Obama’s decorator designed this place
If this English- inspired estate in Beverly Hills feels presidential, that’s because it was designed by Michael Smith, the White House decorator during the Obama administration. The leafy threeacre compound holds a home, guesthouse and sun- drenched conservatory, all set among rolling lawns and landscaping. Just because it’s dignified doesn’t mean it’s not fun; the long list of amenities includes a movie theater, billiards room, virtual golf, wet bar, wine cellar, tennis court and pool.
The details
Location: 1201 Tower Grove Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210 Asking price: $ 59.5 million Year built: 1930 Living area: 16,439 square feet, five bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms Features: Two motor courts; elegant fretwork; Georgian- style paneled library; dining room with custom murals; tile kitchen; rounded breakfast nook; spacious owner’s suite with dual closets; multiple fountains; landscaped walkways; pool house; pavilion About the area: In the 90210 ZIP Code, based on 31 sales, the median price for single- family homes in October was $ 3.825 million, down 38.8% year over year, according to CoreLogic. Agents: Linda May, Hilton & Hyland, ( 310) 492- 0735, and Joseph Cilic, Sotheby’s International Realty, ( 310) 255- 5498
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