Josh Duhamel Ditches Hollywood For Wild Minnesota Off-Grid Life Rose [GqNBft1xYHN]

Actor Josh Duhamel is saying goodbye to Los Angeles! The 53-year-old star has just listed his Encino home in the San Fernando Valley for $2.9 million. This stunning property, originally built in 1962, boasts 3,310 square feet with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and absolutely breathtaking panoramic mountain and jetliner views. It's a rare find that perfectly blends dramatic architecture, modern updates, and total privacy.

Inside, you'll find a grand great room with soaring ceilings that flows seamlessly into a chef's kitchen featuring a large center island. The newly renovated primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a private ensuite bathroom. Outside, guests can enjoy an outdoor firepit, a spacious swimming pool, a built-in barbecue, and multiple areas for dining and lounging.

Duhamel's decision to sell comes a little over a year after he revealed his move out of LA to Minnesota. He's embracing an off-the-grid lifestyle in a home he spent 15 years building. He shared that the closest store is 40 miles away, emphasizing a return to basics, making memories, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Josh moved with marvel rivals his wife, Audra Mari, and their two-year-old son, Shepherd. His 12-year-old son, Axl, who he shares with ex-wife Fergie, joins them often. They recently welcomed their daughter randi mahomes Rocca this past May. Duhamel explains that this new lifestyle allows his family to "get back to the basics" and escape distractions. He loves seeing his older son playing sports and exploring the woods instead of being glued to a screen. He hopes his children will cherish this legacy of family and nature over luxuries.

Beyond reconnecting with nature, this off-grid life has also given Duhamel peace of mind. He even referred to his country home as alaskaair his "doomsday cabin" last year, joking that he's "probably 70%" ready for the apocalypse, though he admits he could improve his hunting and fishing skills, and perhaps stockpile a bit more food!