In a city like Los Angeles, where the lines between reality and illusion sometimes blur, this home stood as a testament to both security and serenity. Behind full-grown hedges and security gates, it cocooned its residents in a sanctuary that felt almost too quiet for a city known for its relentless pace. The downstairs RiotGlass windows—bulletproof and smash-proof—whispered of a world outside that could not intrude, while the residence’s motorized blinds closed at a command, offering a private world within.

Inside, there was a harmony to the house, a blend of modern convenience and old-world coziness that defied its 4,100 sq. ft. (including the pool house). Despite its generous size, the home remained intimate, inviting. Natural light flooded the front living room and dining area, especially in the late afternoon, turning it into a place where time seemed to slow, just for a moment. The vast, floor-to-ceiling kitchen—with an island almost as big as a continent—begged for culinary experiments, with appliances that anticipated every need. A large family room with a fireplace (one of three in the house) sat adjacent to the kitchen, forming the hub for modern living. These combined areas opened—really opened, with sliding walls of glass—to the great outdoors. It was here, in the back quadrant of the home, that indoor/outdoor flow truly came to life.

Also on the ground floor were the first of five bedrooms in the main house, a powder room, a mudroom, and direct access to the large two-car garage (which opened onto 1st Street—not Crescent Heights). Upstairs was a complex of four en-suite bedrooms, adaptable to an owner’s needs. The primary suite was a retreat within a retreat, a space where one could light a fire and let the world walk on by. The bathroom put most hotel Presidential Suites to shame—280 sq. ft. of in-home spa luxury, featuring a large tub, step-in shower (for at least two), and double sinks. Life inside the primary suite was, as a mother might say, like “Fort Knox,” but with all the warmth and security of a well-worn blanket.

The other three upstairs en-suite guest bedrooms (two with tubs) were ready for kids, companions, or long-term guests. A flex space upstairs provided the perfect setting for an office, TV area, gym equipment, or play space. Outside, the pool and hot tub invited leisurely afternoons with friends, while the spacious outdoor areas were ideal for gatherings that stretched long into the evening.

BONUS ALERT: A separate 140 sq. ft. structure with a half-bathroom and HVAC sat away from the main house, perfect as a pool house, writer’s retreat, gym, or additional sleeping area. The pool, a sparkling gem, invited relaxation in its cool depths, while the bubbling spa jets offered a warm embrace under the starlit sky. The ultra-private outdoor space—expansive, inviting, covered and uncovered—was perfect for cooking and entertaining, with laughter and conversation carrying on gentle L.A. breezes.

This was a home for those who sought both the pulse and the pause of city life—a place where one could live fully in the moment, secure in the knowledge that when the world became too much, their private life was just a key turn away.