Life in The Hills

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Beverly Hills, CA, United States
As a native Southern Californian, I am blessed to have grown up in an area that encompasses year-round beautiful weather, amazing Real Estate, great cuisine, and world influencing entertainment. Having some of the most outstanding homes in America within a 5 mile radius definitely makes my role as a Beverly Hills Realtor unique! In and out of the Golden Triangle, guiding sellers and buyers through their real estate journey, in a one of a kind neighborhood, is a fulfilling and exciting career which I am grateful to have and am happy to share with you. Selling real estate in this area of the country is not just a privilege, it's a lifestyle as well as a gift.

May 17, 2011

***Just Listed***

With several homes hitting the market recently, a few tend to stick out above the others, as always. While real estate activity may be down in certain parts of the country, new listings here in The Hills are present on a weekly basis. Many of these listings are very impressive homes offered as a traditional sale, in comparison to the abundance of non-traditional transactions such as short sales and REO sales in the today's national market place. Here is a look at this week's best of the best!

1. First on the list is an extremely welcoming, Mediterranean compound tucked away in Nichols Canyon. Sprawled out over 1/2 an acre, this 4 bed and 6.5 bath home provides just over 4,000 sqft of living, a spacious gourmet kitchen, tons of natural light, ample patio space with multiple serving and outdoor dining areas, pebble-tech pool, complete pool house, top of the line appointments throughout, and an overall great sense of design providing you with a Bel Air meets old Hollywood lap of luxury. Pick up this one of a kind gem for a price of $3,529,000.





Listing Brokerage: John Aaroe Group - BH

2.To the west, stroll through this French Regency villa in this highly desired, north of Sunset Blvd. neighborhood in Beverly Hills. Just a couple blocks away from the famed Beverly Hills Hotel, this remodeled estate grants you close to 6,500 sqft of living throughout its 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, grand scaled rooms with high beamed ceilings, lush and lavish grounds with multiple gardens, ponds and lush foliage, expansive private library and a 2,300 sqft bonus room. Own this piece of the 90210 for $10,900,000.



Listing Brokerage: John Aaroe Group - BH & Coldwell Banker - BH South

3. For a smaller scaled budget in the same zip code, head up the canyon to this cozy traditional in the Beverly Hills Post Office. This private and gated home comes with hardwood floors, updated and open kitchen with marble counter tops, original french doors, a beautifully landscaped exterior, raised stone front spa which flows into a welcoming swimming pool, and close to half an acre of canyon property. Buy into Beverly Hills for under a million bucks at a starting price of $949,000.



Listing Brokerage: Coldwell Banker - BH North

4. Every now and then an amazing location comes up for sale in The Hills at a very aggressive price, and this is certainly one of those finds. On a street north of Sunset where homes typically range from $7 to $12 million, this bargain of a buy offers an amazing opportunity for any savvy Buyer. This original Spanish structure from 1923 is equipped with 5 beds and 5 baths, 3,100sqft of living area, hardwood floors throughout, plenty of natural lighting, and necessary off street privacy. The true value in this buy comes in earth form with about .38 acres of prime real estate, lush grounds and landscaping along with a large pool tucked away in the back of the property. Make this one of your prime investments at an attractive price of $4,295,000.



Listing Brokerage: Coldwell Banker - BH

5. Right down the street from the Playboy Mansion, float into this oversized Contemporary estate in the world renowned Holmby Hills. Situated on over 1.5 acres of truly luxurious land, this compound comes with 4 total structures to accompany all of your needs. The main house comprised of 5 bedrooms and 9 baths grants over 10,000 sqft of residency, exquisite design and quality workmanship, dual master suites with custom closets, gourmet kitchen with top of the line everything, vaulted ceilings and modern touches with Mid-century elements throughout. The lavish grounds also come with multiple fountains, privacy walls around the property parameter, maids quarters, detached guest house, resort styled swimming pool and a separated pool house. Call this oasis yours for a mere $23,000,000.



Listing Brokerage: Nourmand & Associates

6. Down the street and up the hill, find a more subtle but nicely appointed, Contemporary Bel Air family home available for purchase. The gated courtyard and flowing fountain welcome you to this 90077 home with lush landscaping, just over 4,000 sqft of space, 6 beds and 6 baths, large master suite with private deck and fireplace, elevator accessing all 3 stories, lit tennis court and a sparkling swimming pool. Make this Bel Air pad yours for a price of $1,999,000.



Listing Brokerage: Prudential - Brentwood

7. Looking for nearly new construction? Over in the Beverly Hills Flats awaits a beautifully done, Country English manor with no expense spared. This 8,300 sqft estate boasts a tremendous amount of attention to detail, 6 bedrooms and 8 baths, a gated multi-car motorcourt, 30ft beamed ceilings, tons of etched and beveled glass and stone throughout, exquisite, gourmet chef's kitchen, 800 bottle wine cellar, secondary family room with a spacious loft, a resort styled backyard completed with cabana, fire pit, BBQ and a lush pool with cascading water falls. This tastefully done masterpiece can be yours for $8,100,000.






Listing Brokerage: Coldwell Banker - BH South

8. Up in the Sunset Strip, this Mediterranean property offers privacy and size in The Hills of Hollywood. With 4 beds and 5.5 baths, this 5,100 sqft home is stacked with beautiful detail, soaring ceilings, view balconies and terraces, landscaped grounds, European styling and an infinity pool for the warm California days. Buy into this manicured villa for $3,235,000.



Listing Brokerage: Teles Properties

9. Back in Beverly Hills Flats, step into this Spanish Hacienda and enjoy its new updates and remodels throughout. This property is ready for friends, family and entertaining! With an up to date Chef's kitchen, spacious family room, soaring ceilings and romantic accents, this 5 bed 6 bath home allows for spacious living with over 5,500 sqft, and beautifully landscaped grounds with a sparkling swimming pool. Pick up this 90210 dwelling for an asking price of $5,995,000.



Listing Brokerage: WEA

10. For the Architectural enthusiast, this Beverly Hills estate is a site to see! Remodeled and cared for by Hal Leavitt, this compound combines indoor & outdoor living with an extensive blend of wood, stone and glass to complete a truly one of a kind property. With over an acre of pristine grounds, this 10,000 sqft masterpiece provides ultimate privacy, flowing water features, gourmet kitchen, impressionable bedrooms, endless 180 degree views, smart home technology and 5 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. Stand out among the crowd for a heavy $42,000,000. 








 Listing Brokerage: Coldwell Banker - BH South


11. Last but most certainly not least, we make our way back to Nichols Canyon for an amazing example of an exceptionally designed Mid-Century home. Famed Architect Edward H. Fickett left his touch and style all over this Hollywood Hills pad for a result that is admired by any Mid-Century lover. Closed off with floor to ceiling sliders and unique, glass enclosed water features, this 4 bed and 3.5 bathroom property exudes style and taste through its 2,500 square feet, ample natural light in every area of the house, decks for entertaining and a lush pool for relaxing. Avoid the 2 hour drive to Palm Springs and enjoy your vacation home here in The Hills for a mellow $1,895,000. 




 Listing Brokerage: Deasy Penner & Partners

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