Margot Robbie

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In 2017, a year after their marriage, the couple purchased the then-brand-new property at a price of $2.73 million. In 2019, the pair reportedly updated to a $5 million multi-structured compound in Venice as their main residence. The “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” star currently owns three homes in Southern California. However, Robbie and Ackerley are now planning to bid farewell to Hancock Park as they have listed their former residence on the market for a price of $3.48 million.

Beyond secured gates and a high wall, the nearly 3,400 square foot property includes four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. This two-story home can be accessed from the picturesque tree-lined street and is described as “Soho-inspired.” The living area highlights a marble fireplace and dazzling chandelier. The family room offers access to the large outdoor patio equipped with a curved sofa and charming swing. The bistro-style kitchen sits adjacent to the casual dining area and highlights Thermador appliances, a marble sink, white cabinets, and a spacious island. The formal dining room presents a stylish light fixture and picture window.

Heading upstairs, the landing features built-in shelving and a bench leading to the master suite. The master suite includes a balcony that overlooks the pool. Stepping outside, the space offers entertainment options such as a pool, cabana, and bar. Decorative elements of the home consist of hand-fabricated metal doors, Carrara marble, and imported European oak floors. Other perks include an office, wine cellar, private pet room, two-car garage, whole-house audio, and camera-equipped security system.

Sam Real and Justin Fierro of Engel & Völkers represent the listing for this property.

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Haute Residence: To what do you attribute to the increased level of activity in your market as of late?

Kathryn Shafer: It's Los Angeles. For every “one” who moves to Tennessee, Austin, etc., there are two more who love Los Angeles and are moving here. Not just one-home families. LA is seeing multiple purchases for second-home properties. The glamour is here to stay. Once you fall in love with Los Angeles you never leave, or always want “one foot in”. Many of my clients who are leaving LA are not selling their properties. I assist in property management and long-term leasing.

HR: How do you see the luxury real estate market in LA going forward for the next few months?

KS: Demand is high in the Beverly Hills Post Office corridor to Sherman Oaks. From entry-level to trophy properties selling in Beverly Park Estates at 39 million. Private schools are aplenty, but BHPO and Sherman Oaks offer fantastic Los Angeles Unified School options. You don’t need to go private in Beverly Hills Post Office. The great elementary schools, [such as] LA Unified, are some of the best in Southern California.

HR: What has been a highlight sale for you so far in 2021?

KS: Working with a noted family out of Miami, my 2021 has been focused on getting their next generation settled into real estate. Both young adults are in the entertainment industry and are now just getting settled into a classic 1960 mid-century, and the other into a compound, both classic California living with pools and turn-key houses. Multiple offers are still commonplace in my markets, and proven strategies so far have been the winning formula to close the deals.

For more information, please contact Kathryn Shafer at 323-376-9601 or kathryn@realtygroupla.com

Kathryn Shafer is the exclusive agent representing the Beverly Hills, P.O., California, real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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One can truly live a life they don’t need a vacation from in this resort-style estate in Lunada Bay.  Everything you need to host the ultimate summer soiree from your backyard; stunning ocean and sunset views, sparkling pool, sprawling grassy lawn, wholly enclosed with privacy fence, and a separate guest house. Couple that with plenty of room for visiting family and friends, and one has found the perfect vacation-lifestyle home.

Enjoying gorgeous sunsets and ocean views are a part of daily life from this home in the prestigious Lunada Bay area of Palos Verdes Estates.  The light-filled estate is designed in a timeless-transitional genre with a nod to soft-modern, making it suitable to any taste.  Recently, the home underwent a full remodel and displays ocean views from almost every room, clean design lines, and all the modern finishings today’s home buyer desires.  Updated details include Carrera marble countertops, wide-plank French Oak floors, crisp white Shaker-style cabinets, French Encaustic tiles, and two massive outdoor decks for indoor/outdoor living, a must in Southern California.

