A rare offering in the Flats of Beverly Hills, this unique residence is richly steeped in Hollywood history. Major Price Reduction. Designed and built in 1928 by notable architect Roy Seldon Price for Charlie Chaplin's wife, Lita Grey Chaplin, this family home is a masterpiece in Monterey Colonial architecture. The 6,500 sq.ft. home has 8 bedrooms, 7 baths, and 3 half-baths. Situated on a 16,300 sq.ft. oversized corner lot, this gracious home is built around a formal courtyard with a magnificent Brazilian Pepper tree as its centerpiece. It has a classic two story floor plan with a detailing from a bygone era: unique murals lining the formal entry hall, beveled leaded glass windows, 3 period fireplaces, plaster relief ceiling images, a second story wraparound balcony and a low-pitched gable roof. Upstairs, there are 4 large family bedrooms, 1 nanny's bedroom and four full baths. Downstairs one finds 2 half-baths, a 2-room maid's quarters + full bath and chauffeurs quarters off the 2-car garage with 1.5 baths. The grand living room and unique 1920's style bar room have beautiful hardwood floors. This home is an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The living room and adjacent petite salon open to the gorgeous center courtyard and pool/cabana area which has been the site of many entertainment industry gatherings from the 1930s to present day. The sizeable and elegant dining room off the entry hall with vintage murals can accommodate large formal dinners. The kitchen area is vast and includes a center island, eating area, two breakfast rooms, a butler's pantry, laundry area, and half bath. The master bedroom suite has its own private living room with fireplace, master bath and separate dressing area with extensive built-ins and mirrors. There is a wide, outdoor staircase leading down to the courtyard. The 4-bedroom children's wing also includes a family-style den with fireplace and kitchenette. Most significantly, this is the first time in over 50 years that this historic residence has been offered for sale.
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Type: house
Bedrooms:8
Baths: 8.5
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