To singer Tom Jones, $8 million sounds right
Published 1:30 am Saturday, May 13, 2017
LOS ANGELES — It’s not unusual, really, but Tom Jones’ contemporary Mediterranean-style villa is grand and takes in awe-inspiring views of Mount Baldy and the cityscape. The singer’s home is on the market in Sherman Oaks for $8 million.
First shopped off-market, the towering gated and walled house features a two-story entry with a skylight and curving staircase. French doors open to a loggia for alfresco dining. The media room has a drop-down screen. There are also five bedrooms, a wood-paneled library and five bathrooms in the 8,146 square feet of living space.
A swimming pool, where he no doubt kept up his perpetual tan, and lawn complete the more than half-acre of grounds.
Jones, 76, has been a force in the music scene for six decades. Among the sexy baritone’s hits are “It’s Not Unusual,” “What’s New Pussycat” and “She’s a Lady.” He is a coach on “The Voice UK.”
The Grammy winner bought the property in 1998 for $2.65 million, public records show.
COUPLING UP IN HOLLYWOOD HILLS: “Grimm” co-stars David Giuntoli and Bitsie Tulloch, who are engaged to wed this year, have found their marital home in Hollywood Hills. The couple recently paid $1.94 million for a Spanish-style spread that was once owned by Oscar-winning filmmaker Jana Sue Memel.
Tucked behind hedges and gates, the 1920s home boasts such details as original hardwood floors, arched windows and an artistic Batchelder-tile fireplace in the living room. Pastoral hues lend a country note to the kitchen, which has a backsplash of subway tile and an island/bar.
Period tile sets off the three bathrooms, which have been updated with new cabinetry and countertops. A total of seven bedrooms lie within more than 3,500 square feet of interiors. Lawns, mature trees and drought-tolerant landscaping fill the grounds.
Giuntoli and Tulloch wrapped up production on “Grimm” in March after six seasons on the supernatural series.
Giuntoli, 36, appeared in the film “13 Hours” and has a part in the upcoming TV movie “Mission Control.” Tulloch, 36, has credits that include the 2015 drama “Concussion.”
ANOTHER STAR TURN IN STUDIO CITY: Miles Teller of “21 &Over” and “Fantastic Four” fame has bought a newly built Spanish-inspired two-story home with a swimming pool in Studio City for $3.075 million.
The home Teller bought has all the fixings for a young Hollywood star. A screening room, a temperature-controlled wine wall and an over-the-top kitchen are among the amenities. The master suite has two walk-in closets and a fireplace, for a total of five bedrooms and 5.75 bathrooms.
