Stunning choices on the market make it easy for those seeking a change this year. Here are six standouts to note.
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This breathtaking, recently constructed mansion in Bel-Air catches amazing, far-reaching canyon, city and ocean views. Designed by the award-winning Bowery Design Group with interior design by Faye Resnick, the estate spans over 1.3 acres and includes seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. The contemporary home encompasses the luxurious Bel-Air lifestyle to a T: from dual gourmet kitchens to living and dining areas that segue seamlessly through walls of glass to the expansive terrace. Beyond its gate, the home is located in one of L.A.’s most coveted areas. While located in the heart of L.A., the home couldn’t be more private. Says listing agent Mauricio Umansky, “Capturing sunrise to sunset views from its tree-lined hillside perch, this brand-new contemporary estate offers the utmost privacy and serenity in a coveted Bel-Air location, minutes from the city’s best shopping, dining, schools and entertainment.”
Contact: Mauricio Umansky, The Agency, [email protected], theagencyre.com
On the outside: The infinity-edge pool has a Baja shelf and jacuzzi that cascades to a second pool on the level below.
On the inside: An indoor-outdoor gym with a steam room and sauna opens to a 73-foot pool that extends out over the hillside and captures city-to-ocean views.
Bonus: A large indoor atrium makes for the perfect breakfast spot.
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PHOTO BY NOEL KLEINMAN
This brand-new Brentwood home is a masterwork of both form and function on a rare half-acre site, blending refined East Coast elegance with modern California flair. White oak floors take you through the grand entryway to an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and Fleetwood sliding glass doors that fill the home with natural light. The seven-bed, eight-bath house’s main floor seamlessly transitions between numerous living rooms, including a living room with fireplace, formal dining area, and butler’s kitchen with large walk-in pantry and two temperature-controlled wine fridges. Stunning on both the inside and outside, the backyard has a 12-by-45-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with retractable safety cover, a built-in outdoor kitchen, and both open-air and covered patio areas. Notes listing agent F. Ron Smith, “This just-completed tour de force beckons a sophisticated Westside lifestyle just moments from Brentwood’s best restaurants, shopping and amenities.”
Contact: F. Ron Smith and David Berg, [email protected], smithandberg.com
On the outside: A manicured backyard ensures complete privacy from all sides.
On the inside: Cathedral vaulted ceilings are sure to take anyone’s breath away.
Bonus: The guesthouse comes with a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, laundry and bath.
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PHOTO BY DANIEL DILANIAN/REVEPIX
PHOTO BY DANIEL DILANIAN/REVEPIX
Fall in love with the breathtaking Malibu views visible from every room of this home, formerly a Disney seaside compound with access to a secluded beach. Set on 2.8 manicured acres of coastal land in Malibu, it comprises the main home with six bedrooms and a two-bedroom beach bungalow. Exquisite craftsmanship is evident everywhere, from the magnificent ornamental molding and built-ins to the handmade bar in the wood-paneled parlor. Beyond the impeccable design, the house is also stocked with Viking stainless steel appliances, a generously sized island with a butcher-block top, and a huge pantry highlighting a kitchen fit for a professional cook. The outside of the house is as stunning as the inside, leaving little to be desired. Notes listing agent Damon Skelton, “You and your guests will enjoy a pool and spa, plus a dramatic flagstone patio with an outdoor fireplace as well as multiple seating options for taking in the coastal vistas.”
Contact: Damon Skelton, Compass, [email protected], compass.com
On the outside: Among the numerous features of this house are the detached gym and private steps for direct beach access.
On the inside: Multiple decks offer stunning views of the ocean and Californian sunsets.
Bonus: A private driveway leads to a two-bedroom guest cottage.
