Rich Moore, the animation director behind last year’s hit film ‘Zootopia,’ recently purchased this Spanish Colonial-style home in Hollywood’s Whitley Heights. Moore paid $2.11 million for the property, a little bit more than the $1.995 listing price. The home’s previous purchase price was $1.1 million, when it last sold about ten years ago.

A 1998 construction, the exterior of the home is warmly toned in terra-cotta stucco, and the traditional roof tiles characteristic of the style. The recessed entrance with wrought-iron lantern, and substantial wood front door are wonderfully evocative.

The home’s interior generally continues the tonal motif of the exterior. Tones are warm, and there is a fair amount of dark wood, but the effect is not overly confining. Wall colors are subtle, and terra-cotta tile and hardwood floors give the home a comforting appeal. Exposed beams feel more authentic than oppressive.

The 3,500 square feet of living space contains four bedrooms and four baths, including the master suite; the master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, mid-toned hardwood floor, and private balcony. The master bath is in soft reddish limestone, in keeping with the color theme established by the rest of the house. There is a second-floor terrace.

The property features a stone pool and patio area; there are hand-painted tile accents around the spa, which incorporates a desert-flora planting. The backyard is small, but nicely landscaped, and a supported porch is a pleasant addition to the rear of the home, accessible through French doors from the living room. Views from the property are substantial, offering a survey of Los Angeles.

Rich Moore is a creative partner at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Rough Draft Studios. He took home Emmy awards for his work on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Futurama’; 2016’s ‘Zootopia’ was a runaway hit, setting a record for the biggest worldwide opening for an animated film.