The Former Home of Music and Movie Royalty

Outside1What do Paul McCartney, Betty Grable and the Lion from the original Wizard of Oz have in common? They all at one time or another called the gated and private estate at 9555 Heather Rd. in Beverly Hills home! This $25,580,000 property is truly one of America’s most historic, celebrated and beautiful homes.

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With a who’s who list of Hollywood royalty having called this home since it was built in 1941, this estate obviously offers the upmost in privacy and peaceful seclusion; away from the hustle and bustle of Tinsletown. The recently remodeled property nestled in Beverly Hills emits that but laid back ambiance one would get from top of the line Hampton/Connecticut residences. What results is a truly luxurious property but with an accessibility that makes it really “livable”.

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Sure the high vaulted ceilings, 2 master suites in the main house, staff quarters and powder and media rooms are all as jaw dropping as you’d expect from such a prized property. But what would really attract my attention if I were in the market for a $20+ million home such as this would be the entertaining you’d be able to do; because sharing your home with loved ones is one of the coolest parts of being a homeowner!The home offers a pool, a top of the line outdoor kitchen, terraces and patios, a pool hall, bowling alley and a professional tennis court for you to practice that Serena Williams-esque serve. Throw in year round perfect weather and you’ve got a winner.

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Jenga-houseExplore the seemingly endless platforms and hidden nooks of this Jenga-like house, conceived as an example of “ultimate wooden architecture” by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Located in Kumamoto, Japan, ‘Final Wooden House’ consists of massive wooden blocks randomly stacked together with irregularly shaped openings covered in glass.

Forget conventional rooms and staircases – this home is like a massive playhouse, requiring the inhabitants to climb from one block to another. The wooden blocks offer all manner of supports for various activities, but you’ll have to use your imagination to determine just how to use each one.Jenga House 1

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The architects were inspired by primitive conditions before architecture, like cave dwellings, where humans made the most of the surroundings as they found them.

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Of course, climbing around inside this minimalist jungle gym requires care, an able body, and perhaps a hard hat. Getting from one area to another in the dark might be an intimidating task. The house may not be terribly practical, but what it lacks in livability, it makes up for in pure fun.

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