Description
First offering: the hart-jacobs residence originally built in 1923, with masterful expansions and additions extending into the 21st century. architects: meyer & holler (original design), and modern restoration / expansion by gene farkas, principal designer, stilllife construction. hidden behind stately columns along wilshire boulevard lies fremont place, an historic enclave in the hancock park district known for its exclusivity and enduring tranquility. developed in the early 1900s during los angeles' rapid expansion and the rise of the hollywood film industry, fremont place quickly became a magnet for grandeur and architectural experimentation. in those early cinematic days, set designers emerged as unexpected tastemakers, borrowing from global styles to craft dreamlike aesthetics for the silver screen. real estate developers took notice, and few translated that vision more deftly than architects meyer and holler, the creative minds behind grauman's chinese and egyptian theaters. among their lesser-known, but no less impressive, projects was a mediterranean-style villa commissioned by ocean park developer and hotelier george hart as his personal residence. drawing inspiration from the uffizi palace in florence, the house was celebrated in the los angeles times shortly after its construction for its craftsmanship and architectural detail. though the italian renaissance revival style is often said to have waned after the 1930s, the hart estate remains a grand exception. after decades of neglect and a couple of ownership changes, the property had deteriorated considerably though miraculously much of its original historic fabric remained intact. in 2003 general contractor and real estate developer david jacobs acquired the estate and, in collaboration with gene farkas, launched a meticulous restoration. inspired by the elaborate woodworking and detailing of meyer and holler's original design, jacobs went beyond preservation, undertaking a transformative expansion of the home. what began as a 6,000-square-foot villa evolved into a 17,000-square-foot residential campus set on nearly one and a half acres. the expansion remained deeply faithful to the original architecture, with painstaking efforts to replicate antique light fixtures, woodwork, and period-accurate details. the result is a seamless blend of past and present home that supports both intimate daily living and grand-scale entertaining on a level more often seen in a consulate than in a private residence. the estate now includes formal living and dining rooms, an oversized eat-in, live-in kitchen, a grand ballroom, library, family room with bar, club room, and conservatory. outbuildings include a guest house, a multi-car garage, a gate house, a tower retreat, a workshop, and a pool all impeccably maintained and thoughtfully integrated into the estate's historic character. the hart-jacobs estate stands today not just as a home, but as a living testament to the enduring beauty of architectural revival and visionary stewardship.
Property Type
ResidentialCounty
Los AngelesStyle
See RemarksAD ID
50151063
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 7
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 12
- Full Baths: 12
- Half Baths: 0
Water/Sewer
- Sewer : Sewer Tap Paid
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Walk-In Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s),Workshop
- Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
- Fireplace: Dining Room,Guest Accommodations,Kitchen,Library,Living Room,Recreation Room
- Flooring: Bamboo,Carpet,Stone,Wood
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Air Conditioning
Heating Source
- Central
- Has Heating
Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Dining Room,Guest Accommodations,Kitchen,Library,Living Room,Recreation Room
- Has Fireplace: 1
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 1923
- Building Area Total: 16,762
- Construction: Frame
- Has Basement
Security Features
- Gated with Guard
Pool Features
- Fenced,In Ground,Lap,Private
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Size Acres: 1.4664
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 63878
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: 19,850,000
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-10
Lease Information
- Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Parcel Number: 5090014012
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Garage and Parking
- Garage Description: Controlled Entrance,Door-Multi,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Guest,Oversized,Side By Side,Storage
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Billiard Room,Security
- Association Fee: 6500
- AssociationFee Frequency: Annually
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 6500
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Negotiable
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School, Utilities & Location Details
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- Source Neighborhood: C18 - Hancock Park-Wilshire
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3868
- Directions: Guard-gated entry is off Wilshire Boulevard, just East of Muirfield Road.
- Zoning: LARE20
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: C18 - Hancock Park-Wilshire
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Building and Construction
- Property Age: 102
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Property Condition: Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Total Square Feet Living: 16762
- Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Building Total Stories: 2
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 06/14/2025 @ 18:57
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