"The Mediterranean-style mansion, set on close to an acre, is reached by way of a long driveway and surrounded by estate homes. At the heart of the home is a large record room with a 1970s-era recording studio. The oversized rooms throughout the house have high ceilings with a variety of treatments including exposed beams and arches."
"McKuen, who died this year at 81, was known for his books of poetry, his recordings of spoken-word poetry and music and his work as a film-industry composer. His more than 1,500 songs have been recorded by such as artists as Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra."
Rod McKuen's longtime Beverly Hills residence, where he lived for 45 years, sold for $12.9 million. The Mediterranean-style mansion spans 10,683 square feet on nearly an acre and includes seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a library, formal dining room, and grand entry hall. A notable feature is a large record room containing a 1970s-era recording studio. The property offers high ceilings with exposed beams and arches, seven fireplaces, an atrium courtyard, wine cellar, swimming pool, and greenhouse. McKuen, who passed away at 81, was a renowned poet-songwriter-singer whose over 1,500 compositions were recorded by major artists including Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, and Frank Sinatra.
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