2882 Belden Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068

About This Home

Welcome to Hollywoodland and this magical home. A One-of-a Kind Enchanting Retreat. This "not to be missed" home combines classical historic charm with all the modern conveniences.This is a rare opportunity to reside in a spacious enchanted castle with its own turret. A view of the Hollywood sign is right out your front door and sweeping views of the city and canyon from a huge balcony right off the living room begin your adventure. An entertainer's paradise offering a perfect flow for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Multiple patios offer endless choices to dine or enjoy the beverage of your choice with friends and family. A separate 800 square foot apartment with 2 private entrances on the bottom level offers a perfect opportunity for multi-generational living as well. Nestled beneath the iconic Hollywood Sign in Beachwood Canyon, this site offers pure mountainside serenity yet is only moments away from the city and studios of Burbank and Hollywood. The glamour of Hollywood's heyday is alive and well in this classic residence, which has been pristinely maintained and thoughtfully renovated. By floating the residence above the canyon, renowned architect W.L. Schmolle achieved a living environment that affords privacy, security, and stunning hillside views from every room. Upon entering the spacious living room, you are greeted by soaring 14-foot vaulted ceilings with grand wooden beams and solid oak flooring. The space is anchored by a magnificent marble wood-burning fireplace and expansive picture windows with views overlooking Griffith Park, the Hollywood Hills and all the way down to Palos Verdes. To the left of the front door is a charming den with built in shelves and stain glass windows making it perfect for a library / media room or an extra bedroom. The redesigned chef's kitchen, outfitted with an Italian Bertazzoni range, commercial-grade appliances and stone counters, will delight any culinary enthusiast.The formal dining room, featuring handcrafted pocket doors, also opens onto the large balcony adding to the flow of any party. The 450-square-foot, four-season outdoor patio is half-covered and half-open-air, featuring its own brick wood-burning fireplace and panoramic views in every direction. Old-world craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the hand-milled black walnut finishes to the leaded glass windows. Off the living room, you will discover an intimate bar within the turret.The bar has beautiful views and its own balcony.Through another pocket door you can climb the secret stairs to find a circular meditation space and a hidden bedroom complete with its own shower and vaulted ceiling, nestled beneath a skylight for whimsical nights spent sleeping under the stars.The expansive primary bedroom offers views from every window, two large walk-in closets and a Juliet balcony, while the redone main bath features dual marble sinks and heated floors. The property provides an unusually large amount of storage throughout including an approx. 600-square-foot East Coast-style attic and a wine room with a 170-bottle EuroCave wine fridge. The lower-level guest apartment featuring a rare, vintage red O'Keefe & Merritt stove and a clawfoot tub in the full bath, offers 2 private entrances making it perfect for a recording / artist's studio, potential rental or for multigenerational living. Outside the home and shaded by a magnificent 100-year-old oak tree is a terraced personal park with a variety of fruit trees, meandering pathways, 2 more patios, an organic raised-bed vegetable garden, a generously productive grape vine and a grapefruit orchard all lending themselves to a very sustainable lifestyle. The semi fenced area is your private park for your pampered pets. A few steps past your front door you can walk down one of the six historic Beachwood Canyon Staircases. This one leads you on a quick walk to the charming Beachwood Village Square with its shops, grocery market, and the world famous Beachwood Cafe.