Description
Once the estate of James Cagney, the legendary Hollywood actor, this extraordinary seven-home archipelago-style Beverly Hills retreat rests quietly beneath Franklin Canyon. A hidden village unfurls in hand-laid stone paths, tiered citrus gardens, Venetian urns, fire pits, and candle-carved walls, anchored by original European sculptures and a welcoming statue from a Czechoslovakian cathedral. With tennis and pickleball courts and a secluded "Boathouse" that can be best imagined as a flexible event space or private retreat with its own driveway and second entrance, the property offers a rare sense of seclusion in its central location.

The main residence is a storybook composition of reclaimed European terracotta, exposed rafters, leaded windows, and a chapel-like vaulted bath filled with natural light, each wing outfitted with an exquisite original fireplace. All main house bedrooms are all en-suite, and the home is designed for effortless hosting, flowing from a wine cellar and butler’s pantry to outdoor living areas with fireplace, pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. Multiple guest houses and creative studios provide distinct, self-contained experiences throughout the grounds. From a 17th-century Spanish door to beckoning European sculptures, this soulful enclave is a rare convergence of architecture, landscape, and artistry. Welcome to an intimate village equally suited for multigenerational living or artists in residence.