Home once owned by restaurateur Clifford Clinton sells for $1,285,000
Update: The Los Feliz home once owned by Clifford E. Clinton, the founder of the L.A. institution Clifton’s Cafeteria, has sold for $1,285,000. It came on the market in March at $1,799,000 and was in escrow within the month.
Built in 1928, the Spanish-style two-story home retained such original features as tile mosaics, stained glass, Art Deco light fixtures and Catalina tile. The Clinton family owned the house from 1936 until 1949.
The 5,866-square-feet house has three fireplaces, a two-story entry, a step-down living room with coffered ceilings, a cocktail lounge, a billiard room, six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
The listing agents were Chris Laib and Ron McGee of Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz. Gene Petersen of Pacific Coast Acquisitions represented the buyer.
