Actor Michael York eyes $7 million for scenic spot in Hollywood Hills

After nearly half a century in Hollywood Hills, actor Michael York — who starred in the “Austin Powers� film franchise — is relocating to the East Coast and listing his home for $7 million.

As is typical when you hold onto a house for more than four decades in Southern California, he’s in for a big return on investment if he gets his price — or anything close. He and his wife, photographer Pat York, paid $260,000 for the property in 1976.

Perched above the Sunset Strip, the compound covers two parcels. One holds a single-story Midcentury built in the 1940s, and one is empty. Listing agent Linda May says it’s perfect for a guesthouse, or just an extra bit of privacy.

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The exterior.  (Hilton & Hyland)

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The patio.  (Hilton & Hyland)

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The pool.  (Hilton & Hyland)

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The view.  (Hilton & Hyland)

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The double-lot property.  (Hilton & Hyland)

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Aerial view of the estate.  (Hilton & Hyland)

Iron gates guard the property, opening to a small motor court and wooden double-door entry. Inside, the 4,200-square-foot floor plan boasts custom shelving, skylights, a library and living room complete with a Texas limestone fireplace and bar. Elsewhere are three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

Outside, a sun deck wraps around a mosaic-tile swimming pool surrounded by potted shrubs and cacti. Views stretch from downtown L.A. to the ocean.

Linda May and Guy Levy of Hilton & Hyland hold the listing.

A native of England, York has starred in more than 70 films since the 1960s with notable credits in “Romeo and Juliet,� “Cabaret,� “The Three Musketeers� and “Logan’s Run.� In 2001, he received an Emmy nomination for his role in the comedy series “The Lot.