The California mansion featured in the HBO series Sharp Objects is set to be sold next month, and potential buyers could purchase it for just $1. The sprawling 1,745-acre estate, which boasts five bedrooms and was previously sold for $6.5 million, will be auctioned off on February 3 with no minimum bid. The property served as a key location for the 2018 series, starring Amy Adams as a troubled crime reporter returning to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls. The house, known as the Crellin Estate in the show, had its interior painted yellow, but was temporarily repainted blue for filming. Local residents also took part as extras.
The property, located in Mendocino County between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, includes a 4,900-square-foot barn, a gazebo, six pools, and seven natural springs. According to listing agent Kathy Tang from real estate agency Compass, the current $8 million price tag requires a special buyer due to the considerable space that comes with it. Despite the series being set in Missouri, the actual estate offers an 18-acre wildlife pond with a suspension bridge, four bathrooms, and a three-car garage covering 250 square feet. Furthermore, 50-75 acres of the property are primed for wine cultivation, aligning with the local Mendocino wine industry.
The current owners initially acquired the property for $6.5 million in 2016 after a price drop from $8 million. Much of the land is part of a partnership under the Williamson Act, providing significant property tax reductions. The property is now listed for sale with DeCaro Auctions International.
Sharp Objects, originally a novel by Gillian Flynn, made its HBO debut in July 2018, featuring Amy Adams as Camille Preaker, a self-destructive journalist returning to her hometown from rehab. The series received critical acclaim and earned Adams a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, while co-star Patricia Clarkson won best supporting actress. The story revolves around Preaker’s investigation of the murder of two schoolgirls in Wind Gap, Missouri, forcing her to confront her own childhood trauma.
