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North Hollywood,CA 91601
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,175 sqft
Price per Sqft $917
MLS Listing ID 25537671
Style Mid-Century
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1936
Lot Size 8,100 Sqft
Acres 0.186
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Presenting an original portfolio piece by American architect William Kesling, known for designing a historic collection of homes in the Streamline Moderne style (a subtype of Art Deco aptly dubbed "ocean liner" style by the French) throughout Los Angeles. Given its close proximity to studios, there's no surprise that it was originally used as a party haven for Hollywood's tastemakers, but that was just the beginning. In 1980, this iconic residence was purchased by two-time Grammy-winning, Emmy-nominated songwriter and art director Allee Willis, and the rest is nothing short of music history. Willis gave the architectural diamond its baby pink hue, but otherwise preserved its original identity while performing a complete restoration. Here, the former Motown Records dreamer would host lavish gatherings and themed jamborees which quickly became notorious throughout Hollywood's social circles, her exclusive guest list including the likes of Cher and Joni Mitchell. The home would also serve as the birthplace of her vast body of work, resulting in a long list of smash-hit songs such as "September" and "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Neutron Dance" by The Pointer Sisters, and "I'll Be There for You," the indelible theme song of NBC's hit television show Friends. Over the years, she welcomed legendary recording artists and collaborators to the on-site state-of-the-art music studio (James Brown, Bob Dylan, and Cyndi Lauper are just a few). With an insatiable desire to create, she also sculpted and painted numerous art pieces. Willis was also an avid collector, adorning her home with countless pop culture treasures from the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s. Of her penchant for throwing parties, Willis notably once said in an interview, "I always had a music career, an art career, set designer, film and video, technology. The parties really became the only place I could combine everything." Her storied festivities have been covered in publications as diverse as People, Life, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. Beneath towering palms, the '50s-inspired grounds feature a bowling-ball garden, private sand beach, and newly built poolside shower for the modern reveler. Some furnishings, memorabilia, or collectibles may be negotiable (please inquire).
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area Valley Village
Zoning LAR1
Rooms
Other Rooms Other
Dining Room 0
Kitchen Counter Top
Interior
Interior Features Recessed Lighting
Heating Central
Cooling Central
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Equipment Built-Ins, Dishwasher
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
View Tree Top
Building
Story 1
Architectural Style Mid-Century
Level or Stories One
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard