Description
Custom built Contemporary / Traditional home with European inspired elements of style, grand scale and a beautifully designed floor-plan, ideal for entertaining, family living, fully optimized for quality of life. Gated and secured, the property sits at the west end of lower Bel Air, on exclusive upper Casiano, a cul-de-sac street with a strong sense of community. Upon entering, you are greeted by dramatic soaring ceilings and open spaces, flooded with natural light. The formal living room features a beautiful wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Step down to a lounge-like family room, which sits adjacent to the open breakfast area and over-sized cook's kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry. A glance outside reveals a perfectly framed view of the spectacular Getty Center. Multiple sets of French doors lead you to a terrace spanning the width of the home, then down to the lush, terraced and private backyard, with room for a pool and/or expanded grounds. The backyard features manicured gardens, fountain and a lower patio with built-in BBQ & outdoor lounge. Another lower pad offers a jacuzzi spa-tub, surrounded by greenery. A powder room, circular dining room for eight, large guest suite plus smaller bonus bedroom & bathroom and full-scale laundry room round off the lower level. The dramatic sweeping staircase accents the ground floor and leads guests upstairs to 3 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary wing, a space of incredible proportions, beautifully appointed and dressed in luxury. Upon entering the primary wing, double doors lead to a foyer, lounge with bar & fireplace, then into the lavish bedroom. The bathroom offers sinks & vanities on opposite ends, an over-sized glass enclosed shower and large soaking tub in the middle. Two water closets and a large walk-in closet with attached patio complete the primary. A mezzanine office space is well positioned adjacent to the primary suite. Rich, earth-tones are used throughout the interior. Quality of construction and attention to detail is evident. The home has been lovingly cared for and is in overall immaculate condition, a testament to both its quality and pride of ownership. Additional details include recessed lighting, surround sound, security system, soffited ceilings, central vacuum, an abundance of storage, two garages (one with direct entry) and a large motor-court for several more cars. Exceptional value in a coveted location. Among the lowest price per square foot in 90049. Custom designed and constructed by current owner, who enjoyed an illustrious career as an Architect-Contractor. Pool renderings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
