Great homes in the L.A. area have the power to draw big-name buyers from all realms of fame. Zooey Deschanel and Mark Ruffalo have a former home in common and so do Meghan Trainor and Bing Crosby. In Santa Monica, a traditional 7,200-square-foot residence also boasts multiple past residents of note. It was most recently home to late SNL writer John Bowman and his wife, Shannon, but once belonged to musician Jackson Browne and actress Daryl Hannah at separate times. While its inviting, warm design is deserving of attention in itself, the celebrity pedigree will likely not go unnoticed by buyers.
You certainly couldn’t buy the 1917-built home if you’re ‘Running on Empty’ since Bowman’s widow has listed it for $16.85 million. For that price, you’ll not only follow in celebs’ footsteps, but you’ll gain three structures totaling a spacious seven bedrooms. The shingle-style main house exudes East Coast elegance with grand fireplaces, a primary suite boasting cathedral ceilings, and whimsical touches like a hidden playroom for kids.
Nearby, an A-frame cottage is actually configured as a two-story studio. Here, you can write, paint, or jam out to your heart’s content without disturbance. There’s also a guest house on the property as well as must-have California amenities like a pool, custom firepit, and dining deck. It’s all in the details when you’re at this price point, and the rose garden adds another dash of magic.
Justin Alexander of The Alexander Group at Compass holds the listing.
