Raquel Welch’s Longtime Los Angeles Villa Slinks Onto the Market for $3.9M
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When you discover that this Mediterranean villa, tucked up in L.A.’s posh Beverly Glen Circle, once belonged to iconic sex symbol Raquel Welch, you can’t help but envision her in that famous doe-skin bikini from “One Million Years B.C.” Out by the pool, perhaps?
Now you have the opportunity to strike the same pose there yourself, as the 5,118-square-foot hillside home is on the market for $3,950,000.
Welch bought the place for $2.5 million in 2009 and lived in its serene, gated environs until she died in February 2023, at age 82.
You can easily imagine actress Raquel Welch in this dreamy backyard.
The 8,554-square-foot, terraced grounds have been meticulously maintained and include box hedges, green lawns, citrus trees, and many mature plantings native to Southern California. Although the property has the stately appearance of having existed for generations, it was built in 1998.
The stately home of Raquel Welch, in the hills of Beverly Glen.
It’s easy to see how Welch might have enjoyed living in the light-filled retreat for so many years. With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, there is plenty of space to entertain family and friends.
The home features an elegant great room with a fireplace, distinct living and dining areas, and French doors that lead out to terraces.
Sun-filled living room with canyon views
The dining room also has French doors that lead out to a terrace.
Adjacent to the dining room is a large, open kitchen that has a roomy island, top-of-the-line appliances, a sunny breakfast nook, and outdoor access.
The kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and a large cooking/dining island.
A sunny breakfast nook is adjacent to the kitchen.
An office with a kitchenette can be found on the first floor, too. This room could alternatively serve as a primary suite or guest room.
This flexible space with a kitchenette offers many possibilities.
The upstairs bedrooms include a luxe primary suite with a fireplace, double walk-in closets, and French doors that give way to a covered terrace with views of the hills.
Plush primary suite with lounging area
In addition to the other three en suite bedrooms on the second floor, there’s a third-floor bonus room that could be used as another bedroom, a gym, or playroom.
Third-floor bonus room
It isn’t often you find such a secluded, private residence within walking distance of fine dining, shopping, and more. But this neighborhood is the home of L.A.’s posh Glen Centre, where Herb Alpert‘s supper club Vibrato is located, along with other eateries and attractions.
Raquel Welch, whose maiden name is Jo Raquel Tejada, vaulted to fame at age 26, starring in “Fantastic Voyage.” Soon after, she leapt to A-list status for her performance in “One Million Years B.C.” She went on to appear in top-line films such as “Bedazzled,” “Myra Breckinridge,” “Kansas City Bomber,” and “The Three Musketeers,” among others. She is famous for admitting that her personal lifestyle was considerably more conservative than her on-screen roles.
