‘Veronica Mars’ creator Rob Thomas lands a traditional spot in Encino

Screenwriter and producer Rob Thomas of ‘Veronica Mars’ fame has bought a traditional-style home in Encino for a little over $4 million.

Set behind gates on more than a third of an acre, the two-story house has a classic look with a dutch-gabled roof and gray-hued siding accented by white trim.

Recently renovated in a more contemporary style, the 7,800-square-foot interior space features a vaulted entry that opens to a formal living room with a drop-down projection screen. Other living areas include a formal dining room and a center-island kitchen that connect via a butler’s pantry/wet bar.

The master suite has two walk-in closets and an oversized rain shower. There are a total of six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Walls of glass slide to reveal a large patio with a built-in barbecue. A swimming pool, a sports court, lawns and hedges fill out the backyard.

The house was more recently listed for sale at $4.299 million, records show. The exact sale price was $4,009,075.

Craig Knizek and Jon Grauman of the Agency were the listing agents. Peter Maurice of Rodeo Realty represented the buyer.

Thomas, 51, has television credits that also include the “90210� reboot as well as “Party Down� and “iZombie.� Two years ago, he directed and produced the “Veronica Mars� movie, an adaptation of the teen drama series he created in 2004.

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