It’s hard to know where to begin. Orum is (unsurprisingly) an award-winning piece of architecture, stretching across 18,850 sq/ft, suspended over the dramatic hillside in Bel Air. The views of the ocean and Downtown LA are unparalleled, and the sky at sunset looks like something out of La La Land. The home is a marriage of Hollywood glamour and sleek modernity. Everything has been put together so that you won't need to lift a finger. Even the doors open automatically. There are several terraces, including one on the roof, and the garden is also huge. The infinity pool perhaps catches the eye first, but on exploring, you find trees, hedges, lawns, fire pits, porches, and lookout points that have all been manicured and maintained to the highest standard. A private cinema will keep you occupied on cooler evenings, while there’s also a wellness centre to enjoy, where you can hit the gym, or get a massage. Heading out, Runyon Canyon and Topanga State Park both offer trails and sublime natural landscapes, while there are also all sorts of day trips available, from vineyard visits to the Getty to local markets and upscale shopping on Rodeo Drive – twenty-four minutes away. That's if you can ever peel yourself away from this once in a lifetime home.

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