Famous W.C. Fields estate lists in California for $15 million. Take a look inside
The famous Los Angeles home known as the W.C. Fields Estate has hit the California market for $15 million. The 8,010-square-foot house, located in the celebrity-filled Laughlin Park neighborhood, is currently owned by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Robert Patton Jr., Mansion Global reported.
Built in 1919, W.C. Fields, a comedian who happened to be a skilled pool player as well as juggler, lived in the home from 1940 to 1946, according to a news release.
“Italianate architecture, influenced by the Beaux-Arts movement, fits effortlessly into the Southern California vernacular,” the listing said. “Perfect proportions/scale create a sense of ease and comfort throughout. Original design and details, including antique mahogany paneling and woodwork from a Spanish monastery, merge with modern amenities to create a harmonious and updated floor plan for today’s living.”
The 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom house has an abundance of terraces and balconies so its residents can take in the scenic views of the surrounding city. There is also a plethora of gardens rumored to have been designed by famed architect Lloyd Wright, the listing reports.
Patton, the former attorney and Texas businessman, bought the property in 2013 and shoveled out $7 million for it, according to Variety. Patton became part owner of the World Series championship team in 2012, MLB.com said.
The listing is held by Victoria Massengale and Michael Maguire of Compass.
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly described W.C. Fields’ connection to the property. The comedian lived in the home in the 1940s.
This story was originally published June 7, 2021 at 5:33 PM with the headline "Famous W.C. Fields estate lists in California for $15 million. Take a look inside."