When you think of the homes of movie stars, you might imagine large, opulent mansions on huge acreages with swimming pools, 10-car garages, surrounded by palm trees, with views of the Pacific Ocean..Well, maybe after starring in a blockbuster flick and winning an Oscar or two, but not if the actor is just starting out..This townhome was built in the 1930s for Warner Bros., where the studio housed their up-and-coming starlets including Greta Garbo, Marlene Deitrich and Marilyn Monroe and it’s for sale at US$899,000..In the star system of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, the studios controlled much of their actors’ lives, including who they could date, and even marry, and certainly where they could live, usually in homes and apartments owned, and supervised, by the studios.. Marilyn Monroe home, Living roomMarilyn Monroe home, Living room .And they weren’t mansions..This home, in the Chateau Beachwood complex, is located in one of LA’s older areas, Beachwood Canyon, where the neighborhood homes retain much of the atmosphere of the glamorous mid-century Hollywood era with the well-manicured lawns, huge willow trees and colourful gardens. .Although it has been updated, Marilyn’s townhome still retains many features that today’s buyers would find nostalgic, such as the beautiful green magnesite stairs and the original Art Deco balustrade. . KitchenKitchen .Both bedrooms feature wedding cake relief plasterwork and the ‘colourful’ bathroom features a walk-in shower and original yellow and purple tilework, with a matching green bathtub, toilet, and sink. .Oversized casement windows let in lots of California sunshine..Chateau Beachwood is a 10-unit French Normandy-style complex located near the Two Stone Gates entrance to Beachwood Canyon, with a view of the world-famous Hollywood sign and close to the movie and television studios.. BedroomBedroom .Beachwood Canyon has been the current or former neighborhood for many celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, Kevin Bacon and Anna Kendrick. .According to the listing agent, Marlena Maidhof at ACME Real Estate, the two-bedroom unit with 1,199 sq. ft. is the exact residence where Marilyn once lived..A native of Los Angeles, Marilyn grew up rough and spent her childhood bouncing between orphanages and foster care. .She lived in a number of homes and apartments during her 36-year lifetime but purchased only one house in her own name, when she bought a home in LA’s Brentwood neigbourhood in early 1962, just a few months before her death.. BathroomBathroom
