Almost seven years ago, after an exhaustive three years of house hunting, an art-collecting couple from Lebanon bought a sprawling Los Angeles estate. Soon after, the matriarch of the family told Galerie Magazine that she couldn’t imagine “living anywhere else in L.A.”
But that was then! Now the globetrotting partners who also have residences in Beirut and Paris seem to have changed their minds, and are indeed hoisting their architectural-style California outpost in Santa Monica back on the market. The asking price? $33 million.
Originally built and designed in the early 1980s by the late starchitect Peter Choate, the recently renovated structure is huddled away on a gated parcel spanning over a half-acre of land, and includes six bedrooms and seven baths in almost 9,300 square feet of sun-drenched living space rife with high vaulted ceilings, expansive skylights and more than enough places to display your cherished artwork. Walls of glass also provide seamless indoor-outdoor environs, while overlooking picturesque views of the Riviera Country Club golf course and Santa Monica Mountains.
Among the highlights: an open concept great room anchored by a living room boasting an attractive book-matched stone fireplace stretching to the ceiling, plus a dining space and multiple sitting areas. A gourmet kitchen includes marble countertops, an eat-in island, top-tier stainless appliances and an accompanying breakfast nook, while the spacious master retreat sports a walk-in closet, as well as a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a relaxing soaking tub and glassy shower.
Elsewhere are glitzy amenities ranging from a plush tiered movie theater to a seated wet bar holding a glassy wine display with room for more than 800 bottles; and outdoors, the greenery-encased grounds host a saltwater lap pool and spa surrounded by a sundeck, fire-pit, and numerous spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining. There’s also an attached guest suite and two-car garage.
Delaram Rivani of Carolwood Estates holds the listing.
