the house that Walt Disney built for his family near Los Feliz, Californiajust outside of Los Angeles, is now available to anyone who wants to live in the same place where the legendary producer, animator and cartoonist found inspiration to start his entertainment empire in the first half of the last century.
La Mansión de Cuentos, as the property is called by the neighbourswas recently posted on the website of real estate agency Compass, with a rental price of $40,000 per month and offers a four-bedroom, five-bathroom space in nearly 600 square feet.
From the moment you enter the house you feel an enchanting atmosphere.Compass
“The stately home sits on a private driveway and a parking lot for ten cars at the entrance of the roundabout that welcomes you to this magical place and immediately takes you to the spectacular two-story living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beamspaneled walls, brick fireplace, and original stained glass windows overlooking the backyard,” the ad reads.
The residence was designed by architect Frank Crowhurst with a mixture of French, Tudor and Neo-Gothic styles. In its distribution, it has large common areas. In addition, it has undergone a thorough transformation in recent years, trying to preserve some original elements with touches of modern technology for the comfort of residents.
The dining room is one of the most elegant rooms, as is the hand-painted ceiling. The kitchen features high quality stainless steel appliances matched with custom cabinetry, a blend of modern conveniences and the original charm of yesteryear.
In this area, Disney reviewed the progress of its animated filmsCompass
The most striking room is the home theater, where Walt Disney reviewed the trailers for his films that took him to the pinnacle of success.. Some details of the original construction remain, however, state-of-the-art screens and projectors have been placed in front of comfortable classic leather sofas.
“It’s an unprecedented opportunity to immerse yourself in history with all the mod cons you could want,” adds real estate agent Chase Campen in his release, describing the details of the home where Walt Disney and his wife Lillian raised their daughters Diane and Sharon.
The residence is surrounded by spectacular gardens with panoramic views of Compass
Outside, the two-story property is surrounded by spectacular gardens with panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles, a swimming pool and al fresco dining areas. A curiosity is the movie-inspired playhouse snow whitebuilt as a Christmas present for the daughters of Walt Disney, according to local newspaper The Sun.
According to official information, the The current owner is the Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, who would have bought it in 2011 for about $3.7 million. Since then he started investing in improvements. He occasionally rented it out for some film and television productions, but until now he has decided to open it to the general public.
The community of Los Feliz, California is known for it Witness to the golden age of Hollywood. Even in recent years, some of its residents are celebrities of the entertainment industry, such as actor Leonardo DiCaprio and pop singer Gwen Stefani.
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