Some houses are bought for their addresses.
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Others are bought for what they could become.
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For actor Jeremy Renner and his longtime business partner Kristoffer Winters, a 1920s mansion in Los Angeles became the latter, a major renovation project that turned a historic Holmby Hills property into an expansive, design-led estate before being sold for $24 million.
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The property, known as The Reserve, was originally acquired by the pair in 2010 for $7 million.
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Three years later, their transformation of the estate had resulted in a 10,005-square-foot residence that eventually attracted British luxury property developer Nick Candy, states an online report by the Los Angeles Times.
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A grand Holmby Hills transformation
Set across two acres, the Roaring ’20s Art Deco-style mansion combines period character with the scale and amenities expected of a modern Los Angeles estate.
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Its approach is marked by gates and a cobblestone driveway, creating a sense of privacy before the house itself comes into view, states the LA Times report.
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Inside, the residence unfolds across six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, with five fireplaces adding to its old-world character.
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A wine cellar and private theater make the home entertaining-friendly, and the spacious interiors accommodate formal and casual living.
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The grounds continue that resort-like atmosphere, with a swimming pool and spa forming the centrepiece of the outdoor space.
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Designed to be lived in
What makes the property particularly interesting is the attention paid to the experience of moving through it.
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Rather than treating the renovation as a straightforward restoration, Winters approached the house as a complete design project.
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Vintage architectural influences are mixed with modern comforts, so that the property retains the ambiance of its era without seeming stuck in time.
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The result is a home that leans into the glamour traditionally associated with Holmby Hills while giving it a more current interpretation, adds the report.
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The estate was also sold furnished and essentially move-in ready.
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The offering included everything from a stocked bar to linens, reinforcing the idea of a house designed as a complete lifestyle rather than an empty architectural shell.
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As per the report, Renner and Winters have spent more than a decade buying and reworking residential properties, gradually developing a reputation for ambitious transformations.
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The Holmby Hills project represented their most substantial undertaking, with the scale of the estate allowing them to explore architecture, interiors and landscaping on an unusually broad canvas.
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The project also drew wider attention through an Esquire feature that documented the renovation and offered a glimpse into the process behind the finished home.
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From $7 million to $24 million
The eventual sale marks a striking change in value.
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Purchased for $7 million, the property was later placed on the market for $24.95 million before selling for $24 million to Nick Candy, a prominent name in luxury property.
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For Renner and Winters, the deal represents more than another celebrity real-estate transaction.
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It is the culmination of a hands-on approach to property — buying an older home, rethinking its potential and turning it into something considerably more ambitious
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In a city where celebrity homes often make headlines for their price tags alone, The Reserve stands out for the story behind the number: a historic mansion, a substantial redesign and a $17 million leap in value.
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