Less than a year after sharing your home in an outstanding design publication, Emma Roberts He has put his house for sale in Hollywood HillsLos Angeles, for USD 5 million. According to Architectural Digestthe 34 -year -old actress surprised when she tried to part with the residence that had become a “curiosities cabinet.”
He acquired the property in 2021 for 3.63 million dollars, when he was looking for a safe and family space after the birth of his son, Rhodes, With his ex -partner, Garrett Hedlund.
In the publication, Roberts recalled the moment when this house became his home: “I have a photo of the day we moved. I am hugging Rhodes and it was the most sunny day in California. We were in front of the blue door of our new house and I felt that we were just where we should be.”
This residence, which combines the classic charm with a modern Californian style, has been intervened under the direction of the firm Pierce & Ward To customize each space consistent with the taste of the actress.
The real estate list describes property as a shelter that fuses timeless characteristics with “warm interiors and multiple layers.” Inside, the main room is distinguished by a decorated chimney and a window that fills the space with natural light.
Regarding the design, Roberts said he was attracted to the “wide built -in spaces,” where he quickly imagined placing his personal book collection. “From the first moment, I thought: I can put all my books there,” he said in an interview with Architectural Digest .
The decorative touches implemented by Pierce & Wardlike the replacement of the mesh of the cabinets with cane panels, they were designed to give a modern but cozy air. According to the medium, the designers reused existing furniture, adapting them so that the home reflects the essence of Roberts, who described his approach as “minimalism is not my thing.”
Roberts’s relationship with this house is deeply linked to his passion for literature. Founder of the Reading Club Belletrist He commented that the residence reflects his appreciation for the books and his willingness to share them both in his personal and professional space.
In this sense, his son Rhodes also has a small library in his room, whose roof is decorated with a paper of flying ducks. “I remember that, as a child, what is on the walls and the roof is recorded forever in your mind. I wanted something cozy and fun,” Roberts explained.
Despite how special this home was for the actress and her son, the current photos of the list show several empty spaces, with signs of having been unoccupied some time ago. This occurs in a transcendental period in his life: Roberts’s recent commitment to the actor Cody Johnwith whom he maintains a relationship since 2022. Although it has not been confirmed whether this new life project has motivated the sale, experts have speculated that it could be linked to the search for a property they can customize together.
The exterior of the house complements the inner charm. Surrounded by gardens with a design that evokes a fairy tale, the property includes a pool with a waterfall and a guest house in a room.
According to the announcement, the buyer can enjoy an environment “away from the world” and nestled in one of the most coveted areas of Los Angeles. Roberts claimed to have been fascinated with the property after finding it, coincidentally, on Instagram, while offered as rent. Convinced by the unique design, he decided to ask the owner if he was willing to sell it, something that was completed shortly after.
In an interview with Architectural DigestRoberts defined his vision for the house as “making my own doll house for adults.” That intention motivated decisions such as renewing the walls in a ivory tone and creating functional spaces without giving up the charm of vintage details. Even your relationship with Pierce & Ward He introduced unusual elements, such as a kitchen island from Urban Outfitters, which the actress described as “a radical change in our way of inhabiting this space.”
Each room was designed thinking both the present and the future, an approach that the designers summarize as “constantly revitalize the spaces.” However, as the actress points out, the inevitable farewell will be an agricultural experience. The house housed significant moments of his life, including the first years of his son. “The home is like a uterus. I have not always had it, but now, with a son, I wanted a place that we could really call ours,” he said.
