Director Guillermo del Toro Buys 1920s Bungalow for $4.2 Million

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has added a 1920’s bungalow to his portfolio for $4.2 million. Completely remodeled and modernized, the eye-catching Santa Monica property was sold to del Toro in a bidding war for around $300,000 over the asking price.

The 3,500-square-foot single-story home is secured by a gated entrance which leads into a grassy front yard. It’s complete with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, and the living space is finished with hardwood and tiled floors, curving plaster walls, arched doorways, vintage light fixtures and stained-glass windows.

An entry foyer leads into a spacious formal living room that features a floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace and built-in shelving. The dining room makes a statement with an ornate chandelier. The all white cabinetry in the kitchen is complimented by colorful backsplashes and high-end stainless appliances. A welcoming breakfast nook boasts a table and built-in seating.

The primary suite comes with a large walk-in closet and a coveted luxe spa-inspired bath equipped with dual vanities, a steam shower, and a clawfoot soaking tub. Entertaining comes easy in this pad with a media room that leads out to a stone-clad central courtyard complete with a fire-pit and barbecue. The outdoor space also leads to a detached two-car garage and hosts a separate bonus room with a kitchenette and bath.

Del Toro is widely known for his fantasy and horror films Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. His collection of properties include two suburban homes in Westlake Village, and three homes in Los Angeles, including a $4.5 million Santa Monica Gothic Tudor. One of these dwellings, famously called Bleak House, is where he keeps a plethora of horror movie memorabilia.