Controversial and beautiful tattoo TV star Kat Von D bought the magnificent mansion in 2016 for $6.5 million in Los Angeles, and after 6 years of remodeling and adaptations to achieve stunning customization, has placed it for sale with a price jump that is undoubtedly striking as it exceeds by more than double the initial price paid by the artist for this beautiful three-story house.
The historic property in California is classified as special thanks to its Victorian architecture and decoration, leaning towards the dark style of its famous owner. In addition, the mansion was featured in the 2003 movie “Cheaper by the Dozen” starring Hilary Duff and Steve Martin, to add to the legend about this property in the same state where Emily Ratajkowski has her beautiful home.
Kat Von D and her spectacular Los Angeles mansion
Perfectly located in the Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles. The property has a construction date dating back to 1896 and was built by Isaac Newton Van Nuys, offering 11 rooms with 9 bathrooms and an architectural distribution of a trio of floors.
The real estate construction’s spaciousness is remarkable; it consists of 1,208 square meters of living spaces, while the same is on an extension of the land of 2,509 square meters. In addition to having been moved to its present location in 1915 by Isaac Newton Van Nuys, who in his lifetime was the son of its original owner Van Nuys.
One of the most striking visual aspects of the mansion is its spectacular blood-red outdoor pool, accessed through a secret door, and its enclosed plot for growing hedges.
A mansion with a unique and eye-catching architectural style
The library, a study, and a large living room make life on the mansion’s second floor. The formal living room and chef’s kitchen, together with the glass-paneled dining room, create a perfect and wonderful effect for enjoying both the fact of preparing and tasting meals.
For breakfast, it is possible to choose between an internal or external porch that offers a cozy atmosphere full of tranquility. At the same time, for less serene situations, there is nothing better than access to the secret bar of the mansion, where its hand-carved walls and a secret door give a sense of mystery and great privacy. The backyard, where the red swimming pool is located, can be accessed discreetly and almost secretly.
On the second floor or level of the house, it is possible to get 5 bedrooms and enjoy the large walk-in closets of some considered suites. For , the third floor of the home offers 3 more bedrooms and a living room. The lounge is specially designed for entertainment, with a bar and a theater for full enjoyment.
The artist leaves behind her home in Los Angeles to move to Indiana.
The ornamentation of the mansion has been so meticulous that no effort or expense has been spared to achieve perfection. The crimson color floods the property both inside and out, and the wood paneling with absolutely ornate floors and beautiful red arches, chandeliers, and bricks make the visual architecture of the house more than striking.
Artist Von D and her husband, makeup mogul Rafael Reyes recently purchased a beautiful home in Indiana. They announced the closing of the famed Los Angeles tattoo store High Voltage Tattoo. So the sale of the historic mansion is already a decision that has no return, and we may soon see the artist open a new tattoo studio in Indiana.