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The winding streets and rustic hills of Laurel Canyon have long been favored by popular musicians of all genres, from Jim Morrison and Joni Mitchell to Demi Lovato and Pharrell Williams. And recently, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright listed his historic home in the melodic enclave.
His storybook Los Angeles Tudor, built in 1926, just hit the market for $2.2 million. Records indicate he purchased the unique, three-bedroom, 3.5-bath property in 2016 for $1,450,000.
Rufus Wainwright’s storybook Tudor in Laurel Canyon
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Nestled privately off of winding Laurel Canyon Boulevard, the home fuses classic Old Hollywood glamour with modern convenience.
The living room, for example, features a red cathedral ceiling, blue walls, and a vintage-tiled fireplace. Multipane windows and French doors flood the space with light and views of the verdant, 5,297-square-foot lot.
Colorful living room
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The kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinets and marble countertops that flow with the home’s vintage vibe but are built to today’s standards. The charming Dutch door and built-in banquet breakfast nook round out the cook space.
Kitchen and breakfast nook
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The home is full of other classical elements such as wood-beamed ceilings; stained-glass windows; a mantled fireplace; and a distinctive, octagon-shaped library in the turret.
Octagon-shaped library
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The 2,119-square-foot abode has multiple balconies on every level, as well as a number of patios and terraces—one with charming, custom railings and another with a stone koi pond and waterfall.
Terrace with custom railings
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Patio with koi pond
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Other interesting elements include a cozy office alcove with a window seat that overlooks the canyon, and a two-car garage—a real luxury, as parking in the area is scarce.
Charming office alcove
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Wainwright, 50, has recorded 11 studio albums and worked on numerous compilation albums and film soundtracks. He has also composed two classical operas. A tenor who plays both keyboard and guitar, Wainwright has even performed as Judy Garland, singing her entire concert album at prominent venues including Carnegie Hall.
Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu, of The Agency Beverly Hills, have the listing.
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