Tobey Maguire turns profit on Brentwood home of 15 months

Just as Tobey Maguire’s comic book character has spidey senses that kick in when danger is near, the “Spider-Man� actor may have a bit of extra sensory perception working when it comes to real estate deals. He just sold his house in Brentwood for $10.4 million -- nearly $2 million more than what he paid 15 months ago.

Built in 1949 and designed by noted Santa Monica architect John Byers, the plantation-style house sits behind gates on three quarters of an acre.

Wood-beamed ceilings, skylights, French doors and four fireplaces are among interior details. The 6,320 square feet of living space contains living, dining and family rooms, a breakfast bar, a den, a library/study and a sauna. An upstairs guest suite has its own entrance for a total of six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.

The master suite contains a sitting room overlooking the grounds, which include a covered living room, lawn, mature trees and a swimming pool and spa area with a flagstone surround.

Maguire, 39, has starred in such films as “The Great Gatsby� (2013), “Seabiscuit� (2003) and “The Cider House Rules� (1999). He is producing the upcoming films “Z for Zachariah� and “The Fifth Wave.�

He bought the home from TV host Ricki Lake for $8.45 million and had listed it at $10.25 million.

Judy Feder of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, was the listing agent. Laurie Woolner of Power Brokers International represented the buyer.

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