Estate sells for $18.5 million
The onetime Santa Monica home of screenwriter Larry Levin as well as a Bel-Air estate with two swimming pools were among the top residential real estate sales in the Greater Los Angeles area reported on the combined L.A./Westside Multiple Listing Service for May 17-23.
$18.5 million — Bel-Air
A European Villa-inspired estate in the 11000 block of Bellagio Road sold for $18.5 million, down $495,000 from the 2014 asking price, but up from the previous sale price of $2.9 million in 1999. Accessed by a winding drive, the 1.67-acre property is highlighted by a fivebedroom main house, a five-bedroom guest/pool house, two swimming pools, a grotto-style spa, a racquetball court and a gym. Embellished with gilded finishes, hardwood and marble flooring, the main house has a two-story entry, grand formal areas, a chef ’s kitchen with aquarium and an elevator. There are 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in 17,340 square feet of space between the main house and guesthouse. David Kramer of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, was the listing agent. Faye Bogari of Bogari Realty represented the buyer in the sale.
$9.7 million — Malibu
Philanthropist and socialite Lilly Lawrence sold an ocean-view parcel in the 23000 block of Malibu Crest Drive for $9.7 million. Formerly the site of Castle Kashan, the castle-inspired estate destroyed by fire in 2007, the 2.51-acre property originally came to market in 2013 for $16 million and was more recently priced at $10.25 million. The site was marketed with approved plans and permits to build a 15,000-square-foot home with an infinity-edge pool. Elsa Nelson and David Cilento of Nelson Shelton & Associates were the listing agents. Sandro Dazzan of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage represented the buyer in the sale.
$6.25 million — Santa Monica
Director-producer Elfar Adalsteins sold an updated Midcentury Modern-style home in the 600 block of Hightree Road for $300,000 above the April listing price. Designed by architect Matthew Leizer and recently updated by Mark Mack, the 1960s home was previously owned by screenwriter Larry Levin of “I Love You, Man” (2009) and “Dr. Doolittle” (2001) fame. Gallery walls flanked by floor-to-ceiling glass figure prominently in the postand-beam design, which has five bedrooms and five bathrooms in 4,449 square feet of space. Updates include a remodeled kitchen with marble countertops and a library room. Kennon Earl and Thomas Davila of Keller Williams Beverly Hills were the listing agents. David Offer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties represented the buyer.