Former Home Of 'Perry Mason' Writer Hits Market In Temecula

TEMECULA, CA — The following property information is provided by Realtor.com:

• Address: 47521 Pala Rd., Temecula, California
• Price: $799,000
• Square Feet: 2,800
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 Baths
• Built: 1948
• Features: Have you ever wished you could live in a home previously owned by a celebrity? Well now is your chance to own and live in this absolutely historical yet updated & gorgeous home, offering 3 bedroom suites, 4 bathrooms, all nestled on a 2.55 acre lot with mature oaks, a seasonal stream and that cherished country feel. This home belonged to Erle Stanley Gardner, an American lawyer and local author, who wrote nearly 100 detective and mystery novels. He is best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories, which were the inspiration behind the Perry Mason Radio and Television Series, he also wrote numerous other novels, short stories, as well as a series of nonfiction books. His ranch, which at the time was named El Paraiso, Temecula, would be where he wrote his many novels and mysteries. Today that ranch home is known as 47521 Pala Rd. Temecula. Over the years and prior to establishing their notoriety, actors and actresses you would now recognize made appearances on the Perry Mason show, among them were Adam West, Angie Dickinson, Barbara Eden, Burt Reynolds, Cloris Leachman, Dick Clark, James Coburn, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Redford, and Ryan O'Neal. Between filming many cast members spent time at Gardner's ranch in Temecula.To learn more about our local celebrity, Erle Stanley Gardner, click here. The home is a rare opportunity to own a part of local history, as well as the home owned by a renowned author.

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