For the first time since 1994, this landmark estate is available for purchase. The fairytale manor was heavily inspired by the English Cotswolds, and radiates charm at every turn. It sits on over two acres of private land and includes six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Priced at $5,995,000, 4934 Queen Florence Lane, Woodland Hills, is listed by Deanna D’Egidio with Harcourts Plus.
The estate was commissioned by renowned developer Harold Ferguson in 1928. In addition to the 4,847 square foot main residence, the property includes a 1,352 square foot ADU and a 275 square foot recreation room. It has a long history of celebrity ownership, including filmmaker Michael Curtiz, the director of Casablanca, business magnate Walter Weisman, and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman.
The 200+ foot granite brick cobblestone driveway provides a dramatic entrance to the property. The façade of the home looks like a storybook come to life. At nearly 100 years old, the history of the estate has been meticulously preserved both inside and out.
The soaring vaulted ceilings are clad in exposed dark-stained timber trusses and rafters. Thick plaster walls, deeply recessed openings, and a series of arched passageways extend the storybook style to the interior. Leaded steel casement windows and French doors maintain the refined, Old World character. Throughout the main rooms, the rough wood beams and dark plank flooring produce a rich material palette. Even the fireplace, with its modest arched opening and brick hearth, feels integrated into the thematic architecture.
In the kitchen, there are substantial wood cabinets, tiled countertops, exposed ceiling beams, and an oversized metal range hood. The abundance of windows floods the space with natural light. Although the estate is almost a century old, the kitchen is fully-equipped for a modern lifestyle.
The bathrooms are much more theatrical, with hand-painted tilework, mirrored wall panels, and exposed globe lighting. These features create a moody, almost cinematic atmosphere that is reflective of Old Hollywood glamour.
The exterior of the property is as jaw-dropping as the interior. Old oak trees, deodar cedars, and rows of rose bushes create an enchanting atmosphere. Modeled after English countryside gardens, the grounds are regal and whimsical. Amenities include a private tennis court and a large swimming pool.
This property combines the golden age of Hollywood with the charm of an English estate. More than a home, it’s a compound that strikes an incredible balance between coziness and glamor. It’s almost hard to believe that it is in the San Fernando Valley, rather than being tucked away in the Cotswold countryside.
Listing: 4934 Queen Florence Lane, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 [Harcourts Plus]
