This modernist estate sits on nearly one acre in the Hollywood Hills, on land once owned by Howard Hughes. Designed by Scott Mitchell Studio, the 22,000 square foot home offers 270-degree views spanning from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. The seven-bedroom, twelve-bathroom residence enjoys exceptional privacy: no neighbors on either side, state-protected land at the rear, and direct private access to Runyon Canyon trails. The location provides easy access to West Hollywood landmarks like Chateau Marmont, Tower Bar, and the Hollywood Bowl, while remaining a peaceful hilltop retreat.
Priced at $125,000,000, the home is built with poured-in-place board-formed concrete. Three-foot-thick walls rest on over 100 caissons driven 100 feet into bedrock a $30 million foundation designed for long-term durability. A cobbled motor court below the residence holds twelve vehicles and offers city views. A grand staircase leads past a large vertical water feature to the main entrance. The home features custom steel window and door systems by Jada, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Wire-brushed Itauba wood decking extends to a dark stone infinity pool and spa, with a sunken fire pit and standalone pool bar with covered breezeway.
The main level features an open-plan living room with fireplace, dining area, and kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels fully retract, connecting the interior spaces with expansive terraces that showcase views from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific. A study anchors the east wing, while the family room and gourmet kitchen include custom millwork and high-end appliances for both intimate and large-scale entertaining. Native oak groves and landscaped walkways blend with fire features and water elements throughout the grounds.
The upper level houses the primary suite, which includes a bedroom, separate bathrooms, dual dressing rooms, and a private study accessible through pocket doors. The lower level features a screening room, billiards lounge, and bar, arranged around a central foyer that connects to the motor court. A 2,500 square foot climate-controlled space can serve as a modern ballroom. Built over a decade with JRC Group, Inc., at $3,500 per square foot, the home features custom audio-visual systems, bespoke millwork, and globally sourced finishes throughout.
The Los Angeles Luxury Market Evolution: The Hollywood Hills corridor commanding downtown to ocean views has experienced extraordinary appreciation among ultra prime properties, with estates exceeding $50 million appreciating 62% over the past eight years outpacing broader Los Angeles luxury by nearly double. The typical buyer profile for $100M+ California modern estates skews younger than East Coast counterparts: technology executives and entertainment industry leaders aged 42 58 comprise 71% of acquisitions, with international buyers (primarily from Asia Pacific and Middle Eastern markets) representing 34% of transactions. Significantly, new building codes implemented post 2020 have rendered projects of this scale and hillside positioning effectively unbuildable in perpetuity transforming existing masterworks like 7661 Curson Terrace into irreplaceable artifacts of architectural ambition. With Howard Hughes's legendary promontory as provenance and construction quality that can never be replicated, this represents not simply a residence but a singular moment in Los Angeles real estate history, captured in concrete, steel, and infinite views.
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