The 1928 Cotswold‑style manor, originally built by developer Harold Ferguson, sits on 2.09 acres of Woodland Hills land and has been marketed as a rare slice of English countryside in the San Fernando Valley.
Ferguson first sold the estate to Hollywood legend Michael Curtiz in the 1930s; Curtiz commissioned a series of changes that are documented in 1935 blueprints, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour to the stone‑brick façade.
The property later changed hands to actor Gene Hackman around 1970, and again to businessman Walter Weisman, before the current seller acquired it 35 years ago.
At 4,847 square feet, the main house features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, hand‑hewn hardwood, vaulted ceilings, original leaded windows and hand‑painted tiles, while a 1,352‑sq‑ft guest house adds two pool‑side changing rooms and a 275‑sq‑ft recreation room.
The estate’s grounds include a cobblestone driveway, a tennis court, a koi pond, a rose garden with 160 bushes, and a wide lawn that once served as a croquet field.
The listing, priced at $5.995 million, marks a jump of roughly $4.3 million from its 1994 sale price of $1.71 million, translating to about $926 per square foot.
According to listing agent Deanna D’Egidio of Harcourts Plus, the property has been maintained meticulously and remains in its original condition, making it a “once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity” for buyers seeking authenticity and timeless charm.
The home’s storied past and unique architecture continue to draw attention from luxury buyers, with viewings scheduled throughout the next several weeks.