soap star peter reckell sells brentwood eco-home for $3.35 million - house battery backup
Soap opera star Peter Ricker and his wife, singer Kelly moneysmith, have sold their custom --built, eco-
Friendly home in Brentwood for $3. 35 million.
Before building 3,345. square-
Foot House, the couple have their former home removed on the site, crate and shipped to Mexico for reuse in human habitat.
Then they designed and builtbedroom, four-
Modern bathroom with solar energy.
Green elements include photovoltaic systems with spare batteries, Solatube skylights, recycled glass terrazzo floors with radiant heating, recycled denim and organic cotton insulation, bamboo cabinets and doors, A roof garden and a water recycling system. A temperature-
Other features include controlling the wine hole and recording studio.
In addition to the indoor/outdoor koi pond, meditation fountain and the solar infinity pool, the outdoor facilities include a 16th-century East Indian temple transformed into a pavilion.
"This is my sanctuary," said Rachel . "
It offers views of the Santa Monica Mountain Sanctuary.
Reckell, 57, played Bo Brady in our lives from 1983 to last year.
The performance began in 1965.
He also appeared in the "knot landing "(1988-89).
He is passionate about environmental protection and going to work by bike.
Moneymaker, 42, is a former member of the Expose music group.
She was inspired by the Green Building as the carpet and other elements in the old house bothered her allergic reaction and affected her voice.
Public records show that they purchased the property in 2003 for $1. 14 million.
Daniel banchick of Prudential's West Hollywood office is a listing agent.
Scott Segall of the John athoe group represents the buyer.
In addition: luxury demo home care provided by builder
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