Anyone born before 1980 has probably enjoyed some of the work of Norman Lear. He is a writer and producer responsible for some of the most famous TV sitcoms in broadcasting history, sitcoms like All in The Family, One Day at A Time, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, and more. He is also a major supporter of People for the American Way. At the time of this writing, he is 91 years old and is still a major influence in his industry.
This is the front view of the house showcasing the lovely round fountain in the middle of the large concrete courtyard and driveway surrounded by tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the main entrance of the house with a concrete archway flanked with lush potted plants and wall-mounted outdoor lamps. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view of the foyer that focuses on the curve staircase with thin intricate beige railings that stand out against the detailed black pillar in the middle with carvings. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the lovely living room with beige walls, ceiling and sofa set complemented by the area rug and fireplace. There is also an informal dining area at the far end by the large window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other living room has a comfortable beige sofa to match the beige walls, ceiling and carpeted flooring. There is also a fireplace with a concrete mantle topped with a painting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This dining room has a couple of round wooden dining table with their own matching cushioned chairs with beige slipcovers to go well with the light hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This dining area has a charming round wooden dining table surrounded by cushioned chairs that have patterned slipcovers. These are then complemented by the chandelier and the surrounding glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This charming kitchen has a gray kitchen island and breakfast bar in the middle of the terracotta tiles of the floor. This is complemented by the wooden butcher block countertop and hanging pot rack. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This primary bedroom has a lovely fireplace with a beige mantle that blends well with the beige walls and wide cove ceiling. These are then brightened by the wide windows at the sitting area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This charming and bright bedroom has a light tone to its tray ceiling, walls and hardwood flooring. These are then augmented by the bed, patterned area rugs and the built-in desks across from the bed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom’s beige sleigh bed and matching day bed by the arched window are complemented by the colorful patterned area rug, headboard and the potted plant by the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a grand and luxurious primary bathroom with a consistent beige marble tone to its flooring tiles, bathtub housing, walls and the large vanity. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom has a dark countertop to its vanity. This matches well with the dark tone of the floor that is complemented by the patterned area rug and the woven wicker armchair on the corner. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the wet bar of the estate with a lovely wooden counter and matching cabinetry topped with bookshelves. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious media room with a set of brown sectional sofas and armchairs facing the large screen. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious and airy library with a soaring high wood coffered ceiling to match the built-in shelves topped with a large painting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the indoor balcony above the library with glass railings to maximize the view of the tall glass wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This charming and homey office has a wooden desk across from the fireplace. There is also a quiet reading nook at the corner by the window and bookshelves. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the covered patio and terrace fitted with flowering planters on the sides of the outdoor dining area that has a glass-top dining table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the view of the backyard pool from the vantage of the balcony. You can see here the lovely keyhole shape and surrounding beige walkways fitted with lawn chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The large outdoor tennis court has a green floor to match the surrounding lush tall trees and shrubs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view of the driveway through the lovely landscape filled with lush shrubbery and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the view of the entrance to the car garage from the vantage of the driveway. You can see here that the entrance is festooned with creeping plants and tall trees giving it a welcoming and relaxing vibe. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large car garage that can fit a car collection on its wide and spacious concrete floor. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the lovely lawn of grass by the house with chessboard walkway and surrounding tall trees that give it a lush and relaxing vibe. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
On the side of the lawn of grass is a nice sitting area with wooden benches and armchairs under the shade of tall trees and trellises. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the lawn of grass just outside the house bordered with concrete chessboard walkways along with tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the elegant landscaping that has a set of trellises covered with creeping plants to match the lovely garden with a potted plant in the middle. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view of the estate features the level of isolation and privacy of the house afforded by the lush surrounding landscape of tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial top view shows the proximity of the house to the different outdoor areas of the estate like the tennis court. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This iconic force of televised nature is the owner of a 14,000 square foot mansion north of Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood, CA. It features a 35-car garage, a gymnasium, tennis court, a unique swimming pool, and much more. Inside, there are 12 bathrooms, seven bedrooms, and offers a massive view of the Pacific Ocean.
The property is on sale now for a cool $39.95 million.
The oceanside profile of the house is enormous, standing over the pool and offering an ocean view from nearly every room in the house. Aside from its generous proportions, the house is built in a somewhat modest style. But the warm, yellow exterior accentuates the sunny location this home is built on. In the front courtyard, one must pass a small but lovely fountain to reach the main entrance. To the left of this outdoor space, as we face the house where the north wing of the home stands tall like a modest castle.
The front door itself is encased in a classic display of masonry with a marble arch and the symbolic capstone at the apex standing at the top of a short series of stone steps.
Just inside the entryway is an impressive spiral staircase coiling around a black pillar that has some rather strange sculpting in it. Think Han Solo in carbonite with an H.R. Giger twist.
The main living room, by contrast, is as mainstream and as inviting as they come. With three large windows facing the sea for natural illumination, we find ample seating both around the coffee table and around a small sitting area by the central window. A modest but handsomely decorated fireplace stands off to one side and beach-white hardwood flooring exists beneath what looks to be a very fine and large rug.
On the opposite side of the house, we find a unique conversation room with art and a decorative table to one side and two small marble tables about the size of card tables aligned over the same beach-white hardwood flooring of the living room. Unlike most rooms in this home, the window in this one faces the front of the house, indicating that it might be more of a meeting area than a living area.
The kitchen is a real primarypiece with a beautiful mixture of mute, light-blue, and soft browns. It is large and functional, serving a handsome, little dining nook.
Finally, we have a heavily beach-themed dining room next to a back-patio door. It is dominated by distressed wood and charming fabric-covered deck chairs.