John Taylor and Gela Nash-Taylor Sell L.A. Home For $7.8 Million

Nearly 30 years after first purchasing their Hollywood Hills estate, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash-Taylor have officially sold their Outpost Estates villa.

The couple paid $2 million for the 1930s Spanish-style residence back in 1999, shortly after they got married, and have since spent decades restoring and refining the historic property.

Now sold for $7.8 million, the transaction marks a stylish exit from one of the area’s most architecturally revered and celebrity-favored neighborhoods.

Property Highlights

Price: $7.8 million
Size: 6,282 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 7
Notable Features: Chapel-style ceilings, Juliette balcony, remodeled chef’s kitchen with Lacanche and Sub-Zero appliances, custom library, home gym, outdoor kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances, pool and spa, firepit lounge

Our Favorite Spots

There are countless reasons to fall in love with John Taylor and Gela Nash-Taylor’s Los Angeles home, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to our top four favorite spots, which you’ll see in the Pinterest posts from Zillow and Robb Report.

#4: The Kitchen Sink

It may not be a traditional “spot,” but the kitchen sink pulls in our attention, with its flowing marble countertops and backsplash, gold accents, and a sunlit backdrop that screams high-end design.

#3: Firepit Lounge

What brought this spot to number four on our list starts with the towering tree overhead, casting endless shade on sunny days and making the bench below an ideal place for an afternoon nap. As the sun sets, it effortlessly shifts into a cozy nighttime hangout thanks to the fire pit at its center.

#2: The Living Room

Creating a warm yet upscale welcome to the home, the living room earns our number two spot thanks to its soaring Spanish-style ceilings and grand fireplace, which provide a neutral foundation for the vibrant green couch that adds color to the space.

#1: The Outdoor Kitchen

Don’t be fooled, this outdoor kitchen absolutely earns our number one spot. It’s not just the sleek, cozy design that stands out, but the full range of functionality, from a classic BBQ setup to a built-in espresso machine and microwave.

Picture cool summer nights around the fireplace, meals hot off the grill, fresh lemons picked from your own tree, all in the company of a member of Duran Duran.

Take a Full Tour of The Taylor Home

Our top 4 picks only scratch the surface, there’s a good chance you’ll fall for entirely different corners of the home. After all, John Taylor and Gela Nash-Taylor have an eye for great design.

Scroll through this Instagram post from Traded LA for a closer look at the library, the full kitchen, and the primary suite.

For a full video tour, watch the YouTube video from Coldwell Banker Realty. The walkthrough offers a dramatic look inside, spotlighting the home’s Spanish-style architecture and refined design sensibility.

Everyday Moments With Gela

Gela often showcased her designs and modeling work throughout different areas of the home, giving her Instagram followers an authentic glimpse into her everyday life before selling.

Business as Usual in The Foyer

Before heading out the door for work, Gela paused to show off her OOTD, sporting a timeless menswear-inspired look.

Looking Chic in The Gallery

A more casual look was modeled in the couple’s gallery, where a large fountain centers the space just before you reach the library in the next room.

The Couture Library

With bookshelves lining the walls and filled with art, culture, and their favorite reads, it’s only fitting that a few of them made an appearance in an Instagram post.

Time to Head Back to The U.K.

After more than two decades in Southern California, John Taylor and Gela Nash-Taylor have officially closed their L.A. chapter with the $7.8 million sale of their estate.

Purchased in 1999, the home was the backdrop to countless memories, from career milestones to family gatherings, and saying goodbye, even in anticipation of a new chapter abroad, couldn’t have been easy.

Still, as they prepare to return to the United Kingdom, the couple leaves behind a residence that’s as timeless and stylish as they are: a blend of old Hollywood glamour and rock-and-roll soul, now ready to inspire its next chapter under new ownership.