Architecture Wednesday: Brentwood Estate

This home looks like it stepped out of a Nancy Meyers movie, with its traditional architecture, light and bright interiors, and impeccable design. The home sits on over two serene acres, this sprawling 12,000 square foot, five bedroom, nine full and half bath, mostly one-story ranch home is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary.

And it’s on the market for the first time on market in almost 30 years.

Sitting behind more than 280 feet of hedged frontage, the classic façade leads to contemporary interiors, which are lofty, inviting, and flooded with natural light; while floors of polished brick and handsome hardwood; there are vaulted beamed ceilings with skylights, fireplaces throughout—including the primary suite bathroom—and views to the private pool, pool house, and gardens.

A chef's kitchen with ample cabinetry and high-end appliances includes an indoor BBQ and across the loggia is a circular breakfast room with walls of glass looking out onto the terrace. The spacious owner's suite is a restful retreat with sitting area and fireplace, sunny bay window, and private covered balcony overlooking the property; it has a wood-paneled bathroom with soaking tub and large shower, along with privacy leaded-glass windows. There is also a large gym, office, and secondary bedrooms. Each with their own bathrooms attached. An Art Deco theater, bar and marble powder room, feature mohair covered sofas and burl wood columns.

Glass doors along the loggia open to a large courtyard patio for quintessential California indoor-outdoor living and entertaining on two acres of majestic mature trees, tennis court, gazebo, waterfall pool and spa, pool house with bar, fireplace, and separate infrared sauna and steam room, as well as entertaining patios, large grassy areas, a designated vegetable garden, plus meandering paths leading to a peaceful yoga and meditation platform.

And it can be yours if you write a check, made payable to the owner, Jim Carrey—yes, maybe you saw The Riddler costume—for a hair under $29,000,000.00.

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