Classic design combines with a timeless locale to create a coveted and impressive place to live
Some of the best vistas of downtown L.A. and the Hollywood Hills can be found at this newly built contemporary estate atop a promontory overlooking the Sunset Strip. It just so happens to reside next to the Pierre Koenig-designed Stahl House, a historic 1959 residence made famous by the iconic Julius Shulman photograph portraying two women leisurely sitting in a corner of the house while enjoying an evening view of the city via floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
“Upon entering the motor court, the dramatic views across the L.A. skyline greet you before you even reach the front door,” says Ernie Carswell, who is co-listing the property with Chris Pickett, both of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, for $14.995 million.
“This is a view perch like no other. Once inside, the striking architectural beauty and its simplicity blends organic surfaces and contemporary design with a dazzling backdrop of the city, by day or at night.”
Situated at 1625 Woods Drive in Hollywood Hills West—above the famed Chateau Marmont—the gated, four-bedroom residence was built and designed by developers Agustin Rodriguez and George Jordan of ANR Signature Collection and architect Birgit Hansen of Hansen Design. Expect approximately 6,733 square feet of open, Masa Studio-designed living space punctuated by soaring ceilings, as well as Fleetwood windows and doors that open to reveal a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
Among the home’s star qualities are a grand living lounge and dining pavilion; temperature-controlled wine cellar sporting titanium leathered stone and distressed wood bottle racks; media room; library study; and spacious and serene master suite boasting a spa-like bath featuring a book-matched sequoia brown quartzite shower and polished stainless-steel tub.
A professional chef’s kitchen offers honed quartzite countertops, Miele appliances, custom cabinetry and a center island ideal for dining and entertaining, while an upstairs art gallery precedes the awe-inspiring roof terrace, replete with 360-degree wraparound views, a fire pit and wet bar.
“The crowning achievement may be the unique roof terrace, which is rare to experience in L.A. from a residence…normally, it’s a hotel or restaurant,” says Carswell. “The roof terrace at Woods Drive leaves one feeling truly on top of the California world.”
