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Condo built on site of former Cherokee Studios in West Hollywood hits the market

The Cherokee Studios in West Hollywood played host to music superstars like Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and David Bowie — now you have chance to live where it once stood.

This condo built on the site of the famed Cherokee Recording Studios is for sale in West Hollywood. Source: The Agency
This condo built on the site of the famed Cherokee Recording Studios is for sale in West Hollywood. Source: The Agency

Fans of music will be licking their lips at the prospect of this rare home in West Hollywood, which is located on the site of the iconic Cherokee Studios.

Founded in 1972, the studios were used by some of music’s biggest names over the years, including Tom Petty, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Weird Al Yankovic.

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The original studios were built in 1972. Source: The Agency
The original studios were built in 1972. Source: The Agency
Sir Paul McCartney is just one big name to record in the studios. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP)
Sir Paul McCartney is just one big name to record in the studios. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP)

Beatles producer George Martin wrote in his autobiography that Cherokee Studios was the best studio in America, with it officially closing in 2007.

From there, a new complex known as the Lofts at Cherokee Studios was built and has won an American Institute of Architects Award.

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This two-bedroom condo with a guide of $USD999,000 is split across two levels and has 16-foot high ceilings, Caesarstone benchtops in the kitchen and a dining space that overlooks the private balcony.

There are two bedrooms and high ceilings. Source: The Agency
There are two bedrooms and high ceilings. Source: The Agency
Built to entertain. Source: The Agency
Built to entertain. Source: The Agency

Upstairs there is an office or sitting area and guest bedroom, while it also comes with two parking spots.

Over 300 gold and platinum records were recorded in the original studios as well as film soundtracks.

The property is listed with Nick Collins of The Agency.

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