For the first time in fifty years, the remarkable Hollywood Hills home of the late Louis Zamperini, the Olympian and former World War II prisoner of War, is on the market. Zamperini’s spectacular life was documented in both the best-selling book by Laura Hillenbrand and the Oscar-nominated film by Angelina Jolie. Don’t get too excited, but coincidentally Angelina and her husband Brad Pitt own a home just up the hill.
Built in 1922, this English Revival style house was built to take advantage of the stunning panorama views from nearly every room. The home opens up to the spacious living room, with the original fireplace, soaring white ceilings, and gorgeously polished hardwood floors.
The dining room, with expert, dark oak built-in paneling done by Louie himself, is perfect for a formal dinner or one of those off the cuff family suppers.
The sunroom has fantastic views of downtown, Hollywood, and beyond. Louie had for many years preferred to use this space as his home office. I think it was the lighting…
The four unique bedrooms each offer prime, unobstructed views.
You’ll love the charm and the size of the three full bathrooms.
The attic could be converted into a private master suite, which would then offer some of the must incredible vista views of the downtown skyline in the Hollywood Hills.
The gated third-acre lot sits on a third-acre and has many mature trees, lush landscaping, and several deck spaces. Louis Zamperini and his family lived here for fifty years and you will want to, too.
If you would like to tour this home, or find other English Revival-style properties in Los Angeles, email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com or call me at (937) 243-2349.
Listing Courtesy of Boni Bryant and Joe Reichling of Sotheby’s International Realty.