1130 Westchester Place

Description

Rare, historic trophy property in Country Club Park! Built by noted architect Alfred Rosenheim, the Rives Mansion is a stunning red-brick Beaux-Arts Mediterranean estate that's steeped in history. Designated Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument #661, the home will take your breath away with its original features which are rarely seen today, including a Louis XV-style formal living room, mahogany-paneled library, circular breakfast room with original 1913 Zuber wallpaper mural, solarium with green Grueby tiled walls, 4 fireplaces with marble mantels, soaring ceilings adorned with crown molding and delicate filigree, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and so much more. Set on a massive half-acre lot, the property consists of an approximately 7000-SF main house, plus a detached 2 bedroom/2 bathroom approx 1770-SF carriage house and a separate studio with office and bathroom. In the main house, the grand, formal entertaining spaces occupy the main level, while 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms are found upstairs, and an approximately 1200-SF unfinished basement offers even more possibilities. With almost all of the original architectural details and fixtures intact, the Rives Mansion is a rare surviving example of the splendor of the Gilded Age, defined by refined grandeur and artisan craftsmanship. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an architectural masterpiece of this caliber and history.

Listing information courtesy of: Juliette Hohnen, Douglas Elliman . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of 10/23/2024 and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.