Renowned Singer-Songwriter’s Quirky & Vibrant Laurel Canyon Home Wants $2.2M

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When thinking of the Roaring 20s, images of Gatsby and East Coast Art Deco splendor may come to mind. But, Los Angeles was going through its own sort of renaissance as the age of silent movies sprung into sound. Unique homes were also making a splash during this vibrant era, and now an especially lively Laurel Canyon property built in 1926 has listed for $2.2 million.

The sellers are none other than singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and his husband Jörn Weisbrodt. They’ve lived at the quirky and exuberant property since 2016, with Wainwright writing ‘Unfollow the Rules’ while at the residence. According to an article by Mansion Global, neighbors could hear the songwriter playing piano with the doors open in summertime.

Indeed, the home exudes creative energy with its good bones and eccentric interiors. High ceilings meld with colorful rooms like the bold blue library, cheerful yellow dining room, and daring red living room. Buyers used to neutral, staged homes without much flair may be surprised by the occasional taxidermy decor or ship light fixture in the living room, but the home’s current personality is on full display.

In terms of the private spaces, there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary suite is vibrant and filled with patterns, emphasizing once more Wainwright’s artistic taste.

Nestled just north of Hollywood Boulevard in Laurel Canyon, the 2,119-square-foot spread is listed with Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu of The Agency.

This article appears in the January 2024 issue of DailyDeeds.