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Key Details
Sold Price $4,250,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,255 sqft
Price per Sqft $998
Subdivision Not Applicable-105
MLS Listing ID 320009552
Sold Date 04/01/22
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Three Quarter Bath 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1934
Lot Size 0.670 Acres
Property Description
Iconic Equestrian Estate formerly owned by Oscar-winning actress Bette Davis is now available for the first time in over 25 years. Located on historic Rancho Avenue overlooking Bette Davis Park and the mountains of Griffith Park sits this rare property with a long equestrian history. Direct path to Griffith Park with 60 miles of riding and walking trails and hacking distance to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Quintessential gated English Tudor compound on a 29,466 SQFT lot (flat) with 4255 SQFT of Living space (3221 SF main house & 1034 SF guest house) offers exceptional amenities to both horse lovers and those who simply value ample space and calming park-like privacy. The location is within the H zone for boarding horses. The estate offers a Main House, Barn, Turnouts, Pool with Changing Room, Office/Studio, Game Room, and Guest House. An entry gate with grandfathered wall and mature ficus hedge provides unequaled privacy. The Tudor home features brick walls, gothic beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, French doors, and large bay windows. The 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home boasts 2 fireplaces with the bedroom fireplace from the set of Jezebel,'' the movie for which Ms. Davis won an Oscar. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house is complete with original stained glass windows. You can also retreat outdoors to your own private park-like backyard paradise complete with a pool and wisteria-covered pergola for entertaining. Horse facilities include a matching Tudor brick barn with large box stalls, feed room, tack room, wash racks with hot and cold water, shaded turnouts, and room to park a horse trailer. The sprawling public riding arena next door provides ample room for on-site exercise or ride over to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center for training and horse shows with Grand Prix and World Cup classes. The estate is near Glendale's award-winning school district & only minutes away from The Americana's upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment, downtown LA, major studios as well as Toluca Lake, Pasadena, La Canada & Silver Lake. This is a truly special and rare opportunity to own the home you've always dreamed of.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 626 - Glendale-Northwest
Zoning GLR1HY
Interior
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Remarks, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool In Ground
View Y/N Yes
View Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Entry Level Two
Level or Stories Two
Others
Tax ID 5626007002
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Peter Lorimer • Corcoran Global Living