1141 Maroney Lane has a story that stretches back nearly a century — and yet, the moment you arrive, it feels unmistakably present. Originally built in 1938 for Hollywood actress Virginia Bruce, the gated 8,000-square-foot estate is one of those rare Los Angeles properties that carries its legacy with a kind of cinematic confidence.
Set on more than 1.5 acres of manicured gardens, the estate’s winding pathways to the pool, spa, fire pit and garden guide you to different settings. There’s an unmistakable sense of retreat, as if the outside world falls away at the first turn of gravel.
Inside, though, something surprising unfolds…
Many Los Angeles estates borrow from European grandeur, but Maroney Lane follows a different lineage. Its architecture carries the poise of an East Coast manor — clean symmetry, tailored millwork and a sense of heritage — yet the experience feels undeniably Californian. Sunlight spills through black-steel windows, framing views of the gardens from nearly every room. The formal proportions remain, but the energy is softened: spaces open into one another with an easy flow, materials feel grounded and natural, and the overall atmosphere is less about showmanship and more about sanctuary.
Luxury design and furniture studio Vesta Home was called in to help bring the home to market, and Senior Designer Ryan Worthington approached the interiors with a curator’s eye, mixing pieces past and present… “The inspiration for Maroney was to create a curated home with unique interpretations of living spaces,” Ryan explains. “We sourced antique art, accessories and furniture from dealers and consignment stores. Many of the artworks are authentic, hand-painted pieces I selected from the Pasadena Antique Center.” Those antiques sit beautifully alongside playful, contemporary moments found throughout the home — including its original pops of colorful wallpaper, a charming reminder of the estate’s decades of personality. Rather than erasing those details, Ryan allowed them to inspire the palette and mood of each room, creating a dialogue between the old Hollywood character of the property and the modern aesthetic he brought to the furnishings.
The result is an interior that feels both storied and fresh: reclaimed woods beside sculptural seating, aged patinas against crisp modern lines, and whimsical wallpaper grounded by Vesta's neutral furnishings. And sitting quietly behind a paneled door, a British pub with a hidden staircase adds a wink of character that feels straight out of a classic film.
Upstairs, the primary suite leans into the romance of the property: dual bathrooms, custom dressing rooms and a private balcony that catches the morning light through the trees. You can imagine Virginia Bruce stepping out with a coffee, preparing for her day on set.
Then there’s the sunroom — a space that feels less like a room and more like a pause in the landscape. Wrapped in glass from end to end, it sits quietly at the edge of the garden, hovering between architecture and nature. It becomes a kind of green amphitheater, each window framing its own vignette of trees, hillside and sky.
Worthington styled it with an editor’s restraint: sculptural pieces that echo the curves of the garden path and a palette that leans warm and organic without ever competing with the view. It’s the kind of room that asks nothing of you except to sit still for a moment.
Maroney Lane is more than a well-designed house; it’s a property with provenance. Yet the renovation and styling give it relevance. This isn’t “classic meets contemporary.” It’s something rarer: a home where every layer has integrity. And for the buyer who wants a seamless experience, the home is available fully furnished — allowing you to move into a world crafted with character.
Staging and Furniture by Ryan Worthington, Vesta
Listed by Nicholas Sandler and Bennett Hirsch, The Agency
Photography by Will Myers
Project Management by Mattie Kors