In my real world profession as a Los Angeles real estate agent, I have the amazing opportunity to represent the most glorious properties. Sometimes it’s up to me, as the agent, to try to capture the essence of a property with my words, so without ever visiting the home, the reader has a vision and a feel for it. The following is one of my favorites.

Just up the road from the splendid, historic Pickfair Estate, once belonging to early Hollywood movie stars, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, lies yet another gorgeous, illustrious Hollywood property – the former home of celebrated talent manager, Buddy Morra, his brilliant wife, and their three lovely children.

Buddy Morra could be described as a gentle giant in the world of comedy and music, from the 1970’s until well into the 21st century. Boasting shining celebrity clients such as Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, Joanne Worley, Woody Allen, Jim Carrey, and Martin Short, among so many others, Buddy was loved and respected by all. He spoke softly, and the entire entertainment industry leaned in to grasp every precious word.

Known for his “handshake deals,” Buddy never had contracts with his clients. If a client wanted to leave, he could do so at any time. He also never took a commission from a client who was struggling. A true gentleman from start to finish, Buddy was a man of grit and integrity with no ego to be found. He stood out as a beacon of radiant light in the oft-treacherous waters of entertainment industry.

Originally from the Bronx, Buddy was a pioneer in the world of talent. He loved to discover brand new performers and launch their careers. With incredible taste and a keen eye for that ineffable star quality, Buddy discovered Robin Williams performing mime in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, Billy Crystal performing at a bachelor party, and David Letterman as the warm-up performer for a small comedy show. A lifelong lover of jazz, Buddy handled many successful musicians as well, including the esteemed John Pizzarelli, Michael Feinstein, and Linda Eder.

Above all, Buddy valued his family and friends. His darling wife, Carol, a stunning multi-talented actress/director/producer and loving mother, was the yin to Buddy’s yang and together they were one of Hollywood’s most adored couples. They purchased their Beverly Hills home in December of 1976, and as they say, the rest is history.

The parties thrown at the shimmering house at 1627 San Ysidro Drive were truly phenomenal. Anyone who was anyone was there. And everyone was there! The best and the brightest stars of Hollywood filled Carol and Buddy’s home with their twinkling light, including Milton Berle, Joanne Worley, Michael Feinstein, Lainie Kazan, Mort Sahl, Suzanne Pleshette, Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Redd Buttons, and of course, the wonderful Billy Crystal and effervescent Robin Williams.

An invitation to 1627 San Ysidro Drive was something to be treasured. If you were lucky enough to be invited, you were someone special. And Carol and Buddy effortlessly made all their guests feel beloved and at home. There’s something singular about this glorious 4-bedroom/4-bathroom, 3600 SF house on an almost 11,000 SF lot, and not just because the home is breathtakingly beautiful, with its soaring ceilings and illuminating skylights, and the warm, custom kitchen that easily welcomes in a crowd. Maybe it’s the gentle flow from the dazzling great room to the elegant, formal dining room to the vast, sparkling windows of the comfortable garden room? Or perhaps it’s the old Hollywood glamour of the upstairs billiards room and library?

You have to wonder how many Hollywood deals were struck within those four walls, so casually cool, yet marvelously mythic. Guests would meander out to the abundantly verdant garden to regard the heavens from the moon-watching deck or soak in the soothing, bubbling jacuzzi. The evenings went on until deep into the night.

1627 San Ysidro Drive was always filled with music and laughter as the talented guests, feeling happy and relaxed, belted out Broadway tunes or told endless sets of jokes that kept the rooms in stitches. The house felt like home to all who darkened its stained-glass doorway. It’s impossible to lay a finger on the “why” of it all. It was a privilege to be there – those who graced the elusive guest list knew they’d been hand-selected – but the rooms never felt stuffy or snobby. Call it good karma, magic in the air, or quite simply a home with a heart, 1627 San Ysidro Drive was a place of joy and safety, warmth and love, a haven to the rich and famous, a home to Carol and Buddy and the children, and a glorious destination to the lucky ones invited to those memorable fetes.

The notable neighborhood of this grand house is lovely and pristine and has been quietly populated with celebrities for decades. San Ysidro Drive and its environs have been inhabited by the likes of Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Sammy Davis Jr., Raquel Welch (her daughter, Tawny Welch, was babysitter to the young Morra children) Danny Kaye, Rona Barrett, Kirk Douglas, Priscilla Presley, Charro, and the list goes on.

1627 San Ysidro Drive was the original builder’s home in the 1953 development. Today, beautiful houses go right to the very top where the street splits off into two private, gated communities. Set above the flats of Beverly Hills in the true hills of Beverly Hills, 1627 San Ysidro Drive is much more than a house. It is a legend.

And now it can be yours. The opportunity to buy a home like this might only happen once in a lifetime. It’s catching lightning in a bottle – now is your chance! 1627 San Ysidro Drive is offered at $3,999,000. Better hurry.