Once the private haven of legendary Disney animator Marc Davis and costume designer Alice Davis — where Snow White, Tinker Bell, Cinderella, Maleficent, and the children of It's a Small World were first drawn onto paper by Marc.
Step inside a residence that is more than a home; it is a tribute to imagination and craftsmanship. For decades, this was the private haven of Marc and Alice Davis — two of the most consequential artists of the twentieth century — and much of their work was conceived and drawn within these walls.
Nestled in the coveted hills of Silver Lake, the home blends the romance of New Orleans' French Quarter with classic hilltop charm. The facade is elegant and whimsical; the interior is layered with bespoke detail — hand-crafted metalwork, original ceiling art, and architectural flourishes drawn by the hand of the artist himself.
Across 2,136 square feet, two bedrooms and two baths share company with an expansive living room, a formal dining room, a family room, a sun-filled solarium, and an outdoor dining patio with views. A private home elevator provides effortless flow between the two levels.
Outside, a terraced oasis transports you to the French Quarter — a grand fountain, generous brickwork, and intimate entertaining spaces ideal for al fresco dining or quiet reflection. The residence is a canvas for the next owner's imagination.
A curved wall of leaded windows opens onto the hillside — a room conceived for drawing tables, quiet mornings, and long afternoons of creative work.
Marc Davis was one of the original animators at the Walt Disney Studios — a member of the revered "Nine Old Men" — and his drawings gave form to Tinker Bell, Cruella de Vil, Aurora, Maleficent, and the figures of Pirates of the Caribbean. His wife, Alice Davis, was the studio's costume designer, responsible for, among many others, the international children of It's a Small World.
Much of that work was imagined here, in the rooms of this home. The ceiling art, hand-worked metal, and custom architectural details throughout the residence were drawn by Marc himself — a private, domestic expression of the craftsmanship he brought to the screen.
Further readingThe Story of Marc & Alice DavisWalt Disney Family Museum ↗"Drawing is giving a performance; an artist is an actor who is not limited by the body, only by his ability and, perhaps, experience."— Marc Davis
Effortless flow between the home's two levels.
Original designs by Marc Davis across multiple rooms.
Curved bay window capturing hillside views and morning light.
Grand fountain, brickwork, and multiple entertaining terraces.
Crystal chandelier; walls of custom cabinetry.
Wide oak floors, original mantel, afternoon light.
A signature moment — checkerboard floor and custom millwork.
Al fresco views over the Silver Lake hillside.
Two levels, connected by a private home elevator. The upper level holds the living spaces and the solarium; the lower level, the bedrooms and baths. Measured drawings to follow.
Situated in the hills above the reservoir, the property is a short walk from the cultural heartbeat of Silver Lake — the cafés, the boutique shops, the music, the galleries — and fifteen minutes by car from downtown Los Angeles.
An aerial pass, a walk through the gardens, a glance at the solarium in afternoon light.
Private showings arranged at your convenience. Open houses announced one week in advance.