Located on a ridge in Beverly Hills’ coveted Trousdale Estates, the mid-century estate at 1174 Hillcrest Road is prime Los Angeles real estate, not only because of the stunning location but also because of the property’s place in Hollywood history. The space once belonged to none other than Elvis Presley and was bought by him and his wife, Priscilla Presley, in 1967 for roughly USD 400,000 shortly after their wedding. This is where the couple resided for most of their time, specifically around the time of when Presley was at the height of his career. Now, according to a recent report, the estate has been made available for rent since earlier this year.
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley bought the home in 1967
Designed in 1958 by Master Architect Rex Lotery, the 5,300-square-foot residence blends mid-century modern design such as large windows, an open layout, skylights, and coffered ceilings with Hollywood Regency entrance details. Set on a 1.18-acre promontory offering panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline and the Pacific Ocean. The home features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sliding glass doors throughout, a pool, a hot tub, a patio, and sprawling lawns.Another key feature of the property is the wall-to-wall glass sliding doors, which allow unbroken views of the surrounding city skyline and ocean from inside. The kitchen was also renovated and updated with contemporary custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, and built-in storage solutions.
About Elvis Presley’s home’s sale
Mansion Global reported that in 1973, after the couple officially filed for divorce, Presley made the decision to sell the property to someone. Around 2012, after a lot of money and care went into the matter, the space was remodelled and then sold again for USD 9.8 million in 2012 to Peter Morton, who is best known as the owner of a popular cafe franchise. then resold after extensive updates/renovations for USD 25.5M in 2019. Finally, earlier this year, he sold the space for USD 23 million by a new owner who preserved the architecture while maintaining modern enhancements. Now, finally, the space is a coffee.
Elvis Presley’s home is now available on the market for rent
Earlier this year, the new owners of the house officially listed it on the market. However, it was not put up for sale. Instead, the property has been put up in the market to find a prospective buyer who may have visited the house and agreed to rent it for USD 35,000 a month.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
