By Mieka Strawhorn | News | August 8, 2018 |
By Mieka Strawhorn | News | August 8, 2018 |
Former N’Sync’er Lance Bass may have an abundance of walking around money, but he recently proved, yet again, that he does not quite have eccentric billionaire money. Back in 2002, he came up short on funds to ride a rocket into space, and this month, he was outbid when he tried to buy a historic piece of TV real estate. 11222 Dilling Street in Studio City, California, was recently on the market for the first time since 1973. The house’s claim to fame is that it played the Brady’s family home in the classic sitcom The Brady Bunch. The house was listed for $1,885,000.
The 3/3, 2,477-square-foot house wasn’t even used for any interior shots; the iconic kitchen, staircase, bedrooms, Mike’s den etc., were all shot on a Paramount Studios set. Yet, for some reason, Lance wanted it real bad. This despite the fact (or perhaps, because of the fact) that it’s a major tourist attraction. It is the second most photographed house in the country, second only to The White House. It’s also a Pokémon Go hot-spot.
Last week, Lance bid on the house and his offer was initially accepted.
Super excited to announce they accepted my offer on the #BradyBunch house last night!!! This is going to be a fun project!
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) August 3, 2018
It turns out Lance wanted to remodel the interiors and recreate the original BB set. I mean, who among us hasn’t had fantasies of lounging on Greg’s afghan in his attic room, or playing basketball in the house and breaking that damn vase over and over again on an endless loop? With enough money, all things are possible!
I’m a little bummed that you out bid me (seriously) as I really wanted that house, but I’m very excited you’re taking on this project. Let me know if you want any help :) @hgtv #bradybunchhome #IconicDreamHome
— Jonathan Silver Scott (@MrSilverScott) August 4, 2018
Jonathan Silver Scott is one of HGTV’s Property Brothers. This will be important in a minute.
You see, it turns out there was a mysterious corporate buyer with deep pockets who would smash Lance’s dreams, much like that basketball smashed that vase, or that football smashed Marcia’s nose. What the fuck was up with those rowdy ass Brady boys?
Lance explained on Instagram that, in what he considered to be a shady move, the sellers got a better offer after his initial over-asking bid was accepted. And he was heartbroken. Much like Marcia after Davey Jones spurned her advances.
It turns out that corporate buyer was none other than HGTV! And the traitorous Jonathan Silver Scott will be the one to take a sledgehammer to the wood paneling, an X-acto knife to the white carpeting and, one hopes, a flamethrower to the hideous pink wallpaper in the master suite.
Thankfully, it seems HGTV is planning on doing the same thing Lance was going to do, so there’s no hard feelings. Lance is not going to have to dress up like an old-timey prospector, kidnap The Property Brothers and put them in fake jail while they’re on a family vacation. Ditto cursed tiki idols.
HGTV??! Aw man. I’d be pretty upset if it were anyone else, but how can you be mad at HGTV?? My television is stuck on that channel. Kudos HGTV, I know you will do the right thing with the house. That was always my biggest worry. I can smile again. ðŸ˜
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) August 7, 2018
In fact, he’s willing to consider creating a blended family of their own.
If you’re looking for a host… I’m in!
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) August 7, 2018
And it seems the feeling may be mutual.
Would LOVE to work with you. This is such an iconic home and it reallly played an important part of my childhood reinforcing strong family values :) #BradyBunchHouse #hgtv
— Jonathan Silver Scott (@MrSilverScott) August 7, 2018
And that’s the way, they all became The HGTV Bunch!