The main house contains four bedrooms and six baths at just over 3700 ft.².   Three of the bedrooms are en-suite with private balconies and newly remodeled baths in Carrera marble, Calacatta Neolith, or Quartz, respectively.  Throughout the home, one will find updated lighting and oodles of natural light.  Built for the Southern California lifestyle, the home is constructed with an open floor plan including a large family room adjacent to the kitchen and flex-space upstairs, perfect for a game room or movie room.  The open modern galley kitchen includes ample storage space, a large kitchen island, updated pendant light fixtures, and a separate food prep area topped with Carrera marble.

Outside, the expansive backyard is fully secured by a privacy fence for safety and seclusion. Here, the large pool and spa are trimmed by a grassy lawn, full outdoor kitchen, and a large patio for lounging and dining. Meanwhile, two large decks on the main house overlook the backyard and pool area to capture spectacular sunset views each evening.  A bonus to this property is the guest/pool house with a 3/4 bath and kitchenette attached to the two-car garage.  This flex-space is perfect for a home office, homework space for distance-learning, or a game room large enough for a full-size pool table and poker table for hosting games nights.

Lunada Bay is one of the most highly desired areas of Palos Verdes Estates for its beauty with towering cliffs and ocean views.   Thorley Road, in particular, is a flat road, perfect for kids riding bikes and skateboarding.  Likewise, it is also walking distance to the shops at Lunada Bay, the elementary school, and high school, an added convenience that is rare on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

2129 Thorley is a vacation lifestyle home with every convenience for the modern family, and a perfect place for basking outdoors in the fantastic climate all summer long.

Address: 2129 Thorley Rd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Price: $3,699,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence: What is your take on what to expect for the Manhattan Beach area real estate in 2021?

Cindy Shearin: The Shearin Group has proudly served the South Bay for more than 30 years. We are grateful to represent such a fantastic community year after year. The beauty of the beach cities and the proximity to LAX Airport, downtown Los Angeles and the city's conveniences keep our marketplace healthy.   

With the new year upon us, we expect a continuing robust market in the South Bay. Luckily, real estate has been hot for both the buyer and the seller during the 2020 pandemic. This has been primarily due to our area's desirability in which to live, low inventory, and minimal new construction. The low amount of new construction is merely due to the lack of buildable lots throughout the beach cities. We continue to see multiple offers and cash offers for homes and the few buildable lots that come to market. Buyers are moving around throughout the coastal communities, from other cities in the greater Los Angeles area, and some movement from buyers from other cities and states that desire to be in our immediate area.

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Currently, The Shearin Group is building one of a few spec homes coming to market in Manhattan Beach in late 2021.  We continue to remain in the top tier of real estate groups with a pulse on the market and the "coming soon" inventory. 

We are grateful for our thriving community. Thank you, South Bay clients and friends, for the opportunity to serve you. We'd like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021.

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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67 Beverly Park, Beverly Hills

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Haute Residence: How did the real estate market look in the beginning of 2020?

Jeff Hyland: To start the year, we could have never guessed that 2020 would take us on such a roller coaster ride. With that being said, luxury real estate has remained strong and stable throughout a plethora of uncertainties. At the beginning of the year we all had high hopes and expectations for what the markets could prescribe, and to be frank, I could not be more confident in the security of real estate investing.

67 Beverly Park, Beverly Hills

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HR: What, if any, changes did the pandemic have on prices? On inventory?

JH: One large and looming question we all faced in March was if there would be any changes to our market. In these eight months we have all been fighting the pandemic, we haven’t seen any dramatic changes to prices or available inventory. In fact, we are seeing record sale figures while inventory continues to remain low. If there has been any change, we are seeing both buyers and sellers become more motivated to close on the right offers.

67 Beverly Park, Beverly Hills

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HR: As 2020 is coming to an end, what it your outlook into 2021?

