Fancy an ultra-modern water view abode on a high ridge in L.A.’s tony Bel Air neighborhood? How about one with mountaintop views that, quite honestly, give it more of a British Columbia vibe than Southern California?
Located at 1910 Bel Air Road and freshly listed at $26 million, the Los Angeles compound offers breathtaking views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the glistening waters of the Stone Canyon Reservoir, which supplies water to several nearby neighborhoods. Constructed in 2017, the house utilizes vast expanses of glass to optimize views and an airy, informal layout that facilitates smooth transitions between interior and outdoor areas. Between the main house and detached guest house, there are a total of six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
The mansion’s boxy bulk is softened with smooth oak-planked walls, and black window frames pop against the lush landscaping. Approaching the home, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass allow visitors tantalizing glimpses into the recently updated interiors, with the swivel entrance door opening to an entrance hall that stretches to a solid wall of glass at the back of the house.
Oak accents continue indoors, where a series of vertical beams frame the entrance to the formal living room. A unadorned linear fireplace adds warmth, and a massive glass door slides open to connect the room with the backyard. Across the entrance hall, owners will find a sophisticated sitting area next to a wet bar with ample cabinetry. A few steps away is a dining area that easily seats twelve, as well as the chef’s kitchen.
One of the guest bedrooms is located on the main floor, while four others are upstairs. Down the second-floor hallway, dotted with skylights, is the primary suite with a fireplace next to a sitting area, a private balcony, an ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, and a walk-in closet featuring wooden cabinetry. Other luxe amenities found across the home include a theater, wine room, and a gym/yoga studio. Two garages provide shelter for four cars.
The guest house is attached to the backside of a detached two-car garage—another attached garage houses two more cars—and, like the main house, offers disappearing walls of glass and the same mesmerizing mountain vistas. The studio-style suite includes a wee kitchenette along with a private terrace. Stone terracing connects the two structures to the infinity-edge swimming pool and spa. The grounds also offer numerous spots for relaxing and dining, a couple of fire pits, and a plush stretch of lawn that stretches out to the edge of the ridge, with the dark waters of the reservoir glimmering below.
Jonathan Nash, Jeffrey Benaron, and Stephen Resnick of Carolwood Estates hold the listing.
