Helen Mirren Relists Storied 6.5-Acre Hollywood Compound

One of the most storied estates in the Hollywood Hills has returned to the market following a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar restoration.

Owned for nearly four decades by Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren and her husband, acclaimed director Taylor Hackford, the sprawling 6.5-acre compound has been relisted for $12.99 million (approx. £18.7 million). Positioned right on the edge of Runyon Canyon, the price adjustment—down from its original $18.5 million asking price in 2021—follows an extensive interior and landscape redesign that breathes vibrant new life into a Century-old masterpiece.

A century of Hollywood pedigree

Built in 1911, the Mediterranean and Monterey Colonial-style sanctuary holds a level of pedigree that money simply cannot replicate. Over its 115-year history, the property has passed through the hands of just four owners—each a monumental figure in the entertainment industry.

Set behind double security gates and reached via a long, winding private driveway, the estate feels remarkably secluded despite sitting minutes above the heart of Los Angeles.

The primary two-story residence is defined by classic white stucco walls, shingled gable rooflines, and expansive French doors that flood the interiors with natural light and hilltop breezes. The recent redesign by luxury staging firm Vesta Home introduces a warm, organic palette—layering tactile rugs, earthy tones, and vintage-inspired furniture over original architectural details.

Property and estate highlights

- 6.58 acres of gated, mature parkland backing onto Runyon Canyon
- Main house + 3,100 sq ft 2-bedroom guesthouse + staff apartment above a 5-car garage
- Wood-panelled bar, formal dining hall, chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, and multiple fireplaces
- Brick dining terraces, 100-year-old foliage, walking paths, and a resort-style in-ground pool

Despite its grand scale, the estate avoids feeling cold or institutional. As Dame Helen Mirren previously noted of the residence: "Although it's a big house, it doesn't feel like a big house. You don't feel like you're a little pea in a huge pod rattling around."

The layout balances grand gathering spaces—such as a wood-panelled library with custom original built-ins and a dedicated cocktail bar—with intimate, fireplace-warmed living nooks. Outside, expansive brick terraces lead to a large swimming pool framed by century-old palm trees, flowering jacarandas, and sweeping 180-degree views of the Los Angeles city skyline.

As Mirren and Hackford spend more of their year anchored in their mountain retreat in Lake Tahoe, this historic compound offers a rare opportunity for a buyer to claim one of the most private, historically significant trophy assets in Southern California.

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