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Some Los Angeles homes accumulate history so naturally that the property itself begins to feel like a Hollywood character. asserted

property → accumulate → character

Once associated with legendary actor John Barrymore, the sprawling Spanish Colonial compound has now changed hands for $14.7 million, adding another filmmaker to a property already woven into the story of American cinema, states a report by the Architectural Digest. asserted

report → associate → Digest

The buyer is director and producer McG, who famously worked with Barrymore’s granddaughter, Drew Barrymore, on the Charlie’s Angels films, adds the online report. asserted

report → work → films

A century of Hollywood connections Built in the late 1920s by architect John Byers, the estate occupies just under an acre in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Post Office neighbourhood. asserted

estate → build → neighbourhood

John Barrymore, one of the celebrated actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, was once its owner, giving the property an especially notable place in the city’s cinematic history, states the report. asserted

report → give → history

The seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom compound encompasses 6,976 square feet across a collection of structures. asserted

compound → encompass → structures

Rather than relying on a single grand residence, the property is arranged as a small private enclave, with a three-bedroom main house, two guest cottages, a one-bedroom bungalow and a two-storey guest house, adds the report by Architectural Digest. asserted

report → rely → Digest

That layout gives the estate the feel of a secluded Hollywood retreat while offering plenty of space for entertaining and hosting guests, the online report adds. asserted

report → give → guests

Much of the main residence retains the architectural language of its era, with exposed-beam ceilings, arched windows, French doors and richly detailed interiors. asserted

Much → retain → ceilings

A formal living room features a mural-painted ceiling, while a wood-panelled library is anchored by built-in bookcases and a substantial fireplace. asserted

library → feature → bookcases

Another standout is the pub room, complete with a bar, dartboard and fireplace, creating a distinctly old-school entertainment space within the home. asserted

standout → create → home

The interiors are not entirely locked in the past, however. asserted

interiors → lock → past

Some of the guest spaces have been updated with a more contemporary aesthetic, including rooms featuring understated concrete walls. asserted

Some → update → walls

The contrast gives the compound a layered quality, balancing its historic Spanish Colonial architecture with more modern touches. asserted

contrast → give → touches

Gardens made for entertaining Outside, brick and stone pathways connect the various structures, while loggias provide shaded areas for relaxing. asserted

loggias → make → areas

The grounds also include a koi pond, fountains and a kidney-shaped swimming pool, reinforcing the estate's resort-like atmosphere. asserted

grounds → include → atmosphere

The property most recently belonged to Donna Scott, widow of filmmaker Tony Scott, who was known for directing films including Top Gun. asserted

who → belong → Gun

Scott had acquired and updated the estate, but despite its provenance and extensive amenities, the property remained on the market for six years before finally selling. asserted

property → acquire → years

Now, its next chapter comes with another Hollywood connection. asserted

chapter → come → connection

McG, who directed Drew Barrymore in both Charlie’s Angels and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, has become the latest custodian of a house whose history already reads like a film-industry family tree. asserted

history → direct → tree

Drew Barrymore-linked LA estate sells for $14.7M after six years on market

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