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'Black-ish' Creator Kenya Barris Buys Waterfront Toluca Lake Home

Sitting right on the water, the home includes a private dock, in-home recording studio and much more.

TOLUCA LAKE, CA — 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris recently purchased a waterfront house in Toluca Lake for $7.25 million. It's the fifth time he's bought a home in the San Fernando Valley according to Los Angeles Times.

The house offers brilliant lakeside views with a private dock, lush landscaping and a pool and spa. Inside, the house includes a gym, chef-level kitchen and even a soundproofed recording studio.

Recently, Barris announced'Black-ish' would return for its eighth and final season on ABC.

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"This show has changed my life in so many ways and I am so proud of the conversations we’ve started along the way," Barris said in a statement announcing the news. "None of this would have been possible without our audience and supporters, who have championed the show every step of the journey; allowing us to change not just the narrative of Black families, but of family, culture, and the world in general. All the while allowing us to talk about things that people were not supposed to talk about period... especially on a network television comedy. "

  • Address: 9928 Toluca Lake Ave, Toluca Lake, California
  • Price: $0
  • Square Feet: 6500
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 2000
  • Features: Stunning lakeside Spanish Contemporary oasis set in a highly coveted neighborhood. No expense or detail was spared in this immaculate 6, 500 SF home, from the walls of glass that usher in natural light and gorgeous lake views, to the stunning custom design by Oly Studios and Ironies. A chef-quality kitchen and open-concept layout are perfect for entertaining and events. Four en-suite bedrooms occupy the second level including a spacious master suite that's an enviable retreat-within-a-retreat. Its truly a tropical paradise with lush landscaping, beautiful pool/spa, private dock and luxury amenities including a gym with a steam shower, state of the art professional recording studio, and a garage that fits up to 6 cars. Completely gated for the ultimate privacy, Toluca Lake homes of this caliber are incredibly rare.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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