Presenting a once-in-a-generation offering: the former residence of screen legends Deborah Kerr and Audrey Hepburn. 685 Elkins Road is steeped in classic Hollywood history and timeless elegance. Tucked behind a private gate in one of Brentwood's most prestigious neighborhoods and nestled beside Brentwood Park, this stunning traditional-style home is the crown jewel of Elkins Road. Set on an expansive 31,163 SQFT lot with manicured grounds, rose gardens, and mature hedging, this 6,099 SQFT estate offers 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and a refined blend of classic design and thoughtful modern updates all while staying true to the Traditional Georgian style. A covered Lanai reminiscent of Southern architecture welcomes you into the home and doubles as an elegant outdoor entertaining space, complete with a fireplace, built-in ceiling heaters, and views of the sprawling front lawn and putting green. The main level is anchored by a grand formal foyer that opens to a spacious formal living room with seamless access to the front lanai, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Soaring 10 1/2-foot ceilings construct volume and scale in every room. A richly detailed formal dining room, adorned with hand-painted Gracie wallpaper, sets the stage for refined gatherings. The conservatory, with custom millwork, provides a space for conversation or cocktails. A chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances and sun-drenched garden-view windows, adjacent to a separate guest wing, and a traditional library complete the main floor. The upper level features a generously proportioned primary suite, appointed with two separate, spa-inspired bathrooms and expansive walk-in closets adorned with elegant vanities. This level also includes two en-suite guest bedrooms; one showcasing a stately fireplace. The other offering sweeping views of the manicured front lawn. Just off the primary suite, upper landing, and front guest suite lies a distinctive, full-length balcony that graces the home's front facade - a serene vantage point overlooking the expansive emerald-green lawn, perfect for morning coffee or sunset aperitifs. The lower level offers a family room, ample storage, and another private guest suite ideal for guests or staff accommodations. On the east-facing side of the home, a sparkling swimming pool is surrounded by mature landscaping and tranquil privacy. Below the pool, the grounds slope gently into a lush, tree-lined retreat with winding trails that descend to the street below a unique and rarely found natural feature in Brentwood. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage, multi-zone heating and cooling, a whole-home gas-powered generator, and a hot water recirculation system. Offered for the first time in 34 years, 685 Elkins Road is more than just an estate-it is a legacy property of uncommon pedigree, elegance, and charm.
For sale
$10,895,000
685 Elkins Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
5beds
6,099sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.72 Acres Lot
$10,049,000 Zestimate®
$1,786/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stately fireplaceMature landscapingFull-length balconySparkling swimming poolPrivate gateManicured groundsExpansive walk-in closets
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 03:56am
Listed by:
Jennifer Montague DRE # 02173576 818-257-3516,
Sotheby's International Realty 310-724-7000,
Graham J. Larson DRE # 01905737 310-303-9397,
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25548421

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bar, Attic, Dressing Area, Family Room, Formal Entry, Powder, Service Entrance, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Library, Lanai
Bedroom
- Features: Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Powder Room, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Linen Closet, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas/Electric Range, Microwave, Bar Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Water Filter, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Hot Water Circulator, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Laundry Area, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Basement, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Wet Bar, Built-Ins, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Rm
- Flooring: Wood Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Tinted Windows, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Kitchen, Library, Patio, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,099
- Total interior livable area: 6,099 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Foyer
- Patio & porch: Brick, Lanai, Rear Porch, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wrought Iron,Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 130 x 240
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 4426033010
- Zoning: LARE15
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Security Lights, 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Card/Code Access, Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated, Security System Owned, Prewired, Alarm System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,786/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,536,985
- Annual tax amount: $31,002
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Exclusions: tbd
- Road surface type: Paved
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