Kat Von D plunks down $6.5 million for Los Angeles home used in Steve Martin comedy Cheaper by the Dozen 

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 21:01 EST, 14 November 2016 | Updated: 22:08 EST, 14 November 2016

Kat Von D is getting an early start on the holidays - with a huge present to herself!

The L.A. Ink star, whose real name is Katherine von Drachenberg, is the proud new owner of the Los Angeles home featured in Steve Martin's hit 2003 comedy, Cheaper By The Dozen.

The tattooed beauty, 34, paid $6.5 million for the breathtaking three-story abode, TMZ reported, which sits in the posh Hancock Park neighborhood.

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Homeowner: Kat Von D, 34, is the proud owner of the Los Angeles home used in the film Cheaper By The Dozen. The beauty turned heads in red Thursday at a Beverly Hills gala

LA living: Kat paid $6.5 million for the three-story home in the Hancock Park neighborhood

Star magnet: Other famous people who used to live there include Lana Del Rey, Shonda Rhimes and Melanie Griffith

Take a dip: It includes a large pool, perfect to cool off in during a scorching California summer

Come on in: The Victorian abode - butil in 1890 - showcases the finest in wood craftsmanship

Classic: The impeccable wooden framing houses a cozy, comfortable living room area

Let's dance: Von D's new dwelling includes a massive ballroom area that can be used as a living room alternatively 

Kat will certainly have plenty of room in her Victorian-style dwelling, which was built in 1890, sits on 12,565 sq. ft, according to Zillow. The 11-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom house sits on about 60 percent of an acre in the prime area.

The interior presents a mix of brilliant hardwood floors which and carpeted areas. On the main floor of the house, Kat will have plenty of choices of where to spend her time: There's a sitting room, a library, a dining room with stained glass windows and a secret bar room which has a door leading to the outside. 

It also features a huge living room area, a den that sits atop a view of the home's pool, a lavish living room and a classically-styled kitchen, including a pantry. The first level has one-and-a-half bathrooms.

Dinner party: Should Kat want to have her friends over for a meal, she has the perfect place to do it, as the dining room has a vintage class about it with its wood paneling and windows

Classic and modern: The home is more than a century old, but has been updated with modern amenities 

Elegant: This bathroom is walled off with beautiful marble and classic bath and sink

Tons of space: One of the six bedrooms on the second floor has ample space and wooden flooring

Total package: Between the location, space and beauty, it's clear Kat picked a winner 

The second floor has six bedrooms and five bathrooms with opulent marble features.

On the home's third floor, Kat will have access to three more bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bar-kitchenette area and a staging area with its original footlights.

A carriage house includes two bedrooms and another bathroom.

Toast to this: A bar-kitchenette area is a relaxing retreat for Kat on the third floor 

She's got game: Table tennis, billiards, air hockey - the gaming area can accommodate all three

The home has previously played host to a number of celebrity residents, such as singer Lana Del Rey, TV producer Shonda Rhimes and actress Melanie Griffith, according to the outlet.

The Tattoo Chronicles author, who's been romantically linked to celebrities such as Steve-O, Deadmau5, Jesse James and Nikki Sixx, had tragically bad luck with houses in the past: A Hollywood Hills home she owned burned down in November of 2010, claiming the life of her beloved cat, Valentine.

Famed: The beautiful structure was made prominent in Steve Martin's Cheaper By The Dozen

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