Palisades Riviera Estate

Before it was The Riviera Estates the land was row after row of fragrant lemon trees, marching toward the ocean shore. A large, flat lot high on the hill was chosen to host the rain reservoir needed to nurture the citrus grove. The grove is long gone, replaced by multi-million dollar properties built upon its rich soil but the land which held the all-important reservoir remains intact. Here, Ocean Grove Estate rises proudly in its stead, situated with inordinate privacy on an incomparable Upper Riviera street to street lot (over an acre of usable land), looking out on all that its grounds helped establish so many years before.

This extraordinary Cape Cod gated estate with 11,641 square feet features distressed wood floors, coffered ceilings, walls of wainscot and detailed woodwork. Ample exterior rooms unite with sun-drenched interiors all commanding spectacular panoramic views that sweep past the Getty over the city, to Santa Monica and the waters beyond.

A gated, tree-lined drive curves up the gently rising hill to this incredible Upper Riviera estate. From here, a lush garden lawn beckons entrance to the main residence (approximately 8,460 square feet) which includes a great master suite with two balconies, spacious master bath, his and hers closets, sitting room and kitchenette. Three more bedrooms are also upstairs, centered around their own library. The main floor boasts an additional 1,070 square feet of extraordinary veranda with stately columns, chiseled stone flooring, tongue and groove ceiling and white wooden rails. It includes a dining rotunda and barbecue grill with a view over the ocean. A spectacular gourmet kitchen with extra large island acts as hub of the home, embracing a breakfast and family room flooded with natural light. A den, formal dining room, living room, two offices, weight room, maids suite with kitchenette, double laundry, state-of-the-art theater, and elevator complete the house. There are four fireplaces, seven bathrooms, a sophisticated sound system, security system with 10 exterior cameras, integrated multi-line telephone system and high speed Internet access throughout.

The guest house driveway and entrance is from an entirely different street, though linked from behind to the main residence via garden paths. It is a house unto its own, with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen with large island and breakfast nook, family room, fireplace, elevator, laundry and living room. Enjoying the same incredible views as the main residence it is fully wired with all the security, computer and audio/visual capabilities of the main house. With the additional space of view patios and enclosed basement storage, this structure totals over 4,000 square feet under roof.

The Ocean Grove Estate also offers ample garage space with room for five vehicles, complete with a delightful studio apartment above (including kitchenette and full bath), for the additional footage of yet another approximately 1,500 square feet. Structures are connected to and protected by backup generator. The grounds include a beautiful swimming pool with entertainment deck, two large lawns and a 70 foot long professional batting/basketball cage wired for music and video and screened by a sheath of towering trees. Offered at $16,500,000