You spruce up your home, neighbor Joe adds a pool room, billiards-envy ensues.

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The digs: The Matrix producer owns a 5, 860-square-foot spread built in 1932, with a billiards room, 2 offices, a gym, a pool with 2 spas and a tennis court.

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