The former Hollywood Hills home of comedian, film star and noted cigar aficionado Groucho Marx has hit the market for $4.549 million.
Built in 1935, the two-story home on Sunset Plaza Drive includes 3,700 square feet of interior space after an update and expansion, and is surrounded by hedge-drenched iron gates that provide security without sacrificing curb appeal. Dormer windows give the facade a traditional look, while the updated interiors have a healthy blend of cozy and modern.
While most rooms are decorated in a contemporary neutral palette, eclectic elements like one bathroom’s peacock wallpaper and a mix of recessed, chandelier and sconce lighting are spread throughout, giving the home a hint of bohemian charm.
The house includes four bedrooms, four baths and a powder room, as well as a kitchen with center island and built-in cabinetry. A writing nook off the master bedroom offers a treetop view. A swimming pool with spa and waterfall are nestled into the brick patio out back, which also includes a large patio area, while a nearby steam room and shower offer the utmost in relaxation. In the front, an earth-hued driveway of stone pavers leads to the two-car garage.
The home was last sold for $2.266 million in 2009.
Marx, who died at the age of 86, was world famous for his quick-witted one-liners. “I got $25 from Reader’s Digest for something I never said,” he quipped in 1974, just three years before his death. “I get credit all the time for things I never said.”