An historic opportunity to purchase one of Los Feliz’s most distinguished and timeless estates:  First time on the market since 1960, the estate has been restored and impeccably cared for with uncompromising integrity, awaiting its next generation of owners. The stunning romance of this home transports you to an era of elegance and glamor, with attention to modern comfort. Designed in 1926 by one of Southern California’s most celebrated proponents of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Carleton Winslow Sr.(Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles Public Library, Santa Barbara Public Libraries, et al.) this residence celebrates a refined sense of light and lines, with exquisite attention to detail and orientation. Brought back to its original splendor, with a contemporary twist, it can be the perfect space for entertaining, for family of all ages, or as a retreat.

Situated on an approximately half-acre hilltop lot, this residence affords a tangible sense of the magical, with mature flowering gardens, fruit trees, and multiple terraces and seating areas, indoors and out. It features a tree-shaded geometric garden and pathways, charming pergolas for al fresco dining, and views of downtown, the ocean, and the Griffith Observatory. Walking up the double staircase with Plateresque facade, you enter a lofty grand two-story barreled-ceiling foyer with original tiled floors. Its provenance very much embodies the glamor of the space, having been graced with the likes of the legendary Orson Wells, prominent literary giants, directors, artists, musicians, philosophers, wine importers and rock-stars. An expansive domed-ceilinged living room invites guests with a gorgeous centerpiece mantle, flowering balconies, and French doors that lead to a covered archway patio and fountain. The main level also boasts an expansive formal dining room and a sumptuously wood-appointed library, both featuring original, hand-stenciled restored ceilings. An updated kitchen features marble counters, an oversized butler’s pantry, THOR and Miele professional grade appliances, and an east-facing breakfast room with large bay windows that lead out to a large terrace overlooking the rear lawn, terraces and wild sage hill.

The upstairs hosts four large bedrooms, each with en-suites and walk-in closets, including an expansive primary retreat with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, seating area, large dressing rooms, and explosive balcony views from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean. The impressive and inviting lower level of the home features multi-purpose spaces for a screening room, game, party space, or a home office/studio, with French doors opening to yet another outdoor terrace. The estate also includes a charming one bedroom, one bathroom attached cottage with a full bath and a fully remodeled kitchen. Additional features include an elevator with access from parking to kitchen and bedroom levels, garages for three cars, endless storage, a gated motor court for multiple additional vehicles, security cameras, new plumbing and electrical. A rare opportunity to be the next steward of this lovingly cared for estate.

Notable Features

• Major renovation completed in 2018, with additional renovations finished in 2024. Renovations include HVAC, kitchen, custom built-in dressing rooms/closets, laundry, Nest system, security, library fireplace and chimney rebuild, extensive landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, steel pergola (by Great Heron Gate artist Brett Goldstone) for external dining area, on demand water heater, hardwire security cameras and fire/smoke detectors, integrated cable, and window/door restoration.
• Kitchen and butler pantry remodel incorporated many original features, modeling new cabinetry on existing.  Original hardware replated and incorporated into design for an original finish.  Restored original s-curve butler pantry nickel sink. Features Miele and Thor appliances, double door fridge, and soft close maple wood drawers throughout.
• Rare original tiles, including double cobalt-stained tile highlights in kitchen, also in Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis house.
• Original wood flooring.
• Fireplace and beam supports (corbels) in the ballroom are from the Hearst Castle.
• Copper/brass door (lift-off) hinges are a noteworthy architectural feature which enables easy removal of doors.
• Built-in screens in windows.
• Library fireplace – a faux stone trompe-oeil – is a 1920s  technique of early cinema that used rock salt and plaster to achieve a raw “stone” effect. Other fireplace mantels are also restored for their trompe-oeil effects.
• Elevator with faux mahogany finish features the original dial phone AND original phone number (starting with NOrmandy, 66) to the house. Still used as the functioning number for the elevator phone.
• Original wrought iron gates have been integrated into the sliding car gate.
• Every original wood window and door has been meticulously restored or reconstructed according to original design.
• Restoration of stenciled ceilings, fireplaces, faux-stone facade, and other detailed work performed by Italian conservator restorer, Elisabetta Covizzi, Senior Conservator of Watts Towers and The Nirvana Hollywood restorations.
• Ceiling and gold border in landing in the main staircase has been completely recovered and restored: It provides a guide for polychrome design under the main ceiling with a gold rope frame, per letter from the original architect.
• The main entry hall is designed as an “exterior” interior, with balcony and interior Juliet window. Faux stone walls and polychrome “sky” ceiling await future restoration.
• Water conservation features, plumbing upgrades, and electrical sourcing upgraded to 400-watt system for additions. 
• Unused original doors, screens, hardware, light fixtures, and windows all stored and preserved.
• Garden features herb garden, citrus and passion fruit, as well as many drought tolerant and mediterranean plants.
• History of previous ownership and a copy of archived letter from architect Carelton Monrow Winslow, Senior regarding the home.
• French and Mediterranean design integrated, due to French and Spanish influences of Winslow.