While house hunting in the summer of 1953, Elizabeth Taylor and second husband Michael Wilding stumbled upon a for sale sign posted at 1375 Beverly Estate Drive. Intrigued, the couple scaled the wall running the property line and let themselves in through an unlocked door for an impromptu, debatably intrusive home tour. They fell in love with the property, only finding out later that the adobe and glass construction had been designed by architect George MacLean with Taylor in mind.Famous former residents aside, the 2 acre estate has plenty to offer in the present. Complete with a 90210 zip code, the glamorous dwelling is on the market for the first time in 21 years, asking $15.9 million. With a spacious 7,761 square feet of space, the home offers six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and an abundance of natural light due to the home’s extensive glass features. Outdoor space is plentiful; the property is being sold along with an adjacent lot. The main estate’s grounds boast intricate landscaping, sculptures, and fountains, as well as a pool and spa. Standing on the pool deck, new homeowners can imagine themselves in the midst of one of Taylor’s most glamorous projects as they take in the sprawling views of the city.Taylor isn’t the only old Hollywood idol making real estate headlines posthumously. The former homes of peers Judy Garland, Helen Hayes, and Cary Grant have all recently sold or hit the market.Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has the listing, which Curbed first reported hit the market.
