Aaron Eckhart Sells Above Asking in BHPO

Aaron Eckhart got hit with the real estate lucky stick and, after a first escrow fell through, lickety-split sold his longtime home in the mountains above Beverly Hills in less than three months for $3.13 million, a bit above the $3.1 million asking price. The “Dark Night” star acquired the almost two-acre property in 2002 for $1.55 million, and property records show that the following year, he paid another $285,000 for some adjoining, mostly hillside land that brought the total size of his spread to almost two acres. Secluded up a winding lane that discreetly branches off the upper reaches of Coldwater Canyon, and privately positioned well above the street on a flat, private promontory, the circa 1960 residence spans a bit more than 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

A brick-accented blacktop driveway sweeps up to a two- car garage and motor court that stretches out in front of the lowslung residence. Regency-inspired double doors open to a skylight-topped entrance gallery and a spacious, wall-to-wall- carpeted combination living and dining room.