{
  "id": 11874988,
  "title": "Shonda Rhimes bought LA mansion for $8.8m, restored it and sold for $21m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/shonda-rhimes-bought-la-mansion-for-8-8m-restored-it-and-sold-for-21m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/in-2014-shonda-rhimes-bought-a-1923-hancock-park-mansion-for-8-8-million-after-restoring-and-expanding-it-she-sold-the-12000-sq-ft-estate-for-a-record-21-million-in-2022/articleshow/134669899.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Hancock Park, Los Angeles, a historic mansion owned by television producer Shonda Rhimes has been sold for $21 million, shattering the previous record in the Wilshire neighborhood. The 1923 property, designed by architect Elmer Grey and spanning over an acre, had originally cost Rhimes $8.8 million in 2014. The estate underwent a significant transformation over the next seven years as Rhimes restored and redesigned the home, blending its original Italianate villa charm with contemporary elements. The nearly 12,000-square-foot mansion boasts seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a formal dining room, two kitchens, a library, playroom, and even a private movie theatre. The grounds feature extensive landscaping, including two yards, a swimming pool, a cabana, paddle tennis court, and a secluded garden. The sale of the landmark residence marks a significant addition to Rhimes' already impressive Los Angeles real estate portfolio, which includes properties in Hancock Park and Manhattan.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Shonda Rhimes bought LA mansion for $8.8 million in 2014",
    "Restored and redesigned 12,000-square-foot property over seven years",
    "Sold mansion for $21 million, breaking Wilshire neighborhood record"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}