David Ayer Lists LA Home For $2.995 Million

Director David Ayer has spent his career building immersive worlds in films like “Fury”, “Suicide Squad”, “The Beekeeper”, and “A Working Man”.

Over the past decade, he applied that same meticulous attention to detail to his Silver Lake home, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind residence through years of restoration and craftsmanship.

Purchased for $1.15 million in 2014, the property is now listed for $2.995 million after an extensive renovation that combines reclaimed architectural elements and historic materials sourced from around the world.

Property Highlights

Price: $2.995 Million
Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California
Size: 3,474 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Notable Features: Detached ADU, 800-year-old temple doors, custom stained-glass windows, reclaimed clinker brick, vintage Spanish and Moroccan tile, finished garage, meditation cabana, covered patios, city views

For more information about this listing, reach out to Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman at juliette.hohnen@elliman.com and Erica DeBear of Real Brokerage at erica@ericadebear.com.

The Front Courtyard

Passing through wrought-iron gates, David Ayer’s home opens into a rebuilt Spanish-style courtyard centered around a garden.

Custom benches, climbing trellises, decorative tilework, and peaceful water features create a layered sequence before the home itself comes into view.

At the covered front entry, a hand-carved front door was salvaged from an 800-year-old temple in Afghanistan, adding centuries-old craftsmanship to the residence, while colorful vintage Spanish tile, thick stucco arches, and rustic wood accents show off the home’s first unique details.

Living Room

Stepping inside, the living room continues establishing the home’s character with handcrafted details drawn from Spanish and Moroccan design.

Tile floors are bordered by colorful Moroccan tile inlays, with hand-hewn ceiling beams, thick plaster walls, and a wood-burning fireplace filling the room.

Antique carved cabinetry, reclaimed clinker brick, and arched niches add further layers of craftsmanship, creating a warm gathering space that looks back through the courtyard on one side and toward the rest of the home on the other.

Dining Room

Beyond the living room, the home opens into a formal dining room where original old-growth pine flooring adds warmth beneath a contemporary dining table.

In the center, a wrought-iron chandelier hangs over a large wood table surrounded by eight blue upholstered chairs.

Kitchen

A few steps away, the kitchen pairs cream-colored cabinetry and colorful hand-laid tile backsplashes with updated appliances.

A butcher-block island sits at the center of the room, while a farmhouse sink is positioned beneath stained-glass windows and the original vintage stove sits alongside integrated Sub-Zero refrigeration.

Just outside the kitchen, doors open directly onto a covered outdoor dining patio with a wood-plank ceiling and Spanish tile flooring, creating an easy transition for outdoor meals and entertaining.

Upper Level Living Spaces

Upstairs, a series of connected living spaces provides additional areas for relaxing, entertaining, and working without sacrificing the home’s historic character.

Family Room

The family room sits beneath a vaulted wood-plank ceiling with exposed timber trusses, while a traditional adobe-style fireplace sits across from a brick wall that surrounds an antique wooden door.

Den

Following the layout, the den introduces darker reclaimed wood flooring, built-in shelving, and a decorative skylight framed by colorful Moroccan tile that fills the space with natural light.

Office

Right around the corner, the office continues the same warm palette with reclaimed wood walls, custom built-in bookcases, and a carved ceiling medallion above the workspace.

Upper Level Bedrooms

The upper level also includes two guest bedrooms, each with its own distinct design while continuing the home’s collection of handcrafted materials.

Historic Stained Glass Bedroom

The first guest bedroom is one of the home’s most light-filled spaces, combining exposed timber ceilings, brick walls, and intricate Moroccan tile flooring.

Custom stained-glass in the room is part of a collection commissioned specifically for the home using glass sourced from Poland, a German cathedral, and other historic European buildings.

Simple Guest Bedroom

The second guest bedroom offers a simpler design with dark hardwood floors, smooth plaster walls, and black-framed windows overlooking the surrounding greenery.

Finished Garage Lounge

The detached garage has been transformed into a flexible living space that can serve as a lounge, music room, studio, or game room.

Vaulted ceilings, wrought-iron chandeliers, and colorful patterned tile floors make it cohesive with the main house, while the open layout provides plenty of room for multiple seating areas.

Detached Guest Studio

Set apart from the main residence, the detached ADU provides a fully self-contained guest retreat with its own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area.

Inside, the open-concept studio combines the bedroom, living area, and kitchen into one spacious room beneath exposed wood beams.

Patterned tile lined the floors, complementing the farmhouse sink, full-size appliances, custom cabinetry, and dining nook, allowing the space to function comfortably for extended stays.

The connected bathroom is wrapped almost entirely in colorful handcrafted tile, from the walls to the arched shower surround.

Vintage-style plumbing fixtures, a pedestal sink, and carved wood trim continue the home’s consistent blend of historic craftsmanship and Spanish-inspired design.

Meditation Cabana

Just outside, the studio opens onto a covered patio and an intricately carved wooden cabana designed as a quiet space for yoga or meditation.

Final Thoughts on Ayer’s Listing

After years of carefully restoring and expanding the nearly century-old property, David Ayer is ready to part with the home he has called “a beloved project” and “a creative outlet.”

For its next owner, the 99-year-old Spanish villa offers one-of-a-kind design elements, handcrafted details sourced from around the world, flexible guest accommodations, and private outdoor spaces within one of Los Angeles’ best neighborhoods.