Rufus Wainwright lists his $2.3 million Spanish-style Laurel Canyon cottage

Singer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright has listed his unusual Spanish-style Los Angeles home for $2.3 million. The three-bedroom property is in lower Laurel Canyon, in an exclusive enclave at the base of Mount Olympus.Its exterior resembles a fairy-tale cottage among trees, while the interior features vivid colours and textures. The house spans 2,119 square feet and was built in 1926.

According to Realtor, Wainwright bought the property in 2016 for $1.45 million and maintained its original features with personal touches. The home is set behind a gate and offers privacy, and is just minutes from Sunset Boulevard.What makes this 1926 Laurel Canyon house look like a fairy-tale cottageThe property is located in lower Laurel Canyon, at the base of Mount Olympus. The Spanish-style house, dating to 1926, occupies a gated parcel surrounded by trees.

The tree-lined setting offers privacy, while Sunset Boulevard remains just minutes away. Listing agent Alexandre Anu of Douglas Elliman is marketing the home alongside Dag Eliason of Hilton & Hyland.