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Michael Vartan, star of “Alias,” wants to recruit a new owner for his Los Angeles home. It’s available for $3.1 million.
The actor purchased the midcentury modern abode—as a first-time home buyer—in 2003 for $1.6 million.
At the time of the purchase, the single-level home, which was originally built in 1959, had been renovated, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times, including updates to the kitchen and the four bathrooms. But it has retained elements of the original layout, such as glass walls, indoor-outdoor flow, and hardwood flooring that runs throughout the home.
The Hollywood Hills address on a coveted road offers privacy and serenity. Set behind thick hedges, the home is hidden from the street.
Michael Vartan's L.A. abode (realtor.com)
Entrance with built-ins (realtor.com)
Living room (realtor.com)
Fireplace (realtor.com)
Dining room (realtor.com)
Kitchen (realtor.com)
Office (realtor.com)
Game room with bar (realtor.com)
Covered outdoor space (realtor.com)
Bedroom (realtor.com)
The entrance, through red double doors, opens to a foyer with built-in shelves. That area leads into a living room with a fireplace surrounded by a built-in bench and firewood storage. Walls of glass doors access the pool.
The formal dining room opens to an extra-large patio for dining outside. An updated chef’s kitchen features a navy blue mosaic tile backsplash, white cabinets, and adjoins a casual eating area surrounded by windows.
The four bedrooms include a master suite with a sitting area, an en suite bathroom, walk-in closet, a window seat, and glass doors that open outside. The bathroom boasts a soaking tub with a TV, separate glassed-in shower, and dual vanities.
The layout also comes with a billiard-room with a built-in bar done up in a shade of fire-engine red, perfect for entertaining guests. Other perks include an office and a laundry room.
Guests can be stashed in semidetached quarters with a bedroom and bathroom, which could also be used as a music or art studio, or a separate home office.
The quarter-acre grounds also include a pool, sundeck, lawn, and a covered patio with space for lounging and dining.
Controlled gate access opens up to a circular driveway and parking for two cars, as well as a two-car garage. The location is convenient to the bustle on Sunset Boulevard, while offering a retreat that is removed and private. The listing notes that the property is “a rare find at this price point on this street.”
The French-born actor is known for playing the agent Michael Vaughn on the hit ABC spy thriller “Alias,” which co-starred Jennifer Garner and ran from 2001 through 2006. (The two dated for a time in real life.)
Vartan, 52, has also had roles in such movies as “Never Been Kissed,” ”One Hour Photo,” and “Monster-in-Law.” Currently, the hockey fan co-hosts a sports show on YouTube, “Advanced Shouting,” with his friends Dan Petriw and Noel Fogelman.
Lauren Vartan with ACME Real Estate holds the listing. The listing agent is also Vartan’s ex-wife. The two split in 2014.
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