Built in the 1920s and steeped in Hollywood lore, the fortified property sits behind towering walls, with the house itself almost totally invisible from the street. The compound is comprised of a mansard-roofed main house offering three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a detached two-car garage, plus a detached guesthouse with another bedroom and full bath. Best of all, there’s also a hidden pub tucked into the rear of the property, perfect for thirsty booze hounds.

An elaborate children’s playset graces the tree-shaded front lawn, which is separated from the house by a raised brick porch. The candy-apple-red front door opens into a proper foyer, outfitted with hardwood floors and a mostly burnt orange wallpaper, and connects to the living and family rooms, the former equipped with a fireplace. The renovated kitchen has stainless appliances, a built-in windowseat, and a vintage stove that probably cost more than a new C-Class Mercedes. An upstairs master suite includes a bathroom with steam shower and soaking tub.

The Silent Lady, as the at-home speakeasy is known, has an old-timey sign that bears its name hanging out front. Interior features include a fireplace, built-in wall seating and a wooden bar. Outdoors, there’s a koi pond and BBQ center, though the property notably lacks a backyard pool and spa.

Josh Hartnett

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