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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mayan Revival Home Hits the Market for $23 Million

The Los Angeles landmark boasts stunning views and architecture inspired by Mayan temples

By Geoffrey Montes
Architectural modern home with intricate geometric design overlooking a city skyline in the background.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House offers sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and features Mayan-inspired architecture. Photo: Mary E. Nichols

For this majestic 1924 estate on a bluff, legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by the Mayan temples of Uxmal, Mexico. Constructed of 27,000 patterned concrete blocks, the four-bedroom Ennis House has sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and beyond.

In the early 1920s, clothing-store owners Charles and Mabel Ennis commissioned the residence, which has since made cameos in Hollywood films like Blade Runner 2049 and Mulholland Drive. After sustaining major damage from a 1994 earthquake and 2005 flood, it was in the midst of a seismic stabilization when the current owner, billionaire Ron Burkle, purchased it in 2011.

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Burkle reportedly spent north of $10 million to revive the 6,200-square-foot structure, including rewiring original light fixtures, preserving mosaics and leaded-glass windows, and commissioning Wright-designed furnishings—all of which come with the sale.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House with Los Angeles skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Ennis House’ offers sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and features Mayan-inspired architecture. Mary E. Nichols

Spacious dining room with a large table, chandelier, and city skyline view through tall windows.
The dining room. Mary E. Nichols

Art deco style interior with geometric patterns, colorful rugs, modern furniture, and a chandelier in an elegant room.
The large open living room area. Mary E. Nichols

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Intricate mosaic mural with tree design above a vase of pink blossoms, surrounded by textured patterned walls.
Detail of a tree mosaic in the home. Mary E. Nichols

Modern house with a tiled exterior and a swimming pool on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery.
The outdoor pool. Mary E. Nichols

Dining room with geometric patterns, wooden furniture, bookshelves, and large windows overlooking a lush outdoor garden.
The study. Mary E. Nichols

Hallway with intricate geometric wall patterns and marble floor, featuring warm lighting and detailed architectural design.
Carved-geometric patterns gives the industrial concrete material a decorative element. Mary E. Nichols

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Vintage bathroom with black and red tiles, marble sink, and curtained bathtub next to a window.
The bathroom includes original red and black tile with a sunken tub. Mary E. Nichols

Spacious kitchen with white tiles, open wooden doors, counters, plants, and natural sunlight streaming in.
The kitchen. Mary E. Nichols

Cozy modern bedroom with geometric wall designs, wooden ceiling, fireplace, large windows, and a stylish rug.
This bedroom has a large fireplace and mirrored vanity area. Mary E. Nichols

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2018 Fall Issue under the headline On the Market. Subscribe to the magazine.