868 BIRCHWOOD Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Single-family home · 2 recorded sales since 2016
Sold October 2017
Listing Agent: Jane Gavens (DRE #01468938) · Listing Office: Compass · Contact: 310-230-5478 · Bought with: Laurence Young · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties · MLS #17236278 · Source: CRMLS
About this single-family home
This elegant Spanish Colonial embodies Hollywood glamour at its most romantic- restored and updated to preserve its exquisite details, from cathedral beamed ceilings to wood and terra cotta floors and stained glass windows. Designed in 1932 by architect L.G. Scherer and set on a secluded street in Little Holmby overlooking the LACC, this estate was once home to actress Marlene Dietrich. The entry opens to a loggia overlooking an interior courtyard and leading to a circular 2 story foyer w/ curving staircase. Entertaining areas include a vast great room, anchored by one of 6 fireplaces and a paneled study, both w/ expansive views of golf course and grounds. Adjacent sun rm/den opens to courtyd and flows into spacious game rm. Formal dining leads to remodeled eat-in kitchen. 2nd level has 4 large bedrooms w/ views including master suite and guest rm. Grnd level w/3 car garage, wine cellar. Lush gardens feature paths, pond, waterfall, pool, deck, outdoor fp, bbq. An incredible value!
Listing description from the October 2017 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
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