{"id":3511,"date":"2023-10-06T12:25:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T12:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/06\/ready-for-its-close-up-4-9m-moroccan-masterpiece-embodies-old-hollywood-glamour\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T12:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T12:25:24","slug":"ready-for-its-close-up-4-9m-moroccan-masterpiece-embodies-old-hollywood-glamour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/06\/ready-for-its-close-up-4-9m-moroccan-masterpiece-embodies-old-hollywood-glamour\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for Its Close-Up: $4.9M Moroccan Masterpiece Embodies Old Hollywood Glamour"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Want a tidy definition of glamorous, Old Hollywood home design? Images of this\u00a0marvelous Moroccan mansion<\/a> are a great place to start.<\/p>\n

You can practically picture a scene from the classic 1950 film \u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d playing out here, with Gloria Swanson<\/strong>\u2018s Norma Desmond declaring, \u201cI am big. It\u2019s the pictures that got small.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some lucky soul now has the opportunity to relive certain cinematic moments and create exciting new memories, as this remarkable Los Angeles<\/a> property is on the market for $4,995,000.<\/p>\n

Old Hollywood Moroccan mansion interior<\/p>\n

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That price, by the way, conveniently clocks in just below the requirements of the new and controversial Los Angeles mansion tax, which requires sellers of homes between $5 million and $10 million to pay a 4% sales tax.<\/p>\n

But some people might insist that the opportunity to live in a Hollywood casbah is priceless. And who could argue?<\/p>\n

Moroccan mansion in Hollywood<\/p>\n

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\u201cI love all of the colors and details that the current owners have given it,\u201d says listing agent Robby Fields<\/strong>, of Compass. \u201cI think it\u2019s truly a gem like nothing else you\u2019ll ever see.\u201d<\/p>\n

Old Hollywood home<\/h2>\n

This grand mansion, designed by architect William L. Skidmore<\/strong>, was built in 1925. It sits on a stately hillside overlooking Hollywood Boulevard, near its intersection with Laurel Canyon. Anyone who\u2019s ever spent much time in Los Angeles has probably driven past this legendary property. It holds a unique and commanding presence.<\/p>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean it lacks privacy. Recently and magnificently renovated, the home is securely walled and gated. It even has a brand-new, state-of-the-art security system for when you, too, \u201cwant to be alone,\u201d a la Greta Garbo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It also has a two-car garage and a private driveway with enough parking for nine cars\u2014for when you don\u2019t want to be alone and feel like hosting a soiree, of course.<\/p>\n

Bar<\/p>\n

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The lot measures 10,000 square feet, which is generous for this part of town. The main house and a 1,400-square-foot guesthouse artfully inhabit the property with a combined 5,082 square feet. Between the two, there are five bedrooms and seven baths.<\/p>\n

Breathtaking details<\/h2>\n

But those are just numbers. It\u2019s the design that takes your breath away. What seems like acres of intricate Moorish tile work, ornate wood carvings, and vibrant mosaics greet you at every turn.<\/p>\n

Elegant Moorish finishes and details<\/p>\n

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The rich colors of the walls, ceilings, draperies, stained glass, and plasterwork evoke a feeling of timeless elegance and reveal an astounding attention to detail.<\/p>\n

Although the home honors the luxury of the past, the convenience of the present is apparent in the open chef\u2019s kitchen, which features Viking appliances, a breakfast nook, and French doors that open onto the terrace.<\/p>\n

Kitchen<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s another well-equipped (and covered) kitchen outside, along with a barbecue and bar.<\/p>\n

Backyard entertaining here, by the way, will be a guaranteed delight, thanks to the heated pool, spa, outdoor living room, and grand fireplace.<\/p>\n

Pool and spa<\/p>\n

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Outdoor kitchen and bar<\/p>\n

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Outdoor living room<\/p>\n

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What Moroccan mansion would be complete without a high-luxury primary suite? This one features gold velvet draperies with black tassels, onyx-colored walls, and golden king-size bed. The space also has dual walk-in closets and a bath with a steam-spa shower, stand-alone tub, marble, elaborate tile, and lush draperies.<\/p>\n

Primary suite<\/p>\n

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One of two primary baths<\/p>\n

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Upstairs, there\u2019s an expansive deck, where the central attraction is a showstopping view of Los Angeles and beyond. (Fingers crossed that the next owner takes full advantage of the space by lounging here while gazing off into the distance and sipping a dry martini.)<\/p>\n

Upstairs deck<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll notice how the furniture fits the home perfectly. Maybe you\u2019re even wondering if its included in the sale price. Alas, it is not, but \u201cof course, everything is negotiable,\u201d Fields says.<\/p>\n

The current owners purchased the house in 2019 for $3,910,000. They\u2019ve made the difficult decision to sell, because their careers are taking them elsewhere, reveals Fields.<\/p>\n

And, as the title of the 1938 Frank Capra<\/strong>-directed comedy goes,\u00a0\u201cYou can\u2019t take it with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Realtor.com Want a tidy definition of glamorous, Old Hollywood home design? Images of this\u00a0marvelous Moroccan mansion are a great place to start. You can practically picture a scene from the classic 1950 film \u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d playing out here, with Gloria Swanson\u2018s Norma Desmond declaring, \u201cI am big. It\u2019s the pictures that got small.\u201d Some lucky…Read More→<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":3512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3511\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}