Quincy Jones’ longtime Bel Air retreat — a home as legendary as the man himself — is up for grabs. Listed for $59.995 million, the sprawling compound sits on a 2.3-acre promontory with jaw-dropping 270-degree views stretching from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Custom built for the music icon and designed by architect Jerry Allison, the estate combines resort-scale amenities with personal touches that reflect Jones’ larger-than-life career and private lifestyle. For decades, it served as both a secluded sanctuary and a place to entertain Hollywood royalty, global dignitaries, and fellow artists.
The home, completed in collaboration with Allison — renowned for his luxury hospitality work — was inspired by South Africa’s Palace of the Lost City. It was designed as a retreat where indoor and outdoor living blur across grand spaces, with sweeping lawns, terraces, and a pool terrace that feels like it belongs in a five-star resort.
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A massive 24,000+sq. ft. home with 17 bathrooms
The estate clocks in at nearly 25,000 square feet with five bedrooms and 17 bathrooms spread across multiple wings. At its heart is a dramatic circular central wing that sets the home apart — and hints at its illustrious past.
Outside, the grounds include a lighted tennis court, infinity-edge pool, rolling lawns, and a motor court. The listing is held by David Kramer and Andrew Buss with the David Kramer Group at Compass.
With a circular main wing made to bring people together
The circular main wing houses the grand living room, complete with a library, bar, and terrace access.
This space was designed to impress, with soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and easy flow to the rest of the home. It’s here that guests would gather before moving on to the more intimate lounges or outdoor patios.
The double-height atrium is equally dramatic
One of the estate’s showpieces is the sun-filled atrium. Here, double-height ceilings and walls of glass flood the space with light, while an indoor garden adds a tropical touch. From here, the layout flows seamlessly into a wine bar, tasting room, and cellar, making it an entertainer’s dream.
Dining, cooking, and hosting like a legend
Formal entertaining was taken seriously here. The estate includes a grand dining room and a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry, plus a family room and staff quarters to support large-scale gatherings.
An expansive primary in the east wing, guest suites in the west wing
The east wing is devoted to the expansive primary suite. This private sanctuary includes a large bedroom, spa-inspired bathroom, multiple walk-in closets, a gym, den, and private balcony. It’s a retreat within a retreat, designed for both comfort and privacy.
The west wing holds three additional guest suites, including a junior primary with its own living room, dual bathrooms, walk-in closet, and terrace.
Poolside cabana and game lounge
Entertainment continues outside, where a game lounge and cabana open directly onto the pool terrace.
With the infinity pool overlooking the Los Angeles basin, it’s the perfect spot for summer gatherings — or in Jones’ case, hosting some of the world’s most recognizable names.
A pool with a view
The pool itself seems to spill off the hilltop, with its views both unobstructed and wide-spanning.
Movie nights and music sessions
In typical Bel Air fashion, the home includes a state-of-the-art screening room — perfect for private viewings — and a professional office with a reception area. While the official listing doesn’t call it out, Jones also had a recording studio on the property, a fitting addition for one of music’s most prolific figures.
A home with cultural pedigree
Few estates in Los Angeles carry this level of pedigree. Beyond its scale and design, the home’s legacy is tied to Jones himself, whose work spans seven decades and nearly all genres, with standout achievements that includes producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller — the best-selling record of all time.
Fun fact: He was also an executive producer on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which ironically features a stately mansion that isn’t even located in Bel Air.
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