2009 La Mesa Drive
Santa Monica, CA

Located on beautiful La Mesa Drive, this iconic estate in Santa Monica was once the home of MGM musical star Kathryn Grayson. The only double lot on the finest street in Los Angeles County, it offers a rare and unparalleled setting, with over 200 feet of street frontage and dual entry gates. The property is set against a backdrop of magnificent Morton Bay fig trees along iconic La Mesa Drive creating a storybook atmosphere that is both enchanting and sophisticated. The mansion sits on the only double lot on the finest street in Los Angeles county.

The enormous 3rd story, grand Tudor/Gothic-style mansion was originally built in the 1920s. Since then, it has been expertly remodeled, featuring all-new systems, including Savant control, while preserving its timeless architectural beauty. With soaring high ceilings, wide walkways, and stately rooms, including a formal living room with a 28ft cathedral ceiling, family room, and paneled office, the estate exudes an air of old-world grandeur. The home encompasses 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, including a guest suite connected to the main residence via an architerctural breezeway.

The expansive grounds are pristine incorporating a 75-foot infinity pool with an integrated spa and baja shelf. The rear yard provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor gatherings with incredible views of the Riviera Country Club Golf Course fairways and the Santa Monica mountains. The estate’s vast lawn spaces and tranquil surroundings create strong impressions and lasting memories with endless options for entertaining.

Dual entry gates and a centered pedestrian gate and walkway provide grand access to the property. There is ample, on-site parking for 10 cars with an oversized 2-car garage, 2 covered guest spaces, and convenient street parking. This legendary estate offers a rare entertaining space in the city of Santa Monica that blends history, beauty, and sophistication in a way no other location can match.

Contact Lara Haselhoff, Owner Rep. & Licensed Real Estate Broker (D.R.E. LIC No 1814305)