Lauren Ravitz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Elizabeth Puro have listed a distinctive, recently built estate with views of the Getty Museum. Designed by Abramson Architects and located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the dramatic contemporary-style residence features a well-conceived floor plan and a large step entry pool/spa surrounded by award-winning gardens.

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12251 Castlegate Dr. Aerial View. (Photo: Business Wire)

Integrated into a hillside, the home includes a secure, private setting, a landscaped interior atrium, high ceilings and retractable glass doors in many of the rooms. “With floor-to-ceiling windows and a voluminous interior, the home creates the feeling of actually being inside the Getty,” said Ravitz, a Luxury Properties Director and a top-producing agent since 2001.

A modern, whitewashed interior ensures that nothing distracts from the verdant hues of the surrounding hillsides. A graceful floating staircase framed by glass walls functions as a light well; serene outdoor living areas with lush gardens and meditative pathways add to the sense of being in a high-end art gallery.

“The home reflects the extraordinary vision of the owner, who wanted a sanctuary that would be perfect for displaying an art collection,” adds Ravitz, “yet it is a work of art in its own right, as it has extensive natural stone, oak floors and a creative use of aluminum louvers to add privacy and efficiency where necessary.”

Guests enter the home by crossing over a reflecting pool and passing through a dramatic pivot door composed of board-formed concrete. Owners use the motorized entry gate to access the three car garage and the lower level, which has an elevator, a temperature-controlled wine room, and extra rooms that could convert to a theatre and/or gym.

“It’s easy to imagine coming home after a long day, perusing the wine room for a favorite vintage, and then riding the elevator up to the main level, where the kitchen, dining room and great room open to the pool,” said Ravitz, who has consistently ranked in the top ½ of 1 percent of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

The dining room has a unique marble wall with built-in cabinets and a display case for wine bottles; the nearby kitchen has seamless, European-style cabinetry, high-end appliances and a center island with a waterfall edge. Walls of glass and a large clerestory window add a pop of color from the sky and landscaping outside.

An office, fourth bedroom and family room encircle the core of the home, allowing light inside without sacrificing privacy. The primary suite has all the amenities one would expect, including a marble-clad fireplace, a reading nook, a large closet with custom organizers and a spa-like bath, complete with an oversized walk-in shower and a modern freestanding tub.

Expansive covered patios, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, a lily pond and an array of built-in seating areas make the home perfect for hosting large events. The award-winning garden is a captivating retreat, with mature flowers, strategically placed sculptures and endless views of the Getty/hillsides.

A native of La Jolla, California, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ravitz was raised in a family of builders, developers, and property owners, which provided her with a learning experience many can only dream about. She is an active volunteer for the Family Volunteer Club, Home for a Home, and The Charitable Foundation.

View ‘the listing’ on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties website at https://www.bhhscalifornia.com/listing-detail/12251-castlegate-drive-los-angeles-ca-90049_6133486. To schedule a showing or get the highest possible return on your home, visit LaurenRavitz.com or call 310-600-4581.

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