The Crown Jewel of Bel-Air Hits the Market for $65M
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1/26Photographs by Juwan Li and Marc Angeles, Courtesy of CompassModestly referred to on the listing as “the Crown Jewel of Bel-Air,” there are few properties anywhere that can compete with this 28,000-square-foot modern American palace that is the newest collaboration between luxury developer Nile Niami and ultramodern starchitect Paul McClean. Writers always have a list of superlatives, but this home required a trip to the thesaurus. Unsurpassed elegance, utmost in luxury, five-star resort-like amenities, this is a property for only those who can appreciate true excellence at $65 million.It starts right at the entrance, with unexpected perfection at every turn. Past gates and at the end of a long driveway away from prying eyes, the impressive house sits elevated, perhaps more appropriately referred to as pedestaled. Floating steps atop water lead into an entry with 25-foot high ceilings and sculptural design. Walking further into the spaces, it is clear that every detail has been thought through, with living walls, museum-like hallways, and bold décor around every turn.There’s a home theatre, make that a luxurious cinema, and a sleek wine cellar to make Robert Parker envious. Get ready for every Hollywood premiere with a personal hair salon, state-of-the-art fitness center and wellness spa (including a massage studio, facial room, and yoga meditation room). And the nine luxurious bedrooms have the obligatory amenities to satisfy even the most discerning guests.Seeming more like a private island than a posh residential enclave, this Bel-Air home has a breathtaking 160-foot long outdoor pool, just four feet shy of Olympic size so the buyer can definitely get ready for Tokyo next summer. With a 30-foot water wall, magnificent outdoor kitchen, and lush and mature landscaping, the vision is complete.Jennie Priel and Aaron Kirman, both with Compass' Aaron Kirman Group, have the spectacular listing.Photographs by Juwan Li and Marc Angeles, Courtesy of CompassModestly referred to on the listing as “the Crown Jewel of Bel-Air,” there are few properties anywhere that can compete with this 28,000-square-foot modern American palace that is the newest collaboration between luxury developer Nile Niami and ultramodern starchitect Paul McClean. Writers always have a list of superlatives, but this home required a trip to the thesaurus. Unsurpassed elegance, utmost in luxury, five-star resort-like amenities, this is a property for only those who can appreciate true excellence at $65 million.It starts right at the entrance, with unexpected perfection at every turn. Past gates and at the end of a long driveway away from prying eyes, the impressive house sits elevated, perhaps more appropriately referred to as pedestaled. Floating steps atop water lead into an entry with 25-foot high ceilings and sculptural design. Walking further into the spaces, it is clear that every detail has been thought through, with living walls, museum-like hallways, and bold décor around every turn.There’s a home theatre, make that a luxurious cinema, and a sleek wine cellar to make Robert Parker envious. Get ready for every Hollywood premiere with a personal hair salon, state-of-the-art fitness center and wellness spa (including a massage studio, facial room, and yoga meditation room). And the nine luxurious bedrooms have the obligatory amenities to satisfy even the most discerning guests.Seeming more like a private island than a posh residential enclave, this Bel-Air home has a breathtaking 160-foot long outdoor pool, just four feet shy of Olympic size so the buyer can definitely get ready for Tokyo next summer. With a 30-foot water wall, magnificent outdoor kitchen, and lush and mature landscaping, the vision is complete.Jennie Priel and Aaron Kirman, both with Compass' Aaron Kirman Group, have the spectacular listing.
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