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Set against the rolling landscape of Cherry Valley, this expansive country estate brings together refined living, generous spaces, and the comforts of a private retreat. Set across more than an acre, the property pairs a Mediterranean-inspired residence with resort-style amenities, including a pool and pool house, lush grounds, multiple garages, workshops, and an established fruit orchard. With its blend of elegance, privacy, and versatility, the estate offers a distinctive take on Southern California country living.
Television producer Bruce Marshall Romans has listed a century-old East Hollywood residence with ties to two important figures in Los Angeles architecture for $2.1 million. Romans’ television credits include Spider-Noir, The Punisher, and Marco Polo.
Gary Bart, the seller of 1131 Miradero Road in Beverly Hills, likens its floor plan to a bird in flight. An oval dining room occupies the center of the residence, with two wings extending outward across a gated promontory.
The Beverly Hills residence of the late philanthropist Glorya Kaufman, known as Château de Liberté, is on the market for $25 million. The proceeds are designated for the Glorya Kaufman Foundation, which supports arts, education, and community organizations.
Bricks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hand-carved wood from an Afghan temple, and stained glass made with fragments from European buildings all appear inside David Ayer’s Silver Lake home, which has come to market for $2.995 million.
privacy as a luxury, expressed through gated entries, quiet cul-de-sacs, and prestige communities. Each home pairs statement architecture—timeless character or a full, modern reimagination—with outdoor living designed to feel destination-worthy. Nature is not a backdrop but a defining amenity, from sweeping mountain vistas and desert serenity to streamside calm and even a waterfall along the Aspetuck River.
architecture that opens effortlessly to gardens, patios, and resort-style pools, paired with spaces designed for gathering and restoration. Hidden Hills leans into the private-compound ethos, with sprawling acreage, gated approaches, and recreation-forward amenities such as tennis and a dramatic indoor/outdoor pool experience. Pacific Palisades answers with design pedigree and elevated materiality, from architect-driven vision to a Lower Riviera new build with generous bedroom count and a dedicated wellness-minded sensibility.
Across the Westside and its canyon-to-foothill enclaves, this quintet of homes frames Southern California living around light, air, and a strong sense of retreat. Panoramic sightlines and gated approaches set a tone of privacy, while single-level layouts and flexible bonus spaces suit modern routines. Updated kitchens open to great rooms and outdoor rooms alike, where pools, spas, fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens turn backyards into gathering grounds. Even the settings vary thoughtfully—from Rustic Canyon Park adjacency to ocean-and-canyon terraces.
This curated quintet captures how location shapes luxury, from California’s shoreline to a prime East Coast enclave. Oceanfront perspective anchors Santa Monica’s storied El Tovar by the Sea and Laguna Beach’s panoramic-view retreat, while Ojai offers Mediterranean serenity on nearly five acres with an infinity pool and dual solar systems. Westport adds a newly built residence positioned for beach, town, and rail convenience. Rounding out the mix, a Baker travel center pairs real estate with an operating, multi-restaurant business on the I‑15 corridor.
