Villa Dorada, a 1929 Spanish Revival residence in Hollywood's Outpost Estates, has returned to the market for the first time in 53 years with an asking price of $7.5 million. The 7,400-square-foot property, long regarded for its architectural pedigree, has been home to notable figures including Jimmy Van Heusen and Frank Sinatra, who lived there during the height of his Hollywood career. Earlier, it belonged to Bela Lugosi, anchoring the house within the early Golden Age of cinema.
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The home retains significant original features, including Magnesite floors, ironwork, chandeliers, multiple fireplaces and a wood-panelled lift. To prepare it for sale, listing agents John Zaffarano and Thomas Davila enlisted Vesta Home to stage the residence. Senior designer Ryan Worthington aimed to complement the home's historic character with layered textures, antiques and modern pieces that "honour the architecture without competing with it".
Key rooms, including the living area, primary suite and former ballroom, were arranged to enhance flow and highlight period details, while terraces and balconies were styled to emphasise the property's sweeping views of Los Angeles. Buyers may also purchase the bespoke furnishings, offering an opportunity to acquire both a piece of Hollywood history and a home adapted for contemporary living.
Source: www.exploreclarion.com
