Beverly Hills Beauty
Tied as the fifth most expensive residential offering in the United States is an expansive estate awaiting a privileged purchaser's finishing touches.
by Frances Maguire Paist
Seven years in the making, this magnificent Beverly Hills property has something almost no one else there does-acreage and lots of it. A stunning 25 acres, to be exact, of which eight are completely flat. Not even the nearby Hotel Bel Air or the Beverly Hills Hotel occupy as much land space in a town nonetheless known for its sizeable assets. In fact, says Ernie Carswell of the Carswell Collection and Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills North, "A residential property's ability to flaunt such an impressive apportionment has simply not happened in recent memory."
Location: Beverly Hills PO, California
Price: $65 million
Square Footage: Main House: 31,000 sq. feet; Carriage House: 6,000 sq. feet; Spa: 12,500 sq. feet
Acreage: 25 acres
Special Features: Impressive property size, state-of-the-art accouterments, Clive Christian kitchen, guest house with completely private access, 16-car carriage house with chauffeur's quarters, two-story spa with ballroom and nightclub, breathtaking views of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Additional comments: This rare offering presents a buyer with an opportunity to personalize an already outstanding piece of property. Eighty-five percent complete, it awaits finishing touches to make it spectacular.
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Offered as-is and listed at $65 million, the stunning estate is 85 percent complete and offers its buyer an ideal opportunity for personalization; the family's private quarters as well as the principal entertaining rooms remain decorator-ready and several buildings are yet to be finalized. Says Carswell, "The staff quarters and kitchen are complete and ready for move-in. This estate could be up-and-running almost immediately." Touting state-of-the-art security and top-notch technology, several buildings meander magnificently amidst 6,000 newly planted trees gracing this dream-home destination.
The 31,000-square-foot main house features six family bedrooms, a nanny's apartment and several staff bedrooms. Completely independent of the main house, a one-bedroom guest villa boasts a private, gated driveway. Additionally, there is a guard house with staff quarters and a 6,000-square-foot, 16-car carriage house with chauffeur's quarters. A 12,500-square-foot, two-story spa/fitness recreation pavilion showcases a ballroom/nightclub combination, massage therapy/workout rooms, a grill and an indoor pool.
And yet to be constructed, a gate house will add an extra level of security for the new owner's peace of mind. Designed for entertaining at the world-diplomat and head-of-state levels, the estate has all imaginable appurtenances, from a Clive Christian kitchen and walk-in refrigeration room to a 200-car motor court. Impressive views of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific Ocean promise years of incomparable sunrises and sunsets. And, nearby, the intimate haven of Beverly Hills proffers a place to live in comfort.
An extremely rare chance to reap the rewards of a seven-year labor of love while adding your own special touches, this unique opportunity promises to be fleeting.
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