A little slice of old Hollywood address just changed hands, and it’s grabbing attention as the mansion had the legendary Audrey Hepburn’s name all over it. Her old Los Angeles mansion, tucked away in Brentwood, just sold for USD 9.4 million. That’s not just a big number on a contract; it’s a reminder of how much people still love Hepburn, her movies, and everything else she touched.
Audrey Hepburn’s former LA mansion’s fate
For the unversed, this place isn’t just another fancy LA house. Per Elle Decor, it’s a rare bridge to the days when Hepburn ruled the screen, and Hollywood meant real glamour. If these walls could talk, they’d probably whisper stories about champagne, scripts, and stardust.The house itself has seen its share of star power. Per the outlet, it started out with Mildred and Edwin Knopf, who had ties to the famous publishing family. After that, British actress Deborah Kerr and her husband, Peter Viertel, picked it up. However, it’s important to note that Hepburn didn’t own the place, but she stayed there twice while filming. In the spring of 1950, she was living here during her ‘Quo Vadis’ screen test (the part went to Kerr instead), and then again while prepping for ‘The Children’s Hour’ the next year.Fast forward to last summer: the same outlet reports that the house hit the market for the first time in 34 years, with an asking price of USD 10.9 million. It finally sold for USD 9.4 million, as someone just scored a nearly 14% discount on a home with serious Hollywood history. The outlet reported that Jennifer Montague and the Larson Burmester Group at Sotheby’s International Realty closed the deal.
Inside the historic house
So, what’s behind those gates? Per the report, about 31,000 square feet of land, with a 6,099-square-foot Georgian-style house right at the center. Five bedrooms, six and a half baths, and the kind of low-key elegance Hepburn made famous. There’s a dining room with hand-painted Gracie wallpaper, a conservatory for sunset cocktails, and a kitchen that’s all arched ceilings and sunlit garden views.The primary suite upstairs feels like its own apartment, with dual spa-like bathrooms, enormous walk-in closets, and a balcony overlooking the lawn. Downstairs, there’s a family room, a guest suite for your favorite visitors (or in-laws, if you’re feeling generous), and a living room that soaks up sunlight next to a roaring fireplace.Step outside, and you’ll find rose gardens, a covered lanai with a fireplace and heaters for chilly mornings, a pool that’s been brought up to date, and even a little putting green. You could film a movie here, or just live like you’re in one.Sure, Tiffany’s is known for diamonds, but this house has Hepburn’s spirit, decades of Hollywood lore, and a front yard that looks straight out of a film.
Audrey Hepburn: The enduring Hollywood legacy
As for Audrey Hepburn herself, she’s still one of the most beloved icons in cinema. She took Hollywood by storm in the 1950s with movies like ‘Roman Holiday’, ‘Sabrina’, and of course, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. She was loved for that mix of elegance, strength, and vulnerability. She rewrote the rules for what a leading woman could be.However, Hepburn’s story didn’t end when she left the screen. She spent her later years working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, crisscrossing the globe and fighting for children in need. She passed away in 1993 at 63, but her impact remains untouched to date.
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