For Hollywood Royalty, Only A Castle Will Do

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Not everyone can live in a historic home that looks like a castle, which may be why the onetime home of Carole Lombard and Clark Gable has been on the market in Hollywood for more than 100 days.

The price for the Beachwood Canyon home has recently been dropped to $2.425 million, and it's bound to be snatched up by some artistic soul. One of the earliest homes of the Hollywoodland neighborhood, the home features one of the most unique facades in all of Hollywood with a carved frieze, a turret and arched windows and doors. It boasts an epic stone-carved fireplace, exposed wood beams, ornate wrought iron, and an endless array of other ornate and historic details. An open house is scheduled for July 9, so buyers as well as history and film lovers can peek inside this unique slice of Hollywood.

• Address: 2720 Woodhaven Dr, Hollywood, California
• Price: $2,425,000
• Square Feet: 3693
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 Baths
• Built: 1924
• Features: REDUCED! 1924 Hollywoodland original. Tuscan style home designed and built by Los Angeles architect A.B. Crist. Residence was once occupied by Carole Lombard and Clark Gable among other notable Hollywood families over the years. Same owner since 1982. Upper Beachwood canyon falls under the Hollywoodland Specific Plan Ordinance making this a very desirable historic location with a rich history. Home consists of 12 rooms and several porches on various floors. There are 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3 fireplaces adorned with ornate hearths. The library is paneled in redwood, the floors are oak throughout along with some original light fixtures from the 1920's. There is a soaring barrel vault ceiling in the living room that continues to the music room. Bathrooms are tiled in ceramic and marble with the master having a built-in dry sauna and oversized tub and separate shower. Large, airy kitchen features wood counter tops, over-sized Sub Zero appliances. Full-size double garage.

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