oscar for his supporting role in “Good Will Hunting” (1997). He will be in the upcoming sequel to “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).
Julie Kryukova and Jeff Yarbrough of Keller Williams were the listing agents for the Hollywood Hills house. Mark Rogo and Lynn Rogo of Coldwell Banker represented the buyers.
Joyce Rey and Cyd Greer of Coldwell Banker are the listing agents for the Napa Valley estate.
Sold to the tune of $4 million
Joe Hahn of the alt-rock band Linkin Park has sold his home in Brentwood for $4 million.
Set in a six-home gated community, the contemporary house was built in 2002. Features include a rotunda staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, solar power, an elevator, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, 6,893 square feet of living space and a three-car garage.
The more than half an acre of grounds has city, canyon and ocean views.
Hahn, 37, is the DJ and programmer for Linkin Park. The group won Grammys for best hard rock performance in 2002 for “Crawling” and for best rap/sung collaboration with Jay-Z in 2006 for “Numb/Encore.”
Linkin Park is working on an album for June release called “The Hunting Party,” which band members say will take an even heavier direction than their previous works.
Public records show Hahn bought the property in 2006 for $3.975 million.
Ben Salem of Rodeo Realty was the listing agent. Fiora Aston of Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Changing his daily reality
Jack Osbourne, who became a reality TV star on “The Osbournes,” has put his home in Los Feliz up for sale at $2.998 million.
The restored Spanish-style villa, built in 1926, retains its authentic architecture, including a central courtyard with a pool, thick wood ceiling beams, wrought-iron banisters and interior archways.
The 4,810 square feet of living space includes high ceilings; French doors; living, family and dining rooms; four bedrooms; and four bathrooms.
There is a basement, and the guesthouse has a kitchenette.
Osbourne, 28, has appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” (2013), “Haunted Highway” (2012-13) and “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW!” (2010-11) since his days on the family reality show starring his parents, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. His producing work includes “Alpha Dogs” (2013) and “Osbournes Reloaded” (2009).
He bought the property in 2011 for $2.82 million, public records show.
Jonah Wilson of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is the listing agent.
Fit for a count in Hollywood Hills
A Hollywood Hills home once owned by actor Bela Lugosi, who portrayed Count Dracula onstage and on-screen, is listed at $4.197 million.
Called Castle La Paloma, the 1920s brick Tudor has been restored and retains its classic details. Among architectural features are interior arches, original tile work, inlaid floors, vaulted beamed ceilings and bay windows.
The 5,000 square feet of living space includes a roomy living room, a breakfast room, a butler’s pantry, five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a service wing.
The more than a quarter of an acre terraced site in the Beachwood Canyon area has an infinity swimming pool and a spa.
There are views of the Hollywood sign.
Lugosi, who died in 1956 at 73, played other villains besides the vampire count. He starred in “White Zombie” (1932), “Bride of the Monster” (1955) and the posthumously released “Plan 9 From Outer Space” (1959).
The property sold in three years ago for $2.25 million and has since been refurbished.
Konstantine Valissarakos of Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent.
Back on Earth in Sherman Oaks
Natasha Henstridge of the sci-fi “Species” films has sold her down-to-earth home in Sherman Oaks for $1.65 million.
The contemporary house, built in 1961, is entered through a double door. The 3,476 square feet of living space includes a foyer, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, expansive windows, a den, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. French doors open to the backyard and patio space.
Mature trees, lawn, a sports court and a swimming pool with a waterfall complete the quarter-of-an-acre lot.
Henstridge, 39, has been on the series “Republic of Doyle” and in the family adventure film “Against the Wild” this year. Her television credits include “The Secret Circle” (2011-12), “Time Jumper” (2009-10) and “Eli Stone” (2008-09). Last year she was in the TV movies “A Sister’s Nightmare” and “Cold Spring.”
She bought the property with singer-songwriter Darius Campbell for $1.3 million in 2011, public records show. The couple filed for divorce last year.
Matt Epstein of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was the listing agent. Nima Tehrany of Keller Williams represented the buyer.
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