This house was truly spectacular, everything we hoped for and more. We were looking for a beautiful house with a pool, lots of charm and not too far from the center of town. The house met all these requirements perfectly.
We needed a house with adequate space for everyone to work simultaneously and independently conducting meetings with privacy and silence. We were five of us, three working from home every day. This all happened very successfully. Very importantly, with covid, I wanted the property to be comfortable and big enough to feel we could lounge all day and evening without feeling we needed to leave to go somewhere else. Having been separated the past year and a half it was important to be able to spend time together but not feel on top of each other. The interior and exterior are in different levels which adds to the atmosphere and sense of space and privacy.
The house is situated on a hill with beautiful views. Outside there are several terraces where to dine, read, take naps and indulge in the vistas and the mediterranean outdoor feel of the house. We ate outside and had barbecues every day. There is a large dining room in case of rain but were fortunate to have great weather. The pool area is so charming with several very comfortable lounge chairs (even one for two people) and surrounded by gorgeous landscaping. You really felt you were in your own little oasis.
We were shocked on a morning walk to stumble onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You never would have guessed when we were around the house that you were so close to lots of action. Meanwhile, just steps from the house are fantastic walks which made you feel far away from the city.
We really took advantage of the large TV room with its oversized screen. We spent every night enjoying being together and watching Netflixs. This room serves easily as a fourth bedroom with a large sofa bed. It has a full separate bathroom. This is on the ground floor, so independent from the three bedrooms upstairs.
We didn’t have enough time to even spend in the incredibly attractive and inviting living room. We envisioned playing games there in the evenings but never found the time. We did sit often its wrap terrace. Together with the rest of the house, this entertaining space would have been a perfect place to invite guests for a special dinner or a full day gathering.
An enormous surprise and privilege was to meet the host, Roy. Roy, a martial arts expert, actor (ask him about his famous films), scientist and Asian expert can give you meditation classes. What a perfect setting in the front of the house overlooking Los Angeles and the hills. He can teach 103 types of meditation. His specialty, “integrated meditation”, (being aware of the 5 senses simultaneously as opposed a single focus like the breath) will convert any unsuccessful meditator. It is perfect for everyone, especially suited for people with attention issues. Try his walking meditation in Malibu Creek State Park. Mindfully trekking in the California hills with Roy is idyllic, I promise!
Don’t miss walking to dinner to Yashimoro, an historic Hollywood restaurant in the mountainside, a ten minute walk from the house. Yashimoro is modeled after a Japanese palace and has been there since the 1930’s. The views are spectacular and the food delicious.
I would advise having a four wheel drive car and certainly not a massive car like a surburan for the neighboorhood and the driveway. I would not recommend the house or immediate street for anyone requiring a wheel chair or baby carriage. For anyone mobile its divine.