Spanish house built in 1932 for ‘Wizard of Oz’ choreographer sells for $5 million (exclusive)

Classic Spanish Mission Charm, a four-bedroom home originally built in 1932 for Bobby Connolly, a choreographer. the witch of the day, was offered for sale in Encino. Listed at $4.995 million and known as the Woodley Estate, it includes a 3,674 sq. Hectare.)

The original owner, Connolly, was nominated for an Oscar four times, including Best Dance Direction in the 1930s (including the romantic comedy Marion Davis-Clark Gable). Cain and Mabel). Since then, the house has also been owned by figures such as Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper, pedal guitar pioneer Alvino Ray and. Los Angeles TimesActor Gary Crosby, son of Bing Crosby.

“It’s completely private and has history,” says realtor Rita Whitney, adding that the brick and whitewashed property “is surrounded on two sides and has great character and architectural integrity.” Notable details, says Whitney, are “very cool original tiles in the bathrooms, doors and gates that are very period-oriented and unique, and an amazing massive fireplace and exposed beams in the living room. The house has a very old look. Other architectural features include saltillo tiles, arched doors, stained glass windows, French doors, and clerestory windows in the kitchen. The garden has mature olive and citrus trees.

The property was last sold in 2015 for $3.4 million; Previously in 1999 for $900,000 and $131,000 in 1975.

Whitney adds that the house is “literally half a block off Ventura Boulevard,” meaning shops and restaurants are within walking distance. “The convenience factor is ridiculous.”

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