Holmby Hills

Ever wonder what it’s like to live amongst Hollywood royalty? Here in Holmby Hills, you’re standing in a neighborhood steeped in Hollywood history. Holmby Hills isn’t just a neighborhood. It’s a legend. Developed in the early 20th century by the Janss Investment Company, the same folks who shaped Westwood, Holmby Hills quickly became a magnet for the stars. The very streets whisper tales of Hollywood’s golden age. Originally part of a vast ranch, Arthur Letts Sr. envisioned a community of grand estates, and named it Holmby Hills, a nod to his English roots. After his death, his son-in-law, Harold Janss, carried the torch, ensuring Holmby Hills became a haven for the elite. Think sprawling mansions, lush gardens, and those unique English-style streetlamps, a signature touch from the 1920s. The growth of Sunset Boulevard literally split the neighborhood in two, creating north and south sections. Even with this division, Holmby Hills retained its allure. Imagine strolling down streets named after places in Great Britain: Devon Avenue, Charing Cross Road, Conway Avenue. Can you picture the likes of Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, and Bing Crosby calling these streets home? Holmby Hills was a playground for stars like Walt Disney, whose former Carolwood Drive estate was a wonderland in itself. It boasted eight bedrooms, seventeen bathrooms, a wine cellar, a movie room, and even a putting green. The neighborhood’s reputation for luxury is so strong that in 2000, it was ranked the richest urban neighborhood in the United States. Holmby Hills remains an exclusive enclave. It’s a place where Hollywood history intertwines with modern-day glamour, a place where legends were made and continue to be lived.