455 Lorraine Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Single-family home
Sold April 2026
Listing Agent: Shahryar Bastani (DRE #02159470) · Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate SoCal · Contact: 424-249-7162 · Bought with: Shahryar Bastani · Christie's International Real Estate SoCal · MLS #25618441 · Source: CRMLS
About this single-family home
The Famed Dorothy Chandler Estate "The Western White House"A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of the Los Angeles' most distinguished and storied estates.The Dorothy Chandler Estate, a registered Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, stands as a crown jewel of American Beaux-Arts architecture, originally designed in 1913 by renowned architects J. Martyn Haenke, William Dodd, and Julia Morganthe visionary behind Hearst Castle.This iconic residence has graciously welcomed several U.S. Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon earning it the illustrious title "The Western White House." For generations, it has hosted exclusive fundraisers, elegant soires, and gatherings that shaped Los Angeles' cultural and political history.Set on an expansive 35,971 sq ft corner lot in prestigious Windsor Square / Hancock Park, the estate offers approximately 9,329 sq ft of refined interiors, including six bedrooms, eight baths, a grand music room, five fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a detached guest house. Elegant french revival-style architecture, timeless detailing, and masterful restoration throughout preserve the home's classical grandeur while offering a sense of sophistication and privacy rarely found in Los Angeles today.Located just south of 3rd Street and east of Rossmore Avenue, this iconic property is surrounded by the city's most prestigious residences and cultural landmarks.The Dorothy Chandler Estate is not just a residence it is a living monument of heritage, artistry, and timeless prestige in the heart of Los Angeles.
Listing description from the April 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history