

Actress Malin Akerman is parting ways with the stylish Los Angeles retreat she shares with her husband, actor Jack Donnelly.
The Spanish-style Mediterranean residence, built in 1940, is listed for $2.99 million, offering buyers a rare combination in the hills: outdoor space, city views and turnkey interiors.
There are four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in the main house, and, befitting a family of creatives, a studio above the detached garage that could be used for writing, painting or recording music.
Overall, the four-bathroom property sits on a quiet street in the Los Feliz Oaks enclave, a pocket of the Hollywood Hills known for its celebrity pedigree and winding roads lined with architectural gems. But unlike many hillside homes where outdoor areas are limited to steep terraces, this one boasts a sprawling, flat courtyard that listing agent Lori Harris, of the Brock & Lori Team at Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz, said is the home’s defining feature.
“What’s really special about it, especially for the area, is it has a flat courtyard and beautiful views,” Harris told The Post. “The courtyard is really the belle of the ball with this home, frankly. It is stunning.”
From the street, the property appears understated and private, concealed behind gates and lush landscaping. But stepping inside reveals what Harris described as a “transportive” oasis centered around a dramatic Moroccan-inspired courtyard complete with flagstone paving, a romantic vine-covered awning, a swimming pool and an outdoor bar.
“It’s totally private and unassuming from the street, but then you walk in and immediately it opens up,” Harris said.
Akerman, of “The Hunting Wives” who purchased the home several years ago, significantly transformed the outdoor space during her ownership. Harris noted that the pool area did not exist in its current form before the actress revamped the property.
The upgrades continue indoors, where the home blends classic Mediterranean bones with bold, personality-driven design choices. Throughout the house, earthy green accents create a cohesive aesthetic, from a green quartzite waterfall-style island in the kitchen to tiles along the walls of the primary bathroom’s walk-in shower.
The kitchen serves as a focal point of the main living space, where guests entering through the courtyard are greeted by sweeping city views framed behind the island. Exposed wood beams, warm textures and curated designer finishes are warm and reflective of Akerman’s own personal style.
“Malin is just all personality,” said Harris, “so the home is really reflective of her. It’s cozy and really fun.”
Among the more recent renovations is a newly completed primary suite set on the home’s lower level, giving it a sense of true privacy. The space features vaulted wood-beam ceilings and a spa-style bathroom clad in glossy green Zia tile, anchored by a soaking tub positioned beneath a picture window with views of the hills.
Design enthusiasts may also recognize several high-end touches sprinkled throughout the home, including Kelly Wearstler sconces and wallpaper. The residence has been staged by local design studio Pride of Place, and outdoor furniture is by the antiques-inspired Olive Ateliers, a pairing Harris says perfectly complements the home’s “old-world feel.”
While the house feels like it exists in its own casually-glamorous world, the boutiques and cozy restaurants of Los Feliz, like the French bistro La Poubelle, are less than a mile away, along with the LA outpost of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a gourmet market selling wine and craft beer.
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