JH: 2020, although turbulent, experienced a great number of triumphs in the real estate market. Hilton & Hyland was not only able to meet the expectations we set for ourselves to start the year, we continue to exceed them with flying colors. If our collective strength and perseverance successfully navigated us through choppy waters thus far, 2021 should be a stroll in the park. With big projects in the works and a roster of the best agents in Southern California, Hilton & Hyland is poised for an immense year.

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Haute Residence: How did the real estate market look at the beginning of 2020?

Cindy Shearin: The real estate market in the South Bay typically fluctuates very little. Pre-pandemic, we had low inventory, market prices were steady, and the US economy looked very promising.  There was a temporary pause in the market for about 60 days starting in late February.  This pause was simply due to the unknown with COVID-19. Though very brief, movement in the marketplace picked back up quickly in mid-April.

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HR: What, if any, changes did the pandemic have on prices? On inventory?

CS: The pandemic has had little-to-no effect on the South Bay market, especially in Manhattan Beach. We continue to have low inventory, plus there are fewer spec or custom homes being constructed due to the short supply of lots in which to build on. In fact, the Shearin Group has one of the few spec homes under construction right now in Manhattan Beach, but we’ll share more on that with Haute Residence when we get closer to completion.  

Interestingly, our numbers are up on properties sold, and even price points are up despite COVID-19. The South Bay is one of the premier areas to live in LA, and we see many Angelinos buying second homes as beach houses during this time. Buyers are looking for a place to retreat to for a lengthy amount of time but still work remotely from their own home. An excellent solution for this is reflected in an oceanfront property we represent in Hermosa Beach property called the Beach House, LA’s only condotel along the coast in So Cal. The Beach House has been very hot lately as a second home location being a great income property when not in use. Other benefits of owning at the Beach House are being right on The Strand, steps to the sand, daily housekeeping service when wanted, turn-key, and walkable to everything this great beach town has to offer.

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HR: Professionally, what have you learned in 2020 about yourself?

CS: It has undoubtedly been a unique year of self-discovery for us all.  We quickly learned how to maintain our top efficiency by working remotely.  We also had to adapt to safety changes in real estate by developing new methods for working with clients in person and online and just being flexible to each individual's comfort level. 

I feel fortunate with how easily we all adjusted and maintained healthy attitudes as well as healthy bodies.  We have great hope for the new year, and we'd like to wish everyone a healthy, happy 2021.

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Cindy Shearin presents

A timeless-lifestyle estate in Lunda Bay that has it all; stunning ocean and sunset views, sparkling pool, grassy yard & pool house, plus much more.

Enjoying gorgeous sunsets and ocean views are a part of daily life from this home in the prestigious Lunada Bay area of Palos Verdes Estates.  The light-filled estate is designed in a timeless-transitional genre with a nod to soft-modern, making it suitable to any taste.  Recently, the home underwent a full remodel and displays ocean views from almost every room, clean design lines, and all the modern finishings today’s homebuyer desires.  Updated details include Carrera marble countertops, wide-plank French Oak floors, crisp white Shaker-style cabinets, French Encaustic tiles, and two massive outdoor decks for indoor/outdoor living, a must in Southern California.

The main house contains four bedrooms and six baths at just over 3700 sq. ft. Three of the bedrooms are en-suite with private balconies and newly remodeled baths in Carrera marble, Calacatta Neolith, or Quartz, respectively.  Throughout the home, one will find updated lighting and oodles of natural light. Built for the Southern California lifestyle, the home is constructed with an open floor plan including a large family room adjacent to the kitchen and flex-space upstairs, perfect for a game room or movie room.  The open modern galley kitchen includes ample storage space, a large kitchen island, updated pendant light fixtures, and a separate food prep area topped with Carrera marble.

