Trulia Luxe Living

This stunning $4,995,000 7 bedroom 6.25 bathroom, 9,120 square foot estate was quietly put on the market in Hidden Hills, California, by everyone’s favorite reformed WWE wrestler and popular actor, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Having recently purchased a palatial estate in Southwest Ranches, Florida, the former WWE Champion certainly isn’t struggling to find a comfortable home.

Described as a “Tour de Force,” this two-level Mediterranean style home, boasts epic views of the nearby mountains and valleys, highlighted by a glass-walled living room, lush yard and infinity/edge pool, perfect for relaxing in the California sunshine. The home is chock-full of amenities, ranging from a BBQ center, 4 walk-in closets, and a sprawling kitchen all the way to a “state-of-the-art screening room that boasts a lobby, bar & movie marquee entrance.”

“The Scorpion King” star has been divorced from ex-wife Dany Garcia since May of 2008, who is likely the current resident of this exclusive home. According to public records, this home is held under the same trust as The Rock’s other pricey estates across the country.

According to gossip machine TMZ, Hollywood’s hardest-working businessman Ryan Seacrest has officially swooped in on Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s former Beverly Hills digs for $37M. DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi first listed the property back in October 2011 and shortly thereafter moved into Brad Pitt’s more private bachelor pad. Hollywood sure does keep it in the family!

Seacrest is currently searching for a new owner for his former Los Angeles estate, which is listed for $11.985 million.

The multi-talented Seacrest has completely taken over Hollywood since his American Idol hosting debut in 2002. He is currently an on-air personality for two Los Angeles radio shows, an executive producer for eight television reality shows -most notably heading the Kardashian television take over,- a host on the ever-popular E! News, and touching young children’s lives daily with The Ryan Seacrest Foundation. If that wasn’t enough, Seacrest has also just recently signed back on to host American Idol Season 12, as well as taken on a spot on the Today Show as a guest correspondent.

It’s no wonder Ryan can afford to buy this ginormous 2.87 acre compound!

The full property consists of a main house, two additional guest cottages and an extra three-bedroom house. The entire 15,000 square foot property was featured on Architectural Digest in November 2011 and gives a great sneak peak at the history behind its evolution. According to the article, Degeneres purchased the main home fully furnished from Will & Grace cocreator Max Mutchnick after falling in love with it when invited over for an American Idol viewing party – how ironic is that!

Degeneres and de Rossi added their own flare to the residence by purchasing the two neighboring properties, installing a koi pond, scattering dozens of trees for privacy, and toning down the formal décor to give the reclaimed-wood floors and wooden beams a more relax feel. It is unknown if Seacrest purchased the compound fully furnished but by the look and sound of it, various LA talents have made their artistic marks on it, so we hope he was able to keep as-is!

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly moving into to yet another high-priced estate. No, the actress didn’t buy another big-ticket estate after purchasing a $21M home in Bel Air in January. She and boyfriend Justin Theroux are actually moving into a super-swanky Asian Zen rental while the renovations are complete on the Bel Air home.

On the for-sale market for $11,500,000, Aniston scooped up the temporary digs as a lease for $40,000 a month. The Asian contemporary home has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and clocks in at about 6,500 square-feet. Hal Levitt-designed exteriors have been masterfully updated as part of a meticulous renovation – perfect for a modern architecture buff like Aniston.

The home not only looks sleek and modern, it’s actually built and wired with the latest RTI Smart Home technology and comes complete with a state-of-the-art home theater/entertainment system.  The dramatic entryway is honed basalt and suspended above cascading water features, and leads to an impressive hand-carved front door. Interiors and exteriors offer the best of California living, including ocean and city views, an entertainer-friendly layout with Lynx outdoor cooking area, a stunning zero-edge pool and spa.

Interiors include a stone-lined temperature controlled wine room, a bar with custom cabinetry, walnut shelving and LED glass lighting installation. A Bulthaup kitchen features a stunning “Monobloc” stainless steel island, floating appliance cubes, warm bronze and striped walnut cabinetry, and appliances by Miele and Leibherr. The master suite comes complete with custom walnut closets, his-and-hers baths featuring book-matched Calcutta Borghini marble, Ann Sacks tiles, heated flooring, steam shower, and private outdoor shower.

Not too shabby for a temporary crash pad.

Brian Baumgartner, who plays accountant Kevin Malone on the hit series “The Office,” has just purchased a new home in Los Angeles. According to public records, Baumgartner closed on the deal on April 3, 2012 and paid $1,066,700 for the 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1,978 square foot home. Dunder Mifflin must pay pretty well!

The home, built in 1939, is situated in the Franklin Hills/Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. The property features a step-down living room with polished cork floors, exotic wood built-ins and a formal dining area. Perfect for California living, the home features a the deck with 180 degree views of Century City. A brilliantly lit kitchen features concrete counters and a cozy breakfast area. The enormous master has a sexy fireplace and separate sitting area and en suite bath with steam shower. The eco-friendly flat yard has a spacious patio, views and the space to put in a pool.

Baumgartner also owns another Los Angeles-area home on Spring Oak Dr. He purchased that pad on April 18, 2007 for $1,912,500. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and measures in at 3,070 square feet.

Four-time Grammy award-winning Canadian singer K.D. Lang has just sold her Laurel Canyon Zen sanctuary to Maroon 5 keyboardist Jesse Carmichael for $1.9 million, according to public records. Lang listed her extremely private and gated home to the tune of $1,975,000 in November 2011. The final price cut sale to Carmichael closed on March 27, 2012.

The home is 2,968 square-feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, on a large wooded lot and set amongst beautiful sycamore trees. The home has “craftsman influences,” with three stone fireplaces in the living room, dining room and master bedroom. It also touts hand-crafted beams, hardwood floors and French doors or windows in every room. The home has an exquisite master suite, a full-sized, fully-equipped eat-in kitchen which opens to an entertaining deck and a large, elegant dining room. The property also features a pool, spa and large outdoor entertaining area. The home once graced the glossy pages of the now-defunct Metropolitan Home Magazine.

Carmichael just sold his former home in Culver City. He purchased the modest two-bedroom, one-bath, 884 square-foot home on Farragut Street on May 5, 2000 for $265,000. It was recently listed for $555,000 and sold for $575,000.