While it may look as though the witch from Hansel and Gretel could come staggering out at any moment – there are also signs from "The Witch" dotted around the grounds – Spadena House actually belongs to LA real estate agent Michael J. Libow.

After showing it to a client in the 1990s who wanted to demolish it, Libow bought the fairy-tale abode to preserve it as a monument to America’s fascination with magic and make-believe. While the property is not open to the public for tours, you can still catch a good view from the sidewalk.

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