A secluded, dramatically sloping 3-acre site in Forest Hills deserved a house that embraced the site, yet provided the homeowners with the comfort and luxury that are the hallmarks of the gated community where it resides.

The house is reached via a curving driveway that climbs a steep, wooded incline before leveling out into a motor court that is bounded by the residence on one side and a detached two-story garage/guest house on the other. A generously scaled stair leads the visitor to the front door, which enters into a stunning central hall tower featuring 28-foot high ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, and a floating staircase/balcony. Anchored to the south side of the tower is the Living / Entertaining space, while beyond lies the secluded Master Suite wing, connected to the main house via a bridge under which passes the collected rainwater from the rear of the house. On the north side, a spacious Kitchen and Dining area leads to a double-height activity room. The lower level contains a state-of-the-art Home Theater and Wine Cellar while an upper level perched above the Kitchen / Dining wing contains three Guest Bedroom Suites.
The program is wrapped in a warm, refined palette of stucco, glass, tropical woods, natural stone, and cast-in-place concrete that combine to present a highly contemporary look that embraces and enhances its natural setting. Outside the rear of the house, a 40-foot long infinity-edge pool nestled into the hillside anchors a Dining Terrace, Outdoor Kitchen, and a custom-built fire pit, all of which is integrated into lush plantings that create a variety of outdoor experiences.

It's in a gated community known as BANCROFT - one of the most exclusive addresses in the city.

Kix Brooks

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