Goodwin Gaw’s San Marino estate

Built in 1929 by Wallace Neff, the Italian Revival-style residence features hand-painted ceilings, antique chandeliers and marble floors.

Built in 1929 by Wallace Neff, the Italian Revival-style residence features hand-painted ceilings, antique chandeliers and marble floors.

The backyard. (Compass)

By Jack FlemmingStaff Writer

April 20, 2021 1:26 PM PT

Aerial view of the mansion, its circular motor court and surrounding trees.

Aerial view of the estate. (Compass)

The foyer has curving steps to the second floor, black and white tiles and decorative ceiling.

The staircase. (Compass)

Wood doors slide open to a room with a round table and a chandelier.

The dining room. (Compass)

A rectangular room with two sitting areas, a fireplace and a chandelier.

The formal living room. (Compass)

Dark wood, a fireplace and built-in shelves.

The office. (Compass)

A long couch faces an extra-large TV and windows are covered with heavy drapes.

The theater. (Compass)

Dark wood floors in an airy room.

The family room. (Compass)

Wine racks cover one wall and brick another.

The wine cellar. (Compass)

Two windows and a large rug in a bedroom.

The bedroom. (Compass)

A dark-wood vanity, gray tile and shower-tub combination.

The bathroom. (Compass)

Landscaped shrubbery alongside a mansion.

The gardens. (Compass)

A long, rectangular pool at the rear of the house.

The pool. (Compass)

A low wall and fencing surround a tennis court.

The tennis court. (Compass)

An expanse of grass with the pool in the background.

The lawn. (Compass)

The front exterior of the home.

The fountain. (Compass)

Jack Flemming covers luxury real estate for the Los Angeles Times. A Midwestern boy at heart, he was raised in St. Louis and studied journalism at the University of Missouri. Before joining The Times as an intern in 2017, he wrote for the Columbia Missourian and Politico Europe.

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