If pop culture or Hollywood history are your thing, or you’re just obsessed with gorgeous interiors, this new listing in L.A. is worth a look. Perched above the Sunset Strip and just a few minutes from the iconic Chateau Marmont, the 1,787-square-foot home was built in 1940 for actress Lizabeth Scott, a leading lady in Old Hollywood known for her film noir roles. Radiating freshness after a 2016 restoration by Chicago-based architect Tannys Langdon, the dwelling is now on the market seeking $3.497 million.
What makes this two-bedroom home so special is how it came to be and the unique time in Los Angeles’ neighborhood development when it was crafted. The house was designed by famed SoCal architect Robert Byrd in his signature farmhouse style just as the Hollywood Hills were coming to life.
Elisa Ritt of Compass, one of the listing agents, shares, “In the 1930’s, the architect Robert Byrd saw the then-new Hollywood Blvd being cut into the Hollywood hills through orchard farmland. He saw the panoramic views above the unpaved Sunset Strip all the way to Catalina and decided to purchase several empty new lots on Hollywood Boulevard between Marmont Avenue and N. Crescent Heights Blvd to build his homes for clients.”
During this venture, one home served as his “portfolio house” so clients could visit and choose the features they wanted. Actress Lizabeth Scott initially bought the portfolio house and Robert Byrd became her neighbor. Ritt continues, “She fell in love with his distinctive farmhouse style and commissioned a fully-custom estate with sweeping views of the city and a pool terrace for sunbathing. Thus, 8277 Hollywood was built especially for Lizabeth Scott and is perhaps the best example of [Byrd’s] beloved architecture.”
Golden Era Hollywood moments went on to unfold at Scott’s charming home, with guests including her co-star Elvis Presley. Today, the property’s backstory and dreamy updates both contribute to its magic. Buyers can look forward to character-filled spaces inside and thoughtful landscaping outside. Mature fruit trees and a 25-foot ficus hedge for privacy certainly create a Cali-cool ambiance.
Interested? Ritt and Adara Salim of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties are co-listing the offering.
