Thomas Middleditch, the actor best known for his role as entrepreneurial nerd Richard Hendricks on HBO’s Emmy-nominated “Silicon Valley,” has nabbed a 1920s bungalow. Alas, it isn’t in Silicon Valley, rather, Los Angeles, but it does come with a Hollywood history.
Middleditch and his wife, costume designer Mollie Gates, will be quite at home in the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom bungalow that once belonged to well-known set designer Charles Lisanby. Lisanby was instrumental in early color television set design, and won an Emmy himself.
The couple purchased the house less than a month ago for $1.5 million - an expensive upgrade from their previous bungalow, which they bought for $849,000. (It must not have suited their tastes, since that was less than a year ago, and the home is for sale with a pending offer.)
Moving shouldn’t be too hard for the couple, though, as the two homes are in the same Hollywood Hills neighborhood.
Built in 1927, the couple’s new home was last sold in 1979, so it seems to be a keeper. The time period shines through with original detailed molding, stone fireplaces, large Palladian windows and exposed rafters. The rest, however, shows off an eclectic style that belies the traditional California bungalow exterior.
The living room exudes a French country feel, with blue-and-white chandeliers hanging from a cream-colored exposed wood ceiling. Classic 1920s tile and woodworking take the main stage in the entrance. The dining room has an Oriental feel, with red-and-gold wallpaper, and the kitchen is a mix of decades, as is the romantic bedroom suite with large walk-in closet.
A large studio space is available above the garage, perhaps as storage for Middleditch’s collection of knight and Renaissance fair costumes, or as a video-gaming haven for him and his dog, Potter, named after Harry Potter.
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from Zillow Porchlight | Real Estate News, Advice and Inspiration http://www.zillow.com/blog/middleditch-buys-1920s-home-196658/
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