455 Lorraine Blvd Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Los Angeles,CA 90020
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Nov 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,329 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,381
MLS Listing ID 25618441
Style French
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 8
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1913
Lot Size 0.826 Acres
Acres 0.8261
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Famed Dorothy Chandler Estate "The Western White House"A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of the Los Angeles' most distinguished and storied estates.The Dorothy Chandler Estate, a registered Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, stands as a crown jewel of American Beaux-Arts architecture, originally designed in 1913 by renowned architects J. Martyn Haenke, William Dodd, and Julia Morganthe visionary behind Hearst Castle.This iconic residence has graciously welcomed several U.S. Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon earning it the illustrious title "The Western White House." For generations, it has hosted exclusive fundraisers, elegant soires, and gatherings that shaped Los Angeles' cultural and political history.Set on an expansive 35,971 sq ft corner lot in prestigious Windsor Square / Hancock Park, the estate offers approximately 9,329 sq ft of refined interiors, including six bedrooms, eight baths, a grand music room, five fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a detached guest house. Elegant french revival-style architecture, timeless detailing, and masterful restoration throughout preserve the home's classical grandeur while offering a sense of sophistication and privacy rarely found in Los Angeles today.Located just south of 3rd Street and east of Rossmore Avenue, this iconic property is surrounded by the city's most prestigious residences and cultural landmarks.The Dorothy Chandler Estate is not just a residence it is a living monument of heritage, artistry, and timeless prestige in the heart of Los Angeles.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area Hancock Park-Wilshire
Zoning LARE15
Rooms
Family Room 1
Other Rooms GuestHouse
Dining Room 1
Interior
Heating Central, Other
Cooling Air Conditioning, Central, Other
Flooring Hardwood, Stone, Carpet, Other
Fireplaces Type Gas and Wood, Other
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Other
Laundry Inside, Room, Other
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway Gate, Controlled Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Covered Parking, Garage - 4+ Car, Other
Garage Spaces 10.0
Pool In Ground, Heated, Other
View Y/N Yes
View Pool, Tree Top, Other
Building
Story 2
Architectural Style French
Level or Stories Two
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard