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Miami Herald
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The White Lotus House — a ‘modern paradise' — lists in California. See it
Talk about a jaw-dropper. A mansion that will make you feel like you're vacationing at a high-end resort — or rather, the resort that is at the center of a popular HBO series — has landed on the real estate market in Los Angeles. 'Presenting the White Lotus House, an architectural modern paradise meticulously constructed over seven years, utilizing the finest materials and millions just in stonework alone. The only budget was there was no budget; everything had to be the best,' the listing on The Beverly Hills Estates says. The 13,000-square-foot residence is listed for $34.995 million. 'Combining modern new construction with the retro charm of the golden age, embracing the rich history of Hollywood and the lifestyles of its icons. Designed with Asian influences to make you feel like you're living in paradise,' the listing promises. There are also surprises around nearly every corner of the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate, including a private speakeasy nightclub and over-the-top views of downtown Los Angeles. The home belongs to developer and The Beverly Hills Estates agent Branden Williams, who dubbed the home after the drama series about guests and staff at a specific luxury resort chain. 'We've been showing the house, and people were like, 'This looks like 'The White Lotus,'' Williams told in May. 'It's a resort sexy feel.' The listing is held by Williams and his wife, Rayni Williams.
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Home closest to the iconic Hollywood sign lists for $2.25M
If location is everything in real estate, then 6105 Mulholland Highway may have just taken home the crown. Nestled into the hillside of Beachwood Canyon and perched just beneath the towering white letters that spell 'Hollywood,' this A-frame chalet isn't just close to the famous sign — it's the closest residence to it, The Post has learned. Listed for $2.25 million with Christopher Soffer and Trenton Armitage of The Beverly Hills Estates, the midcentury hideaway offers something few properties can: front-row views of the cultural landmark that has defined Los Angeles for a century. Advertisement 'It is extremely limited,' Soffer told The Post. 'Being the closest house to the Hollywood sign in the world is as limited as it gets.' 17 Located at 6105 Mulholland Highway, the 1963 chalet-style property sits at the end of a private road in L.A.'s Beachwood Canyon and is surrounded by untouched wilderness. Lawrence Fitz-Simon Built in 1963 and tucked at the end of a private road, the three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot home will be the first time it will hit the market in almost 40 years. Advertisement 'It's perched up in the trees, almost like a tree house,' Soffer said. 'You have this sense when you're there that you really feel like you're entrenched in this lifestyle and this period of time that seems to have faded away with the modern age.' 17 The foyer. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 The current owners, digital artists Jeffrey Kleiser and Diana Walczak, are selling the home as part of a broader real estate consolidation. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 The kitchen and breakfast nook. Lawrence Fitz-Simon Advertisement The chalet is a rarity in both style and setting. Its A-frame design — uncommon in Los Angeles — is clad in wood inside and out, creating a cabin-in-the-woods ambiance in the middle of one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. 'There's tons and tons of wood,' Soffer said. 'You kind of also feel like you're in a cabin in the woods, which is beautiful because the entire A-frame is essentially made out of wood.' The home's current owners, digital effects pioneer Jeffrey Kleiser and sculptor Diana Walczak, have used the space as both residence and creative incubator. Walczak, best known for sculpting the Michael Jackson HIStory statue and designing its digital version for the album cover, and Kleiser, whose credits span 'Tron' to 'X-Men,' are consolidating their property portfolio, according to Soffer. Advertisement 17 The home has hosted a slew of artists over the years. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 Walczak is best known for sculpting Michael Jackson's HIStory statue, while Kleiser's visual effects work includes 'Tron' and 'X-Men.' Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 The three-bedroom home has played host to numerous artists and musicians, including The Association, the 1960s band featured in Linda McCartney's photography book, 'The Sixties.' Lawrence Fitz-Simon 'They've absolutely loved living there and they are creatives themselves,' Soffer said. 'They've actually recorded in that house, numerous bands over the years.' One of the most famous is The Association, the 1960s band behind hits like 'Cherish' and 'Windy.' Their connection to the property earned it a cameo in Linda McCartney's photography book, 'The Sixties.' The home's creative legacy doesn't stop at music, and has quietly played host to artists, sculptors and filmmakers over the decades. 'That place kind of attracts a very interesting crowd and has a very interesting creative energy to it,' Soffer said. 17 Nearly every surface inside the house is clad in wood, giving it the feeling of a forest cabin, while expansive rooftop decks offer panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles on one side and the towering Hollywood sign on the other. Lawrence Fitz-Simon Advertisement 17 'It's perched up in the trees, almost like a treehouse,' said listing agent Christopher Soffer. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 Despite its fame-adjacent location, the home has remained surprisingly peaceful, with the owners reporting no issues from tourists or passersby. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 It has also performed well as a short-term rental, earning spots in Travel + Leisure and the Emmy-winning show Staycation. Lawrence Fitz-Simon Though it's tucked into the hills, the property is not without modern acclaim. It has been featured on 'Staycation,' the Emmy-winning travel show, and was recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of California's best Airbnbs. Advertisement The owners even produce 'Hollywood Honey' on the premises, courtesy of a small hillside apiary tended by a local beekeeper. The house's positioning on the ridge yields dual vistas: the Hollywood sign at its back and sweeping views of downtown L.A., Griffith Park, and — on clear days — the Pacific Ocean at its front. 