LOS ANGELES — Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has officially pulled up anchor from L.A.’s Historic Core district, selling the last piece of his five-unit penthouse collection atop the Eastern Columbia Building for US$1.425 million.
Depp originally listed the five multi-floor penthouses within the Art Deco building last year for a combined US$12.78 million. The units, which were offered collectively or individually, brought in a total of US$10.88 million.
That’s about US$3.7 million more than what the actor-producer-musician paid for the properties from 2007-08:US$7.173 million. The penthouse that just sold is now listed for lease at US$5,500 a month.
It features a loft-style floor plan, exposed brickwork and exposed ductwork. Original steel-paned windows take in sweeping city views.
In the main living area, a whimsical mural by Brazilian street artist Osgemeos runs from floor-to-ceiling to fill the entire wall.
A galley-style kitchen sits opposite the mural and is equipped with stainless-steel appliances and cabinetry.
Steel-framed staircases lead up to a landing with a lounge/den and, further, to the lone bedroom.
There is one full bathroom and one half-bath in the 1,780 square feet of living space.
Depp, 54, this year reprised his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and appeared in the mystery film Murder on the Orient Express. Known for his offbeat roles, the actor has credits that also include Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).
— Los Angeles Times
