Visionary Tudor Revival Mansion with Extraordinary Grounds in Bel Air | 259 St. Pierre

In the spring of 1926, when architect Elmer Grey completed his Tudor Revival estate in Lower Bel Air, Los Angeles was still learning how to imagine itself. Grey was already a respected figure in Los Angeles’s cultural creation. His hand shaped the instantly iconic Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912 and Pasadena’s Huntington Library and Museum in 1919. Two landmarks that combined European grandeur with a distinctly Californian sense of scale.

259 St Pierre Road
Los Angeles, CA 90077

$24,997,500 | 8 Beds | 11.5 Baths | 8,825 Sq. Ft. Main House | 7,132 Sq. Ft. Guest House Villa | 2,005 Sq. Ft. Staff/Security House | 2.14 Acre Lot | Completed in 1926 | Two Pools | Sports Court

Here, on a quiet stretch of Lower Bel Air, he created one of Los Angeles’s great historic properties. Completed in 1926, the compound encompasses nearly 19,000 square feet across a main residence, guest house, and staff quarters, all set within more than two acres of private and secluded park-like grounds.

The grounds have the feeling of a private countryside retreat, a rare condition in the city.

Rolling lawns, shaded walking trails, and a diverse canopy of mature trees frame the stone terraces and patios that extend from the house.

Two swimming pools, a sport court, and even a small walking bridge punctuate the landscape, balancing 1920s grandeur with moments of intimacy.

The main house brilliantly preserves the richness of Grey’s design.

There are classic and handsome paneled rooms with carved fireplaces, vaulted ceilings braced with timber beams, and diamond-paned windows that capture filtered light and views of the gardens.

The interiors unfold in a sequence of formal and informal spaces.

Grand-scale dining rooms, libraries, and sitting rooms all open toward the lush and verdant landscape.

The architecture carries a one-of-a-kind gravitas, yet never loses its sense of intimacy.

Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own wing, complete with a private balcony, a procession of dressing rooms, and a pair of elegant bathrooms.

A sitting room with its own bar is perfect for quiet conversations and relaxed lounging.

The home’s other bedrooms are tucked into private enclaves of the main residence’s massive two-story footprint.

Beyond the main residence, the guest villa serves as a fully self-contained home, complete with living and dining rooms, a kitchen, and its own pool—the property’s second.

The staff and service buildings are equally considered and just as brilliantly composed, ensuring the estate operates with all the prerequisite ease of a preeminent private compound.

Two gated driveways mark distinct points of entry, reinforcing both privacy and presence.

This historic property represents one of the last intact historic estates of its kind in Bel Air. With its provenance, scale, and landscape, 259 St. Pierre Road offers one of Los Angeles’s finest architectural legacies.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 259 St. Pierre Road in Bel Air. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of David Parnes of Carolwood Estates & Greg Moore of Keller Williams Beverly Hills.

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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