A landmark house designed in the style of a Mayan temple, by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright has been sold for $US4.5 million.
Ennis House was originally put on the market in 2009 for $US15 million, but the sale price was later lowered. The BBC reports the building needs substantial restoration.
It was bought by supermarket tycoon Ron Burkle who will continue renovating it.
Built in 1924, the house overlooks Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. It has featured in several films including Blade Runner, House on Haunted Hill and Grand Canyon.
But the house was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1994 and during record rainfall in 2005.
The Ennis House Foundation estimates it has already spent $US6.5 million on repairs for the house.
The house is the largest of Lloyd Wright's four Los-Angeles ''textile block'' houses. It is about 6,200 sq ft (576 sq m).
The BBC reports the houses are built of patterned and perforated concrete blocks, which lend them a unique textual appearance.
Ennis House was constructed from more than 27,000 concrete blocks.
It was originally built for the men's clothing chain owners Charles and Mabel Ennis but it has changed hands several times since then.
It is unclear exactly what the new owner plans to do with the house. But the Ennis House Foundation said Mr Burkle will provide public access to the house for a minimum of 12 days each year.
