Colin Farrell Sells English Country-Style House in Hollywood Hills for $1.3 Million

Colin Farrellis letting go of a little piece of the British Isles in L.A.The Irish-born actor, 43, recently sold his Hollywood Hills home for $1.3 million, PEOPLE confirms. An English country-style abode, the 2,736-square-foot house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, according toThe Agency, which represented the buyer.TheGentlemenstar bought the cottage in 2000 with his exAlicja Bachleda-Curuś, according to theLos Angeles Times. He listed it for sale in October.With period details that date back to the 1920s, the structure boasts leaded-glass windows with canyon views, as well as a wood-burning fireplace nestled in a living room with vaulted ceilings.Rich Fury/Getty ImagesThe galley-style kitchen has staircase that leads to several outdoor patios and deck areas, ideal for indoor-outdoor living.French doors in a formal dining room also lead outside onto a covered balcony. Below, in the fenced and gated grounds is about a quarter-acre of greenery and mature trees.Colin Farrell.The AgencyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesColin Farrell.The AgencyNews of the sale comes as it was revealed the actor has signed on for a major upcoming movie role.On Monday, director Matt Reeves — who’s helmingThe Batman,withRobert Pattinsonplaying the superhero — confirmed thatFarrell will portray the comic book villain, the Penguin.Farrell joins a growing star-studded cast for the summer 2021 blockbuster that also includesZoë Kravitzas Catwoman,Paul Danoas the Riddler, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, andPeter Sarsgaardin a mystery role, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.

Colin Farrellis letting go of a little piece of the British Isles in L.A.

The Irish-born actor, 43, recently sold his Hollywood Hills home for $1.3 million, PEOPLE confirms. An English country-style abode, the 2,736-square-foot house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, according toThe Agency, which represented the buyer.

TheGentlemenstar bought the cottage in 2000 with his exAlicja Bachleda-Curuś, according to theLos Angeles Times. He listed it for sale in October.

With period details that date back to the 1920s, the structure boasts leaded-glass windows with canyon views, as well as a wood-burning fireplace nestled in a living room with vaulted ceilings.

Rich Fury/Getty Images

The galley-style kitchen has staircase that leads to several outdoor patios and deck areas, ideal for indoor-outdoor living.

French doors in a formal dining room also lead outside onto a covered balcony. Below, in the fenced and gated grounds is about a quarter-acre of greenery and mature trees.

Colin Farrell.The Agency

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories

News of the sale comes as it was revealed the actor has signed on for a major upcoming movie role.

On Monday, director Matt Reeves — who’s helmingThe Batman,withRobert Pattinsonplaying the superhero — confirmed thatFarrell will portray the comic book villain, the Penguin.

Farrell joins a growing star-studded cast for the summer 2021 blockbuster that also includesZoë Kravitzas Catwoman,Paul Danoas the Riddler, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, andPeter Sarsgaardin a mystery role, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.

source: people.com