This Restored Spanish Colonial Celebrates the Romance of Old Hollywood

Tucked into the hills of Los Angeles’ historic Outpost Estates, a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home with deep ties to Hollywood’s golden age has undergone a sensitive and striking transformation. Once the longtime residence of television icon Bob Barker, the estate at 1851 Outpost Drive has been reimagined by interior designer Julia Dempster, whose year-long restoration bridges early 20th-century craftsmanship with warm, contemporary elegance.

The home sits atop the site of The Outpost, the adobe residence that marked the founding of Hollywood, lending the property not only architectural but cultural weight. Now designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 673, the residence has retained its original frescoed ceilings, arched doorways, stained-glass windows, and wood-paneled library—elements that Dempster thoughtfully preserved while layering in modern materials and refined finishes.

The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom home unfolds across nearly 7,000 square feet, including a 601-square-foot lower level with a sauna and flexible guest or office space. European white oak flooring, hand-applied limewash and Roman clay walls, and marble thresholds bring texture and tone throughout, while custom white oak cabinetry and Viola Monet marble define the chef’s kitchen as a centerpiece of natural luxury.

Notable architectural flourishes—like the soaring living room ceiling and dramatic stone fireplace—anchor the space in Hollywood-era grandeur. Meanwhile, contemporary wellness features such as an infrared sauna and spa-like dual primary suites speak to a new generation of living. The larger of the two suites includes dual bathrooms, an expansive dressing area, and a book-matched travertine shower that echoes the home’s broader material palette.

Outside, a resort-like setting features a pool, expansive lawn, and a towering oak tree that centers the property in nature, all just minutes from Runyon Canyon and the Sunset Strip.

More than a design-forward renovation, 1851 Outpost Drive is a rare example of what happens when historic preservation, thoughtful design, and cultural legacy converge.

1851 Outpost Dr. is offered at $8,195,000.

Represented by: George Ouzounian of The Agency Calabasas and Jordan Ginsburg of The Agency Beverly Hills.

George Ouzounian: 818-900-4259
Jordan Ginsburg: 818-422-9232