Glitzy Estate With Showbiz History: $8.9M In Lake Arrowhead

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA — With a glam past steeped in Hollywood history, the legendary "Hilltop" Lake Arrowhead estate is for sale — again — this time with an $8.875 million price tag.

The 10-bedroom, 16,000+-square-foot mansion, designed in the late 1920s by MCA agency founder Jules Stein, has been on and off the market for years, with an asking price once set at $14.25 million.

Over the years, according to real estate lore, the grand, waterfront property served as a vacation escape for such Hollywood stars as Clark Gable, Rock Hudson and Marilyn Monroe, and was used as a backdrop for TV shows and films, including "Magnificent Obsession."

Among the main attractions: the glass, conservatory-style sitting room; the lengthy, to-die-for butler's pantry; a traditional library; the fireman's pole in an upstairs play space; and the outdoor tennis court. And don't miss the room with six sailboat-themed bunk beds!

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• Address: 28751 N Shore Rd, Lake Arrowhead, California
• Price: $8,875,000
• Square Feet: 16770
• Bedrooms: 10
• Bathrooms: 14 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1935
• Features: Extremely rare & iconic legacy opportunity sits enthroned above the beautiful waters of Lake Arrowhead. This private 3+ Acre lakefront demesne exudes elegance & craftsmanship and is steeped with a rich history of elite proprietors and has been frequented by world famous A-list celebrities like Marilyn Monroe.
• Conceptualized & constructed by entertainment mogul Jules Stein in 1927, this masterpiece exceeds expectations & delivers a luxurious standard of living that captures the imagination.
• This was only the 4th lakefront to adorn the shores of Lake Arrowhead & was a beloved possession of Watson Webb, the Vanderbilt heir who affectionately termed the estate Hilltop'' as it reminded him of the famous Vanderbilt Hilltop mansion. Now this extraordinary estate, which has been featured in numerous films & television shows and offers a world of gratifying solitude, has been offered for purchase.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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