100-Year-Old L.A. Mansion That Has Been Home to Diplomats, Supermodels, and Rock Stars Lists for $10 Million

Only in Los Angeles can a house hold both a glittering Hollywood pedigree and political chops—with an impressive architectural legacy to boot.

Such a rare blend of pop culture prestige and design decadence is hard to find, yet that is exactly what has come to the market on Rimpau Boulevard in the form of a newly listed $9.99 million property that has been home to architects, diplomats, actresses and rock stars during its 100-year history.

The Mediterranean-style property, which just celebrated its centennial, was built in 1925, having been designed by acclaimed architectural firm Weston & Weston to serve as its family’s private residence.

Since then, however, the property has had several other famous residents, including model and actress Milla Jovovich, who lived there with Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante during their brief courtship in 2000.

Before that, the home belonged to a past Colombian consulate general from 1972 until 1980.

It is, however, the home’s architectural roots that make it such a truly special find.

Weston & Weston was the architectural firm established by Lewis Eugene Weston with his son, Eugene Weston Jr., in Los Angeles.

Among their design commissions were two Los Angeles Public Library branches: the Amelia Earhart Branch, which was named to the National Register of Historic Places; and the Alessandro Branch. But this property served as the Westons’ family home, and the father-son duo invested in the highest of quality because of this.

Despite the home’s age, “everything is really buttoned up and really well done,” thanks to the restorations and renovations about 25 years ago, says Brent Watson of Watson Safari Group / The Beverly Hills Estates, who is co-handling the listing with Marco Salari.

“It’s incredible as you walk through and see the original details and how it’s been maintained and kept up,” he says. This includes the original hardwood and tile floors.

This is especially true with the seven baths. “They did it in a restorative way so they’re not what you’d find in today’s home, but they’re tastefully done,” says Watson.

The sellers invested in redoing all of the mechanicals, including the HVAC, pipes and water system, plus a new saltwater pool. A privacy hedge in front has been grandfathered in, as Hancock Park homeowners can no longer add this.

Thirty years ago, a two-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchenette and full bath was added, which makes hosting friends and family a breeze.

Along those lines, a three-car garage with a turnaround provides plenty of room for parking vehicles.

Upon entering the home, there’s a vaulted center hall gallery and dramatic foyer, with a step-down living room flaunting 14-foot stenciled beamed ceilings. A central fireplace keeps the area cozy and not stark. Just off this space is an office, ideal for entertaining clients.

Other party-friendly perks are a large dining room as well as two powder rooms on the first floor, a wine cellar on the lower level, and a wine fridge in the butler’s pantry which puts special bottles easily within reach.

The listing also notes that “ideal art walls run throughout,” which might attract a collector of art who wants to show off their collection.

On the second floor are all eight bedrooms: three are en-suite and two are considered primary suites as they boast walk-in closets and wood-burning fireplaces.

Despite the home’s architectural pedigree, the buyer is likely going to be someone drawn to the neighborhood first, says Watson, because it’s an enclave for historical homes. Within the first week this listing was on the market, it captured interest from potential buyers.

“People like the fact that it is historical, so it has a lot of originality,” says Watson. “You can’t just buy a house and tear it down and build whatever you want. There are architectural reviews and some integrity that’s kept in the neighborhood.

“It’s a significant area that was built by the people who built L.A.—lumber barons, oil-company owners, people that were here before Hollywood.”

That said, this home set on a .48-acre lot might also entice someone in the television or film industries who wants to live outside of Beverly Hills in a grand historic home. “It gives them style and big, huge lots,” says Watson. “The same thing in Beverly Hills would be twice as much. People love Hancock Park.”

Also nearby are the Wilshire Country Club and the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Families, too, love it here thanks to the impressive schools that are situated in the local area.

“It also has one of the best private schools in America, which is the Marlborough School and walkable to this property,” says Watson. “There’s a lot of kids in the neighborhood.”