Ballin’ out in Venice A modernist Wolff ’s den
Maurice Harkless found a new home court just in time for basketball season. The small forward, who was traded to the Clippers over the summer, paid $3.36 million on a newly built house in Venice.
The modern, box-like structure had been on and off the market for the better part of three years. It first listed for $4.2 million in early 2017 and saw 10 price changes before Harkless finally closed the deal.
Past a white facade touched up with stained wood, the two-story home features contemporary living spaces with French oak floors, custom-built windows and clean lines. There’s a living room with a built-in fireplace, as well as a sleek kitchen with quartz countertops.
The second story tacks on a lounge and office space. Four bedrooms and five bathrooms complete the 4,000-square-foot floor plan. The master suite opens to one of two decks.
In addition, the property extends to 2,000 square feet of outdoor space, including a rooftop deck with a turf lawn, dining area and city views. Down below, water features such as a pool, spa and fish pond complete the fenced grounds.
Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman handled both ends of the transaction.
Harkless, 26, played college ball at St. John’s before being selected in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. The native of Puerto Rico spent three years with the Orlando Magic before being traded to the Trail Blazers, with which he signed a four-year contract extension in 2016 worth $40 million. The Wolff House, a striking residence designed by modernist