Hot Property: Riddle me this

[Hot Property]( [2e8a1c89-a306-4ba9-8ecd-4b91adb267e9.jpg] Hot Property [Send to friend](mailto:?subject=Hot Property: Riddle me this&body= | [Open in browser]( A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker? Yeah, no. But this week’s celebrity real estate roundup does include an anchor, an actor (or two) and a Happy Socks maker. Then for a look at some truly party-ready digs, check out our Hermosa Beach [Home of the Week]( which makes the most of its coastal location with a 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck and a cabana bar. Think views. The newly built 4,100-square-foot contemporary is asking $7.5 million. Once you’re done reading about these deals, visit and like [our Facebook page]( where you can find Hot Property stories and updates throughout the week. – [Neal J. Leitereg]( and [Lauren Beale]( Taking on new roles Actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have their onetime [home in the Hollywood Hills]( up for sale at $4.995 million. The Mediterranean-style two-story, built in 1979, has 4,700 square feet of living space containing a turret entry, a speakeasy-style wet bar, four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. An extensive covered patio with a built-in barbecue adds extra square footage for outdoor entertaining. A saltwater swimming pool and spa sit across from the patio, and a nearby pavilion serves as a gym. Pratt, 39, is known for his roles in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Avengers” films. This year, he starred in the summer blockbuster “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” Faris, 41, has dozens of film credits including “Lost in Translation,” “Brokeback Mountain” and the “Scary Movie” films. She has starred in the CBS sitcom “Mom” since 2013. The recently divorced couple bought the property through a trust in 2013 for $3.3 million. [Anna Faris' onetime home]( Pratt and Faris are listing their home in the Hollywood Hills for sale at about $5 million. They bought the property through a trust five years ago for $3.3 million. (The Agency) ADVERTISEMENT Ex MGM head has big plans Entertainment executive Gary Barber, who was ousted from his role as chairman and chief executive of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios earlier this year, has paid $14 million for a [home site in Beverly Hills](. The deal included plans and permits for a contemporary multilevel house with bands of floor-to-ceiling windows, raised decking and two swimming pools. The structure will have six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three powder rooms. An elevator, a media room, a wine room and a gym are among amenities. Barber, in his 60s, co-founded Spyglass Entertainment. He joined MGM in 2010, following the company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. [Gary Barber's proposed home]( Renderings for the proposed Beverly Hills residence show a multilevel contemporary home of about 11,000 square feet. (Realtor.com) More than he bargained for Funnyman Rob Huebel has reason to laugh all the way to the bank after a recent [home sale in Los Feliz](. The actor-comedian and his wife, former KNBC traffic anchor Holly Hannula, sold their home in the historic L.A. neighborhood for $1.36 million, or $165,000 over the asking price. The multilevel house, built in 1997, features high ceilings, three bedrooms and more than 1,800 square feet of living space. Outside, the property has two levels of patio space. Huebel, 49, has credits including the films “I Love You, Man” (2009) and “The Descendants” (2011) and the shows “Transparent” and “The League.” This year he made appearances on the sitcoms “black-ish” and “The Mayor.” [Rob Huebel's former home]( Huebel sold his Los Feliz home for $1.36 million, or $165,000 over the asking price. (Realtor.com) Out of the park Free agent pitcher Jake Peavy has a [house for sale in a gated golf-course community in San Diego]( at $2.9 million. The Spanish-style single-story, built in 2009, is entered through a courtyard with a fountain. There’s another courtyard off the master bedroom for a total of six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The nearly 7,000 square feet of living space includes a game room featuring wine storage and a wet bar. The more than 1.5-acre site also contains a sports court, a putting green and a swimming pool with a spa. Peavy, 37, has played for such MLB teams as the San Diego Padres, the Boston Red Sox and, most recently, the San Francisco Giants. He was the National League Cy Young Award winner in 2007. [Jake Peavy's home for sale]( The Spanish-style home has a private swimming pool and a community golf course. (Redfin.com) ADVERTISEMENT Dropping his anchor spot Although he covers national celebrity news, now he’s making some of his own in Studio City. “E! News” host Jason Kennedy has listed a [house he owns through a trust]( for sale at $2.495 million. The updated 1960s two-story has more than 3,200 square feet of living space. There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms including the master suite, which has a free-standing soaking tub. Views take in the surrounding canyon. Kennedy, 36, is also a contributor to NBC’s “Today” show. His acting credits include “Nobodies,” “The Arrangement” and “90210.” [Jason Kennedy's home for sale]( A patio lounging area with seating and a fire pit sits at the back of the Studio City house. (Redfin.com) Where he put his feet up Swedish businessman Mikael Söderlind, who founded the apparel retailer Happy Socks, has one foot out the door in Malibu after listing his [Point Dume estate](. The renovated Traditional-style home hit the market in September for $4.595 million and a sale is now pending. The estate encompasses more than an acre with a swimming pool and spa, a skate ramp and a vegetable garden. Built-in seating for eight surrounds a fire pit. The house has about 3,400 square feet of living space that includes a center-island kitchen, five bedrooms and 3.5 updated bathrooms. [Mikael Söderlind's estate for sale]( Söderlind listed his home in Malibu for sale at $4.595 million. (Andrew Bramasco) Her favorite room YouTube influencer Alisha Marie and her sister Ashley share a five-bedroom, five-bathroom [house in Los Angeles](. What they don’t share is the same taste in interiors. But with the help of a designer friend they were able to blend their opposing styles to create a home office that weds both rustic and glam. [Home office]( Alisha Marie in the favorite room of her Los Angeles home, her home office. (Jesse Goddard / For The Times) From the archives Ten years ago, actress Julianna Margulies of “ER” fame listed her house in Santa Monica for $4.5 million. The 3,235-square-foot home was being used as a rental by actress Kyra Sedgwick of “The Closer.” Twenty years ago, actors William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman bought a home in the Hollywood Hills and two adjacent lots for about $1 million. Built in 1951, the 3,000-square-foot house, with two bedrooms plus maid's quarters, had not been on the market in almost 40 years.The couple planned to do a major renovation. Thirty years ago, actor Sylvester Stallone was building a 30-by-18-foot pool and spa in his Malibu back yard and having a house built for himself on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. What we’re reading — For those persisting in trying to sell a house before the holidays arrive, [Realtor.com offers some tips]( to turn the tide. — In Eagle Rock, we’re digging this 1960s time capsule Buff & Hensman house [singled out at WowHaus](. Clean lines, stained glass, balconies and nearly 2,000 square feet of living space for $1.025 million. For more luxury real estate, visit us at the [Hot Property blog](. 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