Almost four years after the passing of iconic actress Cloris Leachman, her onetime Los Angeles estate has returned to the spotlight—completely reimagined and now asking just under $20 million. Located in the lower Mandeville Canyon area of Brentwood, the current property is a far cry from what stood when Leachman owned it from 1971 to 2000. The original home has been replaced by a sprawling, modern architectural residence, offered publicly for the first time in more than two decades. Sally Forster Jones and Kathryn Perkins of Compass hold the listing.
A Redesigned Landmark With Space, Elegance, and Seclusion
Completed in 2003 and designed by architect Lise Claiborne Matthews, the residence spans approximately 10,600 square feet across three levels and offers six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Despite its generous scale, the home delivers warmth through hardwood floors, tall ceilings, intricate custom millwork, and curving glass elements that bring natural light into nearly every room. It’s not just the structure that’s for sale—all of the carefully curated furnishings are also available.
Privately set on a nearly one-acre, two-parcel lot, the home greets visitors with a long gated driveway leading to a shingle-clad facade trimmed in white and accented with stone. Landscaped gardens burst with wisteria, hydrangeas, and towering trees that frame the front lawn and the stone steps leading to the double-height entry hall. Inside, guests are welcomed by formal living and dining areas, both with refined finishes and an eye for symmetry.
Interior Luxury Meets Outdoor Tranquility
Toward the back of the main level, a sunken family room with a fireplace flows into a lush backyard that mixes curated beauty with meditative calm. The 50-foot saltwater pool and its adjoining spillover spa anchor the space, while features like a koi pond and a designated meditation corner add serenity. The kitchen nearby includes a butcher-block island, multiple sinks, and appliances by Miele, Viking, and Sub-Zero. A sunroom overlooks the greenery beyond, while the remainder of the first floor includes a cozy study, guest accommodations, and an additional bedroom.
The second floor holds four more bedrooms, including a primary suite that leans fully into luxury: a private balcony, a fireside sitting room, twin walk-in closets, a dressing area, and a spa-like bathroom complete with soaking tub and oversized steam shower. The lower level brings entertainment to the forefront with a billiards room, movie theater, soundproof playroom, wine cellar, sauna, and a lounge with kitchenette.
A detached three-car garage sits adjacent to a motor court with parking for at least 12 vehicles. Per the listing, there’s also a fully equipped gym structure that could double as an accessory dwelling unit, and ample space on the grounds for a future sports court or kids’ play zone.
It’s not just a house—it’s an estate that nods to Old Hollywood history while offering everything expected of contemporary luxury living in one of Los Angeles’ most private pockets.
