When actress Katherine Heigl—known for starring in TV dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Firefly Lane” and hit movies like “Knocked Up” and “27 Dresses”—decided to build this mountain house with her husband, musician Josh Kelley, the intention was for it to be a serene second home. However, the expansive Utah property quickly took up a much bigger space in their hearts.
In fact, once complete in 2008, the six-bedroom haven near Park City became their beloved primary residence where they’ve lived with their children ever since. Ready for a change now, Heigl and Kelley just listed their stunning, longtime family home for $10.6 million.
Situated on 24.7 acres in a calm, gated community, the estate serves up effortless privacy, mountain and valley views, and sophisticated yet inviting spaces designed to harmonize with the majestic location. Within the 8,352-square-foot home, the great room possesses scale and warm grandeur that does the landscape beyond justice. Grounded by a steel fireplace, you can just imagine evenings spent chatting by the hearth with the mountains in view.
Steps away, the kitchen with La Cornue range and wood-beamed ceilings looks Pinterest-perfect, and even the home office could take your breath away with its gorgeous vistas. Wellness enthusiasts may appreciate the “spa wing” and heated outdoor pool most, while those with a creative spirit can feel right at home in the detached studio, which has served a spot for Heigl to work on her art and Kelley to house his leather atelier. Boasting a bathroom as well, it could also become a gym or separate guest quarters for future owners, of course.
The property’s most unexpected feature may be the “listening shack” sitting parallel to the pool with trees surrounding it. Built using two-hundred-year-old reclaimed oak, this is a spot where the sellers could play records and unwind amidst nature.
Listing agent Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City shares, “They built it as a getaway, and it became their whole life. This is where they raised their family, and everything about the property reflects that. What tells you the most is why they’re selling: They aren’t going anywhere. Katherine spent two years restoring a historic farmhouse a few minutes down the road, and it won them over. After 18 years, they chose the same valley all over again. That’s the strongest endorsement a property can have.”
Other celebrities, such as notoriously private Harrison Ford, have also made their permanent home base in the great American West. However, it’s more common for high-profile figures to hold retreats in these settings, like quarterback Drew Brees, billionaire Bill Koch, and comedian Jerry Seinfeld have in the past.
