This $3.2 Million L.A. Home Was Once Owned by the Mayor Who Brought the Dodgers to Town
Acquired by a successful entertainment industry couple 26 years ago, the place has since been meticulously restored and updated. Now it's back on the market on one of the best streets in the historic Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, asking a dash under $3.2 million. The listing is held by Joe Lupariello Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
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Former Disney executive Kevin Brockman and his screenwriter partner Dan Berendsen doled out a mere $680,000 back in 1999 for the century-old house, which was originally built in 1920 and owned at one time by the late 36th mayor of L.A., Norris Poulson, who is probably most remembered for bringing the Brooklyn Dodgers to L.A. and leading the construction of LAX during his time in office from 1953 to 1961.
Nestled on less than a quarter of an acre just blocks away from the shops and restaurants of Larchmont Village, the structure's stately red brick façade is accented by a portico-topped front door and a trio of dormer windows. Once inside, three bedrooms and an equal number of baths are spread across a little more than 3,000 square feet of colorful living space on two levels boasting the original hardwood floors, custom millwork and moldings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, and vintage light fixtures. New sound and security systems have also been added to the mix.
Standing out upon entry is a black-and-white checkerboard foyer, which has a space beneath the stairs that's been converted into a wine closet. A fireside living room opens to a cozy den with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and French-style sliding doors spilling outside, while a formal dining room connects to a kitchen that, along with the antique range, is equipped with soapstone countertops, a farmhouse-style sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
Other highlights include an upstairs primary bedroom sporting dual walk-in closets and a bath outfitted with a double console sink, a spa tub, and a separate shower. Elsewhere on this level are two guest bedrooms that share a bath, plus a sprawling balcony/deck area that has a spiral staircase leading down to a charming hedge-lined backyard hosting a network of brick terraces, as well as a pool and spa. An adjacent two-car garage with a vaulted ceiling is currently being used as a flex space/family room.Best of Robb Report
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