Silent Screen Heartthrob Rudolph Valentino's Falcon Lair For Sale

BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- If walls could talk, you'd get an earful from this historic home, the lair of silent film legend Rudolph Valentino.

Valentino dubbed the home The Falcon Lair after "The Hooded Falcon," an unreleased film he was working on at the time, according to Realtor.com. One of the earliest and most famous of Hollywood heartthrobs, Valentino built tall walls around the Spanish villa to ensure his privacy. Little is left of the original estate, but this home may be the last remaining building from the Falcon Lair era. Once it was Valentino's stable, but the 1926 building was remodeled, and it still boasts much of the historic charm and decadence of 1920s. It's been remodeled with antique mantels, chandeliers, sconces, a clawfoot tub, viking appliances and a saltwater swimming pool and spa.

Situated on a 1.3-acre lot, the estate is still nestled behind tall concrete wall, retaining the privacy and the feel of a private retreat.

The neighborhood has always drawn celebrities. Douglas Fairbanks lived nearby and Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate lived across the street until Tate was murdered by the Manson family.

• Address: 10051 Cielo Dr, Beverly Hills, California
• Price: $4,950,000
• Square Feet: 2844
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1926
• Features: 1920's Spanish that was part of Valentino's Falcon Lair Estate. Beautifully remodeled with antique mantels,chandeliers, and sconces. Master suite with sitting area, fireplace, and spa-~like bathroom with steam shower, clawfoot double backed tub,radiant heating and large walk-~in closet. High ceilings and tons of light w/indoor outdoor layout and lush landscaping makes you feel like you are in the Mediterranean. Very private on over an acre of property. 50' saltwater swimming pool and spa. Sound system & flat screens throughout. Wet bar. Center island cook's kitchen w/Viking appliances. Eat-~in breakfast area. Indoor and Outdoor dining. Totally private. Surrounded by 20+ million dollar homes. Great for entertaining. DEVELOPERS: 52,000+ Lot. Check w/ LA city Baseline Hillside Ordinance to Build 15,000+/- sf house. Views.

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