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Le Bijou
Santa Monica
Sold | Asking $4.425 million

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This Santa Monica jewel, north of Montana Ave, is inspired by the sophisticated Belgian-Country style.

This celebrated work by Denise Castro-Bran, AIA, is finished with Belgian Blue stone details,17th Century limestone floors, extraordinary ironwork & refitted antique doors. In the heart of the house rises an impressive stone staircase, which leads to 2 en suite, or 3 bedrooms.

The living room opens through twin sets of iron doors to a large cobblestone courtyard, gracious fountain, south-facing garden & exterior office. Upstairs bedrooms overlook the courtyard through double doors & iron balconies. A first floor full guest apartment also leads to the courtyard. Chef’s kitchen includes La Cornue stove & blue stone counters. European details finish this room with the warmth & style that is felt throughout this exceptional house.

3 or 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car garage + outside office, which includes ½ bath.

Circa 1947
Gilcrest Drive
Beverly Hills Post Office
SOLD | Asking $4.0 million
Laszlo, Abell, Phelps

Perched on one of the finest Crest streets above Beverly Hills with soaring, unobstructed city skyline to beach views, this home has the architectural imprint of three masters of Hollywood modernism.

Originally built in 1947 by Paul Laszlo, updated by Thornton Abell, with a 2007 addition and renovation by Barton Phelps.

Stone entry court, sophisticated flow of living spaces, surround sound speaker system, new bedroom wing, pool, spa, outdoor bbq and a series of living areas, terraces and gardens, all overlooking downtown to Catalina Island to Santa Monica. This lovingly maintained home has four spacious bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen that boasts top-of-the-line appliances, including Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele.

A gorgeous contemporary; perfect for entertaining with all the necessary comforts. Exceptional property!

Photography by Kenneth Johansson.

Selkirk Lane
Bel-Air
SOLD | Asking $5.995 million

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Perched high on a private promontory, this estate is one of two west-facing properties that overlook Stone Canyon Reservoir.

Surrounded by greenery and with tranquil views over the reservoir and Bel-Air, this retreat on 28,300 sf was built in the mid 1990s and has had recent renovations.

From the entry in the approximate 2,604-square-foot main house, steps lead up to a spacious living and dining area defined by a high wood ceiling and hardwood floors. Directly outside the great room is a large terrace for entertaining and barbecuing, a pool and spa, and a gazebo for watching sunsets. A contemporary kitchen, media room and powder room are also on the main level.

On the lower level is the master suite, with views over the reservoir and French doors leading out to the lawn, plus two more bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.

The separate, approximate 1,440-square-foot guesthouse has an open living area with a full kitchen and tranquil office. A spiral staircase leads up to a loft bedroom.

The entire property is secured and gated. Every room has views over the reservoir and canyons. This is an exceptional property in a truly private setting yet only minutes to Beverly Hills and Westwood or the Valley.

North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills
SOLD | Price Upon Request

Circa 1963
Ralph Brown Residence
Los Feliz
SOLD | Price Upon Request
Phil Brown, Architect