Some homes just remind you how good it can feel to slow down. I remember walking up the private driveway here at Carla Ridge and the first thing I noticed was how the old olive trees give this quiet welcome when you arrive. Even before you reach the door you start seeing why this little pocket in Trousdale is so loved. There is a certain ground level peace here that sticks with you. Going inside is almost a small surprise because the front door is huge but somehow not showy at all. It is twelve feet tall but what you remember is the feeling—how the light play changes between the wood and stone. It actually put me in a slower mood right away. You&#039;ll probably find yourself breathing out a bit and just taking in the details. The mix of wood and marble is everywhere but it never feels overdone. It is what people call organic modern I guess but there is nothing cold or showroom about it. The living room might catch you first because of how open it is. There is a real double fireplace that sits right in the middle and sometimes you will see people gathering on both sides. I stood there for a few minutes when I visited and watched how the outside just sort of invites itself in. Some homes are made for showing off and you can feel it. This one feels made for living. To one side, you get this cozy den and the kind of kitchen where someone actually cooks, not just poses for photos. I ran my hand along the counters and honestly you know someone took real time picking those out. A lot of the details are things you miss if you just rush through. For instance the glass doors slide away until they disappear. Suddenly the terrace and pool feel like just another room. Sometimes a hummingbird or two comes by. Out back is actually bigger than it seems at first. The pool is a real swimmable pool and there is loads of space where you could just lay out with friends or quietly finish your morning coffee and stare at the view. There is lawn but not so much that you will be mowing all weekend. The views take in the Santa Monica Mountains and out to the Pacific, plus you get a little bit of the city too, so sunsets really are something else from here. Bedrooms all feel like their own little corners of calm, but the main one is honestly a spot you may never want to leave. You wake up and walk straight out onto the terrace if you want or just stay in bed and let the light pour in. The bathroom really earns the word spa, with the kind of finishes you see in quiet hotels you only visit once or twice in a lifetime. Closets are big enough for real life and clothes actually fit, not just for looks. Every guest bedroom is done with a sense of care and quiet privacy and even the smallest ones have plenty of space and their own feel. This part of Beverly Hills has a reputation for good reason. It is tough to explain, but everyday life feels just a little easier. Maybe it is the wide streets or the fact that nobody seems to be in much of a rush. You are always in reach of coffee shops or groceries but you never hear city noise. Sometimes you actually hear the birds more than cars. Honestly you have to walk through a place like this to see if it matches your own pace. There is a calm to it that is not so easy to put into words but you know it when you feel it. Reach out whenever you like whether you have a dozen questions or just want to have a look around. At LuxuryProperty.com we want the whole process to feel natural and unrushed. Come see if this is the spot you have been looking for.

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1705 Carla Ridge, Beverly Hills, California

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