Lena Dunham Lists Charming Hollywood Bungalow for $2.8 Million

The 1919 property was once home to Breakfast At Tiffany’s star George Peppard

Bright living room with modern furniture, large windows, and a fireplace, featuring a cozy rug and decorative plants.
Lena Dunham’s Los Angeles bungalow, listed for $2.8 million. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO

Emmy-nominated actress Lena Dunham is parting with her quintessential Los Angeles compound for $2.8 million. Comprised of a 1919 Greek Revival–style main residence and one-bedroom guest house, the Spaulding Square property comes with a requisite outdoor pool and a Hollywood pedigree, having once been owned by Breakfast at Tiffany’s actor George Peppard, who starred opposite Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 classic.

The Girls creator is listing the swoon-worthy estate—which includes three bedrooms and totals 2,500 square feet—for a smidge higher than she paid for it in 2015. Several years after her purchase, Dunham enlisted celebrity interior designer and antiques dealer Brenda Antin to lighten up the sun-soaked interiors, which now boast Swedish wide-plank floors and beadboard coved ceilings. There are also numerous built-in pieces as well as charming original details, like the living room’s brick fireplace.

Front view of a charming white house with columns, a manicured lawn, and a cloudy sunset sky in the background
The Greek Revival residence dates to 1919. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Charming white house with a porch and a pool in the backyard, surrounded by green hedges, under a colorful sunset sky.
The two homes are linked by a pool court encircled by hedges. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO

In 2017, Dunham invited Vogue magazine to tour the home for its famous “73 Questions” YouTube series. The video showcased the formerly color-saturated interiors that had been designed by Paul Monroe, who makes a cameo in the video (and who had reportedly been living in the property’s guest house). A hint of that colorful aesthetic can still be found in places like one of the baths, which is sheathed in orange wallpaper studded with leopards.

Aside from her acting credits, Dunham is know for her eclectic real estate transactions, among them a South Williamsburg loft that she never moved into and a West Village apartment she rented partly due to its proximity to her therapist.

1401 N. Ogden Drive is listed with Ali Jack, Boni Bryant, and Joe Reichling of Compass. See more photos below. 

Modern home office with wooden desk, black chairs, and built-in shelves under a white staircase. Cozy and stylish decor.
A light-filled study is an ideal work-from-home setup. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Modern open kitchen and dining area with white cabinetry, wooden table, and bright natural lighting.
Neutrals dominate the interiors. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright, spacious kitchen with white cabinets, island with fruit bowl, large windows, and greenery outside.
The kitchen features beadboard coved ceilings. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright attic bedroom with large windows, a cozy bed with pillows, green throw blanket, potted plant, and natural light.
The loft-style bedroom in the guest house. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Covered patio with white furniture overlooking a lush backyard, pool, and string lights on a sunny day.
The guest house porch. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright bathroom with floral wallpaper, pedestal sink, bench seat, and window shelves holding towels and decor items.
One of the baths. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright bathroom with glass shower, orange wallpaper with tiger print, white cabinets, and wicker laundry basket.
Another bath features peachy wallpaper. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright bedroom with large windows, white bedding, and brown accent pillows; two lamps on side tables; double door closet.
One of the bedrooms in the main house. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Modern bedroom with a cozy bed, soft white bedding, large windows, and elegant decor, featuring a stylish chandelier.
A large bedroom with en suite. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Bright living room with large windows, a beige sofa, round glass coffee table, and built-in shelves filled with decor.
The charming property is listed for $2.8 million. Photo: CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO