Pee-wee's Hollywood Hills playhouse is up for sale for $5 million after actor Paul Reubens' death (2024)

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A 'trophy property in the making.'

Nestled at the end of a private road in "The Oaks" neighborhood of Los Feliz, real-estate agent Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman calls the listing "a trophy property in the making."

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Built in 1957, the property features timeless architecture and vintage wallpaper throughout.

On the market for the first time in almost 40 years, the 1.4-acre lot offers 360-degree views of Los Angeles and the surrounding canyons, including Griffith Park Observatory and the Hollywood sign.

"It was kismet for him because he loved the '50s," Berry told The Journal.

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The den includes a wet bar and fireplace.

The home is a classic one-story mid-century ranch with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It features sliding doors that open to the patio with pool and spa and a cozy den with a built-in wet bar and fireplace.

With panoramic views throughout, the kitchen overlooks the nearby hills.

The spacious kitchen, complete with vintage wallpaper, has a built-in breakfast nook and laundry room.

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The primary bedroom suite opens into a custom-built cat patio.

The primary suite features a dressing area with a built-in vanity, a sitting room, and a bathroom that opens to an enclosed cat patio or "catio" Reubens built for his feline friends.

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Reubens' catio was specially designed to protect his cats from wildlife prowling in the Hollywood Hills.

Berry told The Journal Reubens created the catio to protect his cat, Koko, from wildlife in the area and decorated the walls with shells from his hometown of Sarasota, Florida.

Reubens later adopted three more cats, Sam, Hugo, and Henry, who for years enjoyed climbing the jungle gym, Berry told the outlet.

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The home features vintage wallpaper Reubens collected.

Two guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, styled with timeless 1950s-era features.

"For him, it was all about restoring that house and keeping that house very much true to the original concept," Berry told The Journal. "And so to be able to put in this vintage wallpaper that he had saved, he just loved that."

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Reubens regularly entertained at the property, hosting parties for famous friends.

Each guest room features exceptional views of the surrounding hills. Reubens regularly hosted parties and dinners for his friends, including "Goodfellas" actress Debi Mazar and "Scream" actor David Arquette.

Reubens' and Mazar's signed handprints remain embedded in the concrete near the pool and hot tub outside, Berry told The Journal.

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Outside, amid Reubens' precious garden, sits an apparent tribute to Pee-wee Herman.

Reubens planted a cactus garden on the property, as well as guava and persimmon trees, Berry told The Journal. The lot offers "park-like grounds," according to Hohnen," featuring walking trails, abundant wildlife, and an apparent tribute to Pee-wee's iconic red Schwinn DX cruiser.