Take a look inside Helen Mirren's $13 million Los Angeles mansion, first built for a silent film star 116 years ago

Helen Mirren is selling her Hollywood Hills mansion for nearly $13 million. The 10,199 square foot property, situated high in the Hollywood Hills, comprises a main house, a guesthouse, and an apartment. It features a stunning pool with views of Hollywood Boulevard. Notably, the mansion was originally constructed in 1910 for silent film star Dustin Farnum, often referred to as the "Clark Gable of the silent screen" in his obituary.

Since then, the property has changed hands relatively few times, most notably by journalist and film producer Mark Hellinger, actor and early female TV executive producer Gail Patrick, and currently by Mirren and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, who have owned it since the 1980s.

The gated estate comprises seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, and has undergone several price cuts over the years. It was listed for sale at $16.99 million in 2023, and subsequently saw reductions in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as per Zillow. The 6.5-acre property boasts a rich legacy, with many of its rooms offering views of Los Angeles.

Its main house, a 6,000 square foot structure, has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a cozy living room, leading to a wood-paneled study and a bar with a speakeasy-like design. The dining room and kitchen further highlight the home's bright, airy atmosphere. The bedrooms, located on the second floor, each have large windows offering LA city views.

The bathrooms, featuring vintage-inspired elements like a glass-block shower and flamingo wallpaper, offer a blend of historical charm and modern comfort.