Former estate of iconic Old Hollywood actor John Barrymore has sold for $14.7 million after spending six years on the market, Mansion Global reports. The compound sits on just under an acre of land and makes good use of the space with a three bedroom main house, two guest cottages, a one bedroom bungalow, and a two story guest house, totaling 6,976 square feet.
Built in the late 1920’s by architect John Byers, the seven bedroom, 11 bathroom Spanish Colonial-style estate is located in the revered Post Office neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The grand interiors offer exposed-beam ceilings, gorgeous arched windows, and french doors. A pub room equipped with a dart board, bar, and fireplace presents a brilliant opportunity for hosting, as does the stately wood-paneled library which features gorgeous built-in bookcases and an additional large fireplace, and the formal living room with its mural-painted ceiling. While much of the interior is in the original Spanish Colonial style, some guest spaces are much more modern, as in select rooms that feature understated concrete walls.
The landscaped property is conveniently lined with brick and stone pathways that lead from each structure to the next and loggias along the sides of buildings that offer a shaded spot to lounge. A koi pond, kidney shaped pool, and fountains can also be found outside.
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Most recently the home belonged to Donna Scott, the widow of Top Gun director Tony Scott, and the Hollywood lore will continue on with the new buyer, noted producer and director McG, who coincidentally directed John Barrymore’s granddaughter Drew Barrymore the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels and the 2003 sequel Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