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PHOTO BY NILS TIMM
Lovingly nicknamed La Fin, this 12-bed, 17-bath house features some of the best views Los Angeles has to offer. The house sits on an approximately 90,625-square-foot lot and encompasses the luxurious Bel-Air lifestyle: an outdoor lounge area; a fitness center with a climbing wall, spa, steam room and massage room; and a soundproof cinema worthy of movie stars. While its opulence is hard to oversee, its small details are what make this house incredible and worth exploring. “A spiral staircase surrounds a stunning 44-foot chandelier made of 55,000 crystals and is just one of the incredible custom lighting sculptures throughout the home,” explains listing agent Branden Williams. Beyond the sleek Hollywood design, the house is also home to one-of-a-kind art pieces. He adds, “The meticulously designed and curated La Fin is a once-in-a-lifetime Bel-Air estate that cannot be replicated.”
Contact: Branden and Rayni Williams, The Beverly Hills Estates, 310.626.4248, [email protected], thebeverlyhillsestates.com
On the outside: Motorized Fleetwood pocket doors lead to an infinity-edge pool with a 23-foot LED screen that rises at the press of a button.
On the inside: The house comes with its very own nightclub and sub-zero vodka tasting room.
Bonus: An incredible six-car automated display auto elevator is located on the lower level.
PHOTO BY MIKE KELLEY
PHOTO BY MIKE KELLEY
Greg and Mica Belzberg—Malibu residents for over a decade with a keen eye for special properties—are listing a bespoke, rare new-construction home just completed on star-studded Point Dume. The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home sits on 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and comes with a private key to Little Dume, one of California’s top surf beaches. “It was lot at first sight,” explains listing agent Branden Williams. “Greg and Mica got a call that a lot was going to be available just down the street so they walked over with their kids and dogs to throw the ball and check it out. When they saw the vastness of one of the largest flat lots on all of Point Dume with powerful views of the Santa Monica Mountains, they bought it at first sight. The Belzbergs enlisted Standard Architecture for design and a first-class team to assist in navigating the challenging Malibu permitting environment. Over the next five-plus years, they built a ground-up architectural modern estate.” The new home includes two pools and a guesthouse, all of which have been carefully designed to epitomize the Malibu lifestyle and profit off of the natural beauty of the property. The living areas seamlessly transition into the outdoor verandas, pools and alfresco dining area.
Contact: Branden Williams, The Beverly Hills Estates, 310.626.4248, [email protected], thebeverlyhillsestates.com and Chris Cortazzo, Compass, 310.457.3995, [email protected]
On the outside: This midcentury-inspired home is designed for entertaining with a cedar beam-covered outdoor cabana and kitchen that will take barbecues to the next level.
On the inside: The large afromosia wood and glass sliding pocket doors throughout and multitude of skylights bring in tons of natural light and showcase the amazing art walls inside and landscape outside.
Bonus: Seven fire features are spread out around the property.
PHOTO BY ANTHONY BARCELO
PHOTO BY ANTHONY BARCELO
PHOTO BY ANTHONY BARCELO
Located in North Beverly Park, the most exclusive gated community on the West Coast, this 12-bedroom, 20-bathroom estate set on an incredible 6.2 acres with unrivaled athletic facilities is like living in your own private country club. Designed by Richard Landry, a spectacular two-story entry lobby leads to the living room, dining room and a breathtaking two-story paneled library. The main level also includes an enormous kitchen/family room complex including pantries, a separate prep kitchen, and staff quarters and offices. “The property is an exquisite, one-of-a-kind, all-encompassing resort, located in one of Southern California’s most prestigious and secure guard-gated communities,” says listing agent Carl Gambino. “With 6.2 acres, over 30,000 square feet, a private golf course, a tennis court, a basketball arena and a full skate park, there just isn’t a finer compound available.”
Agents: Carl Gambino, Compass, 646.465.1766, [email protected], compass.com and Kurt Rappaort, Westside Estate Agency Inc., 310.995.3214, [email protected], weahomes.com
On the outside: The 6-acre grounds include manicured gardens, a five-hole golf course, a golf driving range, a tennis court, a resortlike grotto pool, a skate park and a guesthouse, all set amid total privacy.
On the inside: The lower level holds an amazing home theater, professional gym, wine/cigar cellar and tasting/smoking lounge.
Bonus: All main-level rooms open to vast patios and lawns.
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