The Legendary Beverly House Estate – Former America’s Most Expensive Home is in a major focus once again. The former title holder for the most expensive home for sale in America which was listed for $95 million two years ago, this time fills newspaper columns as country’s most expensive rental – $600,000 per month. The well-known residence can also be purchased for $115 million.
The home which has been in several movies including The Godfather, The Jerk and The Bodyguard is located 3 blocks north of the Beverly Hills Hotel on approx 6.25 acres of land and approx 75,000 sf of living space of all structures. Built of terra-cotta stucco, the H-shaped residence exhibits a perfect combination of Spanish and Italian style.
The Legendary Beverly House Estate
As we already described, the main level includes a 50 foot entry hall with loggia, a living room with 22 foot high arched and detailed ceilings, and the famed library with hand carved woodwork and staircase leading to second story wrap-around balcony and bookshelves. The billiard room contains herringbone parquet floors and a massive carved stone fireplace mantle from San Simeon. There is also a formal dining room, breakfast room, and family room with outdoor terrace accommodating up to 400 for sit-down dining.
A garden level contains an art-deco night club, wine cellar, and one of two projection rooms in the residence. Another level contains spa facilities with a gym and massage room. The second story contains double masters, guest suites and staff accommodations. Additional features of Beverly House include a commercial kitchen, owner’s and staff offices, outside staff accommodations, lighted tennis court with indoor bar and media center, guest house above eight car garage, separate security cottage, separate two bedroom apartment and two story gate lodge with kitchenette and four bedrooms.
William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper tycoon whose life inspired “Citizen Kane,” lived there from 1946 until his death. Shortly after, John and Jacqueline Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon there.
At $600,000 a month: Beverly Hills’ Beverly House featured in ‘The Godfather’ movie is Country’s Most Expensive Rental
