Rufus Wainwright’s Laurel Canyon Home Is Up For Sale

By Martha Davies

10 months ago

Step inside this whimsical property


Tucked away in a private enclave of Laurel Canyon is Rufus Wainwright’s one-of-a-kind home, which dates back to 1926. Read on for all the details.

On The Market Now: Rufus Wainwright’s $2.2 Million Home In Laurel Canyon

Exterior of Laurel Canyon cottage with slate roof and mint-green terraces.

Image credit: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills

Some celebrity homes are cosy and colourful, some boast glitzy features like helipads, plunge pools or tennis courts, while others possess a rather different kind of character. This is certainly true of Rufus Wainwright’s Los Angeles property, which – aptly located on Woodland Lane in Laurel Canyon – could very well have been plucked from a storybook.

Music room with red ceilings and a grand piano.

Image credit: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills

Brimming with eclectic features and finished in a colour palette of vibrant reds, yellows and blues, the home offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms. There’s an all-important music corner (currently occupied by a grand piano, of course) alongside a formal dining room.

Living room with red walls, a fireplace, and a vaulted ceiling.

Image credit: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills

Strolling through the house, you’ll spot a sprawling living room with a vaulted ceiling and a tiled fireplace. The star of the show, however, is a spectacular octagonal library, which is complete with towering bay windows and charming window seats. 

Octagonal library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and blue window frames.

Image credit: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills

Outside, there’s a shaded courtyard area with a pond and plenty of plants; if you’re after somewhere more expansive, however, you’ll also find a terrace providing the perfect vantage point from which to admire the surrounding landscape. 

Outdoor terrace with sun loungers, plants, and views over Laurel Canyon.

Image credit: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills

Available through Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency Beverly Hills for $2.2 million. theagencyre.com