Welcome
Although the "Windmill House" fell victim to the Woolsey Fire, a significant portion of the estate remained intact including the charming guest house. Our goal is to restore this magical property utilizing regenerative practices that work with nature to improve our soil, preserve our water and enhance biodiversity.
To enter this estate is like stepping into another age: this unique and enchanting project is a result of British artist and entrepreneur John Fairchild.
Inspired by Eastfair Estate residence designed c. 1930 by Forster & Galinore in the French Renaissance style on 43 acres of land for Sherman Mills Fairchild
Originally the vision of John Fairchild who labored for 6 years transforming rugged Malibu mountains into an elegant estate. Later purchased by German celebrity Thomas Gottschalk who continued to enhance and refine the property.
Spanning over 15 acres in beautiful Ramirez Canyon, Malibu
The Woolsey Fire ignited on November 8, 2018 and burned 96,949 acres (39,234 hectares) of land. The fire destroyed 1,643 structures
Westfair is to soak oneself in it's history
Jean Peters
John Fairchild
John Fairchild
In 1953 the property was occupied by American actress Jean Peters. She is known as a star of 20th Century Fox in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and as the second wife of Howard Hughes.
John Fairchild
John Fairchild
John Fairchild
Westfair was John's dream and passion. Although he no longer lives in Malibu, John maintains a lot of close ties with Malibu residents and after the Woolsey Fire presented Fire Station 88 with a limited-edition print of his work, entitled “God Bless the Firefighters,” which depicts in a century-old artistic style, or what Fairchild described as “art nouveauish,” heroic firefighter hoisting a victim on his back to safety. We are extremely grateful to John's contribution of the historical photos and documents that were preserved from the fire.
Thomas Gottschalk
Thomas Gottschalk
Thomas Gottschalk
Thomas Johannes Gottschalk is a German radio and television host, entertainer and actor. He is best known for hosting Wetten, dass..?, for many years Europe's biggest television show, which he led to a huge success in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol between 1987 and 2011. Until 2015 he was also the testimonial personality in television advertisements for Haribo confectionery. He purchased the spacious house, with a total of 19 rooms, including six bathrooms.
Miley Cyrus
Thomas Gottschalk
Thomas Gottschalk
In 2016, the Gottschalks ceded part of their property and obtained a new neighbor: they sold their guest house for approximately 2.26 million euros to pop singer Miley Cyrus. She was interested in living close to her friend Liam Hemsworth, who lives only 300 yards away.
Over 150 Koi were safely relocated after the fire
Bridges & Streams
Lake bridge below was removed from the Trout Stream at the Eton Hall Estate. This bridge was the late property of the Duke of Westminster. Iron construction on engineered stone supports. Once it was used to cross the streams of the estate by stagecoach and later automobiles. An old iron plaque gives detail of weights and payload for this famous old mid- ninteenth century piece of engineering. Circa 1865 and built for the Duke of Westminster by Brunei the younger, who designed the famous London Tower Bridge. Under generations of paint, tudor roses are to be found in high relief sections along the spans.
Walk down the enchanting steps to the tennis court which is surrounding by the panoramic Ramirez Canyon Mountains.
Tennis court uprights by En-tout-cas located in Leicester England and were originally installed at Wimbledon.
Titled ‘Gloria Victis’, this large patinated bronze sculpture fountain depicts the allegorical figure of Fame carrying a fallen soldier in her arms. Fame is depicted as a winged figure, wearing a loosely draped gown which billows out around her. The soldier is represented nude with his eyes closed and his head on his right shoulder. His arms are outstretched and he holds a broken sword in his right hand, symbolising defeat. The sculpture is titled 'Gloria Victis' on its base, and signed 'A Mercie' and 'F. Barbedienne. / Paris.'
Sketch of rebuild planned for 2022
Westfair Gardens
Regenerative Gardening is a style of garden management and planting that is conscious of emissions and waste. This practice is designed to nourish the soil naturally rather than depleting it and refilling the ground with fertilizers, many of which can damage plants and the soil's microscopic life.
In August 2022 we began the process of restoring the hillside above the estate. Our goal is to restore the soil to highly fertile and productive land growing a variety of native plants and organic crops
Facilitating biodiversity both above and below the soil surface, while increasing both water holding capacity and sequestering carbon at greater depths, thus drawing down climate-damaging levels of atmospheric CO2, and improving soil structure
Nature based solutions optimizing natural resources
About
Dan Markus - Owner
Contact: info@westfairestate.com
OUR TEAM
"Strengthening the Connection with Nature"
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Historic Westfair Photos
The estate is surrounded by hand-cut blue granite walls; a drinking fountain for passing horses greets the visitor. Large oaks form a grand setting to "WESTFAIR."
The entrance is secured by a 12th century granite tower complete with authentic crossbow slit in crumbling stone covered in moss.
Onward towards the crest of the bluff, the main house provides a noble panorama of forgotten European rustic architecture.The only way to enjoy "WESTFAIR" is to soak oneself in its history.
There are no short cuts to the reconstruction of this fascinating residence. Towers and spires from the main gate flow into the red brick structure on top the bluff. Past the bridge and behind the front door lays the heart of the house. The estate possesses all the attributes and taste of an English landowner.
Hundreds of tons of brick, lumber, slate and outstanding decorative and architectural features from other great mansions of Europe are housed under one very large roof. Hidden behind tightly closed gates is a flamboyant home to match any of the great homes of Vanderbilt, Morgan, Kahn, Guggenheim and other gems found only along the North Shore of Long Island at the turn of the century.
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