Louis Jourdan's former home with his wife, Berthe, has finally been sold for $3.197 million. The Beverly Crest mansion was originally built in 1959 with a predominant French styling and design in mind.
The mansion has 2,671 square feet of living space, massive dining rooms with separate large rooms for breakfast, its own library, its own bar, four huge bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a powder room. The family room, living room, and library also have their own fireplaces. Plus, the bar has a mirror-backed wall for a more luxurious vibe.
The walls of the family room, living room, and master suite are made of glass, giving a fantastic view of the massive swimming pool that is in a shape of a trapezoid. The driveway is in the shape of a circle and sits right at the front portion of the mansion's half-acre lot.
According to Los Angeles Times, the Beverly Crest house was formerly sold for $551,500 in 1980. The listing agents were reportedly Barbara Duskin of Hilton and Hyland, a close affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, and Leonard Rabinowitz of The Agency. Duskin was also the one who represented the buyer.
Jourdan died in February at the age of 93. He was quite popular as a charming French gentleman who starred in numerous classic films such as 1983's "Octopussy," where he portrayed the role of the villain, 1958's "Gigi," and 1954's "Three Coins in the Fountain." His movie making career had reached a span of over 50 years. His wife, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, who was more famously known as "Quique," passed away a year ago.
His official biographer, Olivier Minne, confirmed to AFP news agency that Jourdan passed away inside his Los Angeles home, according to BBC. "He embodied French elegance," said Minne. "Hollywood offered him the parts to go with that."
When the news of his passing made its way to the Internet, his fans were not the only ones to react but so did some of today's biggest celebrities and filmmakers.
"Louis Jourdan was an absolutely charming man who was always elegant in everything he did," wrote Cassian Elwes, the producer of "Monster's Ball" and "Dallas Buyers Club." "It was no wonder he was friends with everyone he met."
"The Black Dahlia" actress, Rose McGowan, also wrote, "Louis Jourdan, thank you for the entertainment. Your elegant beauty and wit were a joy to behold."
