The new owner of Matthew Perry's final home has vowed to "honour" the late actor.
The four-bedroom mid-century abode in Pacific Palisades was recently snapped up by Anita Lallian in an $8.55 million off-market deal, and the film producer has detailed a blessing ceremony she had carried out at the house, which incorporated the "positive aspects" of the life of its former owner, who died from acute affects of ketamine in the hot tub a year ago.
Anita wrote on Instagram: "We are so excited to share that we bought a home in Los Angeles earlier this month! Our agent, @brooke.elliott.laurinkus, said she had an amazing “off-market” property that she really wanted us to see. The moment I walked into the home, I absolutely fell in love with the features, especially the view of the Pacific Ocean. We knew it was “the one” and decided to write an offer on it immediately.
"As a real estate developer myself, I believe every property has a history that we may or may not know about, and every home carries the energy that the current owner brings to it. I am Hindu, and it’s customary to do a blessing and prayer anytime you buy a new home. We were so lucky to have our Panditji from Arizona come to the house to do the blessing.
"We chose to honor the positive aspects of the previous owner’s life, his immense talent, and all the joy he brought to so many people. The decision to purchase the home had nothing to do with the previous owner, just our love of the home. (sic)"
And Anita is planning to keep some of the "design elements" that the former 'Friends' star had incorporated into the property.
She continued: "We do plan to keep some of the design elements. The Batman logo in the pool is definitely staying.
"It’s a piece of paradise that is filled with light and the perfect vacation home for us. Can’t wait to make new memories in it.
"Wish you all a very Happy Diwali!! May the new year be flowing with peace, joy, and prosperity."
