Mischa Barton Lists Beverly Hills Home

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Actress Mischa Barton, best known for her role on the TV series "The O.C.," just listed her Beverly Hills mansion for $8.695 million.

Ms. Barton is looking for a buyer for the house she has owned for seven years, after renting out the property in February for $35,000 a month, according to Redfin. The actress purchased the home in August 2005 for $6.4 million under her own name, a rarity in privacy-conscious L.A. 

Located in the gated Bowmont Estates, the eight-bedroom, 10-bath villa offers the "ultimate privacy in a serene setting," according to the listing. The 7,607-square-foot home features a great floor plan, scaled public rooms and "spectacular canyon and Catalina views." 

The home includes fireplaces in the living room, formal dining room, family room and the master suite, which also offers dual baths and dressing rooms. The property includes three guest quarters with private sitting areas/decks. The grounds include a pool, spa and grassy yard. 

Ms. Barton rose to fame through her role as Marissa Cooper on "The O.C.," a show about affluent teenagers living in Orange County. After becoming the "It Girl" in 2003, Ms. Barton battled personal demons, including alcohol and drug abuse, a DUI and an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization. Since then, she has appeared in TV series and movies. Last year she performed in an Irish production of "Steel Magnolias."