Villa de Leon, also known as the Kauffman Estate, is a historic 35-room, 10,277 sq ft (954.8 m2)[1][2] Italian Revival[3] mansion in the Castellemmare neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.

It was designed by prominent Los Angeles architect Kenneth A. MacDonald Jr.[4][5][6] in 1926 for Austrian builder and investor in wool Leon Kauffman and his wife Clemence.

[7] Villa de Leon was used as a filming location for the 1973 cult classic Blackenstein as Dr Stein's castle-like residence.

Many features of the home was shown including the famous grand staircase and various exterior/interior shots which showcase the architecture and period antique furniture.

[8] Villa de Leon has been used in many high-profile music videos, commercials and printed ads, such as Beyonce's "Haunted," Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," Britney Spears's "My Prerogative" body fragrance commercial, Camila Cabello's "Liar", Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey's "Don't Call Me Angel", Taemin's "Press Your Number", Selena Gomez’s "Love On", Rod Stewart's Christmas special Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby, and shoots featuring Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham, Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon.