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Historic Spanish Revival View Estate above Sunset Strip
Robert Finkelhor, Architect / G.W. Price Residence
8440 Harold Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Impeccably restored historic Spanish Revival Estate sited in the hills just above Sunset Strip affords panoramic city views from Griffith Observatory to downtown and to the ocean. Built in 1926 and designed by architect Robert Finkelhor, who designed houses for Bob Hope, Harpo Marx and Barbara Stanwyck, among other celebrities. This estate combines period architectural details with modern day amenities and infrastructure. It features a two-story turret entry, period wrought-iron work, dramatic light-fixtures and stained glass. The spacious step down living room features high ceilings, the original tile fireplace, arched windows, and french doors. The master, with a step down sitting room/office, includes a marble master bath with steam shower and spa tub. There are 3 additional bedrooms and baths, including a guest suite w/bath, a pool room w/bath and kitchen, a gym, an art and music room, and a zen-meditation garden. Original hardwood floors & doors w/carved molding accentuate the house. Enjoy entertaining from the upper and lower terraces, from the salt water pool and spa, as well as from the sprawling aromatic terraced gardens. Project included readying the house for sale, staging, listing and selling the property.
Offered at $5,950,000