Oct. 27--A fountain set behind bronze gates and flanked matching tiled stairways mark the entrance to this grandiose Mediterranean in the Hollywood Dell. Built in the 1920s, the three-story residence retains its Old Hollywood ambiance with arched doors and windows, original stained glass and wrought iron details. On the top floor, a writer's retreat topped with beamed ceilings opens to a private terrace.
Address: 2285 La Granada Drive, Hollywood Hills, 90068
Price: $2.595 million
Built: 1923
House size: 4,356 square feet, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Lot size: 0.33 acres
Features: Gated, grand entry, two-story living room with fireplace, formal dining room, library with built-ins, updated kitchen, breakfast area, master suite with walk-in closet, private terrace, writer's retreat/office, two-car garage, motor court, formal gardens, landscaping
About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90068 ZIP Code in September was $1.08 million based on 27 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 10.0% decrease in median price compared with the previous year.
Agents: Gary Bergevin, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, (323) 422-7876
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