This edition of The Home Page was originally emailed to subscribers on August 18, 2024. To receive Sarah Sinclair’s real estate newsletter in your inbox every Sunday, sign up at independent.com/newsletters.
There is no place like home, there is no place like home … Back when there were only three TV channels, when The Wizard of Oz Every year when the movie was on, my siblings and I would gather in the living room, sitting way too close to the TV, cheering Dorothy on as her new tin, straw and fur friends helped her and Toto get home again. In 1938, a year before the movie was released, Judy Garland – aka Dorothy – had architect Wallace Neff build her a magnificent home in Bel Air. The house was up for sale this spring and just sold for $11 million. It remains in its classic 1930s glory inside and out. See more photos and a video here.
Another larger-than-life star, especially if you’ve seen the giant statue of her in Palm Springs, is Marilyn Monroe. The four-bedroom, three-bath Santa Barbara-style home shown above is the home Monroe purchased in Brentwood in 1962, just months before her untimely death. The 2,400-square-foot home on a half-acre gated lot last sold for $7.25 million in 2017 and was reportedly at risk of demolition. Instead, it was declared a historic-cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles to preserve it for the future.
Closer to home, there are a few properties for sale with particularly good views. The Mediterranean home at 904 Jimeno Road offers iconic red-tile roof views from the moment you step through the front door. Behind a gated entrance on the lower Riviera, the home itself offers panoramic views from almost every room. Lounging on the back patio on a summer evening and taking in the views shown above is simply heavenly. Offered by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group and open today from 1-3pm.
The stunning home at 3179 Lucinda Lane has so many views it was difficult to choose just one photo. There are even views from the garage! But I couldn’t resist the idea of eating breakfast in this cozy nook—or on the wraparound patio outside!—while watching the sunrise over the Mission. Visit Dianne and Brianna Johnson today from 2-4 p.m.
And last but not least, I’m in love with the home featured on our cover this week! When I saw the clean lines of this mid-century modern home at 1080 Oakside Way, I immediately looked to see more. Many of the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and tons of mountain views. There’s even a view of the outdoors from the soaking tub in the gorgeous master bathroom. Now that’s luxurious grooming. Visit Doug Schirle today from 2-4 p.m. to see every corner of this gorgeous home for yourself.
There are plenty of open day deals in this edition, along with a wealth of news, art and events. If you go to open days today, I might see you there. Tonight I might be at home and have another look The Wizard of Ozand keep the popcorn away from Scout, because… home is the best place!
