7801 Hillside Avenue

Celebrity-owned gated compound estate with panoramic city views positioned on approximately half an acre on the Sunset Strip, 7801 Hillside Avenue is a rare, fully furnished compound estate offering a level of privacy, scale, and presence seldom found in the Hollywood Hills. Formerly owned by global music icon Rihanna, the property carries a distinct cultural provenance, now paired with a refined, turnkey living environment appointed with new Restoration Hardware interiors throughout. Behind gates, the estate unfolds as a true compound a primary residence, separate guest house, and private screening theater, all set within expansive grounds designed for both discretion and entertaining. The primary suite commands sweeping views across the Los Angeles skyline, while the guest house enjoys its own elevated vantage point, offering guests an equally dramatic perspective of the city. Daylight transitions to a luminous panorama of city lights, creating a cinematic backdrop throughout the residence. Interiors are designed with volume and flow, opening seamlessly to multiple terraces and outdoor living spaces. A resort-style pool and spa anchor the grounds, surrounded by curated lounge areas and mature landscaping that enhance the estate's sense of seclusion. A gated motor court provides secure arrival and privacy, reinforcing the property's identity as a true hillside compound, a rarity in this enclave. Moments from the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and the studio corridors, the estate offers immediate access to Los Angeles' cultural and creative centers while maintaining complete separation from the city below. Properties of this scale, with -acre grounds, guest house, theater, designer furnishings, and unobstructed city views, rarely come to market as turnkey lease opportunities. A residence defined by privacy, provenance, and presence designed for those seeking a fully realized Los Angeles estate experience. Private showings by appointment.