Listing Agent: Anthony Stellini      Broker/Office: Compass
1280 Benedict Canyon Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
$ 11,399,000
  6   |    7   |    6604 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#25594613

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Colonial

County

Los Angeles

Year Built

1938

Days on website

1

Description
Set behind a stunning custom-designed gate and a long private drive, this Colonial-style Beverly Hills estate is gracefully surrounded by meticulous custom brickwork and pathways with one-of-a-kind designs. Resting on a nearly one-acre lot, the property balances timeless architecture with modern sophistication. Inside, the residence offers 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms along with exceptional amenities, including a screening/game room, gym, and a wine cellar concealed behind a secret door. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed kitchen with butcher block island and large walk-in pantry flows into a bright breakfast area, where French doors open to a tree-lined patio. A large dining room, ideal for entertaining and holiday gatherings, adds to the home's gracious scale. The formal living room opens through French doors directly to the swimmers pool and expansive patio, where canyon views create the perfect backdrop for outdoor dining and entertaining. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with a grand balcony overlooking the glistening pool and gardens, and even includes a hidden door to a spacious attic ideal for an art collection, studio, or private retreat. A distinguished office, finished in floor-to-ceiling custom cherry wood with a wet bar, offers both elegance and functionality. Outdoors, a custom built-in BBQ area anchors the resort-style grounds, complemented by lush landscaping, sparkling pool, expansive motor court, and custom brick pathways with unique designs. The collector's garage is a true showpiece, with space for six cars, a car lift for two, built-in tool stations, plus additional garage capacity for up to 10 more vehicles.Beyond its design pedigree, the estate also features a new 80-panel solar system with backup generator, a copper roof and copper plumbing, and comes with architectural plans for an additional 2,000-square-foot guest house a rare opportunity to expand on one of Benedict Canyon's most distinctive estates. Adding to its character, the property is also known for the iconic gorilla sculpture at the street front, a playful landmark that makes it instantly recognizable. Balancing privacy, scale, and sophistication, 1280 Benedict Canyon is a Beverly Hills Colonial estate of rare distinction, modern upgrades, and limitless potential.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 11399000
Property Features
Appliances:  Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features:  Library
Flooring:  Stone, Wood
Furnished:  Unfurnished
Heating:  Central
Parking Features:  Driveway, Garage, Guest, Private
Senior Community YN:  false
View:  Canyon
Senior Community YN:  false
MLS Area Major:  C02 - Beverly Hills Post Office
City:  Beverly Hills
Listed By:   Anthony Stellini   Compass 
Co-listed by
Sherri Rogers  
CA Lic#