As Michael B. Jordan stays busy with his sizzling hot career in Hollywood, he’s also making a big move in his personal life. The Oscar-winning actor has put his fabulous Encino mansion on the market for $10.49 million.
“Jordan paid $12.51 million for the property in 2022, shortly after its construction was completed, and then customized it,” according to the New York Post. Now, he’s ready to pass it on to a new owner.
The Enviable Home Is a ‘Rare Architectural Estate’
Featuring eight bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, as well as 11,599 square feet, Jordan’s “modern farmhouse-style Encino residence was built in 2021,” the Post explains.
Beyond that, the impressive abode is described as “[a] rare architectural estate in Encino’s coveted Royal Estates, where modern design meets natural serenity,” according to the Compass listing. “Privately gated on a half-acre corner lot, this newer construction residence is enveloped by mature oaks and cypress, creating a secluded sanctuary.”
Visit the home, and you’ll find “[a] dramatic 20-foot pivot door” that “reveals a grand open-concept interior with soaring ceilings, expansive glass walls, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow,” per the listing.
Travel inside, and the listing notes that you’ll soon discover “[t]he chef’s kitchen,” which “is a statement of form and function, featuring Miele appliances, custom oak cabinetry, and dual islands for elevated entertaining.”
“The three-level residence includes a world-class primary suite with fireplace, dual couture closets, and dual spa-inspired baths,” the listing also mentions, while adding that “[t]he lower level offers a private lifestyle retreat with a screening theater, temperature-controlled wine cellar, wellness center with indoor/outdoor spa, and additional ensuite suites.”
The listing also points out that those who venture outside of the home will find the kind of “living [that] rivals a five-star resort, with a zero-edge pool and spa, curated entertaining terraces, pavilion, pool house, and a striking two-story guest house designed with the same quality craftsmanship as the main residence.”
What Is a Modern Farmhouse-Style Home?
If your interest has been piqued by the idea of a modern farmhouse-style home, then you might want to find out more about the popular look.
“Thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines, the modern farmhouse style is deeply ingrained in contemporary architecture — often far from any crops or barnyard animals,” according to Realtor.com. Interior décor-related “[h]allmarks of the beloved style are easy to spot — from barn doors and reclaimed wood to wicker accessories and that classic apron sink, the modern farmhouse aesthetic is distinct.”
“But what about the exterior details?” Realtor.com asks before noting that “[a] home’s construction can also signal its vibe — and modern farmhouse architecture is truly a classic.”
While Realtor.com says that the aesthetic involves a “mix of rustic and citified details” that are “immediately apparent in a home’s structure,” here are a few things that make a dwelling a modern farmhouse-style home.
Vertical siding: “The Gaines duo loves their shiplap, as is well documented,” Realtor.com mentions. “They affix these trademark wood planks onto nearly every wall in their renovation projects.” However, when it comes to the exterior of a modern farmhouse-style home, “you’ll find different cladding, namely board and batten.”
Oversized windows: If you’re a fan of modern farmhouse-style homes, then it’s likely that you also love big windows. Ariel Barrionuevo, designer and manager of La Coralina Island House, explained to Realtor.com that the large windows “act like big pictures, connecting the home’s inside to the nature outside.”
Symmetrical shape: While there are surely a few outliers, Realtor.com points out that, “[a]ccording to the experts, a modern farmhouse’s shape is usually symmetrical, with a clean street front.”
Gable roof: Jennifer Masters, the owner and interior design director of & Masters, notes that while gabled rooves are practical — “they’re great for getting water off quickly” — she also says that “they also harken back to farmhouses in the Northeast that had to carry a large snow load in winter.”
Covered porch: Of course, a covered porch would be an ideal and dreamy addition to a modern farmhouse-style home. Realtor.com tells fans of the idea, “Often spanning the length of the home’s front, an open-sided covered porch extends the property’s living space to three seasons in some climates, adding extra square footage for entertaining and relaxing.”
