Completed in 1915 and set on nearly three gated acres in San Marino, Arden Villa is one of Southern California's finest surviving Gilded Age estates. Designed by the celebrated architectural firm of Sylvanus Marston & Garrett Van Pelt for railroad heir William Kennon Jewett and his wife Elizabeth, the estate remains a remarkable example of Mediterranean Revival architecture.
A comprehensive restoration and redesign completed in 2019 carefully preserved the home's original craftsmanship while introducing contemporary infrastructure, amenities, and interiors by Clements Design. The estate encompasses a main residence, a separate Mid-Century Modern guest house with its own pool and gated entrance, formal gardens, expansive lawns, a tennis court, greenhouse, reflecting pond, and two swimming pools.
For more than a century, Arden Villa has offered exceptional privacy while quietly becoming part of Southern California's cultural history, welcoming guests including Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers, and later serving as a filming location for the television series Dynasty. Today, it stands as a rare opportunity to own one of the region's most significant historic estates—thoughtfully restored for modern living.
8 Bedrooms | 13 Bathrooms | Approximately 18,500 Square Feet
Private Enquiries
For information or to arrange a private viewing please contact Denise or Gordon.