Comedian and actress Kristen Wiig, who scored an iconic “Case Study” house late last year for $2.96 million, is making way for the property by selling another antique architectural marvel, this one priced at $5.1 million. Located in the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, the 1952-built abode is dubbed the “Martin Residence,” after its renowned designer Albert P. Martin. Should Wiig unload the property at this price, the Daily Mail reports that the SNL-alum stands to make three times the amount she purchased the home for in 2014, another win in her already impressive real estate portfolio.Situated on a 17,000-square-foot double lot, the Martin Residence has been extensively renovated by Wiig, with the help of Taalman Architecture and interior design team The Archers. The collaboration resulted in an experimental blending of the home’s original, mid-century modern aspects with “elegant, 21st century artistry”, per the listing held by Bryony Atkinson of Maison Real Estate. Remaining from Martin’s vision is the 3,515-square-foot floorplan, which includes formal living and dining rooms, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms.A screening room, expansive guest property, studio, and sauna all make for welcome additions, but what matters most about these spaces are the materials used, ranging from Western Red Cedar ceilings to custom ceramic heath tile bathrooms, with the true showstopper being the stained glass paneling in the living spaces. The expert honing of these mediums integrate the home’s new and old spaces, creating a constant callback to midcentury design while remaining wholly current.
