LOS ANGELES - Perhaps what's most impressive about the 13,290-square-foot Craftsman on the market in Los Angeles is how few people know it's there.

"You can't see it from the street," listing agent H. Blair Chang says. The gated home is located in a "celebrity enclave" of the Hollywood Hills neighborhood and "very private," he adds.

That's probably why half of the potential buyers for the manor, built in 1913 and named Artemesia, are in the entertainment business, Chang says. It's a rare opportunity: The artful home with a pipe organ and a storied past has been on the market only four times. The home is merely minutes from popular restaurants and shops, but it's also private -- and that privacy comes with a premium price. As in almost $10 million.

The seller bought the home in the 1980s, when it was in a state of disrepair. Over the decades, he undertook a multimillion-dollar restoration of the building, including a few modern tweaks in the kitchen and the home's wiring.
Noting the home's enormous size, Chang says, "it's not your typical Craftsman." We agree: This home is anything but ordinary.

Built by Frederick E. Engstrum, who also purchased the 12 surrounding acres of land, it was the sole residence in the area when it was constructed. The location was selected for its views of the city below, as well as the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

The serene estate is surrounded by woods, a pond, waterfalls, stone pathways, a guesthouse, an outdoor pavilion with fireplace, and multiple patios and decks.
Parcels of the property have been sold off over the years, so the home sits on 2 remaining acres. The neighborhood has filled in since then -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are its best-known residents. (Source: Fox News)

Story Date: August 31, 2015