Maria Bello—who has starred in “The Waterfront,” “Coyote Ugly,” “Grown Ups,” and “Beef,” just to name a few— is selling the Los Angeles home she shared with her soon-to-be ex-wife, Michelin star chef Dominique Crenn. The contemporary, one-story ranch is a cool oasis nestled in Hollywood Hills’ Laurel Canyon neighborhood and the actress is seeking $3.995 million for it amidst their divorce.
While the 2,555-square-foot home was originally built in 1969 (like many of the neighborhood’s residences), it has received an extensive interior and exterior refresh by the seller’s brother, Chris Bello of Bello Building and Contracting. Light floods the living areas, as floor-to-ceiling windows are featured throughout—including a wall of accordion doors overlooking the swimming pool, mountains, and view beyond. The kitchen is truly a chef’s kitchen… but, what would you expect when the owner of a three-Michelin-starred restaurant (Atelier Crenn in San Francisco) also lived here? Fit for easy gathering, it’s complete with a large island with seating for six.
As for the nuts and bolts of 8251 Skyline Drive, there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary suite’s spa-like bathroom includes a soaking tub, rainfall shower, and walk-in closet. Other living spaces include detached library and plenty of outdoor gathering areas. The manicured grounds entice with a large pool, hot tub, al fresco dining area, fire pit, and bocce ball court.
“Skyline is so bright and Californian, with incredible indoor-outdoor flow, but it also has a beautiful European flavor,” says listing agent Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman. “The chef’s kitchen was designed by a world-famous French chef, so it’s not only designed for function, but it’s chic, too.”