Take a peek inside Vanessa Hudgen’s $7.5 Million Mediterranean Mansion

Hudgen’s home is in Los Feliz, a lush, hillside neighborhood beside the Hollywood Hills. The 7,249 square-foot mansion in Studio City has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

The star spent $7.5 million for her new 1963-built abode, which was remodeled to have a Mediterranean twist.

The “High School Musical” star spent 5 years looking for her dream home.

“There were so many things about it that struck me,” she says.

A Southern European Escape

“Walking through the gate and seeing this house covered in ivy, surrounded by olive trees, it was like I had been transported to France or Italy. It felt like such an escape.”

The home’s history drew Hudgens in. The estate is called “the Little DeMille,” and was built by the director Cecile B. DeMille in 1922 for his mistress…

Prior to Hudgens, it was owned by the legendary actor, Gary Oldman.

Oldman installed 18th-century French oak floors when he owned the home.

“I wanted an old home,” Hudgens says. “To me, there’s something so romantic about that, a home with character and quirks. I love the old Hollywood elements: The Art Deco air vents, the chandelier over the staircase, the yard that feels like a park.”

After purchasing the home in 2018, Hudgens hired the interior designer Jake Arnold to remodel the primary suite. My girlfriend Ashley Tisdale,” of the High School Musical series, in which Hudgens also starred, “does interior design, and I got her advice on where to shop.”

“I remodeled the kitchen during the pandemic,” Hudgens says.

“I got new marble, painted the cabinets, got new knobs and drawer pulls—I really wanted brass.

Extra tile from the primary bath turned into a backsplash. The sinks used in the kitchen are Shaws products and the countertops are made of Carrara marble.

“I figured, Why not? I did what I like to call a facelift to it.”

Hudgens Doesn’t Cook Much

“I’m normally a ‘Let’s get everyone over, have a drink or two, put on a playlist, and then we all figure out what we want to eat and I just order it’ type of host,” Hudgens says.

“Unless it’s a birthday party, and then I’ll hire someone to cater.” The dining room chandelier is from 1stdibs.

“The piano came from my previous house, but I don’t play. I don’t read music, really. I’m great at faking it,” said Hudgens.

Hudgens speculated as to how she wanted to re-model her living room.

“I originally had the idea of it being very white and monochromatic and I ordered a massive, white linen sofa from RH.”

“It arrived. It didn’t work.”

“I popped over to a vintage store and found this pink mohair sofa that I fell in love with.” Hudgens decided to change the theme saying,  “‘Okay, we’re going for soft femme colors.”

“I wanted the house to be super feminine, to celebrate women’s bodies, to be a kind of femme palace. The sofa plays into that.”

Pinterest Inspired Hudgens

“I had a Pinterest board of homes that I loved and when I looked at it, I realized that all of the photos were of historic homes.”

“When I saw this house and learned about its history, I felt like I needed to be here.”

The Eccentric Dining Room

In the breakfast nook, House of Hackney wallpaper meets a 1950s pendant light from Germany and a sumptuous leather banquette.

“I had the booth made for this space,” Hudgens says.

“I was really inspired by the restaurant Maison Premiere, this absinthe and oyster bar in New York. It’s the dopest place ever.”

“I painted the cabinets, removed some cabinets, and put big oak beams for open shelving,” Hudgens says.

“Simple things like vases, florals, even a bed quilt, it’s something that I never thought I needed by here we are,” Hudgens says of the primary bedroom.

Throughout the home, Hudgens included pieces sourced from some of her favorite vintage and antique shops, such as Gallery Half and Obsolete.

“The bathroom is a sexy cave,” Hudgens says.

Hudgens wanted “a cave-like aesthetic” for her bathroom, which features a ceramic, egg-shaped Native Trails tub.

Her Talented Interior Designer Helped with the Re-Model

“I hired Jake Arnold to do the remodel of the primary suite because it was a lot,” Hudgens says. The bathroom had to be moved, we had to knock down walls. I wanted to make sure that what I was doing would add to the history. I think there’s a beauty to homes that have been passed down, that have marks from previous residents.”

“A lot of my entertaining has happened outside,” Hudgens says, “because (a) COVID and (b) it’s just so fun to be out there.”

“I wanted a yard that felt like a park where I could run around with my friends, have space to play, and just feel safe,” Hudgens says.

The serene backyard

“All the limestone tile, the plants, the foliage, help make the grounds feel like something out of a European retreat,” Hudgens says.

“I’m a go-getter,” Hudgens says. “I had a vision for what I wanted to do. I love interior design, decorating, and throwing parties. I’ve never had a space to do it, so this was my project.”

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ABOUT THE WRITER:

Elena Patestas is a journalist and writer for Valuetainment media. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and Adelphi University on Long Island, New York. She was born and raised in Roslyn, New York, and currently lives in Miami, Florida.

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