A Los Angeles home that was built for Oscar-winning Old Hollywood star Melvyn Douglas is on the market for just shy of $9 million.
The home, located in the Outpost Estates enclave of the Hollywood Hills, was built in 1938 for Douglas by prominent California architect Roland Coate, according to the listing. It stands on a 2.28-acre lot and is built into the hillside, giving it unobstructed views of downtown Los Angeles.
Douglas was a leading man of Hollywood’s Golden Age, best known for his role in the 1939 film “Ninotchka” opposite Greta Garbo. Later in his career, he won two Academy Awards, first for the 1963 Western “Hud” and then for 1979 satire “Being There.”
Douglas was a prolific stage actor as well, earning a Tony Award for his lead role in Gore Vidal’s “The Best Man.” He’s one of 24 actors to win the Triple Crown of Acting, as he also won a 1965 Emmy for an episode of “Hallmark Hall of Fame.”
Douglas died in 1981.
Mansion Global couldn’t determine how long he lived in the house, though it’s likely there’s been few other owners since, as it’s the first time the home has been available in nearly 65 years, according to the listing with Marci Kays and Jonathan Mogharrabi of Carolwood Estates. They didn’t respond to a request for comment.
The 6,748-square-foot home still maintains its Old Hollywood charm, including some original details, according to the listing. There’s wood paneling, fireplaces in many of the rooms and built-in bookshelves.
The home is spread across a single story, with a three-car garage below. Above the garage, there’s a wraparound, partially covered porch facing the city views. In total, there are six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms.
In the back of the house, there’s more patio space and a swimming pool with a diving board. The park-like grounds are filled with mature landscaping, which includes avocado trees, listing photos show.
The property’s ownership has changed among family members within the past 16 years and is now owned under an LLC. The owners couldn’t be reached for comment.