Outside, the expansive backyard is fully secured by a privacy fence for safety and seclusion. Here, the large pool and spa are trimmed by a grassy lawn, full outdoor kitchen, and a large patio for lounging and dining. Meanwhile, two large decks on the main house overlook the backyard and pool area to capture spectacular sunset views each evening. A bonus to this property is the guest/pool house with a 3/4 bath and kitchenette attached to the two-car garage.  This flex-space is perfect for a home office, homework space for distance-learning, or a game room large enough for a full-size pool table and poker table for hosting games nights.

Lunada Bay is one of the most highly desired areas of Palos Verdes Estates for its beauty with towering cliffs and ocean views.   Thorley Road, in particular, is a flat road, perfect for kids riding bikes and skateboarding.  Likewise, it is also walking distance to the shops at Lunada Bay, the elementary school, and high school, an added convenience that is rare on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

2129 Thorley is a vacation lifestyle home with every convenience for the modern family.

Address: 2129 Thorley Rd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 9027

Price: $3,699,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Idyllic Venice sun-soaked craftsman in an incredible location near the beach and bustling Abbot Kinney! This gorgeously updated three bedrooms, three-bath property looks like it is out of a magazine. Enter the home from a quiet, tree-lined walkway street and admire the welcoming front porch and green landscaping. Traditional hardwood floors contrast beautifully with crisp white walls and window casings. The three-story home boasts a grand fireplace for colder weather and a beautiful solarium for soaking up the Southern California light. A formal dining room with original built-ins is the perfect place for hosting friends or family. Break out your favorite recipes because cooking in the light-filled kitchen is truly a delight. With a double farm sink, marble countertops, Viking appliances, and stunning brass fixtures this kitchen does not disappoint. Take your feast outback for private alfresco dining in the garden. Furnished pricing upon request.

3 bed 3 bath 1,914 SF

Address: 125 Wavecrest, Venice, CA 90291

Price: $9998/month

For more information, please contact Shelton Wilder at 310-997-7059 or shelton@sheltonwilder.com

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Shelton Wilder represents the Santa Monica, California luxury real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. Her CalDRE number is 01979656. To learn more about Shelton Wilder and #WilderPossibilities, visit her website here.

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Some of the most coveted and most expensive properties in Southern California lay along The Strand in the South Bay. This famous four-mile pedestrian pathway is draped between gorgeous beachside estates and pristine sandy beaches from North Manhattan Beach to the border of Torrance Beach. Ocean views are locked-in along The Strand, as well as iconic vistas of the famous Manhattan Beach Pier, and the Hermosa Beach Pier that was featured in the Hollywood blockbuster film LaLa Land.

Manhattan Beach Realtor Cindy Shearin of the Shearin Group intimately knows what life on The Strand is all about. Previously living on The Strand herself, as well as both building and selling multiple homes here over a 30-year career, Shearin has a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to share with her clients. Closing just this week on a single-family estate on The Strand, Shearin has up-to-the-minute knowledge for this distinguished location and all it has to offer.

A completely unique option for ownership on The Strand in which Shearin is the exclusive agent is the only Condo-tel in the South Bay called Beach House. “The Beach House is an excellent opportunity for clients who want to own on The Strand to enjoy all that the strand-lifestyle has to offer along with the comforts of an upscale hotel, yet not have to carry the responsibility of seaside home maintenance,” explains Shearin. Coupled with that is the perk of being able to own on The Strand for under a million dollars.  

The Beach House location is adjacent to Hermosa Beach’s pedestrian-only promenade. This charming spot is trimmed with sky-high palm trees amid a variety of restaurants, cafes, sports bars, and boutique shopping.

