"Built in 1957, the 5,000-square-foot Midcentury Modern house includes two atriums, sculptural metal screens, pocket doors, two stone fireplaces and walls of glass. Carports and a motor court can accommodate about 20 cars. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The 4.6-acre city-view site contains a solar-heated swimming pool, a sports court and a lawn dotted with flagstone pathways."
"Linkletter, who died in 2010 at 97, hosted the long-running radio and television shows "People Are Funny" starting in the 1940s and "House Party," which was renamed "The Art Linkletter Show." His interviews with children ran on "Kids Say the Darndest Things" in the late '90s. His wife, Lois, died in October at 95. They were married for 75 years."
The Art Linkletter estate in Bel-Air sold for $10.6 million, surpassing its initial asking price of $10.25 million. Built in 1957, the 5,000-square-foot Midcentury Modern residence features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two atriums, sculptural metal screens, pocket doors, and stone fireplaces. The 4.6-acre property includes a solar-heated swimming pool, sports court, and accommodations for approximately 20 vehicles. Art Linkletter, who died in 2010 at age 97, was a renowned entertainer known for hosting radio and television shows including "People Are Funny" and "House Party." His wife Lois passed away in October at 95 after 75 years of marriage. The property remained in the family for 40 years before listing.
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