The Neff-designed estate, now listed at $17 million, offers a movie theater, marble-clad elegance, and a slice of Los Angeles history.
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Originally built and designed by architect Wallace Neff in the late 1920s for Harriet Skinner—widow of James Skinner, a founder of Sears, Roebuck and Co.—the creamy stucco and red terracotta-roof structure is aptly known as the “Mrs. James Skinner House.” In the 1940s, it also served as the residence of J.B.
As for the primary residence, highlights include a double-height foyer displaying a checkerboard-patterned marble floor and curving wrought-iron staircase, which flows to formal living and dining rooms, a handsome wood-clad study, and gourmet kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, newer appliances, a butler’s pantry and an accompanying breakfast nook.
An upper-level master retreat sports a separate lounge area, walk-in closet, and luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large freestanding tub; and outdoors, the resort-like grounds are laced with a grassy lawn and formal gardens, and host a 50-foot lap pool and spa flanked by a sundeck, desirable north-south tennis court, and several spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining.Known for purchasing and revamping L.A.
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