A 1924 Greek revival home in Los Angeles is for sale that has been ground zero for significant moments in both entertainment and literature history.
Once the landing spot for Ernest Hemingway after parties and later remodeled by actors Jeremy Renner and Kristoffer Winters, 8050 Selma Avenue is on the market for $6,495,000.
Known as the Hemingway House, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom estate spreads across 5,800 square feet in the Selma Avenue Residential Historic District.
“Hemingway House is truly a one-of-a-kind property that beautifully marries historical significance with modern luxury,” said listing agent Dovi Levin of Christie’s International Real Estate. The listing is also co-held by Daniel Giventer.
The sale comes just as the property celebrates its centennial anniversary. Over the course of its 100-year history, it was also once owned by Disney director Perce Pearce, who dreamed up Bambi, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia and more beloved characters within these very walls.
Over half a century later, Renner purchased the historic gem for $1.55 million in 2008 and later sold it for upwards of $4 million in 2009.
Just moments away from the action of Hollywood, Hemingway House puts its homeowners in welcome proximity to can’t-miss industry happenings without sacrificing privacy. The home is tucked away behind towering, manicured shrubbery and a wrought-iron gate. Then, an expansive cobblestone driveway fit for up to nine cars leads to a garage that can hold two more vehicles.
Inside, period pieces accent modern flourishes throughout the home. Fireplaces from the 1920s and chandeliers pair with wooden furniture, a checkerboard floor and a black-and-white palette. Other features include a gourmet kitchen with best-in-class appliances, a screening room and a spacious backyard pool.