Glamorous Five Star Luxury designer guest house, private pool and grounds.  Former home of cult director, James Whale, best known for his films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and the site location of numerous film and photo shoots.  

The guest house, situated on the garden grounds of a 1/2 acre, 1927 Mediterranean estate rests securely above 15' castle walls, high atop a Los Feliz hilltop.  Bright, sunny and spacious (750 square feet) it overlooks a large emerald tile pool to a view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline and city lights.  The mountains and ocean are also visible from the property.  Villa is located on a cul-de-sac.  Completely private, secluded and tranquil.  Located in the celebrity-filled hills of the exclusive Los Feliz neighborhood.

The spa-like pool house was built in 2003 has a large stone fireplace, ten foot ceilings, venetian plaster walls, surfaces of stone, tile and marble, hand forged iron sconces and chandeliers and old world custom cabinetry.  Floor to ceiling iron doors and windows open out to the pool.  Also, enjoy the brand new surround sound system, WiFi internet, Ipod Dock, DVD player and flat screen TV.

The grand master bath contains a huge stone and marble shower room with rain shower head and additional side mounted and hand held shower heads.  Double steam units insure a deluxe experience with seating for 4.  There are two terrycloth bathrobes.  A separate water closet contains the toilet and a bidet.

The private entrance through a 500 sq.  ft.  covered grotto seating area is made with ancient reclaimed terra cotta tiles.  Poolside dining table.  Exclusive use of entire lawn and garden, pool, hot tub and additional 500 sq.  ft.  of outdoor patios.  Enjoy 5000 total square feet of al fresco living area.

The Poolhouse at Villa Sophia
Photos of the guest house, pool and gardens for rent.

The Villa is situated next to the 4200 acre Griffith Park, the largest municipal and urban wilderness area in the United States with many walking and hiking trails. The Park is the home of the Los Angeles Zoo, four Golf Courses, the Greek Theater, the Griffith Observatory, the Autry Museum, horseback riding, public tennis courts, bicycle rental, pony rides, camping, picnic areas, swimming pool, athletic fields etc. Two Frank Lloyd Wright museums, the Hollyhock House and the Ennis-Brown House (by appointment) and Richard Neutra's most famous house, The Lovell Health House are all in the neighborhood. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, mail/shipping store, grocery and health food stores in Los Feliz Village center.