The Hollywood Hills Home Where James Dean Was First Discovered Is Currently On Sale
Before he was the James Dean that we all now know as a stalwart of old Hollywood, Dean was a personal handyman for the Warner family, helping to fix up their stunning Hollywood Hills home. Now the house where Dean was first discovered by a casting director at an industry event is on the market. The authentic 1927 Spanish home has since been reimagined and restored to showcase its original splendor, fusing period charm and character with contemporary appeal. At 11,600 square feet, the double-lot property encompasses three bedroom suites with four bathrooms set across nearly 4,000 square feet of living space, plus stunning views of the canyon throughout the home. On the ground floor, there is an elegant living room with a fireplace, exposed beams, and picture windows that overlook the lush grounds. A cozy sunroom is just adjacent to the space, lined entirely with windows along one side for a sunny effect. Elsewhere on the first floor is a chef’s kitchen boasting Carrara marble countertops and Viking appliances, located just next to a formal dining area.
From the main level, it’s just a few steps down into an open den area with a fireplace and an en suite guest quarters that has its own private entrance. Upstairs, the master suite showcases the true grandeur of the home, with two walk-in closets and a bathroom complete with deep-soaking marble tub and separate steam bath cordoned off from the rest of the bathroom by a floor-to-ceiling pane of glass. Several of the en suite guest bedrooms feature elegant stone fireplaces. Outdoors, the terraced backyard features grassy lawns and stone steps leading to different levels, including one with an oversize pool and spa and another with an al fresco dining area, charmingly located just under the shade of several mature trees. The listing for the home is being handled by Eric Lavey of The Agency.
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