Actress Bette Davis’s Former Beverly Hills Home Serves Up Hollywood Glam For $34.5M

Reimagined by Visionnaire, the eight-bedroom residence includes a movie theater, a full bar, two pools, and other luxe amenities.
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Perched in the center of Beverly Hills, the incredible estate once owned by legendary actress Bette Davis has hit the market. Spread across 10,000 square feet, the eight-bedroom residence was recently treated to a transformative renovation by Italian interior design firm Visionnaire

Dressed in all white, the corner living room offers ample seating while framing stunning views.

Dressed in all white, the corner living room offers ample seating while framing stunning views.

"The house was completely taken to pieces and renovated," comments Visionnaire’s art director Eleonore Cavalli. A masterful achievement of concept and design, the newly modernized home features luxurious amenities including two pools, a movie theater, a generous bar, and a full-size tennis court. Scroll ahead to see inside the striking space, currently listed for $34,500,000.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors unite the living room with one of the property's two pool areas.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors unite the living room with one of the property's two pool areas.

The open kitchen is well equipped with top-notch appliances and has sleek bespoke cabinetry. 

The open kitchen is well equipped with top-notch appliances and has sleek bespoke cabinetry. 

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Featuring a 32-light chandelier, the formal dining area can comfortably host 14 people.

Featuring a 32-light chandelier, the formal dining area can comfortably host 14 people.

A chic, light-filled office is located on the upper level.

A chic, light-filled office is located on the upper level.

In total, the home has eight bedrooms. Here is a look at the spacious master suite, which includes a plush king-size bed, along with a double-sided fireplace and cozy seating area.

In total, the home has eight bedrooms. Here is a look at the spacious master suite, which includes a plush king-size bed, along with a double-sided fireplace and cozy seating area.

A large private deck is located on the other side of the fireplace in the master bedroom.

A large private deck is located on the other side of the fireplace in the master bedroom.

A glamorous walk-in closet is fitted with marble floors and custom-built cabinetry and shelving. 

A glamorous walk-in closet is fitted with marble floors and custom-built cabinetry and shelving. 

An expansive picture window ushers ample natural light and fresh air into the master bath.

An expansive picture window ushers ample natural light and fresh air into the master bath.

A look at the home’s luxe cinema room.

A look at the home’s luxe cinema room.

A full bar is located on the lower level, facilitating easy entertaining.

A full bar is located on the lower level, facilitating easy entertaining.

Another one of the home's five bathrooms. Horizontal windows brighten the room from above.

Another one of the home's five bathrooms. Horizontal windows brighten the room from above.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the impressive backyard area is peacefully secluded.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the impressive backyard area is peacefully secluded.

1029 Hanover Drive is currently listed for $34,500,000 by Kurt Rappaport and Drew Myers of Westside Estate Agency (WEA).

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