A TV Actor’s Spanish-Style Home With a Serene Courtyard Pool Lists for $3M in L.A.

Originally built in 1966, the three-bedroom residence owned by actor KJ Apa of the hit CW drama series “Riverdale” features beautiful archways, wood-beamed ceilings, and traditional ceramic tiles.

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A 3,581-square-foot home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces sits above street level in the highly coveted Nichols Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles’s Hollywood Hills. The 1966 residence was most recently owned by New Zealand-born actor KJ Apa of CW’s popular Riverdale series. According to property records, the television star bought the house in January 2020 for $2,487,500.

The Spanish-style estate at 2862 Nichols Canyon Road in Los Angeles offers beautiful archways, wood-beamed ceilings, antique fixtures, and hardwood floors.

Spread across two levels, the Spanish-style estate boasts crisp-white walls with beautiful archways, wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and traditional tiling in several rooms. Interior architect Olivia Luce of Liv Luce design studio decorated the interior with a minimalist, midcentury-modern aesthetic that complements the home’s existing details.

A cantera stone fireplace anchors the living room.

Hardwood floors with traditional tiled risers sit below wood-beamed ceilings.

An open-plan family room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen sit on the first floor.

A cantera stone fireplace anchors the living room, which connects to an open-plan family room, dining area, and brand-new chef’s kitchen. Wood-framed French sliding doors connect the lounge area to a lush, tiled courtyard with a heated pool. Also on the first floor are two bedrooms with ample closet space and two full bathrooms.

The brand-new chef’s kitchen is equipped with marble countertops and custom cabinets.

Interior architect Olivia Luce of Liv Luce design studio decorated the interior with a midcentury-modern aesthetic that complements the original details.

The dining area offers easy access to the family room and kitchen.

Wood-framed French sliding doors connect the open-plan kitchen, dining area, and family room to a lush, tiled courtyard with a heated pool. Also on the first floor are two bedrooms with ample closet space and two full baths.

French sliding doors connect the family room to a tiled courtyard with a heated pool.

One of the first-floor bedrooms connects to the pool area via wood-framed sliding doors.

All of the bathrooms feature Spanish-style tile and antique fixtures.

Both bedrooms on the first floor offer ample closet space and full bathrooms.

A staircase with wrought-iron railings, arched openings, and ornate hanging light fixtures leads to a loft-like area that can be used as an office, library, or additional gathering space near the primary bedroom.

A staircase with wrought-iron railings, arched openings, and ornate hanging light fixtures leads to the second level.

A loft-like gathering space on the second floor can be used as an office or home library.

The primary suite spans almost the entire second level with a cozy seating area and a tiled fireplace situated on either side of the bedroom. French sliding doors lead to an expansive private terrace overlooking the pool with impressive city and canyon views. A spacious en suite bath with a double vanity, clawfoot tub, dual-head steam shower, and custom walk-in closet complete the suite’s spa-like atmosphere. Scroll ahead to see more of the luminous Spanish-style residence, which is currently listed for $2,995,000.