Peter Reckell In Brentwood, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Apr 17th 2010 at 1:02PM

When soap star Peter Reckell and his wife, singer Kelly Moneymaker decided to make their home more green they didn't mess around. As the LA Times reports the pair had their original home in Brentwood torn down, they shipped the goods to Mexico for reuse by Habitat for Humanity, and built a new eco-friendly home. Now that green home is up for sale.

Reckell, who is best known as playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" is an environmentalist who rides his bicycle to work. The contemporary home has a modern and spare style that reflects the couple's peaceful world view. Its green features include a photovoltaic system with battery backup, Solatubes, a recycled glass terrazzo floors with radiant heat, recycled denim and organic cotton insulation, a roof garden, bamboo cabinets and doors and a water reclamation system. More Hollywood-friendly features are a new kitchen with a pizza oven, a walk-in wine cellar with a day bed, a recording studio and a rooftop office with 360 degree views.

The property also has an indoor/outdoor koi pond, meditation fountain and a solar-heated infinity pool. Of particular note is a portico made of pieces from a 16th century East Indian temple that offers a quiet place for contemplation with views of the Santa Monica Conservancy. This home is listed for $6.499 million.

Gallery: Peter Reckell in Brentwood

Tags: brentwood, california real estate, celebrity real estate, economy, estate of the day, green housing, los angeles, los angeles real estate, Peter Reckell, wendy moneymaker

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

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GlobalDia Apr 19th 2010 9:58AM

its nice, but $6.5mio for a 3br is awfully high.

Jan Apr 19th 2010 9:16PM

Does anyone really live there? It looks very "cold" and impersonal.

Donna Apr 19th 2010 10:04PM

Boooring! Probably the coldest, most impersonal "home" I've ever seen! Goes to show that just because you have money does not mean you have good taste!

John Apr 19th 2010 11:41PM

If they live in a multi-million dollar house, I can see how they have saved a few bucks. In picture #12 there is an obviously stolen British Airways blanket hanging over the chair.

Apelila Apr 20th 2010 12:33AM

Why do you think it is stolen? Are you unaware that you can buy the blankets and other items from the various airlines? Then again, perhaps you steal the ones that you have.

Kathy Apr 20th 2010 1:45AM

How stupid to pay that price for a home without even a glimpse of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Are we supposed to be impressed that a "soap star" resides there? Check out Malibu, real estate voyeurs, much better bargains to be found, and much more "green" .

hd Apr 21st 2010 12:48AM

Beautiful finishes, the home looks private and the views are peaceful. Would I do things different ... I would have cabinets in the Kichen that went up to the ceiling (hate greasy Kitchen cabinet tops and you always can use more cabinet space in a kitchen) but otherwise the home is quite elegant ... understated, clean modern lines, and luxurious finishes. Great neighborhood so the price is probably right.

Junelallison@aol.com Apr 20th 2010 5:07AM

Someone call Jeff Lewis!

Bev Apr 20th 2010 6:43AM

To each their own but I didn't even see one thing in that house that said anything about who they are. I like the simple look but it doesnt say a thing about the people that live there.

blogs325 May 14th 2010 5:06AM

To each his own, but I have not even seen anything in this house that they said nothing. I like the look simple, but does not say a word about people living there.How stupid to pay that price for a home without a glimpse of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Are we supposed to be impressed that a soap star "is there? Check Malibu, voyeurs real estate deals to find much better and much greener.
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