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Onetime home of songwriter Cole Porter asks $11.5 million

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A stately home once owned by composer and songwriter Cole Porter is listed in Hollywood Hills West at $11.5 million.

Identified as the former Cole Porter estate in Times display ads from the 1970s and 1980s, the property was listed in 1976 at $375,000.

The Traditional-style home, built in 1940, sits on more than a half-acre behind gates with a large motor court at the front. Black shutters accent the windows against the red brick facade, while brick arranged around two circular windows flanking the front door creates a starburst pattern.

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The 4,245 square feet of living space includes a formal center hall, dining and living rooms, a library/study, a breakfast room, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. French doors on both sides of the living room fireplace open to the back patio area, where brick decking surrounds an egg-shaped swimming pool.

A long balcony above the pool takes in the cityscape and ocean views.

Porter, who died in 1964 at 73, got his start writing for Broadway musicals and went on to win Tonys in 1949 for best composer and lyricist for “Kiss Me, Kate,” which also won for best musical. His enduring songs include “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top.”

The property changed hands four years ago for $4.487 million.

Brett Lawyer of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is the listing agent.

Twitter: @LATHotProperty

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