The former home of German actress Marlene Dietrich featuring Spanish Revival design has been sold for $23.5 million, according to the seller's representative Rachel Maslan and Felix Pena of Hilton & Hyland. Located just north of the famed Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, much of its look and essence was retained since the 1930s, when the intensely private actress lived in the house during the golden era of American cinema.
The main house measures 8,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The dining room features mirrored walls and ceilings and handpainted wallpaper. The grounds also has a two-bedroom guest house and a swimming pool.
According to a report from la.curbed.com, the house was owned by Countess Dorothy di Frasso, a socialite who became the best friend of the late actress in 1926. The interiors were designed by Elsie De Wolfe, who, according to a report from New Yorker, was the woman "credited with single handedly inventing the profession of interior decorating" during the era.
The house showcases art deco, courtesy of Wolfe's vision. One frequent visitor to the place because of the parties thrown, was said to be Jose Iturbi, a pianist. Eventually, Iturbi became the owner of the whole home and lived there until his death in 1980.
According to a report from wsj.com, the property was bought by an unidentified buyer for $23.5 million. While the buyer's representative, Hilton and Hylan's Dmitri Velis refused to divulge the identity of the owner, he was described as an international buyer "with homes all over the world" who purchased the property "sight unseen."
