A C-suite exec from one of the world’s largest gaming giants is floating his contemporary home on the market — with a $5,798,250 price tag. Or a $23k/month rent, whichever comes first.
Marcus Sanford, Deputy CFO Planning & Analytics at Activision Blizzard, arguably the biggest gaming company in the world whose annual revenue reportedly amounted to $7.53 billion in 2022 alone, has just listed his Los Angeles home, giving gaming fans everywhere a peek inside the life of a Blizzard executive.
For those less familiar with the gaming scene, Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision Blizzard, is best known for creating some of the biggest videogame franchises out there, including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and Hearthstone (which yours truly has been playing since it first launched its beta version back in 2013).
And spearheading the efforts to deliver these immensely popular video games to fans all over the world comes with benefits, as we’re about to see.
Inside the spectacular home of an Activision Blizzard executive
CFO Marcus Sanford’s house is a custom-crafted, modern abode set in the heart of Melrose Village, the popular Los Angeles neighborhood that runs along Melrose Avenue between Fairfax Avenue and Highland Avenue.
But location is by no means the only thing that makes this property stand out.
The distinctly contemporary home has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and one half-bath spread across 3,813 square feet of meticulously appointed living space.
Its interiors ooze modern luxury without sacrificing on warmth, relying heavily on wood and natural elements to set the tone for each space.
Stand-out features include white oak hardwood floors, a skylight shining down upon a stunning 20-year-old ficus bonsai, and wide glass windows that embrace abundant sunshine.
The luxurious kitchen is every culinary expert’s dream, equipped with the finest appliances (Miele), as well as marble countertops, an espresso machine, two ovens, a chef’s six-burner stovetop, a wine chiller, and even a designer pantry.
It’s also set right next to the sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor spaces — making summer BBQ prep or alfresco dining a breeze.
Rounding up the long list of amenities, the Activision Blizzard CFO’s home comes with four sleek fireplaces placed throughout the public and private rooms, a wine cellar, and an additional den or media room.
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Though it’s worth mentioning that the property also features a Tesla charger and Control 4 system that manages indoor and landscaping lighting, indoor & rooftop music, TVs, blinds and doors, intercom and gates.
Per the listing, the four ensuite bedrooms feature spacious closets and privacy, and the expansive primary suite boasts a spa-like custom bath with a soaking tub, dual waterfall shower, and double vanity.
The primary suite also opens onto a private patio with its own fireplace.
Outdoor spaces reign supreme, with an expansive rooftop deck as the crown jewel
Impressive as the home might be, it was its outdoor spaces that caught our eye.
From its verdant, atrium garden entry to its carefully manicured backyard, the property’s outdoor areas bear the signature of Sirak Studio, the lauded Los Angeles-based design studio helmed by Adam Sirak.
But the property’s standout feature is its expansive 868-square-foot rooftop deck, complete with its own kitchen, bar, and outdoor living room.
Fully finished in solid teak decking with an open-front gas fireplace, the generously sized rooftop deck includes custom teak coffee tables accented with Italian silver travertine, outdoor fabrics by Kelly Wearstler, and lounge chairs by Holly Hunt.
The house is listed with Farah Levi and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency with a $5,798,250 price tag but is also offered as a rental for $23,000/mo.
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Source: fancypantshomes.com