Sammy Hagar parting with beloved Maui oceanfront villa
Published 1:30 am Saturday, November 11, 2017
By Neal J. Leitereg, Jack Flemming and Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — After an exhausting Van Halen world tour in 1995, musician Sammy Hagar wanted nothing more than to spend a week relaxing in Hawaii. One week turned into two, two turned into a month and soon, the Red Rocker started looking for a home to buy.
His wish list was long: 10 acres of land, a pool and spa, a guesthouse, space for a recording studio and access to Hawaiian fruits and vegetables growing on the grounds.
One Maui property fit the bill, and he snatched it up on sight. Now, after 22 years of ownership, Hagar is ready to say goodbye, listing the oceanfront villa for $3.299 million.
Set on the edge of a cliff in Waipio Bay, the 9.8-acre retreat is approached by a long driveway lined with palm trees.
The main house features three bedrooms and vaulted wood ceilings. Walls of windows bring in ocean views; sliding glass doors provide access to the expansive grounds.
The grounds also include a one-bedroom guesthouse and a 1,000-square-foot garage. In addition, Hagar has taken on a few outdoor projects, including installing a tilapia pond and a 400-foot-deep well.
Singer ends her set in Brentwood: Singer Alanis Morissette has sold her longtime home in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood, a Mediterranean estate, for $5.325 million.
The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence, built in 1951, sits behind gates on a flat half-acre lot with a swimming pool and a sports court.
Within some 5,150 square feet of living space is a living room that opens to the dining room and updated kitchen. Bi-folding wood doors lead to an office/den. Three rooms and two bathrooms make up the master suite, which has a private balcony overlooking the grounds.
Curtailing her role as landlord: Stage and screen actress Stockard Channing has put a Hollywood Hills West home on the market for $1.849 million. The property has been leased out on and off during her ownership for as much as $6,000 a month.
Set on a hillside lot, the 1950-built house makes the most of the lofty spot with expansive patios and terrace spaces that overlook the canyon. Broad windows in the living areas and bedrooms bring treetop and vista views inside.
Within about 2,200 square feet of living space are a dining area, a breakfast nook and a kitchen that opens to the backyard. Two red-brick fireplaces and wood built-ins stand out against the white interior.
