Some properties just have an energy that is hard to explain until you stand on the grounds yourself. The first time I walked up the long drive to The Manor at 594 South Mapleton, I had to stop for a second and try to take in the sheer scale of it all. Out here in the Platinum Triangle in Los Angeles, you expect big homes, but this one is more like its own private world. You have nearly five acres to wander, with city buzz just close enough that Beverly Hills coffee shops or a stroll down Rodeo Drive never feels like a hassle. The whole place sits hidden behind tall hedges and gates. It makes you feel a little like you have your own secret park in the middle of LA. The first thing you really notice—even before you get inside—is that sense of space. There is a circular motor court where you could hold a Sunday morning car meet if you wanted. There are not many homes where you could park a hundred cars out front and not even fill up the space. You come through these imposing doors and suddenly you are in a place with ceilings that just keep going up and up. The entry really is something. Thirty feet straight up, huge staircase curling around on both sides, sunlight pouring in. You just kind of naturally stop for a second at the top of the stairs and look back down. It does not even feel like Los Angeles for a second. More like an old European palace, but one where you can hear birds outside and the light is always that soft California gold. To me, what is interesting is how the house has these grand spaces, but also small corners that feel inviting and lived in. You wander into the library and it actually feels like somewhere you might sit and read for a couple hours, big overstuffed chairs that make you want to put your feet up and forget your phone for a bit. The kitchen is like something out of a cooking show, but honestly feels ready for real family breakfasts or a midnight snack run. You will find everything you could need for a real gathering. There are rooms for movies, a billiards space downstairs, and of course the theatre that is so comfortable, you kind of lose track of time. There is even a proper chef's kitchen tucked away, plus a wine cellar that would make any collector happy. Sometimes, it is the little things you will notice most, like how morning light fills the solarium or how cool the tile stays in the spa room on a warm LA day. Bedrooms here are generous, to say the least. There are fifteen of them, but it never feels overwhelming. Each one has its own personality and angle on the grounds, some with views of the formal gardens and others looking out over these rolling lawns or the pool area. The beauty salon is a surprise. There is a gym too. I have seen people pop out to the tennis court early in the morning and sometimes you even catch the sound of a friendly game just as the sun is setting. Outdoors is another world. It actually feels a bit like you are in your own resort. The pool is the centerpiece but spreads out into gardens that invite you to explore. Lawns stretch in every direction. There are quiet paths where sometimes you see kids with bikes or even someone just reading on a bench. The championship tennis court really stands out when the sun comes through the trees in the afternoons. The whole place has this calm about it, even with the city right outside. It is hard to fit the feeling of The Manor into words. If you are thinking about Beverly Hills or Los Angeles luxury real estate, it is somewhere you have to see. Just to know if it feels right when you walk across the entry or hear the sound of water by the pool. If you want to visit or ask anything at all, just let me know and we can arrange something. At LuxuryProperty.com we want to help you find a place that actually feels like home. &nbsp;

15-Bedroom Villa for Sale in 594 S Mapleton Dr, Los Angeles, US

Some places have this quiet sort of gravity when you walk in. I remember standing in the entryway at 133 South Mapleton Drive in Holmby Hills just pausing for a bit. Maybe it was the way the sunlight hit the carved wooden doors from that old Spanish monastery. Maybe it was the sheer space. I felt myself slowing down without even thinking about it. You can almost hear your footsteps echoing up to those thirty foot ceilings.&nbsp; This is not the kind of villa you see every day in Los Angeles. Not even close. Over thirty thousand square feet, it took seven years just to get everything right. I heard the inspiration came from the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid, and if you love art or just great spaces, you feel it in nearly every room. It is honestly a home you wander through more than just walk. Sometimes you will look up at a ceiling and remember it is a piece of Florence centuries old or run your hand along a column and think about where it was standing four hundred years ago. There is so much history tied up in this place but it never feels like a museum. It is actually warm, even comfortable. You find surprises and clever touches all over the place.&nbsp; There are nine bedrooms altogether. Seven main ones in the house and a couple in a three story guest house tucked off to the side. You would hardly guess it is separate until you notice how quiet it gets. Staff have their own corner too so it feels easy when you have people over or need everything running smoothly. The master is a space where you might actually want to stay in bed on a Sunday. Loads of light comes in and it is private. Hard to explain but you will see. The wood in the upstairs corridor is from old Bordeaux. Sometimes you can almost smell it if the weather gets warm enough.&nbsp; What really struck me is how this place is built for gatherings. I could imagine late Friday nights with friends in the cinema downstairs. Yes, it is totally underground. But there are these big windows where you see that almost blue swimming pool right up next to you. It does something nice for the space. The rooftop terrace blew me away too. It is lined with these hand painted tiles from the eighteenth century. You get a panorama of the city that you will probably drag everyone up to at least once a week. Even the library here feels special. It is art deco and cozy with a sort of hush to it that makes you want to actually sit down and crack open a book. Sometimes I think if you came here as a kid the place would be a maze you would never get bored in.&nbsp; If you like a glass of wine every now and then or you actually have a collection, the wine room is probably going to get a lot of your time. The limestone they used throughout the house keeps things cool and feels nice under your feet. The city is so close but the moment you turn in off Mapleton Drive, it feels like you are somewhere totally separate. Birds in the garden in the morning. Palm trees swaying but not too far from all the best stuff in LA. You get the buzz when you want it and peace when you do not.&nbsp; This kind of nine bedroom villa in Holmby Hills, honestly, there is nothing else quite like it in the Los Angeles property market. You can feel the story and the craft in every room. Even with all that square footage, it never feels cold.&nbsp; You really need to see it in person to know if it fits. If you want to walk through or just have a conversation, reach out anytime. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want you to feel right about your next move and take your time. No pressure. You will know the moment you walk in. &nbsp;

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