No Place Like Home
The City of Angels is full of awe-inspiring properties—like these three “wow” homes on the market right now.
A living room has never been more lovely amid tropical aesthetics and midcentury modern furnishings—opening up to the Sunset Strip below; PHOTO BY SIMON BERLYN
THE CALIFORNICATION HOUSE
The 30,000-square-foot Californication House stands three levels tall in the hills of West Hollywood; PHOTO BY SIMON BERLYN
THE DETAILS:
This 30,000-square-foot midcentury modern mansion, designed and developed by Branden and Rayni Williams and their partner Jason Somers, is conveniently located two minutes above the Sunset Strip. Infused with 1970s disco charm and international aesthetics—from Arabian black slate and Brazilian green jade onyx to Roman titanium travertine floors, the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home boasts sweeping 270-degree views of Los Angeles, plus the property’s own “Disco Volante” nightclub, theater and private Japanese Bonsai tree garden. The Victoria Gillet-designed property is for sale fully furnished, with a 360-degree rotating bed and crushed amber velvet walls in the primary suite, and a tribute to L.A. icon, mountain lion P-22, inside the safari-festooned library. A blast from the past in the most chic way, this Vantage Design Group masterpiece is a nod to the rock god era and offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. 1851 N. Stanley Ave., West Hollywood
PRICE: $38,000,000
CONTACT: Branden and Rayni Williams, The Beverly Hills Estate, 310.626.4248, thebeverlyhillsestate.com
BENEDICT MANSION
The Benedict Mansion boasts 16,390 square feet of modern barn house architecture, tucked away on two acres of land in Beverly Hills; PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER AMITRANO
THE DETAILS:
Designed and developed by NOBEL LA, The Benedict Mansion is a steel-front luminary dominating nearly two acres of land in Beverly Hills. Natural light cascades through the steel case doors and windows, with the front entryway standing close to 30 feet tall, allowing this seven-bedroom, eleven-bathroom, 16,390-square-foot mega mansion to fully take advantage of the Southern California sunshine. Custom Italian stone, oak wood panels and rare showpieces adorn the space, along with works like “Compliance” by KAWS towering beside the main staircase. Upstairs, the sleek primary bedroom features a wet bar, his-and-her custom wardrobes by Rimadesio and reeded marble detailing, plus a built-in makeup vanity and Gessi fixtures in the bathroom. The en suite seating area opens up to a private balcony and incredible views of the backyard, which incorporates three separate grassy oases, featuring a knife-edge, Hamptons-style pool and a thirty-seat handcrafted wooden table with cantilevered chandeliers. And parking won’t be an issue, with a detached 10-car garage on the lower level and three more spaces right off the main house. 2650 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills
“Compliance” by KAWS stands tall in the foyer, just one of many art pieces found throughout the home; PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER AMITRANO
PRICE: $44,800,000
CONTACT: Josh and Matt Altman, The Altman Brothers, 310.819.3250, thealtmanbrothers.com; Kurt Rappaport, Westside Estate Agency, 310.860.8889; Jade Mills, Jade Mills Estates, 310.285.7508, jademillsestates.com
MONOCLE
The primary suite inside this Bel-Air mansion features sweeping views, a camouflaged ceiling TV and automated doors—the perfect oasis for Angelenos to call home; PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER AMITRANO
THE DETAILS: This gorgeous, newly constructed Bel-Air home encompasses the spirit of Los Angeles with stunning views of the mountains, valley and treetops from its open floor plan, housing an incredible six bedrooms and nine full bathrooms over three spacious levels. Each room is a treat, crafted from the finest marble and granite, and employs the best-in-class technology from Lutron lighting to integrated Control4 automation. Home chefs will adore the kitted-out kitchen, complete with a six-top PIIT stove and Miele ovens, plus an accompanying dining room for top-tier hosting. Each element is elaborately on-trend in the primary suite, which boasts a camouflaged ceiling TV, automated doors and two full dual baths, both with relaxing waterfall showers. This spectacular residence also includes two laundry rooms, an elevator, a sunken movie theater, a resort-style spa and gym, a private pool and an alfresco kitchen for warm Southern Californian nights. 615 N. Haring Road, Holmby Hills
PRICE: $45,000,000
CONTACT: Bryce Lowe, Kirby Gillon and Aaron Kirman, AKG|Christie’s International, 310.893. 8300, akgre.com; Mauricio Umansky, Zac Goldsmith, The Agency, 310.908.6860, theagencyre.com
