A bittersweet addition to the Los Angeles market, David Lynch’s beloved Hollywood Hills compound has been listed for sale. Full of strange and wonderful details, the cinematic visionary lives on in every inch of this whimsical, mid-century property. With five parcels, three residences, and several additional structures, this listing includes much more than a singular home. The entirety of the compound includes 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Priced at $15,000,000, 7017 Senalda Rd, Los Angeles, is listed by Marc Silver at The Agency.
The primary home was originally designed in 1963 by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. Because Lynch valued the Wright lineage, he later commissioned Eric Lloyd Wright to design the pool house in 1991. Not only was the compound designed by multiple generations of Wright architects, but it served as a gathering place for Lynch’s own family legacy of artists and creators.
Lynch was more than a film director, and his Renaissance nature is reflected in the property itself. With workshops, art studios, and countless creative spaces, this compound offers space to imagine – space to dream. The acquisition of the five parcels happened over a significant period of time. Lynch purchased the two neighboring properties in order to house his production company and other creative endeavors.
The Madison residence, one of the neighboring residences later acquired by Lynch, is recognizable for its role in his 1997 film, “Lost Highway.” This home also includes Lynch’s private editing suite and screening room, solidifying it as an integral part of his inventive inspiration.
Unsurprisingly, the Lloyd Wright home is in near-original condition, a reflection of Lynch’s respect for architectural significance and vintage design. There are Easter eggs for Lynch fans throughout the property, including paintings and sculptures crafted by Lynch himself. The brutalist nature of the structure mirrors his often-unnerving visuals, proving that Wright and Lynch find beauty in somberness.
The main residence has a blush-toned exterior, and the rosy color palette continues inside. The soft shades are contrasted by concrete flooring and rich wood beams. Cement chevrons and geometric carvings are peppered throughout the exterior and interior. There is a balance of modernism with a touch of surrealism, and the clean angles give a sense of order to the eclectic space.
In several of the additional structures, Lynch had the ceiling and walls finished in a multi-tonal, gray plaster. The result is a perfectly imperfect finish; a look that is reflective of Lynch’s ability to view layered imperfection as art. A combination of honest, organic materials anchors the modernism in comfort and ease.
The property demands a buyer with a penchant for creativity and a deep reverence for Lynch’s mission. His children have voiced their collective wish for a new owner who seeks to follow in their father’s innovative footsteps. His legacy lives on in his filmography, but his spirit is evidently present in his beloved property.
Listing: 7017 Senalda Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90068 [The Agency]
