Philanthropist Glorya Kaufman’s Chateau de Liberté Sale Will Fund Her Foundation

By Kimberly Ridley

Vibrant and glamorous until her death at age 95 in 2025, Glorya Kaufman reshaped the landscape of American arts philanthropy for over four decades. A lifelong lover of dance, she founded USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance as well as donating millions to UCLA, The Juilliard School, Inner-City Arts, MOCA, LACMA, the Geffen Playhouse, and more. Originally from Detroit, Glorya married Donald Bruce Kaufman, co-founder with Eli Broad of the visionary homebuilding company Kaufman & Broad. Glorya and Eli Broad’s wife, Edythe, were cousins, and it was this family connection that led to the creation of the first homebuilding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. When Donald died in a tragic experimental airplane crash in 1983, Glorya sold their longtime home and devoted herself to philanthropy. Her Glorya Kaufman Foundation has touched virtually every major arts and health institution in Los Angeles, and she kept giving until the end.

Now Glorya’s spectacular home is for sale. Listed for $25 million, the proceeds will go directly to the Glorya Kaufman Foundation to continue her work. Known as Château de Liberté, the 5,889-square-foot Tuscan Villa reflects the independence and intention that defined Glorya’s second chapter.

The stately home combines the classic California indoor-outdoor lifestyle with old-world charm, offering an aesthetic of timeless luxury. Set on an expansive 37,455-square-foot lot with sweeping city lights views, Château de Liberte has been designed for elegant entertaining and refined everyday living. Set behind a long gated driveway, the residence is surrounded by resort-inspired grounds featuring lush gardens, manicured lawns, winding pathways, a sparkling pool and spa, and inviting outdoor living areas, including a covered loggia with a fireplace. Inside, Venetian plaster walls, limestone floors, soaring ceilings, dramatic skylights, elegant chandeliers, and seven fireplaces create an atmosphere of understated grandeur.

The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a grand formal living room with a bar, a chef's kitchen, formal and casual dining spaces, a richly paneled study, and an intimate sitting room. The luxurious primary suite offers dual spa-inspired bathrooms and generous custom walk-in closets, while two additional bedroom suites provide comfortable accommodations. A detached one-bedroom guest house, three-car garage, and dedicated security hub complete the extraordinary estate.

Located on one of Beverly Hills’ most coveted streets, the Château is a stone’s throw from such historical landmarks as Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford’s Pickfair and Randolph Hearst’s Beverly Estate and a short drive to the unique shopping district of Rodeo Drive, the ultra-exclusive Los Angeles Country Club (members include Will Ferrell, Jack Nicholson and Justin Timberlake), and everything the glamorous City of Beverly Hills has to offer. The palm-lined neighborhood, a haven of the rich and famous since the days of Old Hollywood, is one of LA’s most prestigious zones. Just a few of the city’s notable residents include Adele, Taylor Swift, Eddie Murphy, and Justin Bieber.

The Château de Liberté listing is held by Rachelle Rosten and Kelly deLaat of Douglas Elliman.

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Source: www.elliman.com