Did you know the Mitchum Brothers have a connection to Frank Sinatra? Their home seen in Twin Peaks Parts 10, 11 and 16 on Showtime was once the home to “ol’ blue eyes” through most of the 1950s. Here’s a closer look at this multi-million dollar estate known as “Farralone.”
The home is located at 9361 Farralone Ave in Chatsworth, California. Completed in 1951, the home was commissioned by Dora Hutchinson who was the heir to the Chase Manhattan Bank fortune. Architects Pereira & Luckman designed this 10-,000 square foot home that sits on 14-acres. You may recognize their other architectural design work such as the Los Angeles International Airport.
For most of the 1950s, Sinatra rented the four-bedroom home complete with a guest house. The house was listed on the market for $12 Million in late December 2011 (see this Forbes article for even more fascinating history of this place). It was offered for sale again in March 2015 for $7.5 Million. According to Redfin, it currently has an estimated value of $4.2 Million.
Thanks to Cap Equity Locations, I was able to confirm the former Sinatra house was used at the film location. It has also been seen in numerous other shows including Mad Men and Californication.
We first see the Mitchum Brothers at their “Las Vegas” home in Part 10.
Compare this photo from Cap Equity Locations with the first image from Part 10. You’ll notice the breakfast bar chairs are exactly the same!
Take a look a the wall behind Candy and the drapes from Part 10. You’ll notice they also match the image.
Later in Part 10, we return to the Mitchum Brothers’ home at night. Compare the image above with the image below from Cap Equity Locations.
Clearly the Twin Peaks crew provided their own furnishings for the series.
The chairs in this corner of the living room were removed and a unique television stand and TV were added.
The Mitchum Brothers’ house is also seen in Part 11 when they are “enjoying” breakfast (Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, anyone?), and in Part 16 when Special Agent Dale Cooper places a call to their home.
Here are two additional photos of the breakfast bar/kitchen area courtesy of Cap Equity Locations.
Now, if I only won the lottery. Where’s Mr. Jackpots?
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