An address where late actress Cloris Leachman, best known for her Oscar-winning performance in ‘The Last Picture Show’ and roles in a myriad of beloved comedies from “The Beverly Hillbillies” to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” and her husband, George Englund, lived is newly up for sale. The duo owned the estate in L.A.’s lower Mandeville Canyon from 1971 to 2000 until they sold it to the current sellers, who ended up knocking down their home and building this elegant residence there in 2003. Now, the shingle-style abode designed by Lise Claiborne Matthew is up for sale for the first time seeking $20 million.
The private, gated estate offers grounds adorned in blooming hydrangeas and wisteria, plus classic Los Angeles views worthy of Hollywood royalty. Though its 10,595-square-foot house was built 22 years ago, its warm sophistication is what keeps it so aspirational and endearing. Decorative ceiling moldings, shingles on the exterior, and vast porches, all make up the home to make it look and feel delightfully older with character in the chicest way possible. Curved glass windows, French doors, and grand ceilings also await.
With plenty six bedrooms, a cozy family room with a media center and fireplace, a well-equipped chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigeration and Viking Range, along with a formal living room and dining room, the house has great capability for hosting, but that’s not all the home has to offer. Welcome wellness amenities consist of a 50-foot saltwater pool, meditation garden, koi pond, expansive lawn, and a gym.
Combining a bit of celebrity legacy with enchanting architecture, and a sought-after location, this new listing seems to have it all. Especially for those in L.A. with a penchant for East Coast style. Sally Forster Jones and Kathryn Perkins of Compass holds the listing.