3595 Wonder View Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068

$5,500,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
5,190  sqft
Built in 1941

Mesmerizing views surround every inch of this elegant custom Mediterranean Hollywood Hills home with commanding two way views of both the L.A. basin and the San Fernando Valley. Once owned by Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, it's no "wonder" the legendary children's author gained inspiration from this magical setting among the surrounding exotic shrubs & succulents of the Southern California chaparral. Virtually every window, balcony & veranda capture a variety of sweeping vistas of the downtown skyline, the Lake Hollywood Reservoir, Palos Verdes Estates, Universal Studios and the Santa Monica & San Gabriel Mountains that embrace the San Fernando Valley below. Inside, grand interior spaces seamlessly flow from room to room with effortless access to inviting outdoor terraces & balconies designed by its current owner for both lavish entertaining & comfortable day to day & work from home living. The open connected floor plan with tray & barrel ceilings, hand-carved wood & stone fireplaces, custom cabinetry, artwork niches & gorgeous stained & leaded glass doors provide a curated blend of architectural details that convey a sophisticated style. The main level features an entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms plus an adjacent family room with counter that overlooks the gourmet ce

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator
Laundry:
Dryer, Inside
Flooring:
Carpet, Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central
Fireplace:
Family Room, Living Room, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard
Pool:
In Ground, Spa
Parking:
Attached, Other, Private

Construction

General:
Multi/Split

Location

HOA Amenities:
Gated
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
LARE, 5577005006
View:
Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley, Other, Ocean

Utilities

Utilities:
Other Water/Sewer
Water:
Other,Other

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Karen Medved

About Los Angeles, CA

Housing

Number of Units
906,276
Median Home Value
$764,749
Median Rent
$1,399

71.58% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.82% are vacant.

Commute

Car
56.67%
Public Transportation
8.41%
Walk to Work
3.27%
Work from Home
29.71%
Other
1.00%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
2,373,885
Median Age
35.80
Median Household Size
2.78

Education

High School
18.57%
Associate’s Degree
5.55%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.72%
Graduate Degree
12.23%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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