Full Breakdown
Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford Relist Historic Hollywood Hills Estate at $12 Million
7/20/2026, 12:16:10 PM
Estate’s Century-Long Entertainment Heritage
The 6.5-acre compound in the Hollywood Hills was built in 1911 for silent-film star Dustin Farnum. Over the decades it has been owned by notable figures such as film producer-journalist Mark Hellinger and actress-producer Gail Patrick, the original executive producer of the television series *Perry Mason*. Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and director Taylor Hackford—married since 1997 and former Directors Guild of America president—first placed the property on the market in 2021 with an $18.5 million asking price before reducing it to the current $12 million.
Property Features and Layout
The estate spans approximately 10,199 sq ft and includes a grand main residence, a three-bedroom guesthouse, an office, an apartment above the garage, a swimming pool, sweeping terraces, and newly refreshed landscaping framed by mature trees and panoramic hill views. Interior design blends nostalgia with modern luxury, featuring deep silk rugs, rich green tones, warm wood accents, vintage furnishings, and oversized black-and-white Hollywood photography.
Official Statements & Market Significance
Listing agents Jonas Heller and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency describe the sale as a rare opportunity to acquire one of the Hollywood Hills’ most historically significant and private estates, noting that properties of this caliber with such a legacy and expansive acreage seldom become available.
Verbatim Quote
"This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire one of the Hollywood Hills' most historically significant and private estates," — Jonas Heller, Listing Agent.
