After upgrading to a sprawling Mediterranean-style home nestled in the remote hills between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley, Melanie Martinez has decided to put her custom-built equestrian estate in the prestigious guard-gated Bell Canyon community up for sale.
Records indicate that Martinez, who first gained fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2012 and later emerged as a “pop star plucked from the imagination of Dr. Seuss,” purchased her new residence for $3.1 million over the summer. This new home features three bedrooms and four bathrooms within just over 3,300 square feet of living space.
The property she acquired for $2.1 million in an August 2022 bidding war is now listed at $2.85 million. Situated behind a gated brick driveway on a nearly one-acre wooded lot, the creamy stucco and wood-trimmed home was custom built in 1979. During Martinez’s ownership, the two-story house was stylishly updated and now boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 3,420 square feet of open-concept living space. The residence features hardwood floors, high ceilings, arched doorways, and intricate woodwork.
A standout feature is the portico entryway leading into a striking foyer with a vaulted ceiling and staircase. The living room, with its stone fireplace, wall of windows, and wet bar, flows into a family room that showcases a two-way white brick fireplace and a “completely reimagined” kitchen equipped with an eat-in island and top-tier stainless appliances. Additionally, the home includes an office and a dining room highlighted by a wrought-iron chandelier.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a sitting area, walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. The secluded backyard features a pool and spa with a sundeck, a barbecue and kitchen setup with a fireplace, and a covered terrace perfect for al fresco entertaining. There’s also a barn with three horse stalls, a motor court, and an attached three-car garage.
Listed by Steve Clark of Backbeat Homes, the Bell Canyon property comes with a $280-per-month HOA fee that grants access to the community’s clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, and hiking, biking, and horse trails.
At 28, the New York native, who is signed to Atlantic Records, has released several successful projects, including her debut single and EP Dollhouse, the studio albums Cry Baby and K-12 (the latter accompanied by a film), the EP After School, and most recently, Portals, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
