Friday, February 25, 2011

Hancock Park Homes: John Barrymore

One family that has been rooted in show business for generations is the Barrymore clan. Fittingly, John Barrymore, Drew's grandfather, would have a piece of Hancock Park history. An original movie star, it only makes sense that he'd own a house found in the original upscale neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Today, Hancock Park is nestled within the hustle and bustle of a largely expaneded city but still maintains the same charm that drew buyers nearly a century ago. To learn more about Hancock Park, check out my Ashley Olsen, Sean Hayes, and Shonda Rhimes posts.

The John Barrymore Home
Features - built in 1918, 6,300 sq. ft., hand-carved mahogany paneling, and stained-glass windows.

Barrymore divorced soon after purchasing the home and never moved in.




Which of the four Hancock Park homes that I featured this week did you like the best? Personally, I'm torn between this one and Sean's...and Shondra's!



Photos courtesy of: Luxist
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18 comments:

  1. MimiFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    i love the pool! i think my favorite is sean hayes' house. :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  2. aeFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Shondra's was my favorite!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    just came across your blog! it's seriously so great! omg love the pooool!

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  4. sarah - dodeline designFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Really beautiful, but I personally like something a little more casual :-)

    Sarah

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  5. JosieFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The exterior of this one might be my favorite so far, but the inside is a bit dark for my taste...
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  6. Audrey AllureFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Such a beautiful home!

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  7. Sierra February 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    hmm they all look amazing - so hard to decide! i am loving that pool.

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  8. AngelaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    they are all great.

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  9. MeghanFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I think Shondra's is my favorite too! I loved the decor!

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  10. Diana MieczanFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love them all:) Wow..so amazing. Happy Sunday, sweetie

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  11. JulesFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    6,300 sq. ft. would be heaven! The mahogany paneling is gorgeous and the pool out back almost has a romantic feel to it. This is truly a beautiful home. This and Sean’s home were my favorites!

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  12. simplychicMarch 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    i'm going with sean's. love it!

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  13. stylefrontierMarch 2, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    such a lovely interior inspiration!
    im loving the pool as well
    xoxo

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  14. JMarch 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    omg this house is AMAZING!!! i wuld loveeeeee to live there!! gosh life is unfair ;)

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  15. JMarch 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    omg this house is AMAZING!!! i wuld loveeeeee to live there!! gosh life is unfair ;)

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  16. Laura DarlingMarch 7, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Ooooh that pool is lovely! It's such a gorgeous house and it's a shame he never moved in!

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  17. UnknownMay 28, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    It was a gorgeous house in its original state. Spent a lot of time there as a child when owned by Odel Mc'Connell. It's beautiful now but I liked it when it was all original with all the antique furniture and artwork

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  18. UnknownMay 28, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    It was a gorgeous house in its original state. Spent a lot of time there as a child when owned by Odel Mc'Connell. It's beautiful now but I liked it when it was all original with all the antique furniture and artwork

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