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8856 Appian Way
Single Family Residence 
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8856 Appian Way 
$3,895,000
Offered at
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Los Angeles County
6
Beds
6
Baths
5,427
Sq Ft
7,653
Lot Sq Ft
1926
Year Built
Steeped in nearly a century of Hollywood history, this extraordinary Laurel Canyon residence is a rare architectural offering where timeless character, rich provenance, and contemporary living converge. Designed in 1926 by celebrated architect Roy Seldon Price, the home has welcomed some of the world's most notable…
Steeped in nearly a century of Hollywood history, this extraordinary Laurel Canyon residence is a rare architectural offering where timeless character, rich provenance, and contemporary living converge. Designed in 1926 by celebrated architect Roy Seldon Price, the home has welcomed some of the world's most notable creative figures, including legendary actor Laurence Olivier, who once called it home.Tucked discreetly into the hillside the residence unfolds across four thoughtfully connected levels, each designed to embrace the natural topography while creating a remarkable sense of privacy, scale, and separation. Expansive living spaces flow effortlessly from one to the next, offering an ideal balance of grand entertaining areas and intimate retreats. Sunlight pours through steel casement windows, illuminating beautifully preserved architectural details, warm natural materials, and interiors that honor the home's historic pedigree while accommodating modern life.At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen anchors the main living spaces, complemented by gracious formal rooms, inviting gathering spaces, and six bedrooms and six bathrooms thoughtfully distributed throughout the residence. The primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary, while multiple terraces and balconies extend the living experience outdoors, capturing sweeping vistas over the Hollywood Hills, the glittering Los Angeles skyline, and, on clear days, all the way to Catalina Island.The home's lower level functions as an exceptional private guest retreat, complete with its own entrance, living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bath perfect for extended family, visiting guests, creative studio use, or independent living.Positioned to take full advantage of its dramatic hillside setting, the home offers a seamless connection to its surrounding landscape through a series of terraces, balconies, and outdoor gathering spaces that frame expansive canyon and city views. Just moments from the Sunset Strip, yet worlds away in atmosphere, this is a residence that pairs architectural significance with an extraordinary Hollywood legacy.
Facts & Features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 0
Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,427 sqft
- Total interior livable area: 5,427 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 0
- Parking features: Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage
Features
- Has private pool: No
- Has view: Yes
- View features: City Lights, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.18 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5562016016
- Zoning: LAR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Residential
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Location
Mike Zwarg
Broker / Owner
951-528-0626
mike@mzhomes.us
mike@mzhomes.us
Listing Office: The Agency · Listing Agent: Josh Myler · CRMLS
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8856 Appian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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