British action hero Jason Statham and his girlfriend, Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whitely are hoping to make a pretty penny on their home in the Hollywood hills.
The couple – who bought the Spanish villa-inspired domicile from actor Ben Stiller and his actress wife Christine Taylor in 2011 for $7.35 million – have just listed the property for $8.999 million.
First built in 1929, the house was restored by New York-based design and architecture studio Roman & Williams, known for their work on the Ace Hotel and the Standard Highline.
Besides Stiller and Taylor, previous owners also include director Lou Diamond Phillips and English filmmaker Gary Oldman.
The sale comes after the pair splashed out $13 million on a new Beverly Hills apartment earlier this year.
The Mediterranean abode features living and family rooms, a den, a library/study, a gym, six bedrooms and six bathrooms and measures at 5,334 sq ft.
The home is described in the listing as ‘serene, romantic, and elegant, with supreme architectural detailing on over half an acre of lushly landscaped grounds that rival the Bel Air Hotel’.
Huntington-Whiteley, who appeared in blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road, recently told The Edit that Statham is hectic at best.
Over the last few years, the 47-year-old has starred in Expendables 3, Furious 7 and, most recently, Spy.
‘People go crazy for Jason,’ Huntington-Whitely, 28, told the website.
‘It can become a frenzy walking down the street with him.
‘People relate to him and feel like he’s the guy they grew up with, so it’s tricky.’
The house is in the Outpost Estates neighborhood, located in the foothills between Hollywood and West Hollywood.
According to Variety, it’s a popular area with celebrities.
Past residents include Gore Vidal, Orlando Bloom and Scarlett Johansson, and current homeowners include Charlize Theron and Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy.
On the market: Action film star Jason Statham and Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley have listed their Hollywood Hills compound for sale at $8.999 million. They bought the property from Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor
The Mediterranean-style abode, built in 1929, features a lush garden filled with exotic plants and a stretched-out pool
Besides Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, previous owners also include director Lou Diamond Phillips and English filmmaker Gary Oldman
First built in 1929, the house was restored by New York-based design and architecture studio Roman & Williams, known for their work on the Ace Hotel and the Standard Highline
The 1929 Mediterranean boasts living and family rooms, a den, a library/study, a gym, six bedrooms and six bathrooms
Lavish: The large kitchen faces out to the backyard and pool and features all the finest appliances in a black and white theme
Statham and Huntington-Whitely first bought the property in 2011 for $7.325 million. They now hope to get almost $9 million
Among the many features is an outdoor fireplace, decorated with blue and yellow tiles and situated in a barn-type setting
Outdoor space: The yard comes with many different enclaves for entertaining or relaxing, such as this spot with a water feature
The pool is sunken and separate from the house in order for privacy. By the pool is a cabana with a sitting area
The compound is walled and super-private, with front gates and plenty of plants to shelter its owners from prying eyes
Secure: Seen here is the well-protected front gate where guests can access the house. There is a separate entrance for cars
Stunning: As part of the Mediterranean theme, the property has an astonishing amount of different tiles
The home is listed as ‘Serene, romantic, and elegant, with supreme architectural detailing on over half an acre of lushly landscaped grounds that rival the Bel Air Hotel’
The home dates back to 192, and has been completely refurbished by by New York-based design and architecture studio Roman & Williams
The 5,334 sq ft home boasts 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and a beautiful pool tucked away in the Hollywood hills
The sale comes after the pair splashed out $13 million on a new Beverly Hills apartment earlier this year
And what movie star’s home would be complete without a proper theater room, finished with photos of famous film stills?
Vintage: The house dates all the way back to 1929 but has been significantly restored. Seen here is the master bathroom
His and hers: The vast and beautiful Mediterranean that recalls 1920s Hollywood glamour
Source: dailymail.co.uk
