Actress Tatiana Maslany is the new owner of a postwar four-bedroom on .27 acres in the San Fernando Valley, according to Dirt. Maslany, who earned critical acclaim for her work in the Canadian series Orphan Black (and will soon, we presume, have all her objections sustained as a morally well-adjusted but short-tempered superhero attorney), spent $2.1 million on the home. The final price reflects intense competition for the handsome property, which was initially listed for $1.4 million.
Located in the equestrian-enthusiast neighborhood of Shadow Hills, the 1,860 sq. ft. house is a tile-roofed, timber-clad ranch. Rustic to a fault, it begins with a brick entry that reaches an artisanal pinnacle with a decorative wall panel; together with the raw-look wood and lantern sconce, it makes for a cozy preamble.
Inside the home, the 1950s bohemian feel continues with smuggler’s lantern pendants, forest green kitchen cabinetry, plank-finished walls and ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace; it all comes to a head in the master bedroom, a space that’s sheathed in pine plank, with a bit of craftsman ornament in the ceiling design and a modern pendant.
The exterior living area includes an art studio — always a welcome touch, and easily convertible into a cozy reading salon or enclosed lounge — as well as a lawn, patio, and pool.