A marital home in Los Feliz
Voice actor/TV host/ comedian Chris Hardwick and actress Lydia Hearst are having a busy fall. They got engaged and bought what will be their marital home — a gated estate in Los Feliz — for $11 million.
The Italianate-style house was designed in 1928 by architect Paul Williams. Among his signature details are the Corinthian columns and a dramatic staircase.
Set on close to half an acre, the 8,240-square-foot, three-story residence has formal living and dining rooms, a den/library, a media room, offices, a gym, a wine room, eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Views take in the hillsides and cityscape.
The grounds include a barbecue, a swimming pool and spa, a cabana and a fire pit.
Hardwick, 43, is the founder and chief executive of Nerdist Industries and its weekly interview show Nerdist Podcast. He hosts Comedy Central’s “@midnight With Chris Hardwick” as well as AMC’s “Talking Dead,” and is the voice of Craig on the animated comedy series “Sanjay and Craig” (2013-15).
Hearst, 31, will be in the films “Condemned” and “#horror,” due out this month. She is descended from the William Randolph Hearst media family.
The pair plan to wed next year.
Barry Sloane and Marc Silver of Sotheby’s International Realty were the listing agents. Sharon Hills of Kobeissi Properties represented the buyer.