Leonardo DiCaprio went shopping for a Spanish Colonial Revival home in 2021 for this special woman in his life

Leonardo DiCaprio has been acquiring real estate in California, New York and Belize. In early May 2021, the Oscar winning actor purchased a home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, for $7.1 million as a birthday gift for his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken. The Spanish colonial revival styled abode, which was constructed in 1928, previously belonged to actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, Justin Mikita, and was also owned by singer Gwen Stefani and musician Gavin Rossdale. The residence features 4 bedrooms, a library, swimming pool, spa and a detached area for yoga and meditation.

Leonardo DiCaprio bought home in Los Feliz for his mother

Leonardo DiCaprio purchased a Spanish Colonial Revival home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, for $7.1 million in early May 2021. The actor acquired the property as a birthday present for his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, with whom he has shared red carpet appearances in recent years.


The Los Feliz residence previously belonged to actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. This house has a blend of lifestyle amenities along with an entertainer's backyard, including a swimming pool, a spa and a separate area for yoga and meditation.

The estate is perched on a hillside overlooking the street and is accessed via a gated entrance and a long driveway. The 1928 home spans nearly 5,000 square feet and is situated on half an acre in the upscale Los Feliz community of Los Angeles, which is famous for its celebrity-friendly residential enclaves and proximity to Griffith Park.

The residence has 4 bedrooms and around 5 bathrooms. The home also comprises several family and entertainment areas. The Spanish Colonial Revival style elements include arched doorways, stained glass windows and high ceilings, in addition to balconies and a stone fireplace.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Gwen Stefani previously owned the house

This Los Feliz residence has been owned by celebrities and notable personalities from the music and entertainment industries. Prior to its purchase by Leonardo DiCaprio, the house belonged to Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of the popular television series 'Modern Family,' and his husband, Justin Mikita.

According to reports, Ferguson and Mikita purchased the house for approximately $4.5 million for the home about eight years before selling it to DiCaprio. Celebrity real estate agency Compass had listed the house for sale, with Jennifer Akbari representing Ferguson and Brett Lawyer of Hilton and Hyland representing Leonardo DiCaprio in the deal. The singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had also owned the house. The couple purchased the residence in 1998 for $1.4 million.

Inside the Spanish Colonial Revival house

Upon entering the home, one finds oneself in a two-story foyer, which includes stained glass windows. The living room is elegantly furnished and includes a stone fireplace as well as 25-foot-high ceilings, which create an open-plan atmosphere. Another highlight of this room is that it connects to the other areas in the house.

The library, which has high ceilings and balconies on the second floor, is a unique feature of this house. Arched doorways, stained glass windows and high ceilings are some of the other Spanish Colonial Revival style elements in the house. The property has exterior access from almost every interior room, as noted in the property description.

The house was described in the listing as "fabulously quirky". This refers to the combination of separate areas, such as the living room, family room and library, all of which create a unique living space.

Kitchen and entertainment areas

The chef's kitchen in this home connects to the living areas of the house. It also includes custom built-ins and a breakfast nook. Therefore, the property has an area that can be used for casual family meals as well as more formal dining.

The family room in this house is another highlight. It can be converted into a media room, as it includes a projector for movie nights. The combination of an open-plan living area, a kitchen with a casual dining nook and a family room that serves as a media room makes this residence a great option for families. Although the house has a front door, almost every interior room provides access to the outdoors.

Swimming pool, spa and yoga retreat

One of the most exciting aspects of this property is its exterior. It includes a swimming pool, a spa and a separate structure that can be used for yoga and meditation. The residence also comprises a bathroom specifically for the use of those who access the pool.

The courtyard at the residence also includes a renovated observation deck, from which one can view the city (including the Griffith Park Observatory), as well as lawns, courtyards and outdoor fireplaces. As a result, the homeowners can have multiple outdoor areas to enjoy the weather. They can have picnics on the lawns, host gatherings on the courtyards and enjoy a drink at the fireplaces after a long day.

The residence also includes a 3-car garage at the end of a long driveway, which is surrounded by landscaping. As a result, the home has an additional entrance beyond the front door. As a result, the combination of an in-ground swimming pool, a spa, a meditation retreat and additional dining areas makes the outdoors an extension of the home.