One of the Hollywood hills rises up behind the white walls of this villa, nestling it into the perfect position for L.A. city views. Built in 1960, the home has sharp angles and clean lines that make it a haven of mid-century cool; a recent refresh gave it easy indoor-outdoor living spaces, too. Drive deeper into the hills for canyon hikes or down into Hollywood and the Sunset Strip.

Views of the city unfurl beneath a palm-tree-lined private terrace. Water spilling from the hot tub into the swimming pool provides the soundtrack to a nap on one of the loungers in the sun or dinner at the canopy-shaded alfresco table.

Double doors make a dramatic entrance into nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, spread out beneath 15-foot ceilings and edged by slide-away glass walls. Open the one that borders the great room to make one indoor-outdoor living area out of the terrace, sitting area, and dining area, or close it off for a cozy evening in front of a fireplace and custom bookshelf. The fully equipped kitchen is partly hidden by a show-stopping marble wall.

Head north from the villa to hike some of the city’s scenic canyon parks, and drive a few minutes south to Sunset Plaza, a stretch of fashionable shops and let’s-do-lunch restaurants that—no surprise—has played a role in several movies.

Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved.

Extra Cost (advance notice may be required):

Points of Interest:

Beach Access:

Airport: