The 8,000-square-foot mansion sits on a three-and-a-half acre estate in the heart of the Chatsworth Nature Preserve. It has a splendid view of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles foothills and the surrounding mountains. It also features gardens, terraces and an outdoor pool.SCOTT EVERTS PARA SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY The dark history of Frank Sinatra’s mansion: The Rat Pack’s gambling and alleged encounters between Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy
Farralone was the name of the legendary singer’s home. It was designed by architect William Pereira with the assistance of his then-student, Frank Gehry. The house has just gone on sale for more than $8 million

Poker was played there until the early hours of the morning, while million-dollar rounds of bourbon and French champagne were served. The host — Frank Sinatra — and famous guests, such as Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop, all partook in the activities.



