Renowned Democratic fundraisers, Mike Rose and Ruben Rodriguez, just brought their renovated, 100-year-old Hancock Park estate to the market seeking $16.5 million. It’s not just been a home for them, but a hub for political and philanthropic happenings. The sellers put every inch of the house to use, both for their own pleasure and for the organizations they support. The duo hosted Pete Buttigieg here, along with gala evenings for Project Angel Food, Outfest, and the National AIDS Monument.
They purchased the estate, which boasts neighbors like Shonda Rhimes, Bill Simmons and the Japanese L.A. consulate, in 2015 shortly after they sold East Entertainment Services. However, they were in love with tree-filled and esteemed Hancock Park years before that. The duo says, “We first moved to Hancock Park in 2007 to a beautiful Bob Ray Offenhauser house two blocks away, on the golf course of the Wilshire Country Club. But, we tired of golf balls constantly pelting the house.”
Built in 1926, this enchanting Tudor-style mansion offers a glimpse into the social customs of a bygone era. According to the sellers, the home features two powder rooms off the black-and-white marble entry hall that they presume were designated separately for men and women. The ladies’ side even includes a private ante-room for primping and powdering.
Throughout the home, the architecture wears its age well, dressed in off-white and sage green tones that feel fresh and timeless. Traditional beauty is is weaved throughout with floral wallpapers, sparkling chandeliers, French doors, dark exposed beams, and leaded glass windows.
The couple completed an extensive renovation on the property as well, redesigning the bathrooms and kitchen with elevated finishes that honor the home’s history as well as modern convenience. There are five bedrooms and seven full bathrooms across the 7,520-square-foot floor plan, with over an acre of flourishing grounds. Outdoor amenities include a pool and spa, pool house, tennis court, putting green, and an outdoor eating area with a grill and entertainment system.
“It’s one of those rare streets where you immediately feel the history, prestige, and architectural significance of Los Angeles,” says listing agent, Neyshia Go. Only another historic Hancock Park gem could pull the couple away. They are moving just eight blocks away to restore a Gilded Age antique in what Mike and Ruben call the “perfect post-retirement project.”
Neyshia Go of Sotheby’s International Realty and Aaron Kirman of Christie’s International Real Estate share the listing.
