A magnificent Tuscan villa, Il Sogno, built by renowned architect Mark Daniels in Lower Bel Air has hit the market for the first time in half a century for $45,000,000. International Luxury Ambassador Jade Mills, Beverly Hills’ leading real estate professional affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills, holds the listing with Linda May of Hilton & Hyland and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency. Located at 500 Perugia Way in lower Bel Air, the approximately 10,607-square-foot residence includes a total of six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
“Il Sogno, the dream, is one of the last true Bel Air estates,” said Mills. “On the only island right in the heart of lower Bel-Air, the superb interiors were designed by Kalef Alaton, named one of the 20 greatest designers of all time by Architectural Digest, using artisans from Tuscany and the Amalfi coast to create an authentic Italian villa. Hidden behind hand-forged gates in complete privacy, the allure of Il Sognos is enchanting due to its picturesque surroundings and peaceful setting.”
Showcasing a lushly landscaped, circular motor court surrounded by towering trees, the grand villa boasts antique plaster walls, six stone-carved fireplaces and an array of world-class details reminiscent of an era of elegant romance. With sophisticated terracotta and white marble flooring throughout, this home encompasses a dramatic beamed ceiling foyer that flows into the formal living room with an exquisite fireplace and ornate ceiling, hand-painted by master craftsmen. An indoor-outdoor ambiance pervades with floor-to-ceiling arched French doors that open to the expansive veranda with serene fountain and flowering vines cascading overhead.
A refined petit salon runs beautifully into l’Orangerie, a unique room with vaulted glass ceiling that creates a spectacular entertainment setting with fireplace and vertige marbled bar. Aptly named, the red library showcases 17 layers of red, hand-lacquered cabinetry, a marble fireplace and an intricately painted skylight. Evoking the famous Palladian villas in the Veneto, the astonishing primary bedroom suite showcases frescos on the domed ceiling, walls and wood floors hand-painted by a team of Italian artists from the Renzo Mongiardino studio in Rome. With arched French doors opening to a private patio with fountain, the primary suite also has dual bathroom suites with onyx, custom cabinetry, cedar-lined walk-in closets and a sitting area.
On the lower level, the intimate brick wine cellar offers dining and tasting areas with wine storage. Encased with floor-to-ceiling windows, the formal dining room’s French doors open to a loggia with access to a garden for dining alfresco. The artistry of the breakfast room features walls covered in captivating mirrors and decorative panels created by Claudio Brigante of the Mongiardino studio. A chef’s kitchen features a red-granite island and state-of-the-art appliances. On the second floor, there are two suites and a secondary main suite or family room with exposed wood-beamed ceiling, fireplace and terrace with views to the ocean, city skyline and the villa’s gardens.
Throughout this lavish estate, the beautiful scale grand rooms overlook spectacular views of the Bel Air Golf Course and the red tile roofs of the University of California, Los Angeles. Highlighted by specimen trees designed by David Jones, the personal florist of Nancy Reagan, Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor, the sprawling lush gardens have a sparkling tiled swimming pool, sunken grotto spa, fountains, enormous lawns and formal gardens. In addition to a four-car garage, the additional amenities include a bonus space, two offices and gym with ensuite bathroom.
To view the home, click here or contact Jade Mills at 310-285-7508 or homes@jademills.com.
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