Beach House Ownership Perks: 

• Offered for $935,000
• Turnkey for the owners
• Cleaning, Maintenance & Management is run by the management company  
• Rare Southern California beachfront opportunity at this price point
• Exercise on The Strand, enjoy the beach or a game of volleyball right outside your front door 
• Easy to enjoy South Bay’s most enjoyable family-friendly beach festivals year-round
• Steps from the sand, yet in the heart of a charming coastal town
• Located in Hermosa Beach town center which offers a great atmosphere with numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment along the pedestrian-only promenade
• Oceanfront living and desirable conveniences while enjoying a front-row seat to watch the sunset over Hermosa
• The units are well-appointed in a desirable and timeless coastal-beach style and include a dedicated sleeping space with a king-sized bed, desk area, a generously sized living room with a queen pull out sofa, efficiency kitchen, fireplace, full bath with a separate oversized soaking tub and shower. 
• Most units offer ocean views and many are oceanfront
• All units offer a large walk-out balcony with seating for daily enjoyment
• Complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed internet access, spa area, Frette linens, high-end down comforters, cozy robes, Aveda amenities, and much more 
• The perfect lock-n-leave seaside home away from home, located on The Strand  

An Excellent Return:

• The Beach House is an income-producing property when not in use by the owners.  
• The demand is high which equates to high occupancy and rental income return. 
• Additional information available upon request.

Experience this beloved beachside escape that locals have coveted for years!

Address: Beach House, 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Price: $935,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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As the first worldwide mobile app for chartering a yacht, YachtLife features brokers that can tailor nothing short of the best sea experience on one of the high-quality vessels in their fleets.

With the desire of urban living being stronger than ever, we partnered with YachtLife to add a unique, great benefit to living at Reach and Rise Residences and connects our residents with the outdoors, which is what Miami is all about,” said Maile Aguila, senior vice president of residential sales for Swire Properties Inc. “Our penthouse buyers see the value of living at Brickell City Centre and understand that there is nothing else on the market where you are in the middle of the city’s action and can have yachting, dining and entertainment right at your fingertips, as well as incredible floor plans, ultimate privacy, elite services and sweeping views of the water and city skyline.”

Membership in the app is perfect for those who enjoy the pleasures of the sea and charter yachts on multiple occasions throughout the year. As members of YachtLife, the owners of one of the 14 penthouses at Reach and Rise get special pricing on all yacht charters, as well as offers on products and services of the app's luxury brand and hospitality partners.

In addition to Miami, the luxury yacht company has ties with brokers around the world, including Southern California, The Hamptons, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., The Bahamas, Mexico, Saint Martin, Ibiza, Mallorca, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Dubai, Thailand and more.

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Penthouse owners also enjoy the full-scale amenities available for Reach and Rise residents.

For more on Reach and Rise, visit http://www.residencesbrickellcitycentre.com/

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Luxury real estate is an everchanging market, especially in Southern California. Whether homebuyers are seeking modern estates, oceanfront properties, or an excess amount of land, there is one common quality prospective buyers are seeking in California: location. Haute Residence sat down with five of the top realtors in SoCal to discuss why this destination area is attracting prospective buyers.

Homeowners across the globe are weighing the pros and cons of choosing to live in destination areas for many specific reasons. However, the three top qualities prospects are seeking when searching for homes in Southern California range from a discrete location to an innovative floorplan.

“I have been consistently hearing from clients that they are looking for a great/prime location; a smart floor-plan; and privacy,” said Real Estate Agent, Lisa Optican.

Aside from the prime location, prospective buyers are seeking SoCal for reasons such as the ideal weather, expanding business opportunities, and price/value.

“Compared to other top cities in the world (New York, London, Hong Kong, etc.) the value of your money and what it can get here [in Southern California] is a huge incentive compared to what you would be able to purchase in any other top city,” said Real Estate Agent, Santiago Arana.

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Southern California is home to some of the most top destination cities, each area has its own charm and offers a different price rangeattracting prospective buyers for various reasons.

“Los Angeles is a vast city with a lot to offer for buyers of different tastes and life styles. The price range normally dictates where the buyers can purchase a home.The buyers that like to be in a quiet neighborhood with access to a new shopping center would choose the Pacific Palisades Village. At the same time, the Venice area with its many great restaurants, cafes and shops also attract a different set of prospectors,” said Real Estate Agent, Fiora Aston.

