GREYSTONE MANSION TOUR IN BEVERLY HILLS

November 17, 2013

Design Show at Greystone Mansion

Went over to a design show house at Greystone Mansion yesterday in Beverly Hills. Love snooping around a 46,000-square-foot house and walking the grounds. No photos were allowed inside. I took this photo of a lily pond in the garden though. Lovely landscaping and architecture. The house was built in the 1920s by the Doheny family and it is quite an architectural wonder. TE and his son EE came with me. They seemed to have enjoyed the tour. We went to the Soho House after, had a late lunch, and played pool (yes, I tried to play pool…).

About the Design Show

The design show was located at the Greystone Estate. It was hosted by Design House International, the City of Beverly Hills, and the Friends of Greystone. The theme of the event was “The Titans of Business and Best of Design Showcase House.” Each room was designed for successful clients or by famous “Titans” of business, entertainment, technology, and fashion.

About The Greystone Mansion

The Greystone residence, often referred to as the Doheny Mansion, is a Tudor Revival residence located in Beverly Hills, California. The home is in the prominent community known as the Trousdale Estates. The property is a beautifully landscaped estate with characteristic formal English gardens. Oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny gave the Beverly Hills home to his son Edward “Ned” Doheny, Jr., and his family as a present (Very nice present!).

The estate was acquired by the City of Beverly Hills in 1965. It was transformed into a city park in 1971 for the public to enjoy. In 1976, the Dohney Estate was listed as Doheny Estate/Greystone on the National Register of Historic Places 1976.

The address is 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Greystone Mansion Photos by Rochelle Cheever

According to BeverlyHills.org, Ned Doheny was found dead inside the house on February 16, 1929. His longtime friend and supporter Hugh Plunkett was responsible for this apparent murder-suicide. Ned was only 35 years old.

Who Built the Greystone Mansion?

The house was planned by architect Gordon Kaufmann. The project was finished in 1928. The construction of the Beverly Hills estate took three years to complete and was over $3 million, which was unheard of at the time.

Beverly Hills Events

The historic Greystone Mansion and Gardens has become a popular event venue to host galas, design shows (like the one I attended), weddings, and fundraisers in the Los Angeles area. The estate holds weekly events including meditation Mondays and music concerts.

You can even take a self-guided tour of the 1st floor during the first weekend of each month.

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