A true Hollywoodland original has surfaced on the market for the first time in four decades, and it’s every bit the storybook residence you’d hope for.
Listed for $2.996 million with Tina Marie Phan and Howard Stevens of Nourmand & Associates, the property at 3105 Ledgewood Drive blends historic architecture, creative legacy, and panoramic hillside views — all crowned by a front-row glimpse of the Hollywood Sign itself.
Currently home to Lisa Coleman, former bassist and keyboardist for Prince & The Revolution, and her wife, music producer Renata Kanclerz, this 1927-built French Normandy Revival stands as one of the neighborhood’s earliest and most distinctive homes.
Designed by Hollywood architect Charles David Grolle, it’s a quintessential piece of Los Angeles history — romantic, artistic, and meticulously preserved.
Property overview
- Price: $2,996,000
- Listing agents: Tina Marie Phan & Howard Stevens, Nourmand & Associates
- Architect: Charles David Grolle
- Year built: 1927
- Style: French Normandy Revival
- Living area: 3,206 sq. ft.
- Lot size: 0.45 acres
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
Designed in 1927 by Charles David Grolle, a Hollywoodland original with French Normandy charm
Set on nearly half an acre across two lush lots, the property’s pedigree is immediately apparent.
Grolle, known for his work during Hollywood’s architectural boom of the 1920s, imbued the home with Old World craftsmanship: spiral staircases, stained-glass windows, arched doorways, and refinished hardwood floors that have all been lovingly maintained.
The 3,206-square-foot residence features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with a layout that balances formal elegance and comfortable livability.
A grand spiral staircase welcomes you into a great room and formal dining space, each filled with period light fixtures and handcrafted details that evoke the glamour of Hollywood’s golden beginnings.
Includes detached studio where Prince, Seal, and Grace Jones once recorded
Adding to its magic, the property comes with a detached one-bedroom studio complete with recording space — a creative retreat that’s hosted an impressive list of music legends.
Over the years, artists including Prince, Wendy & Lisa, Seal, Grace Jones, and Steve Perry have made music here, infusing the home with a legacy that goes far beyond architecture.
The studio’s separate entrance makes it ideal for work or guests, while maintaining the property’s sense of privacy and inspiration — a true bonus for anyone drawn to Hollywood’s creative spirit.
Nearly half an acre of grounds with vineyard, fruit trees, and hillside views
The outdoor spaces are just as captivating.
The property spans 0.45 acres with two gated entries, stone walls, and gravel pathways winding through a mini vineyard, fruit trees (including plum, pomegranate, Fuji apple, and avocado), and multiple seating areas framed by panoramic hillside views.
A red oak deck, bonus art studio, and manicured garden spaces round out the setting, creating a private oasis just minutes from the vibrancy of Beachwood Canyon and downtown Hollywood.
A preserved piece of Hollywoodland’s golden era
This home’s story stretches back nearly a century to the creation of Hollywoodland, the original development that gave rise to the famous sign and the city’s enduring mythos.
As one of the enclave’s earliest and best-preserved examples of French Normandy Revival architecture, 3105 Ledgewood Drive embodies the craftsmanship, beauty, and individuality that continue to define this hillside community.
Key features & amenities
- Original 1920s craftsmanship: spiral staircases, arched doorways, stained-glass windows
- Detached one-bedroom studio with recording space
- Hosted artists including Prince, Seal, Grace Jones, Wendy & Lisa, and Steve Perry
- Mini vineyard and multiple fruit trees
- Two gated entries, art studio, red oak deck, and manicured grounds
- Panoramic hillside and Hollywood Sign views
- First time on market in 40 years
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