Home of the Day: 1940 classic in Hollywood Hills West

A coveted mix of location and skyline views make this brick-lined residence on more than half an acre in Hollywood Hill West an ideal opportunity. The 1940 classic includes plans to expand the original Paul Williams-style design to 9,000 square feet while upgrading the pool to 85 feet and infinity status.

Location: 8570 Hedges Place, Hollywood Hills West, 90069

Asking price: $11.5 million

Year built: 1940

House size: 4,245 square feet, four bedrooms, five bathrooms

Lot size: 0.55 acres

Features: Detailed molding, French doors, dining room, library, gallery, guest/maid’s quarters, formal living room, patio, pool, motor court

About the area: Last year, 195 single-family homes sold in the 90069 ZIP Code at a median price of $2.25 million, according to DataQuick. That was a 32.4% increase from a year earlier.

Agent: Brett Lawyer, (310) 858-5402, Hilton & Hyland

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