'When you are building on a site like that, the Hollywood sign is as direct as it gets,' Soffer said. 'When you're sitting on either of the rooftop decks, all you can see is the Hollywood sign… and on the front of the house, you have these panoramic views of the city.' 17 The property even features a honeybee colony producing 'Hollywood Honey' on a hillside perch. Lawrence Fitz-Simon Advertisement 17 The surrounding land is protected from overdevelopment, with only one neighboring lot eligible for construction. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 Soffer described the home as a rare architectural gem, especially in a city where A-frame homes are uncommon. Lawrence Fitz-Simon The listing also marks a nod to the roots of the surrounding area. 'Originally, Beachwood Canyon was built by a single guy and he had done it because he wanted to create a neighborhood that was perfect for Hollywood and studio production,' Soffer said. 'When they first built the Hollywood sign, it was actually almost like an advertisement for the neighborhood.' Advertisement At the time, the sign was even illuminated at night — a touch of glamor that has since disappeared. 'They actually used to have lights on the Hollywood sign, believe it or not,' Soffer said. 'I would love to see that today, but I think it might be a little bit too bright for the current landscape of the neighborhood.' Despite its proximity to a tourist magnet, the property offers peace and privacy. 17 'Being the closest house to the Hollywood sign in the world is as limited as it gets,' he said. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 A hot tub. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 17 One of four bedrooms. Lawrence Fitz-Simon 'They said everyone is so enamored by the sign, everyone's in such a good mood when they're up there,' Soffer said of the owners. 'They've never had any issues with break-ins or trespassing or anything like that over the years.' There's little risk of competition either: 'To the right of the property, if you're facing the property, there's only one other lot that can be developed,' Soffer noted. 'As of now, there's nothing on it. It's just a raw piece of land. And beyond that, it's pure wilderness.' It's that blend of exclusivity, architectural significance, and Hollywood history that Soffer believes makes the home one-of-a-kind. 'The architectural community loves these types of houses — A-frame houses,' he said. 'They aren't typical for Los Angeles, and when they do pop up, it's something to be cherished.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Does The Valley Cast Do for a Living? Details on Their Jobs
Get ready to head back to the suburbs because The Valley Season 2 premieres on Bravo on April 15. Season 1 cast members Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Daniel "Danny" Booko, Nia Booko, Michelle Saniei Lally, Jesse Lally, Jason Caperna, Janet Caperna, Jasmine Goode, and Zack Wickham are all back to stir things up. Ahead of the sophomore season's debut, find out what the suburbanites do for a living outside of the show. Brittany Breaks Down Over Jax Divorce in The Valley Season 2 Trailer: "He Has People Watching" See Why Jax Taylor Is Calling Out Tom Schwartz in The Valley After Show First Look (EXCLUSIVE) Bravo's Spring 2025 Schedule: All Shows and Premiere Dates When viewers first met Jax on Vanderpump Rules, he was bartending at SUR and doing modeling gigs on the side. Today, in addition to being a part owner of his bar, Jax's Studio City, he also hosts a podcast called In the Mind of a Man with Jax Taylor. The mom of one is the host of her own podcast, When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright. Though she was also preparing to open a bar, Britt's WeHo, she confirmed that the plans fell through in early April. Like Jax, Jesse also has a background in modeling. He now works as a luxury real estate agent for The Beverly Hills Estates. Isabella Bunny Lally's mom is also a luxury real estate agent for The Beverly Hills Estates. She launched her podcast, Pursuit of Sassiness, in March 2025. Kristen and Luke co-host the Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick podcast, and she has a t-shirt line called James Mae. Luke co-hosts Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick. Janet previously worked as an Executive Assistant, and she's a mom to her and Jason's son, Cameron Caperna. Jason is an attorney and partner at Acumen Law, LLP, a worker's compensation firm in Glendale, California. Danny is an actor who has appeared on screen, and who now does a lot of voiceover work. His previous TV credits include iCarly, Hannah Montana, Desperate Housewives, Shameless, and The Goldbergs. As for his movie career, Danny has also popped up in The Blind Side, X-Men: First Class,The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One, Silver Linings Playbook, The Fault in Our Stars, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool. Nia, whose maiden name is Sanchez, won the title of Miss USA in 2014. She was the runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant later that year. She and Danny share three children together, Asher, Isabelle, and Zariah. Nia is currently expecting the couple's fourth child as well. The Valley friend is a freelance communications and social media expert who previously worked as an executive assistant. Jasmine was a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, and she actually worked as a waitress at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant, SUR. Before The Valley, Jasmine was also a contestant on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor. Like Michelle and Jesse, Jasmine also does real estate. Several of The Valley cast members have gotten undergraduate and graduate degrees. Jax attended Michigan State University and community college, but he dropped out to join the Navy. His estranged wife, Brittany, studied nursing at Eastern Kentucky University. Zack went to the University of Louisville for his undergraduate degree, and he got his MBA from Bellarmine University. Jasmine went to Howard University, while Michelle attended California State University San Marcos. Jesse studied at both Norwich University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Jason went to Boston College for his undergraduate degree. He obtained his JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Janet went to Ohio University, while Danny attended North Park University. Find out what else to expect from The Valley Season 2.
