3595 Wonder View Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90068

$5,500,000

List Price

5

bed Beds

5

shower Baths

5,190 sqft

straighten / sqft

1941

calendar_month Built

Property Description

Mesmerizing views surround every inch of this elegant custom Mediterranean Hollywood Hills home with commanding two way views of both the L.A. basin and the San Fernando Valley. Once owned by Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, it's no "wonder" the legendary children's author gained inspiration from this magical setting among the surrounding exotic shrubs & succulents of the Southern California chaparral. Virtually every window, balcony & veranda capture a variety of sweeping vistas of the downtown skyline, the Lake Hollywood Reservoir, Palos Verdes Estates, Universal Studios and the Santa Monica & San Gabriel Mountains that embrace the San Fernando Valley below. Inside, grand interior spaces seamlessly flow from room to room with effortless access to inviting outdoor terraces & balconies designed by its current owner for both lavish entertaining & comfortable day to day & work from home living. The open connected floor plan with tray & barrel ceilings, hand-carved wood & stone fireplaces, custom cabinetry, artwork niches & gorgeous stained & leaded glass doors provide a curated blend of architectural details that convey a sophisticated style. The main level features an entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms plus an adjacent family room with counter that overlooks the gourmet center island kitchen with stone counters & top of the line appliances. Two bedrooms & an office also reside on the main level while a grand stair case leads to the upper level library/office, nursery/gym plus the luxurious primary retreat that enjoys splendid painted skies from dawn to dusk. The generous walk in closet, spa like bathroom & private balcony that survey the pool & terraced hillside orchard with 25 specimen fruit trees whisper of a five star resort in Tuscany. An elevator provides access to all three floors, including the lower level service quarters with its own private entrance. The attached two car garage is approached from the stone driveway behind an automatic security gate at the end of a street on top of the hill. Lushly landscaped & appointed with trickling fountains & potted plants, this one of a kind property offers an opportunity of a lifetime to own an enchanting, romantic & inspiring home - minutes from most major studios, Hollywood, downtown & the Burbank Airport ~ just steps to miles of hiking trails & thousands of acres of nature.

Listing Information

List Price $5,500,000
Status Active
MLS 24391313
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1941
Lot Size 18,400
Structure Size 5,190
DOM 88
Courtesy Of Compass
Listing Agent Karen Medved DRE#01235215
Co-Listing Agent Julie Carruthers DRE#01975407

Interior Features

Laundry Information
Location(s) Inside
Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 5
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 5
Flooring Information
Material Carpet, Stone, Wood
Fireplace Information
Features Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Additional Information
Additional Features Breakfast Bar, Coffered Ceiling(s), Elevator, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling Type
Cooling Type Central Air

Exterior Information

Maps

Listing information courtesy of: Karen Medved, Julie Carruthers, Compass . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Sep 30th, 2024 at 6:42 PM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.