Miranda Cosgrove, the darling 19-year-old actress who dazzled Nickelodeon viewers for 5+ years as the lead in the hit show iCarly, has bought a beautifully renovated home in the Hollywood Hills for $2.65 million. How can a teenager afford such a gorgeous home? Well, according to reports, Cosgrove earned around $180,000 per episode of iCarly, making her the one of the highest-paid child stars on television. She was even listed in the 2012 edition of Guinness World Records as the Highest Paid Child Actress for iCarly. She’s recently pulled back from acting full-time to attend the University of Southern California, where she’s studying theater and writing.
According to property records, the purchase closed on October 22, 2012. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroom and is 2,942 square feet on a 12,699 square-foot lot. The beautifully-renovated, traditional home has was meticulously designed by the owner, with no expense spared. The property features en-suite bathrooms for all bedrooms, a gourmet chef’s kitchen with Carrera marble, Subzero commercial refrigerator, Viking range and Bosch dishwasher, a media/family room with wet bar, and gracious living and formal dining rooms. Perfect for a young actress with throngs of devoted fans, the property is completely hedged and fenced in the front and back for privacy. The grassy backyard features a replastered pool/spa, covered pavillion with flat screen TV, and multiple sitting areas.
