Shonda Rhimes

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With an impressive real estate portfolio, Shonda Rhimes has acquired multiple properties over the years. The Shondaland producer has purchased a duplex in Hancock Park for $1.66 million, an English style manor for $4.6 million, and a posh penthouse in Manhattan’s Upper East Side for $11.75 million. In 2014, Rhimes purchased another grand mansion in Hancock Park for $8.8 million. While Rhimes initially referred to the Santa Barbara Mission style architecture as “ugly,” the home has undergone substantial renovation with the help of architect and builder Bill Baldwin. The original 1923 design by Elmer Grey has since been restored to its former state as an Italianate villa with stone carvings and luxurious interiors executed by the White House designer Michael Smith.

Located in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Rhime’s renovated estate spans 11,749 square feet and includes seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The property consists of multiple structures but centers upon the three-level primary residence. Entering the foyer, the extravagant home highlights marble flooring and a dazzling chandelier. Further into the property presents a spacious living room with an intricate tray ceiling and formal dining room. The eat in chef’s kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, butler’s pantry, and additional catering kitchen. The interior space also includes a cozy family room, library filled with a remarkable book collection, two-story salon, music mezzanine, and gym.

Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk-in dressing room and opal white stone bath. The upper level also offers six ensuite bedrooms. On the lower level, the home presents a theater room, snack bar, playroom, and additional storage. The separate guesthouse features its own bath and hair salon. Stepping outside, the enormous exterior space highlights a patio, swimming pool, cabana, motor court, and charming “secret garden” with fountain.

The listing for this property is held by Ed Solorzano with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California.

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Margot Robbie

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In 2017, a year after their marriage, the couple purchased the then-brand-new property at a price of $2.73 million. In 2019, the pair reportedly updated to a $5 million multi-structured compound in Venice as their main residence. The “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” star currently owns three homes in Southern California. However, Robbie and Ackerley are now planning to bid farewell to Hancock Park as they have listed their former residence on the market for a price of $3.48 million.

Beyond secured gates and a high wall, the nearly 3,400 square foot property includes four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. This two-story home can be accessed from the picturesque tree-lined street and is described as “Soho-inspired.” The living area highlights a marble fireplace and dazzling chandelier. The family room offers access to the large outdoor patio equipped with a curved sofa and charming swing. The bistro-style kitchen sits adjacent to the casual dining area and highlights Thermador appliances, a marble sink, white cabinets, and a spacious island. The formal dining room presents a stylish light fixture and picture window.

Heading upstairs, the landing features built-in shelving and a bench leading to the master suite. The master suite includes a balcony that overlooks the pool. Stepping outside, the space offers entertainment options such as a pool, cabana, and bar. Decorative elements of the home consist of hand-fabricated metal doors, Carrara marble, and imported European oak floors. Other perks include an office, wine cellar, private pet room, two-car garage, whole-house audio, and camera-equipped security system.

Sam Real and Justin Fierro of Engel & Völkers represent the listing for this property.

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Ernie Carswell presents

The finest lifestyle resides here on Hancock Parks most coveted address street in the form of a grand Traditional Tudor that has beautifully morphed into Contemporary expression. Presiding over a private domain offering gated Driveway w/Porte Cochere and rear Motorcourt, Guest House, tiled Pool, fenced lawn & gardens, Canopy Refuge & expansive entertaining Terrace -the residence offers ultimate living in discreet secured privacy. Double height Owners Suite offers sitting Lounge and perhaps the Citys most beautiful double bath Suite w separate wardrobe rooms. Public spaces include the handsome Library/Office, Bar Lounge, Game Room, Wine Cellar clubroom & huge projection Cinema that echoes the Arclight experience. The drama of the upper hall suspended chandelier from the sky proves unforgettable and must be seen. 6 bedrooms suites, 2 Laundry service rms, outdoor Kitchen w/Pizza Oven complete a perfect scene for enviable comfort.

Address: 516 S Hudson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Price: $9,998,000

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For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive real estate company representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Ernie Carswell presents

Celebrated architect Wallace Neff's last residential triumph sited on the 9th fairway of Wilshire Country Club in Hancock Park. Timeless neoclassic design joins contemporary austere styling for home originally created for the Chandler family of LA Times fortune & influence. The estate's innate grandeur is meticulously preserved including original hand-carved crown moldings, imposing entrance columns with roofline balustrade complement, marble portico, awe-inspiring foyer w/ 30 ceilings and herringbone wood floors throughout. Imported door & window fixtures from Paris - as the mansion was inspired by Louis XIVs Chateau de Louveciennes there. Recently installed new design elements echo Neff's original vision yet bring current technology & comforts to the forefront. Landscape design by Art Luna, gated motor court plus 7-car garage, captivating views, and boundless imagination support the experience of living in the capture of this rare residence.

4 BD | 6 BA | Pool | Golf Course Frontage

Address: 105 N Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Price: $13,650,000

For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

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637 S. Lucerne Boulevard is rare architectural wonder located in historic Hancock Park, Los Angeles. Originally conceived in 1902 by famed architect John C Austin, known for his work on the Griffith Observatory and the Shrine Auditorium, it has been extensively reimagined by celebrity designer Xorin Balbes, combining authentic turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture with contemporary design and modern convenience. With 7 fireplaces, 8 beds, 10 baths, and over 12,147 square feet of space there is endless room to entertain. In vogue with the turn-of-the-century style are the massive vaulted ceilings, grand entry hall, beautifully intricate woodworking, graceful formal dining room and breakfast nook. John Austin was a prolific architect, and the house’s gothic Victorian exterior offers an elegant contrast to the modernist, art-deco designs Los Angeles is known for.

Entertaining guests should be no problem at all, between the 10 car motor court, fully furnished guest house, gourmet kitchen and butler’s pantry, billiards room/TV lounge, games room and full bar. If that wasn’t enough, the lower level includes a screening room and a wine cellar that leads directly to the landscaped garden, pool, and spa. For the quieter, introspective, days, the home also boasts a full library, yoga and meditation room, home office and den, a laundry room with extensive built-ins, and additional storage rooms.

Walk up the grand staircase and discover the extraordinary master suite, complete with a sunlit master bath and a voluminous walk-in closet. Enjoy any day by yourself or with your guests, and appreciate the open entry hall and rich, natural lighting. This space offers something rare in a city as modern and busy as Los Angeles – History. Built at a time when Hancock Park was nothing but farm land and tar pits, it is a rare precursor to the industrial future Los Angeles was destined to follow. The listing comes in at just under 9 Million and is even qualified for the Mills Act, a tax incentive for the restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings. In addition, the property qualifies for a charitable conservation easement for additional federal tax benefits.

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