Perched atop a private lot in the foothills of Hollywood, on a discreet cul-de-sac, this expansive 1920s Spanish estate offers unparalleled views, brilliant design, and incredible original details. Originally built in 1926, yet meticulously updated by design firm Pierce & Ward, this 7 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom estate, including a guest apartment, offers lush grounds, a sparkling pool, tiled courtyards and a perfect floor plan. A private, secure entrance leads past tiered gardens, which include espaliered citrus specimens, organic vegetable boxes, and other spectacular plantings. A large flat, grassy pad leads to a dramatic entrance foyer, with original inlaid wood floors and a stenciled ceiling that sets the tone for the magic that follows. The formal living room features a hand-painted stone fireplace surround, beautiful built-ins, and French doors that lead to large outdoor spaces. The dining room, brimming with natural light, also has French doors leading back to the grassy front lawn, offering majestic city views. Connected to the dining room is a perfectly outfitted and updated chefs kitchen with a built-in breakfast nook. The kitchen connects to an office/family room also with French doors opening to the expansive outdoor patio. A guest room with a bathroom plus a powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two of which open to the pool. The primary suite offers jaw dropping downtown and city views, incredibly appointed closets, and windows that look out onto the sunny grounds below. From the pool level, meander up secret garden steps to a level of the property that offers even more explosive views, a tub for ice bath soaks, an outdoor shower, and a barrel sauna. Above the two-car garage, equipped with electric charging ports, find the spacious guest apartment, with a kitchenette, bathroom and its own terrace. Special and rare, you will never want to leave home.

Julian Morris

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