Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford List Historic Hollywood Hills Estate

A piece of Hollywood history is now available for purchase. Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, are selling their Hollywood Hills estate for $12 million. This property offers a chance to own a home with over a century of entertainment legacy.

The estate was initially listed in 2021 with an asking price of $18.5 million, but the price has since been adjusted. Spanning 6.5 acres, the compound is more than just a luxury residence. It represents a surviving piece of Old Hollywood. The property includes an outdoor dining patio, a swimming pool, landscaped grounds, and a city skyline view.

“This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire one of the Hollywood Hills’ most historically significant and private estates,” said listing agent Jonas Heller. “Properties of this caliber, with such a rich legacy and expansive acreage, seldom become available.”

Built in 1911 for silent film star Dustin Farnum, the estate has been owned by various notable figures, such as film producer Mark Hellinger and actress Gail Patrick, the executive producer of the original “Perry Mason” series. The wood-paneled library features built-in bookshelves, a fireplace, and contemporary furnishings.

Vesta Home has staged the interiors with a design that balances nostalgia and modern luxury. The decor honors the home’s cinematic history without transforming it into a museum. The rooms include deep silk rugs, rich green tones, warm wood accents, vintage furnishings, and oversized black-and-white Hollywood photography, creating glamorous yet inviting spaces.

The private compound includes a grand main residence, a separate three-bedroom guesthouse, an office, an apartment above the garage, a swimming pool, sweeping terraces, newly refreshed landscaping, and mature trees surrounding panoramic Hollywood Hills views.

A bright kitchen features white cabinetry, marble countertops, and expansive windows overlooking greenery.

The estate is exclusively listed by Jonas Heller and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency. Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford have been married since 1997. Hackford served as the president of the Directors Guild of America.

Helen Mirren is renowned for her roles in “The Queen,” “1923,” “MobLand,” and others. She has praised actors like Harrison Ford and Pierce Brosnan for their professional behavior on set, noting how they enjoy their work and interact positively with others.

“Pierce just is so great… Harrison and Pierce are so not grumpy. They love what they do. They’re positive about it. It’s what they do, and they love it,” Mirren remarked.

Helen Mirren’s accolades include five Emmy Awards, an Academy Award, a Tony Award, four BAFTAs, and three Golden Globes. Her contributions to cinema remain celebrated.