The early American actress Margaret Hamilton is known across generations as The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West. During her 49-year Hollywood career, she spent much of her time in this beautiful townhome, though she also split her time on the East Coast. The fully restored and updated townhome measures 3,035 square feet with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. It is listed for $2.4 million.

This is the walkway entrance to the villa with terracotta flooring, beige concrete planters and tropical plants and trees for shade. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is the gate of the villa with a green tone, beige concrete fence and tall hedges for privacy. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Upon entry of the gate is the courtyard with a grass lawn, garden chairs and the French doors that lead to the interiors of the house. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The stylish living room has a sofa and a couple of single chairs surrounding a large circular coffee table adorned with a wall-mounted mirror on the far wall. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is a close look at the dining area with a rectangular wooden dining table surrounded by black chairs that match the frame of the wall-mounted mirror. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is a view of the large open room that houses the dining area and living room with a view of the stairs and arches that lead to the other sections of the house. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The kitchen has a small gray kitchen island that matches well with the cabinetry and the stainless steel appliances. These are then complemented by the hardwood flooring and the beige walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The family room has a large comfortable beige sectional sofa and coffee table across from the large wooden structure that houses the TV. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Through the French doors is the patio with a couple of large outdoor sofas, a coffee table and terracotta flooring tiles with a herringbone pattern. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is a closer look at the patio that complemented by the lush landscaping of tropical trees, plants and shrubs in the background. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is the rooftop terrace that has lounge chairs on terracotta flooring tiles bordered with wrought iron railings and a view of the surrounding treetops. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This is the view of the shared Hollywood-style pool of the villas surrounded by beige concrete structures and tropical landscaping with colorful shrubs and tall trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

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Margaret Hamilton was born in 1902. She spent her earlier adult years as a schoolteacher before working as a character actress in a variety of films. The role of the Wicked Witch of the West that defined her image, and indeed her legacy across decades, came after seven years of smaller films. She went on to appear in a number of other films, television sitcoms, and even commercials, as well as numerous stage performances.

Stemming from her earliest career, she had a lifelong commitment to public education. During and after her career as an actress, she was also known for her passionate advocacy, working on a number of causes related to children’s benefits and animal rights. She died in 1982.

Hamilton’s gorgeous Hollywood townhome is one of several located near Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, called Courtney Villa. It was originally built in 1926, and the current owners completely restored the property and updated it to a more contemporary style.

The townhome is part of a small complex, which shares a pool and cabana. The pool is surrounded by tropical landscaping and tall trees and is made completely private by virtue of sitting amidst the surrounding villas. Beyond that, the entrance to the villa itself is walled and gated, making the entrance totally private. This space is also home to a garage, a beautifully-planted terrace, and a private roof deck.

The home is 3,035 square feet, with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The formal living and dining rooms are spacious, with wood floors and a fireplace in an elegant open design with arched doorways between rooms.

The fully-updated eat-in kitchen features a gorgeous kitchen island, with stainless steel appliances, elegant beige walls, and hardwood flooring. It also boasts beautiful natural light. There is also a large family room, with a cozy built-in bookshelf that can house a television, as well as a full home office and a separate den.

Just beyond these rooms and through a set of French doors is a private patio with beautiful terracotta tiles in a herringbone pattern. Above is a fully finished rooftop deck, complete with wrought-iron railings and a tidy lawn overlooking the surrounding hills.

The complex is very highly rated and has historical status as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Additionally, the location is unbeatable, as it is close to dozens of restaurants, clubs and bars, and many Hollywood studios.

This beautiful Hollywood villa, once home to The Wizard of Oz’s Margaret Hamilton, is now on the market. The 3,035-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom townhome is listed for $2.4 million.

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