Areas such as Santa Monica and Malibu offer a closeness to the ocean with a nature-centered lifestyle, which is another factor why buyers are seeking SoCal.

“People move to Malibu because you get land when you buy a home here. Most Malibu homes offer privacy and great outdoor spaces to enjoy the California lifestyle,” said Real Estate Agent, Jeff Chertow.

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Southern California has endless qualities which attract prospective homebuyers to this destination area. Between the warm weather, pristine oceans, and shopping destinations, SoCal has continuously matched its effortless lifestyle with living and location.

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The region has captured popular imagination with Hollywood broadcasting its opulent mansions perched atop hillsides that overlook the ocean or city below. While the homes dotting the Santa Monica Mountains are certainly a big piece of the luxury real estate picture in Los Angeles, the city offers so many more options for the luxury home buyer.

From the oceanfront condos of the beach communities to the bustling urban core of Downtown Los Angeles, there are no other American cities that offer as many upscale lifestyle options as the Southland.

Incomparable Architectural Diversity

Los Angeles is still one of the world’s newest mega-cities. As such, the housing stock of the Los Angeles area leans towards relatively contemporary designs. Some older homes in the Victorian, Queen Anne, and Eastlake styles remain in the oldest neighborhoods of the city like West Adams, Lincoln Heights, and Angelino Heights, but most of the residential architecture is built with newer styles.

Some of the most common single-family residential architectural in Los Angeles includes Modernism, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and Postmodern. Along with these modern styles, some residences have been built as an homage to classic styles from other parts of the world like Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Colonial.

There are few regions as architecturally-diverse as Southern California and the contrast is even observable at the neighborhood level. The famously exclusive neighborhood of Bel Air is a perfect example, as this luxurious modern estate with panoramic views is just a short drive from a classically-designed French Regency style residence. No matter which way your taste or preferences in a home lean, Los Angeles will surely provide what you are looking for.

Amenities of a Big City With The Privacy of Countryside Villa

 Unlike other major United States cities like New York City or San Francisco, which are squeezed by land constraints, the younger city of Los Angeles offers single family home living in the heart of the city. From Brentwood to the Hollywood Hills, there are several neighborhoods that offer the privacy you expect from a countryside estate, but are just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city. In Los Angeles, you can have it all: breathtaking views, room to stretch your legs, peace and quiet, all while being just a 10-minute drive from the country’s best dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment destinations.

The famous city of Beverly Hills is a perfect example of this unique urban profile that Los Angeles offers. This independent hamlet is in the heart of Los Angeles’ west side, making it convenient to both Santa Monica, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Home to the iconic Rodeo Drive within the city’s downtown area, colloquially known as the “Golden Triangle,” this city hosts the offices of some of the most powerful professionals in the entertainment industry.

Off of the main thoroughfare of Wilshire Boulevard, high-end fashion retailers and celebrity chef-featured restaurants call this bustling urban district home. Despite all of this urban energy, less than two miles to the north is some of the most expensive real estate in the country. From The Flats north of Santa Monica Boulevard to the canyon-hugging mansions north of Sunset Boulevard, these neighborhoods are not just luxurious, they are serene.

Room To Build In a Major Metropolis

The unique geography of the Los Angeles area has not only created some of the most unique neighborhoods and breathtaking urban views in the world. It has also made development difficult for decades in certain areas, leaving places in prime neighborhoods available for development with modern technology. While most major urban cities in the United States do not have any room left for your own single-family home close to the city center, in Southern California you can actually build your dream home from the ground-up.

A perfect example of the types of properties available for development in Los Angeles is 13187 Chalon Road in Brentwood Country Estates. Measuring over an acre, this property has a park-like setting along a winding hillside road, giving it the ambiance of a secluded country estate. Despite the ability to build your own home from scratch in such a seemingly isolated area, it is just a short drive south to Sunset Boulevard and Brentwood’s business district along San Vincente Boulevard.

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