Wes Craven's Hollywood home sells for $3.5m (and gets $250K above asking price)
He was the legendary director who introduced Freddie Kruger to the world in Nightmare on Elm Street.
And the home of Wes Craven, who passed away last year aged 76, sold for $250K above asking price in April.
The Hollywood Hills home was listed for $3,295,000 on 8th April, according to la.curbed.com, and offers were made on April 15.
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Dream house: The home of Wes Craven, who passed away last year aged 76, sold for $250K above asking price in April
It was sold on April 28 at $3,535,000, reports Redfin with Million Dollar Listing stars Josh and Matt Altman as its listing agents.
It was described as 'perfect for creative minds,' but the lucky new owner is unknown.
The 3,594 square-foot three bedroom and three bathroom home is the residence of dreams rather than nightmares.
Legendary director: The home of the Nightmare on Elm Street director - pictured left in 2009 - was sold by Million Dollar Listings' Matt Altman and Josh Altman
It was purchased by the horror director in 1992, for $1,200,000, so has increased in value by $2,335,000 in 24 years.
No doubt the star connection to the property provided extra appeal for the buyer as the home was also once owned by acting legend Steve McQueen.
Stylishly presented, the house on Solar Drive - close to celebrity haunt Runyon Canyon - is decorated in tasteful muted hues and earth tones.
On sale: The Hollywood Hills home was listed for $3,295,000 on 8th April, according to la.curbed.com
Moved quick: It was sold on April 28 at $3,535,000, reports Redfin, with Million Dollar Listing stars Josh and Matt Altman as its listing agents
Artsy-space: It was described as 'perfect for creative minds,' but the lucky new owner is unknown
Stunning: The 3,594 square-foot three bedroom and three bathroom home is the residence of dreams rather than nightmares
Insider view: It would appear the director had a love of books as there are plenty of bookshelves - now empty - throughout the luxurious property
Star power: The open plan home sold well above asking price after having two famous former resident
Set in the hills, it features an impressive view across Los Angeles, and a salt-water pool and jacuzzi.
It's remarkably zen, featuring peaceful koi ponds and fountains in the gardens.
Giant glass windows surround the spacious living room, and dining area, providing ample amounts of light and vistas.
Not a nightmare! It's remarkably zen, featuring peaceful koi ponds and fountains in the gardens
Luxurious: It also features a salt-water pool and jacuzzi
Great vistas: Set in the hills, it features an impressive view across Los Angeles
Great investment: It was purchased by the horror director in 1992, for $1,200,000, so has increased in value by $2,335,000 in 24 years
Off the grid: From the home, there's an impressive view of Los Angeles, which sparkles with lights by night
The master bedroom suite with a beamed ceiling appears to feature a fireplace and plenty of storage, as well as opening onto an outdoor patio area.
An elegant and enviable open-plan kitchen area has a hob and sink on a centre island and pale worktops, as well as plenty of storage space.
It would appear the director had a love of books as there are plenty of bookshelves - now empty - throughout the luxurious property.
Elegant: An enviable open-plan kitchen area has a hob and sink on a centre island and pale worktops
Sleeping: The master bedroom suite with a beamed ceiling appears to feature a fireplace and plenty of storage, as well as opening onto an outdoor patio area
Extra appeal: The home was also once owned by acting legend Steve McQueen
Stylish: The house on Solar Drive - close to celebrity haunt Runyon Canyon - is decorated in tasteful muted hues and earth tones
Tub with a view: Even the bathroom has feature windows which give uninterrupted vistas across the city
Johnny Depp made his feature film debut in the director's 1984 supernatural slasher horror, Nightmare on Elm Street.
It spawned a franchise of nine slasher films, and was a huge hit after being made for just $1.8 million and raking in over $25 million at the U.S box office.
Craven died of brain cancer on August 30, 2015, at the age of 76, at his home in Los Angeles.
He was survived by his two children, Jonathan, 51 and Jessica, 48, from his first marriage to Bonnie Broecker, third wife Iya Labunka, step-daughter Nina Tarnawsky and sister Carol Buhrow and three grandchildren.
Iconic: Craven introduced Freddie Kruger to the world in Nightmare on Elm Street
Introducing! Johnny Depp made his feature film debut in the director's 1984 supernatural slasher horror, Nightmare on Elm Street
Scary tale: It spawned a franchise of nine slasher films, and was a huge hit after being made for just $1.8 million and raking in over $25 million at the U.S box office
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