Where the film crowd can watch its movies
One thing Arnold Rifkin wanted at his ocean-view Pacific Palisades home was a screening room to wow his guests, who have included some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
The former William Morris film executive got what he wanted in a private screening room with two 35-millimeter projectors and two levels of seating for at least a dozen viewers. It has padded walls, a curtain that electronically opens in front of the screen, an elaborate sound system and numerous speakers around the room. There is even film-editing capability.
On the lower level of one of the two guesthouses, the screening room has its own entrance, kitchenette and bathroom. It’s almost like going out to the movies.
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About this house: Construction began in 1992, but Rifkin bought it still unfinished in 1998. It includes such features as a Pilates room, a gym with mirrored walls and sound system, a media room and an art studio.
Asking price: $12.85 million
Size: The home has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms in nearly 14,300 square feet. The lot size is 30,492 square feet.
Features: There is a lagoon pool in a landscaped setting, and the home has views of the Riviera golf course as well as the coastline.
Where: The Country English-style home is in the Riviera section of Pacific Palisades.
Listing agent: Drew Mandile, (310) 786-1803, and Brooke Knapp, (310) 786-1802. Both are at Sotheby’s International Realty, Beverly Hills.
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