Former Greta Garbo estate in Beverly Crest lists for $12 million

Greta Garbo was one of many largest stars in silver display screen historical past, and through her time in Hollywood she compiled a formidable assortment of properties throughout Southern California, together with a Malibu seashore home and a Colonial-style spot in Brentwood.

One other of her former properties, a customized property within the hills of Beverly Crest, simply surfaced on the market at $12 million.

The hillside home was constructed for Garbo in 1937, two years earlier than her Oscar-nominated efficiency within the comedy movie “Ninotchka.” The reclusive actress sought privateness on the time, so the architect sacrificed views in favor of small home windows and towering adobe partitions, in response to Elle Décor.

Seven a long time later, the place was reimagined by inside designer Nicole Sassaman, who took the near-derelict residence and saved its curvy traces whereas including larger home windows, glass partitions and an infinity pool out again. She additionally tacked on a second story, doubling the sq. footage.

At the moment, the house holds six bedrooms and 5.5 bogs throughout 4,675 sq. ft, together with a major suite with Garbo’s authentic hearth. Wooden and stone mix within the widespread areas, which embrace an open-concept lounge, kitchen with tiered island and a number of eating areas.

Wooden decks run alongside the aspect of the house, and out again, a second-story terrace takes in views of the grassy yard and the canyons beneath.

A local of Sweden, Garbo starred in each silent and sound movies with iconic roles in “Ninotchka,” “Camille,” “Queen Christie” and “Mata Hari.” She racked up three Academy Award nominations earlier than retiring on the comparatively younger age of 35, and in 1954, she acquired an honorary Academy Award.

Mark Mintz of Compass holds the itemizing.