A place in Malibu where the Georges can get together

George Foreman, who was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in October, has purchased a furnished Malibu townhome for close to its asking price of $2.3 million.

Foreman, who lives in Houston, bought the beachfront pied-a-terre as a place to stay when visiting the L.A. area, where one of his 10 children attends college. All of his sons are named George.

The townhouse has two master suites in 2,800 square feet and an attached two-car garage. The unit, built in 1990, is on three levels, each with a balcony.

Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist who knocked out Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight championship in the early ‘70s, lost the title to Muhammad Ali and left boxing in 1977. In 1994, after founding the Back Door to the World ministry in Texas, Foreman won the heavyweight title again at age 45.

Since then, Foreman has become a familiar TV face, endorsing cooking appliances and appearing on HBO as a boxing analyst. Salton, manufacturer of George Foreman’s Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine, bought the former boxing champ’s name and image for use in promoting the grill and other kitchen products in late 1999 for about $137.5 million in cash and stock.

“George Foreman’s Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down,” a Simon & Schuster book, is due to be published in January.

Dan Urbach of A.M. Realty in Pacific Palisades and Foreman’s attorney, Henry Holmes of the Santa Monica law firm of Greenberg Traurig, represented Foreman. Carl Straub of Coldwell Banker’s Malibu West office had the listing.

‘90210’ star is leaving behind another ZIP Code

Tori Spelling, who is planning to star in and co-executive produce a sitcom for NBC, has sold a Hollywood Hills home for about $3 million.

Spelling bought the house in 1999 and expected to remodel it. She razed the kitchen and the bathrooms and put in a retaining wall but left the home to be completed by the buyer, described as a developer.

When Spelling bought it, the house had four bedrooms and four bathrooms in about 3,500 square feet. The traditional-style home is on a private, gated promontory with a grassy yard, pool and city views. The home also has a guest house.

Spelling was in her 10th season playing Donna in the series “Beverly Hills 90210” when she bought the house for about $2.9 million. Now she plans to play an up-and-coming corporate publicist at a large New York firm in her new series. The sitcom, based on her original idea, is still untitled.

The actress, 29, has appeared in such movies as “The House of Yes” (1997), the independent film “trick” (1999) and “Scary Movie 2” (2001). She has been in such TV movies as “A Friend to Die For” (1994).

Judy Feder at Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills, had the listing, real estate sources said.

Former King gives up the beach life

Rogie Vachon, the first L.A. Kings player to have his jersey retired, has sold his home in Playa del Rey for $1.6 million.

Vachon, who most recently has been special assistant to the president of the Kings, and his wife, Nicole, plan to move to Palm Springs and buy a second home in Canada. He is a native of Quebec.

The Playa del Rey home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms in nearly 3,000 square feet. Built in 1956 but remodeled in 1992, the contemporary-style house has panoramic ocean views and direct beach access. The kitchen has granite counters, the family room has a stone fireplace and the rooftop deck has a spa.

Rogie Vachon was one of the NHL’s top goaltenders during his 16-year playing career. After retiring as a player, he joined the Kings coaching staff in 1982. He was the Kings’ general manager from 1984 to 1992. Later, he served as team president and chief hockey operations officer. His L.A. Kings jersey No. 30 was retired in 1985.

Debra Berman and Pat Kandel of Coldwell Banker, Marina del Rey, had the listing, sources said.

Model remakes home near Strip

Jason Shaw, a top Tommy Hilfiger model, has purchased a Sunset Strip-area home for slightly more than $1 million.

Shaw, 29, and his girlfriend, Paris Hilton, are already renovating the property. Hilton, 21, is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton hotels.

The Mediterranean-style home that Shaw bought has two bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a den in about 2,200 square feet. The home, built in the 1940s, also has gardens and city views.

Shaw and two friends he met at the University of Chicago collaborated on writing, editing and acting in the movie “Liar’s Club,” which had a limited run after it debuted in September. Hilton appeared in the movie “Nine Lives,” which opened last spring.

Darryl Wilson of Nelson Shelton & Associates, Beverly Hills, represented both sides of the Sunset Strip-area purchase.

Moving on to the next production

Bill D’Elia, co-creator of the CBS series “Judging Amy” and executive producer of “Chicago Hope” and “Ally McBeal,” and his interior decorator wife, Ellie, have listed their La Canada Flintridge home of 10 years at $2.3 million.

The couple wants to spend more time in a gated community in Seal Beach, where they are renovating a home.

The gated La Canada home has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms in nearly 5,000 square feet. The master suite includes a sitting room, fireplace and two terraces. The home, built in 1926 and remodeled and refurbished by Ellie D’Elia, also has a pool and a spa.

Bill D’Elia also directed such shows as “The West Wing” and “American Dreams.”

Nancy Marderosian of Dilbeck Realtors, La Canada Flintridge, has the listing.

Lake location suits producer

Gene Corman, the Emmy-winning producer of “A Woman Called Golda” (1982), and his wife, Nan, have purchased a Lake Arrowhead home with a view of the lake for $1.3 million.

The contemporary-style home, built in the mid-’90s, has four bedrooms in 3,500 square feet.

The Cormans have another home in Beverly Hills and an apartment in New York City.

He is working on two movies: “The Miracle of EDSA,” based on Col. William Edwards’ historical novel, and “No Tomorrow: The Pier Angeli Story,” expected to star New York actress Sissy Gamache. “The Miracle of EDSA” is scheduled to be filmed in the Philippines next fall.

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