Home of the Day: Ivy & elegance in Hollywood Hills West

Calling all location scouts: Manicured, ivy-covered walls adorn the front of this traditional Georgian-style estate in the heart of Los Angeles. Featuring a marble fireplace in the formal living room, this glamorous address offers more than just a pretty face.

The gourmet kitchen boasts professional appliances while a new master suite is appointed with premium bathroom amenities and a dressing room designed to rival Rodeo Drive boutiques. Pool, spa and gardens provide sanctuary within the city.

Address: 1233 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, 90069

Price: $8.495 million

Built: 1939

Lot size: 15,346 square feet

House size: 5,085 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Features: Twin wrought iron entry gates; privacy hedges; wood floors; traditional paneling and molding; built-in cabinetry; chef’s kitchen with marble counter tops and slate floor; customized walk-in closet and dressing area; marble shower; dedicated bar area and game room; guest house; pool, spa and fire pit; built-in grilling station; fruit trees in secret garden; gravel motor court with room to accommodate eight cars

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90069 ZIP Code in March was $2.501 million, based on 19 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 27.4% increase in median price compared with the previous year’s.

Agents: Tom Davila, Kennon Earl, Keller Williams Beverly Hills, (310) 432-6400

To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to [email protected].

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