Historic Hollywood Mediterranean Villa built in 1923, this 100-year-old Historic Hollywood Villa boasts an original blue mosaic tile pool/hot tub. It was home to three Academy Award-winning actresses; here, you can live your Hollywood dream. Tucked into the hillside of Whitley Heights, this nearly all-original Mediterranean villa will not only take you back in time but also transport you to the Italian Riviera. The Villa is a stunning example of The Golden Age of Hollywood and is a protected historic building. From the moment you enter the wrought iron and wood gate, the space is all yours. Completely private and nearly all original from 1923, you enter by crossing a scrolled iron footbridge and enter the home on the second story. The bedroom is located on the entry level along with a dressing room and a full bathroom with a porcelain tub and shower. Down the carved wood and scrolled iron staircase you enter The Villa. With 25ft ceilings, the room is stunning. On one end, looking out onto the mosaic cobalt tile wading pool is a giant arched window topping out at 20ft flanked by two sets of 9ft French doors that open onto the sundeck. The grand living room is centered around the 20ft tall imposing fireplace furnished with eclectic furniture from around the world collected over the past century. Off the grand living room is a dining room with charming intricately carved built-ins that have French doors that open out onto the wood deck and staircase that leads down to the lower garden terrace where you're surrounded by California tropicals, banana palms, and a huge pomegranate tree. The garden is furnished with a dining table and chairs for the perfect dinner outside under the stars. Off the lower dining terrace is the basement laundry room with a washer & dryer. Also off the grand living room is a full kitchen and half bathroom. The charming kitchen looks right out of a storybook with painted tile, farmhouse fixtures, and ornate built-ins. Right off the kitchen is the upper dining terrace tucked into the hillside, the ideal spot for an al fresco brunch overlooking our modest citrus collection of lemon, mandarin, orange, cumquat, and yuzu trees that are planted down the terraced hillside. The Hollywood history of the estate is astounding. Previous residents include Academy Award-winning actors Norma Shearer, Janet Gaynor, and Barbara Stanwyck as well as Academy Award-winning producer and head of MGM Irving Thalberg. Maybe the most iconic figure to have resided here is the MGM fashion designer, Adrian. Most famous for his collaboration with Joan Crawford and his costume designs for The Wizard of Oz. The neighborhood was home to actors like Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard, and many many more. Take a walk around Whitley Heights Hill and you can see all the incredible historic architecture and truly feel like you've stepped back in time. This is a one-bedroom home with an option to create a second-bedroom space in the dining area. The dining table is shifted to the main living room and a queen size bed can be set up. The space is curtained off from the living room and kitchen. The second bedroom is set up BY REQUEST ONLY.
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The space is absolutely beautiful! Steve was an amazing host and truly went above and beyond to accommodate me! We had the best time here and would definitely recommend! Everything was clean, organized, and check-in instructions were very clear. 10/10!
The space is absolutely beautiful! Steve was an amazing host and truly went above and beyond to accommodate me! We had the best time here and would definitely recommend! Everything was clean, organized, and check-in instructions were very clear. 10/10!
Stunning location. Super unique look that can transport your shoot to another country. Very responsive host. Already thinking about potential follow-up shoots here. A+
Stunning location. Super unique look that can transport your shoot to another country. Very responsive host. Already thinking about potential follow-up shoots here. A+
This home was one of the most beautiful locations I have visited in a long time. It had the perfect LA charm, along with beautiful notes from around the world. The space made for the perfect setting and backdrop for my team and our shoot this past week. Additionally, Steve was an incredible host who worked closely with our team to meet our needs, with quick response times and patience with our schedule as well - truly one of the best host experiences to date. I would recommend this space to anyone given the positive experience that we had. Can't wait to visit again soon!
This home was one of the most beautiful locations I have visited in a long time. It had the perfect LA charm, along with beautiful notes from around the world. The space made for the perfect setting and backdrop for my team and our shoot this past week. Additionally, Steve was an incredible host who worked closely with our team to meet our needs, with quick response times and patience with our schedule as well - truly one of the best host experiences to date. I would recommend this space to anyone given the positive experience that we had. Can't wait to visit again soon!
Great place, clean, with a very singular, cool pool! The water is a little chilly in the spring, but much warmer than a big pool would have been in LA in March. We had a great shoot!
Great place, clean, with a very singular, cool pool! The water is a little chilly in the spring, but much warmer than a big pool would have been in LA in March. We had a great shoot!
I had an amazing experience with this booking! Steve’s home is more beautiful than the pictures and the lighting was great for our photoshoot. Steve even heated the pool for us so we were able to swim. I would definitely rebook this space and highly recommend it!
I had an amazing experience with this booking! Steve’s home is more beautiful than the pictures and the lighting was great for our photoshoot. Steve even heated the pool for us so we were able to swim. I would definitely rebook this space and highly recommend it!
Lovely space!
Lovely space!
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