A legendary location for lavish parties attended by the likes of Loretta Young, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, and Cary Grant, this Holmby Hills, California, house has some impressive ties to the silver screen. It’s also where Elizabeth Taylor stayed after her first breakup with Richard Burton—and where the couple later reconciled. Once the home of socialite Edith Mayer Goetz, the daughter of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios cofounder Louis B. Mayer, the $79 million Georgian Revival estate was built in 1938 by Gordon Kaufman, whose other famous designs include the Los Angeles Times Building and the Hoover Dam, according to the Los Angeles Times. Situated on two adjacent properties, the residence was decorated by famed Hollywood designer Billy Haines and is packed with period details, including high ceilings and intricate ironwork. Among the highlights are a paneled Art Deco library and bar, a screening room, and a glass-enclosed family room. The four-plus-acre lot includes two swimming pools, a tennis court, and three guesthouses. Listed for $79 million, this 15,000-square-foot home has 11 bedrooms and 12 baths. Contact: Hilton & Hyland/Christies International Real Estate, 310-278-3311; christiesrealestate.com
