Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer's Venice Beach home is a modern architectural jewel – listed for $8 million
Designers draped the former beach house in Alaskan yellow cedar to create a contemporary masterpiece – we take a tour


Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, the couple known for co-starring in HBO’s True Blood, are selling their SoCal home for $8 million.
The duo purchased the former beach house, located close to the Venice Beach Boardwalk, in 2009 for $2.2 million* and spent the seven years that followed transforming the abode into an exciting example of modern architecture. Alongside celebrated architect David Hertz, the couple wrapped the distinct boxy structure entirely in Alaskan yellow cedar, juxtaposing the concrete floors and harsh steel pillars and railings.
Complete with a light-filled open-plan living space, a Zen garden, a swimming pool, and a rooftop deck (overlooking the Pacific), the property is a stand-out listing in California (and one of the world's best homes currently on the market).
Inside, the home exhibits an airy open-plan living space across its third floor (to maximize access to light and access to the ocean views and breeze).
The main living area exemplifies the Organic Modern aesthetic, complete with rustic wooden furnishings and tactile textures alongside various houseplants. The dining area is an entertainer's dream, featuring a quirky gallery wall and an unconventional chandelier above the wooden dining table.
The space opens out to a grassy terrace area that's surrounded by tall trees for added privacy.
The living area flows into the chef-style kitchen, complete with a large island, unpainted cabinets, and steel accents that pay homage to the raw, industrial feel that runs throughout the home.
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In a break from convention, the five bedrooms sit on the floor beneath the living and dining area. These spaces all exhibit the same bohemian-style aesthetic and eco-friendly design quirks, including energy-efficient lighting.
Other notable features include a Zen garden, a sauna, a spa, a fitness room, and a partially covered swimming pool where swimmers can enjoy the wooden architectural assets in all their glory.
According to property data acquired by *Robb Report, Anna and Stephen first tried to sell their home for $14 million in 2020; however, they were unable to find a buyer. Since then, the home has been on and off the market at lower prices, now at $8 million.
David Kramer and Ruby Fay of Hilton & Hyland currently hold the listing.
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Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.
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