Denim mogul gets $18.45 million for Malibu digs
A fashion entrepreneur’s Malibu home, a reimagined hacienda in Santa Monica and the onetime Bel-Air house of a Hollywood composer were among the priciest residential real estate sales in the greater Los Angeles area during the week that ended Nov. 14.
$18.45 million — Malibu
Kym Gold, the co-founder of True Religion Jeans, sold her ocean-view home in the 24000 block of Pacific Coast Highway. It went for $8.05 million less than the January list price of $26.5 million.
Built in 2001, the singlestory Spanish-style hacienda features a courtyard entry, reclaimed wood finishes and commanding views of the surrounding coastline.
Sunlit interiors with cathedral-style ceilings and distressed beams include formal living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen, a studio, an office, a gym, five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Three imported stone fireplaces are within 6,616 square feet of space.
Outdoors, grounds of more than an acre have a resort-style vibe with a paddle tennis court, putting green and a swimming pool and spa. A private pathway leads to the beach below.
Gold bought the house with her former husband, fashion entrepreneur and former True Religion Chief Executive Jeff Lubell, in 2005 for $7.8 million, records show.
Amy Alcini and Anthony Paradise of Sotheby’s International Realty were the
$12,112,500 — Santa Monica
A reimagined 1920s hacienda-style home in the 400 block of Adelaide Drive sold after coming to market in September for $14.95 million.
Melding traditional and contemporary elements, the two-story house behind gates is distinguished by open-plan areas, sliding glass walls and a hangarstyle entertainment area with 20-foot ceilings designed by architect Steven Ehrlich.
Within the 9,694 square feet of space are formal living and dining rooms, a galley-style kitchen, a glassenclosed office, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Arched doors and windows, wide-plank wood floors and pendant lighting are among the interior details.
Grounds of more than half an acre include a swimming pool and spa, a motor court and a two-car garage. A two-story guesthouse completes the setting.
Susan Perryman of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, was the listing agent. Veronica Klein of Gibson International represented the buyer.
$8.75 million — Bel-Air
In the 1100 block of Brooklawn Drive, a contemporary-style home formerly owned by John Ottman, who wrote the music scores for such films as “Superman Returns” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” sold for $1.25 million less than the August list price.
Set behind a gated driveway on about half an acre, the 5,300-square-foot house has a museum-like quality with double-height living areas, gallery walls and skylights throughout.
Two floors of open-plan living include a living room with rows of French doors that open to a swimming pool and spa. A dining room, a chef ’s kitchen, a family room, five bedrooms and five bathrooms are also included.
Benjamin Bacal of Rodeo Realty and Jill Epstein of Nourmand & Associates, Beverly Hills, were the listing agents. Dustin Cumming and Monty Beisel of Hilton & Hyland represented the buyer.
$7.8 million — Brentwood
In the 500 block of North Rockingham Avenue, a Tudor-style home on about half an acre sold in 18 days for $805,000 more than the asking price — $6.995 million.
Set on a flat lot, the 1920s home has a circular motor court and two gated entrances.
Within the 3,201 square feet of space is a living room with cathedral ceilings, a sun room, a den with a wet bar, and a large playroom. The master suite has a sitting room and a fireplace for a total of four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Outdoors, there’s a swimming pool set within a brick patio. A gazebotopped sitting area takes in canyon views.
Anne Leeds of Gibson International had the listing. Santiago Arana of the Agency represented the buyer.
These are among the top residential real estate sales reported on the combined L.A./Westside Multiple Listing Service for Nov. 8 to 14.