The University of Georgia President’s House Hits the Market for the First Time at $5.1 MillionBack in 2008, a few years after Jeremy Renner and his business partner Kristoffer Winters bought and sold their first house indeveloper doled out roughly $1.5 million for a Greek Revival-style estate in Hollywood Hills. Now—after first selling the revamped property for a $2.4 million profit in 2009—it’s popped up on the market once again, still dressed to the nines and asking a speck under $6.5 million.
Originally built in the early 1920s and previously occupied by Disney writer, director and producer Perce Pearce, who is largely known for his work on—and dubbed the Hemingway House because it was reportedly used as an “after-party pad” by writer Ernest Hemingway—the premises underwent an extensive remodel and glow-up during Renner’s ownership.One of L.A.
Securely hidden away behind gates and high hedges, amid a corner parcel spanning roughly one-third acres in the affluent Selma Avenue Residential Historic District, the tan stucco and green terracotta-roof structure is fronted by a fountain-clad reflecting pool and features 5,800 square feet of elegant living space boasting rich hardwood floors, copious built-ins, and period fireplaces throughout.
Especially standing out are the screening room and a library sitting adjacent to a bar area. Other highlights include a soaring black-and-white-tiled entry foyer that flows to a fireside living area that has French doors leading outside and a formal dining room topped by a crystal chandelier, along with a sleekly designed kitchen outfitted with dual islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook with banquette seating.
Heading outdoors, you’ll find park-like grounds dotted with numerous terraces ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining, as well as a fire pit and a black-bottom pool and spa. Tucked off to the side of the house is a detached two-car garage flanked by a spacious cobblestone motorcourt with room for up to nine additional vehicles.