‘American Beauty’ writer Alan Ball adjusts price on Hollywood Hills compound

Decorated screenwriter Alan Ball has lowered the price on his scenic compound in Hollywood Hills to $7.95 million, down from $8.25 million last year.

Reached by a tree-lined driveway, the hilltop setting includes more than an acre of grounds filled with rolling lawns, gardens and mature trees. Structures on the property include a wood-sided Craftsman home, a detached guesthouse, a two-story fitness center, studio/pool house and an aviary.

The main house, built in 1954, has 6,000 square feet of living space that includes an open-beam living room, a home theater and a wood-paneled library with a fireplace. The kitchen and breakfast area take in garden and city views.

Including the two-bedroom guesthouse there are six bedrooms and six bathrooms. The fitness center features a steam room.

A swimming pool and spa, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit are among the exterior amenities.

Zach Goldsmith of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is the listing agent.

Ball, 59, is known for writing “American Beauty.� The Oscar and Emmy winner created and produced the series “True Blood� and “Six Feet Under.� His other producer credits include the TV show “Banshee� (2013-15).

Last year the screenwriter put another home in Ojai’s East End on the market. The Mediterranean estate, which sits on a 40-acre hilltop, currently lists for $5.5 million.

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