REVEALED: James Corden’s LA mansion was snapped up for $17.1million by daughter of Hong Kong private equity billionaire – $5million less than the comedian first wanted
- The property sold to LeeAnn Akouri-Shan in May after months on the market
- Corden originally listed the Los Angeles home for $22 million but lowered it after no takers
- The comedian bought the home from Steve Levitan in 2017 for $9.7 million
James Corden’s Los Angeles mansion was sold to the daughter of a Hong Kong private equity billionaire for $17.1 million in May, for $5million less than the former ‘Late Late Show’ host first asked.
Corden, 44, is handing over the keys to LeeAnn Akouri-Shan, daughter of Weijian Shan, 69.
Corden first listed his home back in the fall at $22 million, a whopping $12 million more than he purchased it for in 2017 from ‘Modern Family’ co-creator Steve Levitan.
The comedian later lowered the asking price to $18 million and quickly caught the attention of Akouri-Shan, who put in an all-cash offer, according to The Real Deal.
The 8,600-square-foot property is located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood and has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and sits on nearly a half-acre lot.
James Corden’s Los Angeles mansion sold to the daughter of a Hong Kong private equity billionaire for $17.1 million in May, months after the comedian listed the property
Corden first listed his home (pictured) in the fall at $22 million, a whopping $12 million more than he purchased it for in 2017 from ‘Modern Family’ co-creator Steve Levitan
The former ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ host, 44, is handing over the keys to LeeAnn Akouri-Shan, daughter of Weijian Shan (pictured)
After purchasing the property from Levitan, the comedian and wife Julia Corden – who is an interior designer – made significant renovations.
The redo was lengthy and reportedly incredibly pricey for the pair who are now expected to move back to their native United Kingdom after Corden ended his run hosting the CBS late-night show.
The couple have been married since 2012 and share three children together.
Additionally, the Cordens will have to fork over give up an even larger portion of the profits thanks to Los Angeles’ new mansion tax, which burdens sellers with a 5.5 percent levy on sales larger than $10 million.
Akouri-Shan’s new home has been described as ‘New England traditional’ and features many amenities for a private but lavish lifestyle.
The home is located behind gates and stays secluded thanks to a hedge out front.
Inside, the sprawling 8,600-square-foot residence includes a fireplace-equipped living room, an eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, and a library.
For film buffs, the house also comes with a movie theater that seats 20.
The home’s private movie theater which can seat up to 20 people
One bedroom has a massive lounge area equipped with a fireplace
The shower inside the master bathroom. The room also leads out to a private deck
The sprawling home has a massive backyard with its own pavilion and swimming pool
James Corden and wife Julia officially moved into this Brentwood home in December 2017 after purchasing the property for $9.7 million
The backyard has an in ground trampoline
The amenities in the backyard provide plenty of shaded spots to shield the family from the hot Southern California sun
The large kitchen included plenty of counterspace for the family to cook as well as multiple options for spaces to eat
The property also comes with a large family room that opens up onto the garden.
A pool, pergola and private gazebo are featured prominently in the backyard, which also has plenty of space for outdoor activities.
Upstairs, the home’s master bedroom has a private balcony, a lounge area, and two bathrooms.
In April, Corden gave a glimpse at his lavish home in his last ever Carpool Karaoke segment with Adele.
The ‘Chasing Pavements’ singer surprised him by waking him up in his bed.
Adele, with the help of James’ camera crew, entered through the front door and gave fans a look at his spacious entry hall.
The crew caught some of the home’s finer details including its mahogany floors and a dark brown rug leading into the living room.
One of the bedrooms had a massive floorplan that allowed for additional couches. The room also featured its own fireplace
A bathroom on the home’s second floor led out to a balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard
The home also came with this massive space that was previously used as a recreation room
As the group moves through the home, a dark marble fireplace could be seen in the background along with a pair of French doors leading into the garden.
James has previously given a glimpse at his kitchen in other clips from his show, with the room dominated by a huge white marble island.
The walls were covered in white tiles and matching cupboards while the star added an elegant finish with black countertops.
Since the sale, James has since moved back to the UK with Julia and their three children – Max, 11, Carey, eight, and Charlotte, four.
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