2829 Westshire Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
LP: $2,997,000
3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
3,691 sqft
Bela Lugosi is a legendary actor most famous for playing Count Dracula in 1931. That same year architect Frank W. Green was building this remarkable house in the Hollywoodland neighborhood of Beachwood Canyon. Lugosi lived here throughout the 30s, at the peak of his fame, and the height of the golden age of cinema. You vill vant to see this home. (Bad Dracula joke!).
This landmark home is one of the rare estates in Hollywoodland. And there’s not just one celebrity connection – it’s also been owned by Hollywood stars Jon Cryer and Kathy Bates. From the street the home looks particularly beautiful in this Los Angeles sunset.
At the front of the house, through a lovely green gate sits a charming and quaint private courtyard.
Inside you will find a grand foyer with a skylight and magnificent construction and classic details throughout the home.
The impressive ballroom-sized living room boasts a massive stone fireplace, crafted beam ceilings, and plenty of light.
There is both a formal dining room with banks of iron glass windows and a separate breakfast nook.
The bright chef’s kitchen has been perfectly updated to reflect the home’s unique blend of modern beauty and 1930s Hollywood heyday. It has gaggenau appliances, a convenient service entrance, tile backsplashes, and a huge sink.
The library/office has it’s own entrance and could also potentially be used as a fourth bedroom or guest quarters.
I mean, haven’t you always wanted a window seat in your home office to take a break from work and stare out the window?
Each of the three bedrooms are roomy and have their own en suite baths.
The expansive master suite has its own marble fireplace, en suite bath, and the same stunning original tilework, mahogany & peg groove floors, and handmade ironwork you find throughout the home.
I mean, don’t you think if you had this tub you’d be taking a lot more baths in life? You’ll love it.
The gorgeous flat and terraced backyard has several entertaining areas, waterfalls, fountains, and gardens.
And I just had to include this cute little gargoyle.
And, not to worry wine lovers, there’s also wine cellar.
The home also has a spacious two car garage, a home gym, and an outdoor stone shower. After a long day out on the town imagine retiring in your secluded little spot in the hills, maybe popping a bottle of cabernet and relaxing in your in-ground spa. Take in the soaring views through Hollywood all the way out to Palos Verdes. I love it. Bela Lugosi loved it. And you’ll love it, too. All in all, it’s a classic and one of the best homes in Beachwood Canyon.
If you would like to tour this gorgeous home call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided courtesy of Richard Yohon and Konstantine Valissarakos, Sothebys International Realty.
