Offered at $29,000,000 | Toluca Lake
A celebrity legacy residence preserved, the former estate of Bob & Dolores Hope is the jewel of Toluca Lake, offering gracious amenities, surrounded by a park-like 5.2 acres. Built in 1939, the property was updated many times by the Hopes during almost 80 years in residence—most notably by John Elgin Woolf, the father of the Hollywood Regency style. With a total of 10 bedrooms—including a gracious master suite—and 17 bathrooms, the Hope Estate was designed for entertaining.
Inside, every detail was carefully curated to respect the home’s original Old Hollywood elegance. Walls of glass look out onto the climbing roses and lush landscape. The open living room is a hub for entertaining, anchored by a massive stone fireplace—one of six fireplaces in the home. The clean lines of the Woolf-designed dining room are well-suited for large dinner parties, as well as the perfectly preserved, wood-paneled family room. The updated large kitchen has a walled garden terrace for intimate outdoor meals. High-end bathroom finishes, from Waterworks fixtures to custom cabinets and white Carrara marble counters & floors elevate the residence with timeless detail. The outdoor terraces on both floors provide peaceful retreats and transition seamlessly throughout.
Impeccable landscape design by Art Luna Studio has created a visual wonderland from the moment the gates open. The grounds abound with outdoor amenities, including the restored original swimming pool with a large outdoor kitchen, tennis court, formal rose garden, and a dream-like courtyard under the Hope’s favorite Chinese Elm tree. Bob Hope designed the iconic one-hole golf course himself. Stately mature trees surround the property—including two remaining Walnut trees from the original grove mapped out by legendary landscape designer Thomas Church.
The estate is loaded with luxurious appointments. Enjoy movie nights in the home theater. Workouts and yoga in the wellness building—complete with a large steam and infrared saunas. The four-car garage sits behind the motor court fountain. An extensive security system, with three automated gate entrances provide ultimate turn-key convenience.
Bob Hope’s original production building has a large catering kitchen, a security office, conference room, tennis lounge, and his beautifully preserved wood paneled private office, along with his walk-in fireproof vault where he famously stored his jokes.
Restaurants, shopping, and private aviation are moments away, providing a life of ease and comfort. This grand Old Hollywood estate has been thoughtfully preserved and updated for the 21st century.
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