Courtesy of Lux Realty, Lyonel Katz 818-632-5195
Property Description
Nestled amid the leafy tranquility of prestigious Los Feliz is this 1923 Mediterranean-inspired estateonce home to Forrest J. Ackermanlegendary collector, writer, and inspiration to Hollywoods greats. This piece of history, known as The Ackermansion, was recently re-imagined to showcase masterful craftsmanship, bespoke detailing and integrated art installations by a world-renowned artist. Enter through a grand foyer into an expansive living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline. Through double French doors, a cabana-style lounge with its own fireplace provides a cozy retreat. The interior includes a ground-level remodel in collaboration with Hub of the House Studio, featuring custom Hart & Toth cabinetry. A romantic Juliette window in the dining room overlooks your own private forest, while the chefs kitchen features artisan concrete counters, designer appliances, and hand-troweled clay and plasterwork. Within this walled and privately-gated compound, 4 fireplaces, 6 patios, and a sparkling pool offer endless possibilities for entertaining. Soaring palms, mature birds of paradise, and cascades of bougainvillea will have you feeling like youre worlds away. Designed for seamless indooroutdoor living, this residence is a private sanctuary just minutes from Griffith Park hiking trails, the Observatory, and the heartbeat of Los Angeles.
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Property Details and Features
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Bathrooms
- 6 total bathrooms
- 6 full bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
- 5 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1923
- Building area total: 5886
- 3 stories
- 3 stories total
- Living area: 5886
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 1
- “No Common Walls”
- “3 Story”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Fireplaces
- “FP in Living Room”
- “Patio/Outdoors”
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Garage
- 3 spaces
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Water Features
- Water source: “Public”
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Laundry
- “Washer Hookup”
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Listing
- Listing ID: SR25190240
- List price: $5,399,000
- 67 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-08-26
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
- “Cash To New Loan”
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Lot
- 18,763 size sqft
- Size area: 0.4307
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 3
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Pool
- “Private”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: LARE11
- “Trees/Woods”
- “City Lights”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
