The Cedars, a meticulously restored monument to Old Hollywood glamour and artistic splendor, has been listed for $32,000,000 by Christophe Choo, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property specialist and ambassador affiliated with the Beverly Hills office of Coldwell Banker Realty. The renowned fashion designer Sue Wong oversaw the restoration, bringing the estate back to its original magnificence. This palatial estate was conceived in the roaring 1920s by visionary French director Maurice Tourneur and reflects an era of opulent detail and grandeur, inspired by the Duke of Alba's villa in Spain. The Cedars has been a sanctuary for Hollywood royalty and musical legends, hosting an array of illustrious names. Located at 4320 Cedarhurst Circle in Los Angeles, the nearly 13,000-square-foot three-house compound has 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
“Nestled on the historic hills of Los Feliz, The Cedars stands as a testament to Hollywood's golden age, boasting a commanding view of Los Angeles from the city to the ocean,” said Choo. “The estate is named after the once-abundant cedar trees that adorned the landscape, adding to its storied and mystical ambiance. The home’s dazzling array of kaleidoscopic opulence and intricate period details serves as an artistic sensory overload—each room tells a story and each corner holds a whisper of the past.”
Sue Wong, the current custodian of The Cedars, undertook a painstaking three-year restoration, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. Collaborating with a team of European artisans and craftspeople, Wong led the revival of the estate’s ornate gilded bas-relief ceilings, frescoed archways and period ironwork. Her commitment extended to a global search for antiques that resonate with the estate’s majestic architecture, bringing together elements from Baroque, Empire, French Art Deco, Moroccan and Andalusian styles. Thanks to Wong’s work, The Cedars is not just a home, but a piece of art. Each of the 26 rooms is meticulously designed to reflect the elegance and grand style of its origins. Included is a guesthouse and an adjacent lot with an additional house. The entire compound encompasses approximately three quarters of an acre.
“The Cedars has been a sanctuary for Hollywood royalty and musical legends, hosting an array of illustrious names including Norma Talmadge, Howard Hughes, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Depp, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones to name a few,” said Wong. “The walls of this iconic estate are steeped in the creative energies of these legends.”
To view the property, click here or contact Christophe Choo at 310-777-6342 or christophe@christophechoo.com.
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