Helen Mirren and her husband, Taylor Hackford, have relisted their exquisite and historic Hollywood home for $17 million, more than a year after it was first put on the market for $18.5 million.
Set against a hillside, the couple have called the residence home for more than 30 years and in 2021 attempted to sell the property while simultaneously listing it for rent for $45,000 a month.
Shortly after putting the property on the market, a contract was signed for the house, but ultimately nothing came of it. architectural compendium reported, citing public records.
Now prospective buyers will have a second chance to call the stunning property home, and for $1 million less than it was originally listed for.
Fit for a queen! Helen Mirren and her husband, Taylor Hackford, have relisted her exquisite Hollywood Hills home for $17 million, more than a year after first listing it for $18.5 million. .
Situated within six and a half acres of sophisticated landscaping and mature trees and situated at the top of a winding drive, the 10,200-square-foot property includes a guest house and a total of eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
Built in 1911, the home has beautiful period finishes, including spacious rooms, French doors that overlook the Hollywood Hills, a paneled library, hardwood floors, and large fireboxes in the fireplaces.
One particularly special room is the cozy bar, complete with elegant bar stools and a comfortable sofa and chairs for an intimate evening of luxurious entertainment.
The expansive formal rooms and outdoor living room, complete with string lighting, are ideal for large groups and family gatherings, with relaxed interior-exterior architecture that makes the most of California’s sunny weather.
There’s no place like home: The couple, pictured in November 2022, have lived in the house for more than 30 years.
Built in 1911, the house has beautiful period finishes, including large rooms and French doors that overlook the Hollywood Hills (pictured)
One particularly special room is the cozy bar, complete with elegant stools and a comfortable sofa and chairs for an intimate evening of luxurious entertainment.
Outside, the well-manicured, gated grounds feature a large pool with a diving board and enviable views of downtown Los Angeles, combining tranquility, privacy, and convenience.
The separate guest house offers three bedrooms and there is also a garage with capacity for five cars, with an office and an apartment above.
It’s easy to see why The Queen actress, 77, and her American director husband, 78, have stayed in the sprawling home for so long, now leaving due to the increasing amount of time they have been happening outside of California.
It’s easy to see why Oscar-winning actress Mirren and her director husband have stayed in the sprawling home for so long, but are now offering it for sale or for rent for $45,000 a month (pictured: a big room)
Zzzz: One of the large bedrooms contains a balcony with views of the city.
Another of the property’s bathrooms, featuring an art deco glass tiled walk-in shower leading to a sunken bath, with his and her sinks.
The large formal rooms and outdoor living room are ideal for large groups and family gatherings, with relaxed interior-exterior architecture that makes the most of California’s sunny weather (pictured: a dining room)
The property has 11 bathrooms, three of which are considered half baths. In the photo, one of them with jazzy flamenco wallpaper
Stephen Apelian of Coldwell Banker Realty said the couple decided to sell the home “because they are spending more and more time out of state,” according to global mansion.
The star couple snatched up the prominent platform in the 1990s, becoming the latest in a string of big names to live there.
Former owners include Dustin Farnum, star of DeMille’s Squaw Man, writer-producer Mark Hellinger, and Gail Patrick, executive producer of the popular 1950s and 1960s television series Perry Mason, where the house is sometimes used as a filming location for the show.
Stephen Apelian of Coldwell Banker Realty said the couple decided to sell the home “because they are spending more and more time out of state,” according to Mansion Global.
Former owners of the property include Dustin Farnum, star of DeMille’s Squaw Man, writer-producer Mark Hellinger, and Gail Patrick, executive producer of the popular 1950s and 1960s television series Perry Mason, on the that the house was sometimes used as a filming location for the show. (in the photo: the kitchen of the main house)
Cozy – one of the rooms seemed to be in use as a living room
The star couple snatched up the prominent platform in the 1990s, becoming the latest in a string of big names to live there.
Mirren won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film The Queen, playing the role of Queen Elizabeth II. Taylor also won an Academy Award for the short film Teenage Father and directed An Officer and Gentleman and Against All Odds.
In 2003, Mirren was named a Dame for her acting career dating back to when she played Cleopatra in a UK National Youth Theater production at age 20.
She became a US citizen in 2017 and voted for the first time in the 2020 election.
One of the large rooms had hardwood floors, views of the city, and a fireplace.
Situated within six and a half acres of sophisticated landscaping and mature trees, the home is situated at the top of a winding driveway.
The separate guest house offers three bedrooms and there is also a garage with capacity for five cars, with an office and an apartment above.
Wow: Mirren and her husband enjoyed the views of Los Angeles from their pool