If you like a bit of old-world glamour when it comes to architecture and design, this Bel Air chateau-style mansion will have you falling head over heels in love. As soon as you enter into the grand marble hallway, you'll soon discover that every part of this remarkable home has been elegantly appointed to the highest standards, from the quite simply cavernous kitchen and parquet-floored bar to the pair of living rooms filled with luxurious furnishings and striking pieces of artwork. The full-size billiards table and sauna add a few ways to pass your time here, too. There are a stupendous amount of large windows — some with stained glass — running around the walls, which both let in copious amounts of Californian sunshine and look out to the impressive outside space. In the middle of the manicured lawn, there's a large swimming pool and adjoining hot tub, as well as a shady pergola with seating just to the side of the action. Although you might find you never want to leave, there's plenty happening nearby to tempt you away for a few hours. Art exhibitions at The Getty take fifteen minutes to reach in the car, while Santa Monica Beach is a twenty-five-minute drive.

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