Rent Check: "Whimsical Hansel & Gretel Cottage" In Hollywood

Someone once warned us to never believe any listing or broker that cites Charlie Chaplin as a former resident. He's the Wilt Chamberlain of LA real estate. The man got around. But in this case, it might actually be true. It seems the quaint cottages at 1330 N. Formosa Avenue, just two blocks from the former Chaplin Studios, may have been built by the little tramp. The listing claims the compound of four cottages was built in 1922 for Chaplin, "Valentino, Fairbanks, Barrymore, etc. to live in while filming at his studios on La Brea." It also mentions that "Drew Barrymore was born here and Patrick Dempsy was a multiple year tenant." While the listing isn't exactly clear, it seems the unit available is one of the one-bedrooms, and it tells us "the available unit was lived in by Douglas Fairbanks Sr. & Judy Garland at least." So it has the gay icons covered with Judy and Drew (to a lesser extent). The unit also features leaded glass, hardwood floors, a gas stove, a small gated backyard, and a false turret. We'll take it! Monthly rent: $1,895.
· $1895 Charlie Chaplin Whimsical Hansel & Gretel Cottage for lease NOW [Craigslist]