Take A Look: Home Where Kirk Douglas Lived For Sale

Talk about hobnobbing with the greats. Past neighbors have included the Rockefellers, Kissingers and Dinah Shore. New to the neighborhood, Leo DiCaprio.

This home has a pretty good pedigree, too - Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas. Douglas received multiple Oscar nominations for acting, and was awarded an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement and the Medal of Freedom. At 99, he is among the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

His former home of 42 years is a tranquil family retreat and tennis estate. Designed by famous architect Donald Wexler with floor-to-ceiling windows, an open post & beam floor plan and flowing indoor-outdoor spaces, this home is classic mid-century modern.

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The walled gardens provide both privacy and glorious views of the mountains. The estate includes a swimming pool, tennis court, detached guest house and tennis pavilion. With 5 bedrooms, 7-8 bathrooms and a total of 4,419 sq ft, there’s plenty of space to move around.

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This home is in walking distance to Palm Canyon Drive shops, restaurants and art galleries.

It is brand new on the market, on April 16. Listing agent is Jim Schwietz of Bennion Deville Homes.

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--Photo of Kirk Douglas via WikiMedia Commons