Tori Spelling Reflects on Growing Up in Most Famous Homes in Los Angeles Known as The Manor

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Tori Spelling recently opened up about her childhood experience living in one of the most famous homes in Los Angeles, known as “The Manor.” In an episode of her “MisSpelling” podcast, released on Monday, August 19, the 51-year-old actress shared personal memories of her time in the iconic Spelling family estate, which was originally owned by Bing Crosby.

Spelling revealed that when she was just 12 years old, her parents, legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling and his wife, Candy, purchased the property that would eventually become “The Manor.” The home, which was previously owned by the famous crooner Bing Crosby, held a special place in Candy’s heart, as she was a huge fan of Crosby. Despite this connection, Candy decided to tear down the existing structure to create a brand-new mansion that would later become one of the largest private residences in Los Angeles.

Before the massive renovation project began, the Spelling family took a tour of the estate, and for young Tori, it was a dream come true. The house, with its hidden passageways and secret rooms, reminded her of a Nancy Drew mystery novel. “It was full on to the point where I was like, ‘Oh my god this is my life. Mom, you have to keep it,'” Tori recalled on the podcast.

However, her parents had other plans. They decided to bulldoze the existing house and spent the next six years constructing their vision of a grand estate. By the time the Spelling family moved in, Tori was 17 years old.

The finished product was nothing short of spectacular. The sprawling 56,000-square-foot home boasted two driveways, two entrances, and approximately 125 rooms, according to Tori. Among the home’s impressive features were a massive kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room, a dining room, a pool, a jacuzzi, and a pool house equipped with a full kitchen and bathroom. The Spelling family also had around-the-clock security and a staff that lived with them in a dedicated wing on the second floor.

Despite the grandiose nature of the home, Tori shared that her family rarely used the main entrance, opting instead for a side door with a separate driveway. One of the most notable areas of the house was the projection room, which served as the family’s living room. This space was designed with leveled seating and couches, allowing the Spellings to entertain friends while watching movies on a large screen that descended from behind a collection of Monet and Renoir paintings.

Tori also described the underground level of the estate, which housed several unique rooms. This basement-like area featured a two-lane bowling alley, a small gym, an arcade, a bar, a pool table room, and a doll museum. The doll museum, which showcased Candy’s extensive collection of figurines and custom-made dolls, was a favorite spot for Tori and her brother to prank their friends.

“We would mess with them,” Tori said, recalling how she and her brother would dim the lights and then have someone pop out to scare their unsuspecting guests.

After Aaron Spelling’s death in 2006, Candy sold the estate, which Tori admitted she did not have a strong emotional attachment to. Despite living in “The Manor” for only a year or two before her career took off with “Beverly Hills, 90210,” Tori shared that her fondest memories with her parents were made in their previous home.

“I have good memories there, but my best memories with my parents were created at the other house,” Tori said. She added that while her mother loved to decorate, her father preferred a small, cozy environment, which contrasted with the grandeur of “The Manor.”

For Tori, “The Manor” may have been a symbol of her family’s success, but it was not the place where her most cherished memories were made. Instead, those moments were created in a simpler, more intimate setting.