Inside Audrey Hepburn’s $11 Million L.A. Fortress: Discover the Secrets of Her Legendary Sanctuary!

Ever wondered what it would be like to step into the shoes of a timeless icon like Audrey Hepburn—not just on screen, but in her very own home? Well, if you’ve ever dreamed of channeling that Breakfast at Tiffany’s glamour into your everyday life, now’s your golden ticket. After sitting quietly off the market for three decades, Hepburn’s stunning Los Angeles estate has made a dazzling encore appearance. Imagine roaming a sprawling 6,099-square-foot sanctuary complete with a putting green, library, and yes, a walk-in closet fit for a lifetime of elegant black dresses. Who knew living like a legend would come with such luxe perks? Whether you’re picturing Hepburn perfecting lines by the fireplace or soaking up the California sun by the pool, this is more than just real estate—it’s a slice of cinematic history up for grabs. Curious how much it takes to own a piece of Audrey’s world? Stick around, because we’re diving deep into the home’s exquisite details and the fascinating saga behind its walls. LEARN MORE

If you’ve ever wanted to live exactly like the late movie star Audrey Hepburn, then now’s your chance because the Breakfast at Tiffany’s actress’ Los Angeles, California home is officially on the market for the first time in 30 years! Below, we take you inside the house, find out how much it would cost you to buy it and discover when exactly Hepburn lived there. Read on for more. 

A look inside Audrey Hepburn’s home 

Hepburn’s former L.A. residence is a gorgeous 6,099-square-foot home with five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a library, a putting green, four fireplaces and a pool. It’s located on 0.72 acres of land, with the exact address being 685 Elkins Road, Los Angeles, California 90049. It was listed at just under $11 million, though the original posting from Sotheby’s has been deleted, causing many people to believe that the house is now off the market. As of publication, it’s unclear how much it sold for and which of Hepburn’s many adoring fans potentially purchased it.

Whoever did, though, is quite lucky, because the inside of the house is just as gorgeous and classy as you would expect. With a massive yard and garden, all white porch, floor to ceiling windows, a jaw dropping green kitchen and a walk in closet that could hold a lifetime supply of long black dresses, we can totally picture Hepburn walking around this house practicing her lines, hanging out with her husband and kids or just sitting back and relaxing with a cigarette. 

To see all of these details and more, watch the Instagram video from Sotheby’s International Realty below! 

The history behind Hepburn’s house 

If Hepburn living there wasn’t enough, several other high-profile historical figures have resided in the Elkins Road home—which was originally built in 1939—including another actress and a publishing powerhouse. 

The first owners of the house were Mildred and Edwin Knopf, who were related to Alfred Knopf, the founder of the Knopf Doubleday book imprint.  They remained there for some of the 1950s, until actress Deborah Kerr and her husband Peter Viertel bought it. 

It was through them that Hepburn lived there. When she wasn’t in Switzerland—her preferred place of residence—she leased the Elkins Road home from Keer. 

The first time was back in the spring of 1950, while she was doing a screen test for the role of Lygia in Quo Vadis, a role that Kerr got in the end. Then, in the 1960s, Hepburn returned to the Brentwood-based home to prepare for the 1961 film The Children’s Hour, in which she played Karen Wright, a woman who owned a boarding school for girls. 

Aside from that, Hepburn mainly remained in Europe, which was where she was born, and went on to raise her two sons, Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti. 

“I knew my mother initially as the typical mother who would rather stay home and roast chicken instead of going out on the weekend. Then later on, I saw her working for UNICEF and I saw this drive and this passion, which was a clash from what she was at home in Switzerland,” Dotti told Town & Country magazine in February 2024. “She always believed that she was lucky enough to be in the right place at the time. Her superpower was being authentic, and this is something rare, even more so now, and it resonates with people.”