Newhall Mansion
Newhall Mansion in Piru, California, formerly the Piru Mansion, is a magnificent Victorian Era Style Mansion of 12,000 square feet on 10 lush acres with swimming pool, guest house, and historic out buildings. With a spectacular private location, expansive grounds of lush fruit trees, native flora, formal gardens, classical fountains and unobstructed views from 4 stories, this estate offers a seamless connection from the indoors to the outdoors ... and a one of a kind location for families, filming and small businesses to build their dream.
Owner David Newhall Hill, after 6 years of dedicated design and collaboration with local planners and builders, has expertly conserved, yet updated the mansion for a modern and sophisticated lifestyle. The result is an exemplary Victorian showpiece with 8 fireplaces, state-of-the-art bathrooms, heating, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety… including built-in security systems, stand-pipes with fire hoses and a complete sprinkler system.
With masterful detailing in six grand bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, a stately wood paneled dining room, light filled, ornate living room, 3000 square feet of outdoor terraces, loggias, fountains and pool, there is expansiveness and privacy to create an impression for any event. Movies and TV series including the just released Atlas Shrugged plus Reno 411, Monk and many more have been filmed here over the years. There are 2 additional ,very distinct poperties on the estate that provide additional living and working space. The Red Farmhouse, an 1100 square foot 2 bedroom survivor of the St. Francis Dam flood is perfect for a managers house or guesthouse. The Warring Stonehouse is another extraordinary architectural gem, built by the second owners in 1934. (See Below)
Situated 12 miles from Valencia California, a typical commute to Hollywood, the Newhall Estate is in the middle of the verdant and historical Santa Clara valley of orange, lemon, and avocado orchards ..and some of the best tree nurseries in the world.
Attributed by the architectural team of Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom, the most renowned late-Victorian architects in California, today the Newhall Estate is one of a kind place. "Steps" away from the 21st century's world artistic center of LA, come home to acres of serenity outdoors and an expansive, pristine indoors…….This One's An Eleven!
Warring Stonehouse
Just a short walk down the hill from the mansion, is the 3rd property on the Newhall Estate: The Warring Stonehouse. Built by the Warring family in 1934, this is a perfectly proportioned and elegant 2800 square feet French Normandy style stone house. With local Santa Barbara Stone and local timbered wood, slate floors and beamed open construction, this updated home is an ideal guesthouse or individual family oasis. Expertly hand crafted private terraces, arched doorways, open construction and a grove of orange trees make outdoor living and entertainment on this private and sophisticated property ideal.
Weather you are considering hosting family gatherings, charity events, filming your next project, starting your design business or finally getting those horses you have been pining for, the Newhall Mansion and Warring Stonehouse offer the spaciousness, the privacy, the elegance and the proximity to LA, while at the same time the incredible serenity of being surrounded by nature. Go ahead.. envision, create and relax…dreams begin here.