Guess what’s come to market

The onetime Beverly Hills estate of filmmaker Stanley Kramer has hit the market for $6.995 million.

Kramer, director-producer of such films as “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” was the original owner of the home, which was built in 1949.

Set on a flat and leafy lot of about an acre, the flat-roofed residence is approached by a long driveway that ends at a motor court. Beyond the vintage front doors, the 5,000-square-foot house opens through a formal entry to the living room, which has a rock-finished fireplace and picture windows that fill two walls. A dining room and an eat-in kitchen are among the other common areas. There are five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

A brick-rimming patio, patio space and mature trees fill out the backyard. Brick planters support built-in benches near the pool. Also on the grounds is a guest house/pool room.

The property previously changed hands in 1995 for $840,000 and in 1972 for $135,000, records show. Josh Flagg of Rodeo Realty holds the listing.