Barbara Jaynes, who was married to Grant until his death in 1986, inherited the property and, decades later, decided to tear down the original 1940s house to build a contemporary mansion in its place, according to the WSJ.
The new residence, completed in 2022, spans approximately 15,700 square feet and sits on 2.9 acres of prime Beverly Hills real estate, according to the listing.
The property features six bedrooms and expansive views stretching from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.
To maximise these panoramic vistas, the redesign incorporated high ceilings and steel-framed, floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home.
The estate includes approximately 7,300 square feet of terraces that wrap around both the first and second levels of the house.
Other luxury amenities include a tennis court, swimming pool, theatre on the lower level, and a first-floor wine room with custom glass shelves designed with grooves to hold bottles in place.
Grant originally purchased the property in 1946 for approximately US$46,000.
The legendary actor, known for starring in romantic comedies like “His Girl Friday” and several Alfred Hitchcock films, was already renovating the home when he met Barbara in the 1970s.
After marrying real estate investor David Jaynes in 2001, the couple began contemplating a redesign almost immediately but didn’t start the project until 2014.
They were motivated by the outdated nature of the original structure with its low ceilings and obstructed views.
The Jayneses, who are fans of the Aman resort brand, aimed to emulate the luxury hotel chain’s aesthetic with clean, simple lines throughout the property.
The landscaping was also completely overhauled, with the exception of a few massive stone pine trees that had stood on the property for decades. The garden now features white and cream-colored roses.
The couple completed the project around 2022 with an eye toward eventually selling.
With Barbara approaching her 75th birthday, she feels ready to downsize.
“It doesn’t mean I won’t miss the house, but I’m happy to move to a smaller place,” she told the WSJ.
