Now’s your chance to live like everyone’s favorite brooding Hollywood star. James Franco, the Tinseltown jack-of-all-trades known for roles ranging from Judd Apatow‘s cult favorite Freaks and Geeks opposite Jason Segel to his Oscar nominated performance in 127 Hours, has put his two-bed, three-bath home in the hipster enclave of Silver Lake on the market for $949,000. The property, which Franco bought back in 2012 for $775,000, is the quintessential artist’s retreat, where you can easily imagine the star pounding away on a typewriter.
Built in 1923 at the height of the Los Angeles housing boom, the Spanish-style home is a highly significant piece of architecture. Measuring 1496 square feet, the European-style floor plan allows a flexible definition of spaces, where rooms could easily be converted from a bedroom to a home office or art studio. The multiple spacious living areas are both welcoming and cozy, complete with the classic rustic Spanish charm a property like this is known for. A top floor “Crow’s Next” provides stunning views of the Hollywood sign, Silver Lake reservoir, and peaceful landscape. And with a prime location near Silver Lake‘s dining and retail scene, it’s no wonder why fellow stars like SNL alum Chris Parnell and Sia have called the neighborhood home.
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