Property’s rich history includes Hollywood's most famous 1940s & 1950s actors
The former illustrious estate of Legendary Film Director Michael Curtiz has been listed for $5,700,000 by Karen Sandvig, Wendi Lampassi and Taylor Penrod, agents affiliated with the Westlake Village Regional office of Coldwell Banker Realty. Designed in 1939 by the renowned Architect Roland E. Coate, known as the architect to the stars, this magnificent Colonial-style mansion is a testament to Coate's architectural brilliance and part of a portfolio that includes homes for Hollywood icons such as Gary Cooper, Bogart and Bacall, Paul Newman and business magnate Howard Hughes. His designs, celebrated for their Spanish, Mediterranean and romantic revival styles, are synonymous with Southern California’s charm and elegance. Located at 16226 Elisa Pl. in Encino, Calif., the property encompasses a six-bedroom main home with six bathrooms, three-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms and one-bedroom studio with a bathroom.
“Offering over an acre of mature landscaping that provides the perfect blend of convenience and privacy, this estate is a true gem,” said Sandvig. “The property’s rich history is woven into its timeless design and elegant details with some of Hollywood's most famous actors from the 1940s and 1950s having graced its halls.”
This Colonial gem’s grand entrance welcomes with a stately staircase and grand foyer. Perfect for entertaining, the formal living room has a large marble fireplace. Ideal for lavish dinner parties, the formal dining room opens to the garden patio through French doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor dining experience. A quiet space for reading or working from home, the library is a beautifully wood-paneled retreat with built-in bookshelves. Doubling as a screening room, the family room has an attached projectionist cubby. Beautifully updated, the chef’s delight kitchen features a breakfast nook, high-end appliances and a large island. Other highlights include a dedicated wine closet and large butler’s pantry. The flower cutting room is designed for arranging and storing fresh flowers. On the lower level, the main house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and large laundry room.
Upstairs, two junior suites have dressing rooms, walk-in closets, ensuite bathrooms and French doors to a terrace balcony that runs along the entire front of the house. With an attached screened-in porch overlooking the pool, the primary suite has a gorgeous marble fireplace, private sauna, steam shower, two separate dressing areas, cedar-lined closet and individual bathrooms. Conveniently located upstairs, a linen room has the potential of becoming a second laundry room.
With its own entrances and fenced yard, an attached guesthouse offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. An oasis, the outdoor space features a beautiful junior Olympic-sized pool and meticulously landscaped grounds on over an acre, featuring roses of every color, expansive lawns, and flagstone walkways. With ample parking and storage, the property has a main three-car garage and an additional two-car garage, formerly a horse stable and tack room. The private gated driveway ensures security and ample parking space for more than ten cars. An attached studio apartment provides additional living space that can serve as a guest suite, home office or artist’s studio. An unfinished basement offers extra storage space.
To view the property, contact Karen Sandvig at 818-941-7437 or Karen.Sandvig@camoves.com, Wendi Lampassi at 818-261-6642 or wendi.lampassi@cbrealty.com and Taylor Penrod at 310-877-8274 or taylor.penrod@cbrealty.com.
Photo by Steve Sieren.
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