Playboy Mansion, Gothic Revival mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, United States
The Playboy Mansion is a sprawling residential building in Tudor Revival style with nearly 2,000 square meters of living space and 29 rooms in Holmby Hills. The compound includes a wine cellar and a separate building for recreational activities on the extensive grounds.
Arthur Rolland Kelly designed the estate in 1927 for Arthur Letts Jr., a department store heir. Hugh Hefner acquired it in 1971 and made it the headquarters of his media enterprise until his death in 2016.
The estate served for decades as a gathering point for media personalities and entertainment figures. It represents a particular era of California hosting culture that combined glamour with private gatherings and continues to spark conversation today.
The estate is a private residence and not accessible to the general public. Access is limited to special permission only, so visitors typically only view it from outside the walls.
The grounds held one of the few private zoo licenses in Los Angeles, which allowed exotic animals to be kept on site. This permit was among the special features of the compound and made it unusual in this respect as well.
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