An Old Hollywood haunt in Beverly Hills
This Beverly Hills estate from the ‘20s played a role in Old Hollywood when it was purchased by a movie mogul in the ‘40s.
The 1927 home, on slightly more than two acres, was the site of many screenings and glamorous parties hosted by Harry Cohn. The co-founder of Columbia Pictures, who ran the studio for 26 years, bought the home after World War II. He lived there until he died in 1958.
Georges Marciano, co-founder of the designer-jeans maker that became the Guess? apparel and accessories company, is the seller.
He bought the house in 1988. Since then, he has expanded and refurbished it, maintaining its Italianate style. John Farquhar was the original designer. Italian- and Spanish-themed architecture were his specialties.
About this house: Dramatic touches include a two-story entry, an oval-shaped card room, a screening room, a library with a hidden bar and a hidden staircase to the family room, a pool and a pool house, a guesthouse and staff quarters.
Asking price: $32 million
Size: The mansion has 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms in about 23,000 square feet.
Features: The walled and gated home also has two kitchens, a basement, a bonus room, a breakfast room, a study and a large living room with a high ceiling and hand-carved details. There are two dining rooms: One can accommodate 20 and has a view of the pool, the other has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to the pool. There is a four-car garage and other parking for 20 vehicles.
Where: Beverly Hills, north of Sunset Boulevard. The home is within walking distance of Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Listing agent: Kurt Rappaport, (310) 860-8889, and Stephen Shapiro, (310) 860-8888, Westside Estate Agency.
To submit a candidate for Home of the Week, please send color interior and exterior photos on a CD with caption information and a brief description of the house, including what makes the property unusual, to Ruth Ryon, Real Estate section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; or e-mail homeoftheweek@latimes.com.
