One of the UKââ¬â¢s biggest Hollywood
stars has splashed out $2.15 million (ã1.3 million) on a stunning eco-home in
California. Emily Blunt, star of The Five
Year Engagement and Looper has
bought the property in the sought-after town of Ojai with husband John
Krasinski.
Keep reading to learn more about
this stunning ââ¬Ëgreenââ¬â¢ home.
Young Victoria star buys ã1.3 million eco mansion
The British star and her husband
Krasinski, star of Big Miracle and
the American Office, have bought a
4,100-square-foot home in the town of Ojai, between Santa Barbara and Los
Angeles. Krasinski sold his West Hollywood home in 2011 for a reported $880,000
(ã550,000).
The home features giant solar
panels dotted around outside to provide electricity and is built on the site of
a former guesthouse, the historic Ojai Foothills Hotel.
The mansion has four bedrooms,
four bathrooms, a powder room and a swimming pool. It boasts high ceilings,
hardwood floors, four fireplaces and a private guest wing.
The property was described by the
real estate agent as: ‘A stunning property in the foothills of Ojai rich in
history, easy trail access, Eco friendly and adorned with modern amenities.ââ¬â¢
The couple also have the option
of purchasing the adjacent 8 acres abutting the Los Padres National Forest.
The eco-friendly property
‘combines the best of modern luxury, state of the art renewable energy
technologies, solar and well, newly built sparkling pool and spa with mountain
views, all within walking distance to downtown Ojai.’
The Daily Mail reports that ââ¬Ëthere is also plenty of opportunity for
the couple to store their fleet of vehicles, as it has a 3 car garage, plenty
of additional storage plus storage and grounds abundant with natural beauty.ââ¬â¢
For more information, visit Zillow.
Via Curbed.com.
Author Nick
Marr