The Story behind the House Listing
Ingrid Michaelson’s East Coast Shift
Now that Ingrid Michaelson is spending more of her time on the East Coast, crafting music and lyrics for The Notebook on Broadway, the renowned folk – pop singer and songwriter has decided to part with her Los Angeles residence. Her catchy tunes have graced various TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Michaelson, a native of New York, and her actor partner, Will Chase, have listed their charming Spanish Revival – style home in the Outpost Estates neighborhood of Hollywood Hills for $4.3 million. Eric Lavey of Sotheby’s International Realty is handling the listing.
Michaelson’s Sentiments about the Home
“I started to realize that it was more of this beautiful, almost jewel that we never wore,” Michaelson told Bloomberg, which first reported on the sale. “And it’s such a gorgeous place. I just feel like someone should live in it.”
The House’s History and Features
The Home’s Acquisition and Renovation
Michaelson acquired the 1920s home in spring 2019 for around $3.6 million from High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale. This 3,520 – square – foot, multi – level home has three bedrooms and four baths. Designed by Charles E. Toberman, it underwent extensive renovations before Michaelson moved in. Francesca Grace has recently restyled the interiors, even including Michaelson’s white baby grand piano, which could be sold with the house.
The Interior Splendor
The walled and gated home welcomes you with a foliage – covered courtyard, featuring a seating area beside a calming water feature. An ornate wood front door leads to an entry foyer with original home photographs passed down by the owners. Steps take you down to a spacious living room, enhanced by the original dark hardwood floors, an appealing wood – burning fireplace, and the piano. Sets of wood – trimmed French doors open to a vine – covered dining pavilion, flanked by an octagon – shaped fountain with colorful mosaic tile.
A dining room with an eye – catching matchstick light fixture has French doors that bring the outdoors in. The adjacent kitchen, updated with designer concrete tiles, cobalt blue cabinetry, a luxurious La Cornue range, a Sub – Zero refrigerator, and an oversized apron – front sink, is next to a cozy breakfast nook with built – in banquette seating.
The Upper – level and Outdoor Delights
The Upper – level Bedrooms and Amenities
A wrought – iron – railed staircase leads upstairs. The primary suite has a seating area with large casement windows, a walk – in dressing room, and a bath with dual vanities, a vintage – style soaking tub, and a rainfall shower. Two other bedrooms include one with integrated shelving and a unique black wave – shaped bed frame from the Francesa Grace furniture line, and another on the lower level that was used as a recording studio.
The Alluring Grounds and Views
The nearly quarter – acre grounds are truly captivating, offering numerous spots for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. They overlook the beautiful Getty Museum, Capitol Records tower, and the downtown L.A. skyline. There’s also an attached two – car garage.
