TV’s Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the screenwriter whose credit embody “Riverdale,” “Glee” and “Large Love,” simply bought a Twenties townhouse with Hollywood historical past for $2.3 million.
The Southern California market is sizzling, and Aguirre-Sacasa took benefit. He provided up the Spanish-style abode for $2.4 million in February and had a suggestion in hand two days later.
Information present he upgraded properties late final yr, shelling out $8.75 million for a century-old spot in Hancock Park owned by composer Danny Elfman and actress Bridget Fonda.
Often known as the Courtney Desmond Property, the villa sits on the base of Nichols Canyon above the Sundown Strip and was named a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument in 1989. Amongst its former house owners is Margaret Hamilton, the Previous Hollywood actress greatest recognized for her function because the Depraved Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz.”
Previous the turquoise gate — the place a plaque commemorates the property as a historic monument — the grounds function backyard terraces that method the ivy-clad dwelling, which is the most important within the five-unit complicated. Clay tile and inexperienced shutters adorn the white stucco exteriors.
Inside, hardwood flooring and splashes of blue within the kitchen offset the whitewashed ground plan. Arched doorways result in three tales of residing areas, together with a den, media room and eating room. Elsewhere are three bedrooms and three.5 loos in simply over 3,000 sq. ft, together with a main suite with entry to a rooftop deck.
Out again, the 5 models share a swimming pool surrounded by cabanas and tropical landscaping.
Initially a playwright, Aguirre-Sacasa went on to grow to be a comic book guide author for Marvel Comics. He additionally serves as chief inventive officer for Archie Comics and the developer of “Riverdale,” the drama present based mostly on the comedian guide sequence that was not too long ago renewed for a sixth season.
Jill Jenks Galloway of Compass held the itemizing. Dena Luciano of Douglas Elliman represented the customer.