When you encounter a property that has hosted legends like Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Jon Hamm, and Beyoncé, and is celebrated in marketing as “one of the most filmed homes in America,” you know it’s something special. This expansive midcentury estate in Chatsworth, on the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, certainly lives up to that expectation.
Recently listed again for $8 million after fluctuating on the market for nearly a decade—previously reaching $21.5 million—the estate, known as Byrdview, Farralone, and Fox House, is back with a more realistic price.
“I’m thrilled the new owner is committed to a genuine sale of this incredible property,” says Craig Knizek, who shares the listing with Blair Chang at The Agency. “After a recent foreclosure, it’s encouraging to see the new owner provide clear guidance that this property is truly for sale. Having been involved with it for 13 years, I can confidently say this owner understands the path to a successful sale.”
Originally designed by renowned architect William Pereira in the early 1950s for New York banking heiress Dora Stillman and her actor husband Jody Hutchinson, the estate has a storied history of glamorous gatherings attended by Hollywood icons like Angela Lansbury, Lucille Ball, and Ava Gardner. Sinatra famously rented the home for nearly a decade during the late ’50s and early ’60s.
Additionally, the estate has served as a popular filming location for numerous movies and TV shows, including Swordfish, Six Feet Under, Mad Men, and Miley Cyrus shot part of her music video for “Flowers” there.
Set at the end of a nearly mile-long driveway on a secluded 14-acre promontory overlooking the San Fernando Valley, the gated compound features a 6,661-square-foot main house and a separate 1,120-square-foot guesthouse, totaling seven bedrooms and eight baths across more than 8,100 square feet of beautifully restored space.
The four-bedroom, six-bath primary residence boasts a blend of poured concrete and hardwood floors, abundant built-ins, several wood-burning fireplaces, and 16-foot walls of glass. Notable features include a living area with a cocktail bar and a 150-bottle wine refrigerator, a formal dining room with an elegant chandelier, and a kitchen with a spacious eat-in island. The entertaining room and luxurious primary suite include a fireside seating area, custom closet, and an expansive bath with dual vanities and a soaking tub.
The one-bedroom guesthouse, rumored to have been a rendezvous spot for JFK and Marilyn Monroe, comes with its own dipping pool. The resort-like grounds feature a 50-foot pool surrounded by a flagstone sundeck and a 2,000-square-foot pergola, plus a three-car garage and ample parking for over 200 vehicles.
