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$16,975
5 Beds
6 Baths
5,839 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 5,839 sqft
MLS Listing ID CL26822213
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1930
Lot Size 7,687 Sqft
Acres 0.1765
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A rare opportunity to lease one of the original architectural estates that helped define the Hollywood Hills, steeped in history from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Designed and built between 1927 and 1930 by renowned architect and city planner Franz Herding as his personal residence. This approximately 6,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial Revival home offers a level of character, scale, and authenticity rarely found today. Set just below the Lake Hollywood Reservoir, this home features expansive living spaces filled with natural light, exposed wood-beamed ceilings, custom tile work, arched passageways, and five fireplaces throughout. Walls of windows frame sweeping hillside views, while the main living areas open seamlessly to a large private terrace, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The flexible layout includes five bedrooms (with potential for a sixth), 6.5 bathrooms, multiple living and working spaces, and a private-entry suite ideal for guests or staff. The primary suite offers exceptional scale, featuring a fireplace, spa-style bath, and dry sauna, creating a true retreat within the home. Unique details throughout, including a Prohibition Era pass-through butler's bar. Designed as part of a larger hillside estate, the property has a rich and well-documented history. Past owners include actor Eddie Albert and comedian Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy, reflecting the home's long-standing connection to Hollywood's creative community. This home hosted the very first screening of Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean. Over the years, this home has also welcomed notable guests, including Sir Laurence Olivier, Dean Martin, Ava Gardner, and Marlon Brando, among numerous others. Offered fully furnished for a 12-month lease. Available August 1, with flexibility for the right tenant. Imagine immersing yourself within these walls where Hollywood legends once lived and entertained.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning LAR1
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Den, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
View Y/N true
View City Lights, Hills, Panoramic
Total Parking Spaces 1
Private Pool false
Building
Story 2
Level or Stories Two Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 5579031026
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Listed by Mark A. Diffie • Lotus Estate Properties