Apart from looking great, what should a house in California have, in order to be worth millions? How about sea-view? Designer Brett Barrett worked his skills on a contemporary California hacienda, that captures every little detail of a vibrant Los Angeles and at the same time, offering astonishing views from Downtown to the Pacific (especially at night).
Located at the end of the most exclusive ridge in LA’s famed bird streets on Hollywood Hills, the house includes two residential buildings – an intimate execution that will charm you with warm textures and colors that mix great with lights and sound. Add to all these a spectacular infinity spa and entire walls of glass, and the luxury home of your dreams may be complete. It has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and was sold for $22 million. – via Momoy
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Up until now, I was dead sure houses can’t climb, but the talented people from Kovac Architects made me reconsider my position. In the Pacific Pallisades of Los Angeles, they managed to design a house with a contour that climbs up the steep hillside. They named it (how else?) the Hillclimber House. Using lots of stone accents and wood, they managed to create a refined minimalist but modern design with classic accents. It’s “a simple hierarchy of spaces is reflected in the forms and materials used.” And did you expect to see a “between-walls” pool knowing that this house … climbs? – via Trendir
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For all the readers that are looking to buy a beautiful home and have $10 million AUD in their bank accounts or can get a loan for that, I advise you to take a look at the Walker House, in Sydeney, Australia. In an exclusive and tranquil neighborhood located at 20 Lentara Rd, Bayview Heights, the $9.7 million USD (or €6.1 million) house packs 4 extremely modern bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 garages and one lovely inground pool.
What got my attention? The modern architecture, the vast ceiling spaces and the huge outdoor sliding glass that makes it look like a part of nature, plus the fact that it uses underfloor heating. Oh did I mention the 8 person outdoor spa? Guess not.
If these things aren’t enough for that money, then here comes the cavalry: a championship lawn tennis court, cinema, smart home technology, more than 1 acre of manicured grounds, reverse cycle air conditioning, split-faced travertine and lots of terraces and recreation spaces.
It’s a dream home. I wish it would be mine … Don’t you?
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Remember the sunny California beach house, from the other days? Well if liked it, we have another from Gunyah beach in Bundeena, Australia. Created by architect Clinton Murray, solid as a rock and intended “last forever”, it wasn’t easy to tuck it into the hillside, very close to the breaking shoreline.
“The house sits with its toes touching the sea and with an exposed worn rock face at its back, both constant reminders of the power of wild storms blowing in from the north-east. And should the big seas come, this house is a safe haven, no question about it.”
But enough with the location and how solid this beach house is, because the interior is just as spectacular as the site itself. The whole house is made of reused Oregon timber and textured off-form concrete which contrasts with the orange, really well. It has a main living quarters with everything you may need (including three master bedrooms with en-suite balconies) for a relaxing vacation and a copper clad roof to offer stunning ocean views. – via Modresdes
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There are times when words are not necessary to make a point and that’s one of them. But I’m still going to give you a few details on L.A.’s Beverly Crest neighborhood and the house (the Campbell Divertimento) that has a 5,000 square foot swimming pool with a towering stone fountain.
Thought to be designed by the famous Mexican architectural firm of Luis Barragan and Raul Ferrera the 4,900-square-feet house is now owned by Eugene Leoni and his business partner, Anthony Brent. Even though we know there’s no such thing as “perfect” you can see for yourself that it’s so close. Redesigned to make it look better, Leon and Brent wanted to sell it for a small profit, after everything is done. Seeing the outcome, they priced it at $9.95 million.
The first floor is for entertaining purposes with a game room, a long dramatic bar and wine room, along with a bedroom suite. Up one level, and you’ll find a large living room with a glossy kitchen and a dining room, a huge window that offers magnificent views, a master bedroom suite and terrace, and two stylish bedroom suite. Do you simply love it? Check out the gallery after the break. – via Luxist
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