In Los Angeles’ ritzy Hancock Park — an enclave already known for character homes and long Hollywood ties — a century-old Mediterranean villa with rare pedigree and a long line of notable residents has surfaced for just under $10 million.
Designed and built in 1925 by Weston & Weston, AIA, the son and father duo behind many of the city’s municipal and commercial buildings, the estate has served as home to the Weston family themselves.
After that, it welcomed an impressive series of high-profile residents like the Colombian Consulate General, actress Milla Jovovich, and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
Now listed for $9,995,000 by Brent Watson and Marco Salari of the Watson Salari Group at The Beverly Hills Estates, the star-studded property spans nearly half an acre and sits behind tall hedges and double gates for full privacy.
Over the years, it has evolved into one of Hancock Park’s most significant legacy estates — substantial in scale, rich in architectural detail, and remarkably intact for a 1920s Mediterranean home.
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A Weston & Weston design with grand scale and original craftsmanship
Inside, the 7-bedroom, 7,109-square-foot home is as grand and inviting as the architecture would lead you to believe. A dramatic foyer leads into a vaulted center-hall gallery lined with French doors, setting up a series of large formal rooms that feel both historic and enduringly livable.
The step-down living room features approx. 14-foot stenciled and beamed ceilings, oversized French windows, and a central wood-burning fireplace — easily one of the home’s most striking spaces.
Nearby, an office sits just off the living room, positioned for views of the sweeping rear grounds. The formal dining room maintains its original scale and paneled ceilings, while the kitchen blends preserved architectural elements (most notably the restored clerestory windows) with modern utility.
The layout includes a gas range, walk-in pantry, junior dining room, and extensive built-ins. A full butler’s pantry adds steel counters, a wine fridge, and beverage drawers. Two powder rooms complete the main level.
Throughout the residence, original hardwood and tile floors, high ceilings, and broad art-ready walls reinforce the home’s architectural integrity.
Seven bedrooms, two primary suites, and a veranda overlooking the grounds
The second level is organized around an elegant center hall and includes five bedrooms, three en-suite, each with generous light. Two primary suites anchor the floor, both featuring wood-burning fireplaces and walk-in closets.
A covered veranda with electronic screening overlooks the grounds, adding a sheltered outdoor space with views across the half-acre lot.
The home totals seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including spaces in the guest house, with 7,109 square feet of interior living.
A lower level built for storage, utility, and old-Hollywood character
Downstairs, the lower level holds a large-scale laundry room with four machines, substantial storage, a Sweetser & Baldwin SafeCo wall safe, and a wine cellar — features that speak to both the home’s age and its long tenure as a consular residence and celebrity home.
Guest house, gated grounds, and a saltwater pool
The rear of the property is designed for privacy and function: double gates, a three-car garage with turnaround, and extensive hedging that reinforces the villa’s seclusion.
A two-bedroom guest house sits near the pool and features vaulted ceilings, a full bath, kitchenette, and its own laundry hookup — an asset for long-term guests or extended family stays.
The saltwater pool includes newer equipment, and the yard adds a built-in BBQ, a dedicated pool bathroom, and layered hardscape for gatherings. Systems upgrades include a whole-property generator, multi-zone HVAC, a whole-house advanced water filtration system, Super HEPA air filtration, and updated pool infrastructure.
A rare legacy estate in a landmark L.A. neighborhood
Between its connection to the Weston family, two decades as the residence of the Colombian Consulate General, and a roster of film and music names who followed, 545 S. Rimpau stands out even among Hancock Park’s historic offerings.
Few properties combine this level of architectural pedigree, preserved craftsmanship, and celebrity lineage — and fewer sit on lots this large, this private, and this close to the neighborhood’s center. Makes it easy to see why action star Milla Jovovich (best known for the Resident Evil franchise, and her unforgettable role in The Fifth Element) would choose to call it home.
As for John Frusciante, well, we already know RHCP bandmates have the coolest homes.
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