6717 Whitley Terrace, Los Angeles, California 90068

$13,500

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

5

Square Feet

2,750 sqft

City

Los Angeles

Status

Active

Rising just above Hollywood's iconic boulevard in Whitley Heights, the neighborhood's original celebrity enclave, welcome to Los Balcones, a 1923 Mediterranean villa that delivers sweeping views of Los Angeles with the kind of romance and architectural soul that defined early Los Angeles. Named for its multiple-layered terraces cascading toward the hills, the home embodies the spirit of its era: sun-washed stucco, arched windows, and sculptural stairways that feel lifted from a European hillside. Its signature front patios open to stunning, cinematic views of the Hollywood Hills, creating a rare indoor-outdoor procession where each balcony offers its own moment of morning light, golden hour glow, and the twinkling hillside at night.Inside, the home unfolds with the emotional resonance only historic architecture can deliver. The living room, framed by tall arched windows and a carved fireplace, feels suspended above the hills. A formal dining room with oversized windows captures the same hillside drama, while original details - arched doorways, hardwood floors, and vintage millwork - anchor the home firmly in its Old Hollywood lineage.The outdoor world is equally compelling. Behind the home, a large, verdant backyard stretches out in a way few hillside properties can claim - an expansive grassy lawn, mature greenery, and multiple gathering spots. A gated driveway and generous parking area provide rare convenience, while the outdoor firepit lounge becomes a natural evening magnet. A separate outdoor dining and living terrace - complete with spa and outdoor kitchen - creates a private resort-like setting for long table dinners, weekend lounging, or quiet nights under the canyon sky. At last, a unique 4th bonus suite on a separate level offers exceptional flexibility: ideal for long-term guests, creative workspace, or a secluded retreat that feels tucked away from the main residence.Beyond the home itself, the location is pure Hollywood magic. The home sits just a three-minute walk to the iconic Hollywood Bowl, making summer concerts feel like a private neighborhood ritual - with front-row views of the Bowl's famous pre-show searchlights cutting across the evening sky, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the hills a few times a year. And the magic doesn't end at the Bowl. A short stroll down the hill brings you to Musso & Frank Grill, the legendary 1919 dining room beloved by generations of writers and actors, while Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, historic theaters, restaurants, and cultural landmarks are all close enough to enjoy without ever needing to drive. But perhaps what makes Los Balcones truly irreplaceable is where it stands. Perched at the top of the Whitley Heights Historical Protection Overlay Zone, within an enclave once home to Valentino, Lombard, and other legends of the silent film era, Los Balcones is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into one of Los Angeles' most storied addresses. Here, history isn't just preserved; it's lived in, layered, and felt in every arch, terrace, and hillside view. The only thing missing is you.