4 Things We Loveāand 2 We Donātāin Christina Hallās New Record-Setting $12M Mansion
4 Things We Loveāand 2 We Donātāin Christina Hallās New Record-Setting $12M Mansion
Christina HallĀ just canāt say no to Newport Beach, CA.Ā The āChristina on the Coastā star recently put down some major cash on a nearly 7,000-square-foot modern mansion in the affluent coastal city. She bought the home for $12 million in an off-market deal, just weeks after selling her previous Orange County estate with ocean views.
The purchase apparently set a record for a nonview property in Orange County, according to real estate agent Keven Stirdivant, of KASE Real Estate.
Stirdivant says he was āhonored to represent both seller and buyer on the ultimate architectural tour de force to never hit the market.ā
This is the second multimillion-dollar Newport Beach house that Hall (who just changed her name from Haack) has owned. The first place was a sprawling modern farmhouse that she lived in with Ant Anstead from 2018 to 2021. She sold that property for $5.3 million after their divorce in 2021.
Now, the former āFlip or Flopā star apparently has a taste for Ć¼ber-modern design, considering this pad is pretty much the polar opposite of her other Newport Beach dwelling.
The five-bed, 5.5-bath mansion was built in 2021, and the design pays homage to the midcentury modern aesthetic with terrazzo stone, floor-to-ceiling windows, and clean lines. High-tech features abound, including an āinterstellarā home theater and smart home automation. In the middle of the 0.37-acre lot is a lap pool and expansive lawn for the ultimate outdoor living experience.
For a second there, it looked like Hall and her husband, Josh Hall, were making the jump east to Nashville, since her new HGTV show, āChristina in the Country,ā is set there and she also owns a home in Music City. But with the purchase of this new home, the couple clearly intend to keep an anchor in Southern California.
So, without further ado, letās take a tour of Christina Hallās new digs. Here are the details that caught our eyeāand the parts of the house that made us go, huh?
1. We love the midcentury-inspired architecture
In a neighborhood full of Mediterranean-style McMansions, we fully appreciate Hall choosing what appears to be the coolest property on the block. The houseās sleek, sexy design was āinspired by mid-century icons, brought to life in 2021 by modern-day masters of the craft, Laidlaw Schultz Architects,ā the listing notes.
2. We love that backyard
Summer is so close we can taste it, and Hallās backyard looks like the perfect setup to enjoy that ideal SoCal weather. Once you get over the size of that lap pool, be sure to direct your attention to the part of the backyard weāre calling the pergola chill zone with comfortable seating and a big-screen TV.
Kudos to the architects for designing sliding doors that span the width of the kitchen for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
3. We love the abundance of entertaining space
Everywhere you look on this property, there seems to be a seating area thatās made for socializing with friends and family. From the pergola chill zone in the backyard to the cozy fireside banquette seating above, weāre guessing this home will be a favorite place for the coupleās loved ones to gather.
4. We love the flex space
Hall is a designer on the move, so we doubt sheāll need a dedicated home office. But in case she ever has to take a Zoom call, this flex space will come in handy. Now, if this were our house, weād totally make use of this work-from-home room and take full advantage of the open shelving and patio access.
1. We donāt love the view (or lack thereof)
Some people buy houses for the functionality, and some people buy houses for the view. Christina and Josh clearly fell in love with the impeccable modern architecture and myriad amenities that came with this home. But it seems a little odd to us that theyād shell out $12 million in Newport Beach for a property that doesnāt come with an ocean view.
2. We donāt love the absence of warmth
True to modern form, the design of this house is minimal and angular. The floor-to-ceiling glass and stark stone accents pay homage to the homeās midcentury modern sensibility.
But the clinical vibe of this homeās interior design is giving us pause, and we canāt help but feel like the interiors could use a little soul. Right now, the house feels more like a modern art museum or a swanky gallery, aka a place thatās not exactly hospitable to children running around. But we have a feeling Hall has a plan to add some coziness to the space once she moves in.