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An estate of incomparable grandeur and palatial elegance, this gated residence sits on over 1.5 flat acres on one of the most coveted streets in Beverly Hills. Magnificent in scale and unstinting in luxury, the property is created for living and entertaining on a grand scale.
The vision of building designer Frank Valentino of Park Lane Design Group was realized over the course of a five-year design and construction process, during which every hand-finished detail of craftsmanship was overseen with meticulous attention. Finished by French Architectural Designer Robert Salice creating a welcoming, warm, comfortable, extravagant, unique & richly imagined for sophisticated owners of international vision & unparalleled taste.
From the shelter of the stunning glass awning in front of the home, guests are welcomed through a magnificent entrance hall with soaring ceiling, sleek floor of white oak and mahogany with Brazilian blackwood insets, and dual grand staircases. Decorative panels with lustrous gold leaf line the curved walls leading upward.
“It’s an entertainer’s paradise,” says Joyce Rey. She and Jade Mills, both of Coldwell Banker Previews International, share the listing with Jeff Hyland and Zach Goldsmith of Hilton & Hyland.
The home includes a palatial ballroom that can accommodate as many as 200 guests at a sit-down dinner. French windows and a lavish, multi-paned domed skylight fill the space with a luminous glow. There is a walk-in wine cellar and five wet bars, each with ice makers and wine refrigerators. A full gourmet commercial kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the line Miele and Wolf appliances, including two islands and four sinks. A 50-car motor court and 16-car subterranean garage generously accommodate large-scale events.
The property includes 11 bedrooms: six in the upstairs living quarters, two in the maid’s quarters, and three in the gorgeous guesthouse. Additional amenities include a screening room and game room, an indoor Greek gym and with pool and spa, and a commercial elevator providing access to all floors. Inspired by French chateau design, the library is hand-constructed of oak, mahogany and redwood. Brass railings, marble slab floors, and smart technology add to the home’s beauty and livability. The attached guard house, which made history as the last guard house allowed in Beverly Hills, includes a kitchen and bathroom.
A one-of-a-kind estate, this property is a distinguished addition to a street long favored by celebrities in one of the world’s most desirable locations. The home is listed for $72,000,000 and includes approximately 28,000 square feet of living space.
Roger Scoble blogs about the latest gadgets, travel and luxury news. A graduate of UCLA, Roger loves to travel, drive luxe autos and have amazing adventures.