Author-philanthropist lists her Beverly Hills home for sale

Author and philanthropist Pat Montandon has listed her home in Beverly Hills at $3.299 million.

Built in 1976, the nearly 4,000-square-foot house is described in the listing as “grandly theatrical” and filled with “glamorous details.” There are vaulted beamed ceilings, seating alcoves, window seats and French doors. Chimneys for the fireplaces in the dining and living rooms flank the front door.

The dramatic house was designed by Fred Smathers, whose houses have been lived in by such celebrities as actors Kevin Costner, Richard Dreyfuss and Hayley Mills.

A central hall, living and dining rooms, a home theater, four bedrooms and four bathrooms are among the living spaces. A third level in-law suite has a kitchenette and separate entrance.

The more than half an acre of landscaped grounds take in the surrounding canyon views.

Montandon was married from 1969 to 1980 to dairy foods baron Al Wilsey, who built an empire packaging butter on waxed paper squares, among other accomplishments.

The philanthropist is a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee for her work with Children as Teachers for Peace, which she founded. Montandon has penned such nonfiction books as “How to Be a Party Girl,” “Oh the Hell of It All” and, her latest, “Peeing on Hot Coals.”

She bought the property in 2003 for $1.65 million, public records show.

Bret Parsons of John Aaroe Group is the listing agent.

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