One of Hollywood’s most storied addresses is on the market. The Killian House, a 1923 Spanish Revival estate in LA’s historic Whitley Heights neighbourhood, has been listed for US$2,295,000 (A$3.21 million) after a comprehensive restoration by its current owners.
The property is rumoured to have been commissioned by silent film icon Rudolph Valentino for actress Pola Negri – though the connection remains unverified legend rather than documented fact.
The gated estate comprises a two-storey main residence with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a detached one-bedroom guesthouse built in 1930 according to Westside Today.
The current owners purchased the property in 2016 for a little over US$1 million (A$1.4 million) and set about a meticulous restoration .
The interiors blend original 1920s details with Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired minimalism.
Period features preserved during the restoration include original hardwood flooring, detailed ironwork, casement windows, and collectible Batchelder tilework – highly prized among Arts and Crafts enthusiasts.
The entry level centres on a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, arched windows, and French doors opening to the gardens.
The kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, black quartz countertops, and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.
A primary suite includes its own fireplace and spa-style en-suite bathroom.
An upper-level tower serves as an office and media room, opening onto a viewing deck with unobstructed sightlines to the Hollywood Hills and the Hollywood Sign – a fitting backdrop given the property’s cinematic provenance.
Outside, terraced grounds feature boardwalks and basalt stepping stones leading to an outdoor dining pergola laid with handcrafted Moroccan tile.
Original tree aloes and cedars sit alongside newer citrus trees and regional plantings.
The guesthouse offers a living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area, and two private courtyards.
It currently operates as an active short-term rental, adding a practical income stream to the estate’s historic appeal.
The property also includes a security alarm system with integrated cameras, a two-car garage, and two additional off-street parking spaces.
Whether or not Valentino ever set foot inside, the Killian House has spent a century quietly collecting its own legend. The full listing can be viewed at compass.com.