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Palatial new waterfront mansion in upper Bel Air lists for $23M
Italianate villa overlooks Stone Canyon Reservoir with 300 degree
water, city views Beverly Hills, CA — A new gated Mediterranean style villa on just over half an acre of land in upper Bel Air, set above the private Stone Canyon reservoir, has been listed at $32,500,00 by Aaron Kirman, President of Aaroe
Estates, the luxury property division of John Aaroe Group.
Set on a promontory at the end of a cul‐de‐sac at 1940 Bel Air Road, the secluded home recalls the great villas in Italy’s lake region, with immaculate gardens chiseled into the hillside and magnificent terraces and loggias commanding breathtaking
water and city views. The developer, Marmara Development Group, has created a number of luxury properties in the area, including two more spectacular villas on Bel Air Road and two contemporary view homes in Beverly Glen.
The villa encompasses some 21,000 square feet of living space with eight bedrooms, including two staff suites with kitchenette, and fifteen bathrooms. Lavish amenities include a state‐of‐the‐art twelve‐seat home theater, one indoor and two outdoor pools, a billiards room with wet bar, a glass‐enclosed 1,060‐bottle wine cellar, and more. The mosaic‐tiled indoor pool and spa, inspired by ancient Roman baths, features state‐of‐the‐art lighting effects, stained glass skylights; natural light filters through a glass ceiling feature. The pool is served by a bath, sauna, steam shower,
dressing area and gym.
The residence features refined European details throughout, including arched doorways, custom woodwork, ornate carved stone moldings and stained glass windows. Lavish materials include Persian Onyx, Venetian Coronado stone, bronzeinspired
Venetian plaster, French limestone, rich mahogany and marble sourced from around the world.
Beyond the two‐story circular foyer, the formal living room and dining room are highlighted by a double‐sided fireplace, expansive windows and glass doors opening to a view terrace spanning the length of the house. A catering area and butler’s pantry connect the dining room to the top‐of‐the‐line gourmet kitchen. A casual
dining area and great room open to a view loggia. The home’s elegant office is enriched with mahogany built‐ins, coffered ceilings, a fireplace, an en suite bath. A door leads to the waterfront terrace.
The upstairs master wing, accessed through double doors and an elegant foyer, is served by a kitchenette with espresso machine, fireplace and sitting area. The wing and its two terraces offer some of the most captivating views of the lake, city and ocean as far as Catalina Island. Outside, stairs lead to a private infinity pool. Lavish
his‐and‐hers baths feature Persian Onyx floors, steam showers, and custom American walnut built‐ins. Four more bedrooms in a separate wing include a spacious junior master suite, two children’s bedrooms with common area and guest
suite. All feature water views, en suite baths and large walk‐in closets.
Outside, unique water features and bridges connect terrace to terrace, while hillside pathways lead to secluded gardens filled with roses, lavender and citrus and olive
groves that nearly reach the water’s edge. On the opposite side of the property, an intimate sitting area surrounds a fire pit and fountain. An outdoor kitchen, crafted in
Brazilian blue granite, and a bar area of Persian Red Onyx enhance entertaining, while a second infinity pool overlooks sweeping canyon, city and ocean panoramas.
“This is a completely unique property for its magnificent location, its complete privacy and its impeccably sumptuous creation,” says Kirman. “The grand style of Italy’s most lavish lakeside villas, the awe‐inspiring natural beauty above Bel Air and the ultra‐modern European construction combine to make Casa Lago a masterpiece unlike anything else in Los Angeles.”