A newly listed Laurel Canyon home is bringing a rare kind of Los Angeles crossover to the market — one that blends Hollywood recognition, serious culinary pedigree, and the kind of SoCal indoor-outdoor setup that never goes out of style.
Offered at $3,995,000, the single-story residence is owned by actress Maria Bello and her former partner, acclaimed chef Dominique Crenn, the celebrated force behind Atelier Crenn, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco.
The listing is held by Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman, who describes the home as bright, “Californian,” and designed with both comfort and entertaining in mind.
And honestly, the property reads like the exact kind of place that makes sense for this duo: a stylish, thoughtfully updated canyon retreat, with a chef-worthy kitchen, retractable doors opening to panoramic views, and a cozy backyard full of relaxing features, with a heated pool, spa, bocce court and all.
A Laurel Canyon listing with a rare Hollywood-meets-food-world backstory
Celebrity homes are nothing new in Laurel Canyon, but this one stands out for its particular pairing.
On one side: Maria Bello, a longtime actress with major film credits and a newly buzzy TV role. On the other, her former partner: Dominique Crenn, a globally known chef with a restaurant résumé that puts her in the ultra-elite category of American fine dining.
So when the listing describes the home as having “a beautiful European flavor” paired with classic California flow, it doesn’t feel like random marketing language — it feels like a reflection of the owners’ combined aesthetics.
Reimagined from the ground up by Bello Building and Contracting
The home has been fully reimagined, with the listing noting that the transformation was handled by Chris Bello of Bello Building and Contracting.
That matters because in this price bracket — especially in Laurel Canyon — buyers want “finished.” They want turnkey. They want something that doesn’t feel like a project disguised behind pretty staging photos. This one is being positioned as the opposite: a carefully updated home that’s already been done properly.
A 1969-built single-story retreat with modern LA ease
Built in 1969, the residence keeps the appeal of the classic single-story California layout, but with modern updates that push it into “current-day dream home” territory.
Single-story homes always read a little more relaxed (and honestly, a little more expensive-feeling) in LA. No stairs, no awkward split levels, just clean flow from room to room and easy movement between inside and outside.
A coveted pocket of Laurel Canyon with Wonderland School District appeal
The listing highlights a location within the highly coveted Wonderland School District, which is one of those details that can instantly raise a listing’s desirability — and explain the price tag — without needing any further justification.
It also emphasizes the home’s easy access to the Mulholland Tennis Club, plus quick reach to major LA hubs like the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Studio City, and all the dining/entertainment that comes with those neighborhoods.
The basics: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,555 square feet
The property offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 2,555 square feet, a size that feels substantial without tipping into mansion territory.
It’s the kind of layout that works for a range of buyers: a couple who wants space, someone who works from home and needs flexible rooms, or the kind of “LA family home” setup where the outdoor living does half the heavy lifting.
A bright open floor plan built for real indoor-outdoor living
This house is clearly selling the lifestyle. And the lifestyle here is: open everything up and let the canyon do its thing.
The interior is described as sun-filled with an open plan linking the main living room, dining area, den, and kitchen. It’s designed so the home lives like one big shared space—perfect for entertaining, or just making day-to-day life feel easy and breathable.
Accordion doors that fully retract to frame canyon and mountain views
This is the big moment.
The home features casement-style accordion doors that fully retract, opening the main living spaces to panoramic canyon and mountain views. It’s the kind of feature that turns a regular living room into something that feels cinematic—especially at golden hour, when Laurel Canyon starts doing its whole glowing-hills thing.
And unlike a basic sliding door, accordion doors create a true open wall effect. When they’re open, the line between indoors and outdoors basically disappears.
A gourmet kitchen with a world-class chef connection
Not every listing gets to casually drop “chef-designed” and have it mean something. This one actually can.
The kitchen is described as a gourmet setup created by a world-famous French chef (which, in this case, is Dominique Crenn). It’s not just about high-end appliances or looking pretty; it’s about function.
Because when a real chef designs a kitchen, it typically shows in the layout: prep space, flow, storage, and thoughtful details that make cooking feel less like a chore and more like a ritual.
Juliette Hohnen’s quote says it best: the chef’s kitchen isn’t only designed for function — it’s “chic too.”
Hardwood floors and a clean, cohesive design throughout
Hardwood floors run throughout the home, and the overall design reads polished but not fussy.
This is not a house where every room screams for attention. It’s a calm, cohesive environment: updated and finished, but still warm and livable. It’s the kind of home where you can picture people actually living, not just posing.
A primary suite, two guest bedrooms
The primary suite is positioned as its own little sanctuary within the home, and the description leans fully into comfort.
Expect a spa-inspired setup, with a bathroom featuring a soaking tub, dual vanities, a rainfall shower, and an expansive walk-in closet. It’s the “end-of-day exhale” part of the house — private, quiet, and clearly treated as an important space, not an afterthought.
The home includes two additional guest bedrooms, giving the layout versatility: extra rooms for guests, kids, offices, creative space, or whatever the future buyer wants them to become.
A separate library and studio tucked at the back of the property
This is one of the coolest features in the listing: a separate library/studio located at the back of the home.
It’s described as having soaring ceilings and additional views — and it opens directly onto the bocce court, which is such a specific, delightful pairing. A little intellectual. A little playful. Very Laurel Canyon.
And because it’s separate, it’s ideal as a true creative studio, writing space, office, or even a quiet hangout zone that feels distinct from the main house.
The backyard has a covered alfresco dining area with firepit and BBQ
Out back, the home goes full “LA dream.”
There’s a heated pool and spa, surrounded by stone patios and landscaped grounds, creating a full resort-style environment that feels built for both lounging and entertaining. It’s the kind of outdoor setup where an afternoon can easily become an evening, and no one feels any urgency to go back inside.
This home includes a private bocce ball court, adding a playful and social element to the outdoor space. It also ties perfectly into the home’s overall “turnkey lifestyle” packaging: it’s not just a yard, it’s an experience.
Maria Bello’s career: from ‘Coyote Ugly’ to Netflix’s ‘The Waterfront’
If Maria Bello looks awfully familiar, that’s because she should. The Pennsylvania-born actress and producer has had a long, recognizable career across both film and television.
She’s perhaps best known to many viewers for movies like Coyote Ugly and Grown Ups, and she’s also currently drawing attention for her role in The Waterfront, after another memorable appearance in Netflix’s limited series Beef.
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