Hancock Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Hancock Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

The Hancock Park area is located just south of Hollywood in the city of Los Angeles. Encompassing the historic and beautiful neighborhoods of Windsor Square, Larchmont Village, Brookside Village and Hancock Park, the area is bordered by Wilton Place, Melrose Avenue, Olympic Boulevard and La Brea Boulevard. The community is filled with architectural gems - lovely homes that were built in the 1920s for wealthy doctors, lawyers, land developers and lumber barons. Designed by famous architects and constructed by dedicated craftsmen, these homes are often located on substantial acreage and include such luxurious, nostalgic features as ballrooms, large kitchens with butler's pantries, elevators and extensive servants’ quarters. The carefully sculptured gardens are as spectacular as the homes and feature large greenhouses, ponds and fountains. J. Paul Getty once owned an estate in Hancock Park that overlooks Wilshire County Club. He donated the house to the city and today it is the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Unified School District serves the community, as do excellent private schools. Marlborough School -- the oldest independent girls’ school in the country -- moved to Hancock Park in 1916. Located just 15 minutes from downtown L.A., Hollywood, Century City and Beverly Hills, Hancock Park attracts professionals and business owners who enjoy the central location and the history and architecture of the area.