8545 Franklin Ave

8545 Frankli...

Legendary filmmaker Orson Wells bought this Hollywood Hills estate in the 1930’s and since then it has passed through the hands of numerous other uber celebrities including Barbara Streisand, David Bowie and Frank Sinatra. Today the “cottage” pays homage to Wells with memorabilia from his most famous projects including Citizen Kane and War of the Worlds. The soaring views over Los Angeles and cozy manicured outdoor living space make this a relaxing and breathtaking getaway.

Welles first found national and international fame as the director and narrator of a 1938 radio adaptation of H. G. Welles' novel, "The War of the Worlds," which was reported to have caused widespread panic when listeners thought that an extraterrestrial invasion was occurring. Although these reports of panic were mostly false and overstated, they rocketed Welles to instant notoriety. Orson Welles wrote "Citizen Kane" while living here at this house. "Citizen Kane" (1941), his first film with RKO, in which he starred in the iconic role of Charles Foster Kane, is often considered the greatest film ever made.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 – California King-sized Bed

Bedroom 2 – Queen-sized Bed

Bedroom 3 – California King-sized Bed

Bedroom 4 – Queen-sized Bed

Bathrooms

2 En Suite Baths

1 Full-bath

FEATURES & AMENITIES

Indoor Features

Coffee Machine, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove

Air Conditioning, Central Air, Heating

Washer, Dryer

Patio/Balcony Access

Canyon View, City View

Cable TV, Satellite TV, DVD Player, Internet, WiFi, Pool Table

Game Room