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2022-09-03 11:10:40 By : Mr. Liu Jacky

The Victorian-era property was originally built in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westlake by the American businessman Isaac Newton Van Nuys, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The publication reported that the home was moved to its current location in Windsor Square by his son J. Benton Van Nuys in 1914.

Lucy Dahl, a screenwriter and the daughter of Roald Dahl, purchased the property in 1998, according to the Los Angeles Times. She later sold it to Von D.

The movie arguably wouldn't be the same without the now-famous house, as the plot centers on the fictional Baker family moving from a small home in Illinois to the mansion.

The interior shots seen in the movie, however, were not filmed inside the actual home.

In June 2018, she shared a progress update on Instagram alongside the message: "Spending the day with Dad Von D! He has made so much progress at restoring this Victorian gem for @prayers and I and our soon-to-be baby boy! 🏰 đź–¤"

In December 2019, Von D shared photos of a Victorian-style lampshade she made for the library of her California house, which she said she was preparing to move into.

"We move in this next week so I've been rushing to get these done in time!" she said on Instagram.

It includes 11 bedrooms, eight and a half bathrooms, and a massive pool, among other features. It measures 12,565 square feet and is "gated and secure," according to the Sher Group, which is now the listing agent for the property.

The unique design was Von D's idea, and it turned out to be a cost-efficient one, according to the tattoo artist.

"For those who suck at math, that comes out to a total of $289.28, which is pretty cheap for flooring an entire room this size.đź–¤" Von D wrote on Instagram in 2020. 

"Inspired by my favorite era of gothic architecture, I designed our master bathroom to pay homage to all the cathedrals I've been lucky enough to visit over the years, but with a surreal monochromatic spin," Von D wrote as part of an Instagram post in December 2019.

"The vanity, dresser panels, and ceiling trims and moldings were all hand-carved by the artisan wood workers at @herculesfurniture here in Los Angeles. ❤️" she added. "The goal is to make every corner of our new house with artful intention and create a space that will continuously inspire our family for years to come."

Instead, Von D — a self-described "wallpaper fanatic" — decorated each room in ornate designs.

"This may sound silly to some, but I LOVE using colors, patterns, textures+treatments to help a room tell it's story. Needless to say, there is not a single white wall in our new house! Ha!" she wrote on Instagram in January 2020.

The large room has a raised platform that can serve as a stage in front of an open space where others can sit, talk, and dance.

The pool sits next to a carriage house and behind a giant hedge that provides privacy.

It was originally put on the market in January with a $15 million price tag. The price then dropped to $12.5 million in June. 

As of September, the property is listed for $10.95 million.