Two-Bedroom Condo Up for Grabs in West Hollywood’s Venerable Colonial House

In the span of less than a decade, from the mid-1920s to the early 1930s, architect Leland A. Bryant made a significant and lasting impact on the landscape of Hollywood and West Hollywood. Before the Great Depression brought construction largely to a halt, the Beaux-Arts trained Bryant produced a slew of upscale apartment complexes in a wide range of styles from French Normandy to Spanish Colonial Revival to Zigzag Moderne. Regardless of their architectural vernacular, Bryant’s elegant complexes always possessed a special allure for members of the entertainment industry.

One Bryant building that’s proven particularly magnetic with Tinseltowners over the years is West Hollywood’s Colonial House. Commissioned by Margaret Livingston, a silent film actress turned real estate magnate, the French Colonial-style complex was constructed in 1930 and contains 21 units within its seven stories. Among the veritable constellation of stars who’ve called the place home are Bette Davis, Clark Gable, William Powell, Nicholas Ray, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry. And now you, too, can join their illustrious ranks, as a two-bedroom, two-bath unit in the condominium complex has just become available.

Listed with Compass agent Matthew Schwartz, the condo is being sold by celebrity art and fashion curator Justin Reed. Measuring 1,607 square feet, the second-floor unit has been updated with new blonde hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, built-in bookshelves, and high-end appliances, including a Gaggenau cooktop. Peacefully co-existing with the modern elements are stunning original details such as cathedral-vaulted ceilings with carved-plaster beams, horseshoe archways, a carved plaster fireplace, French doors and windows, wood moldings, and colorful bathroom tile. Other highlights include a formal dining room and a tiled balcony.

Along with access to the landmarked building’s heated swimming pool and gardens, the unit comes with two parking spots and Mills Act tax benefits. Asking price is $2.275 million, while HOA fees are $1,798 per month.