James Franco’s Former West Hollywood Home Hits the Market at $6.25M

It’s so close to the legendary Chateau Marmont that you could probably order room service.

Sitting in the shadow of the notorious West Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, the villa at 8222 Marmont Lane was originally built during the Golden Age of Hollywood in 1923. Then thoughtfully remodeled, it was home to actor James Franco before he sold it back in 2010. 

Now the celebrity home is back on the market for $6,250,000. Totaling 5,215 square feet, the interiors feature an open-plan layout that blends contemporary and traditional styles. There is sleek, built-in cabinetry; luxury finishes; dark-stained floors; and wood-beamed ceilings throughout. The outdoor spaces are surrounded by expertly manicured grounds and mature trees. There is also a private swimming pool—although it looks like some of the hotel guests might be able to have a clear view. 

The West Hollywood home was originally built in 1923. 

The West Hollywood home was originally built in 1923. 

The living space features a section of ceiling with exposed wood beams, wood-paneled walls surrounding a traditional fireplace, and a wall of steel-framed windows which fill the room with natural light. 

The living space features a section of ceiling with exposed wood beams, wood-paneled walls surrounding a traditional fireplace, and a wall of steel-framed windows which fill the room with natural light. 

The living room as seen from the other angle. 

The living room as seen from the other angle. 

The kitchen features black cabinetry, a white subway tile backsplash, marble countertops, and a center island.  There is also a screen that separates the kitchen from the dining area.  

The kitchen features black cabinetry, a white subway tile backsplash, marble countertops, and a center island. There is also a screen that separates the kitchen from the dining area.  

The dining area features steel-framed French doors which open to an outdoor terrace. 

The dining area features steel-framed French doors which open to an outdoor terrace. 

A cozy sitting room. 

A cozy sitting room. 

An additional sitting area has a wood-beamed ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace. 

An additional sitting area has a wood-beamed ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace. 

The master suite features city views and a vaulted ceiling. 

The master suite features city views and a vaulted ceiling. 

The master bath features marble throughout, including a deep marble soaking tub. 

The master bath features marble throughout, including a deep marble soaking tub. 

One of the other four bedrooms.

One of the other four bedrooms.

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An outdoor, shaded barbecue space just off the garden is perfect for al fresco dining. 

An outdoor, shaded barbecue space just off the garden is perfect for al fresco dining. 

The private outdoor space includes manicured grounds and mature shade trees. 

The private outdoor space includes manicured grounds and mature shade trees. 

A view from above shows the swimming pool. 

A view from above shows the swimming pool. 

The discreet garage. 

The discreet garage. 

8222 Marmont Lane sits in the shadow of the storied Chateau Marmont.  

8222 Marmont Lane sits in the shadow of the storied Chateau Marmont.  

8222 Marmont Lane is now being listed for $6,250,000 by Mauricio Umansky, Farrah Aldjufrie, and Eduardo Umansky of The Agency.

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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