Musician Martin Johnson Selling $2.5M WeHo Pad With Rad Recording Studio

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The name of Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Martin Johnson may not ring a musical bell, but you can bet his music is heard across America.

The prolific artist has written and produced songs for the likes of Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Gavin DeGraw, Pentatonix, Elle King, Flo Rida, Ariana Grande, Daughtry, and more. He worked on many of those songs in his tricked-out studio outside the cozy West Hollywood home he’s just put on the market for $2.5 million.

Musician/producer Martin Johnson is selling his secure WeHo home.

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Large on musical inspiration and modest in size, the two-bedroom home, which has one full bathroom, one three-quarters bath and two half-baths, makes the most of its 1,782 square feet, with an open living room/dining area and two en suite bedrooms. Originally built in 1939, the home now features a new, modern kitchen that opens to a family room.

Living room in Martin Johnson’s WeHo bungalow

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The home was built in 1939, but everything has been completely updated.

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The outdoor living spaces also make the most of the 5,921 square foot lot, with plenty of outdoor seating and a pool and spa, all surrounded by secure and private hedges and gates.

The backyard includes a pool and spa.

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There are a number of outdoor seating areas.

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“Martin bought his retreat-like home in the heart of WeHo in 2013,” says listing agent Sharona Alperin of Sotheby’s International Realty. “George Augspurger, one of the world’s most famous recording studio engineers, created Martin’s sound studio, matching the tranquil outdoor setting of his private oasis.” The recording studio, which has a half-bath and was originally configured as a guesthouse, is one of the home’s most compelling features.

The professional studio was built by the audio studio designer George Augspurger.

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Judging by its location and cool factor, the home would make a perfect in-town pied-a-terre for a musician with a larger spread near the coast in Malibu.

No more trekking back to the beach after a late night of revelry in Hollywood.

The location in WeHo doesn’t get any more convenient, since it’s within a short walking distance of hot eateries like Craig’s, Cecconi’s, and the Urth Caffe, not to mention the Beverly Center, the chic shops and restaurants on Robertson Boulevard, the Pacific Design Center, and Cedars Sinai Medical center. What more could a rock star need?

Martin Johnson’s listed home is convenient to the best that West Hollywood has to offer.

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In addition to working with top artists, the 31-year-old native of Andover, MA, is the lead singer and guitarist for the pop-punk band Boys Like Girls, which released two platinum albums and has had tunes streamed more than 100 million times on Spotify. The band is currently on hiatus.

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