The Foothill Mansion

The Foothill Mansion is the kind of Beverly Hills address that greets you first with light.

The house exhales—open, airy, and instantly serene—as the morning pours through enormous sliding glass doors, gliding across stone floors and plush textiles. With long sightlines and a floor plan that encourages you to live as comfortably outside as inside, the architecture is contemporary without being harsh. With a single motion, the glass disappears; patios turn into extensions of the living room, the pool becomes the color of the sky, and conversations float between blazing outdoor fireplaces that keep twilight parties warm even when the breeze from the ocean floats up the hills.

The main floor is laid out inside like a spacious salon. Children sprawled with a movie, friends leaning into a story, or a peaceful nook where you can read and still feel included are all examples of how seating areas are set up for real life. With top-notch appliances, a waterfall island that invites guests to stay, and storage that keeps the surfaces editorial-clear even on hectic days, the chef’s kitchen is the center of the house.

Just beyond is a bar and climate-controlled wine cellar, ideal for an impromptu tasting or a catered meal that naturally flows outside to the al fresco dining area and built-in BBQ. The technology that makes it all so easy remains discrete: privacy shading that reduces the afternoon sun without taking away from the view, sound that follows you from the kitchen to the terrace, and climate and lighting scenes that can be adjusted with a touch.

Like a polished gem, the pool serves as the garden’s anchor. During the day, it reflects palm fronds and a deep blue sky; at night, it becomes a plane that reflects low lantern light and stars. The backyard reads as a sequence of rooms—lounging here, having a late dinner there, swimming at midnight when the house is quiet—because of the twin outdoor fireplaces that create cozy, intimate areas around the water. With flowering borders that signal the seasons in color and fragrance and hedges that silence the outside world, landscaping was chosen for texture as much as privacy.

In the middle of the house is a floating staircase that rises like a ribbon and has subtle lighting on its treads to make it glow after dark. Everyone is never crowded thanks to the six en suite bedrooms upstairs. The main suite is completely different; it is oriented for peace and features windows that let in light from the canyon and treetops.

A walk-in shower provides the pressure and stillness typically associated with a resort, while dual vanities float in a spa-like bath of stone and glass. With plenty of hanging galleries, dimly lit shelves, and hidden drawers, showroom closets turn organization into a ritual that makes getting dressed enjoyable rather than a chore. With separate bathrooms and spacious closets, secondary suites are given equal consideration, ensuring that no visitor is taken advantage of and that the family’s routine is never disturbed.

The plan incorporates both play and wellness. With sturdy floors, mirrored walls, and the ideal ratio of natural light to concentration, a fully equipped gym takes training home and removes excuses. With soft seats, clear acoustics that maintain dialogue, and a screen that elevates a Tuesday night to a premiere, the private movie theater is set up for maximum comfort and clear sound. Wide-plank oak flooring throughout the house warms the contemporary color scheme, and large-format porcelain in high-traffic areas guarantees beauty that isn’t priceless. Barefoot mornings, joyous weekends, and peaceful midweek evenings with the doors open and music low are all examples of the refined lifestyle that results.

Beyond its amenities and finishes, The Foothill Mansion is distinguished by the way it manages pace. Mornings are bright and clear; afternoons are spent straddling the line between the kitchen island and the pool; and evenings are spent by the fire as the house narrows to a gentle glow. It is a home that epitomizes Beverly Hills: seclusion without loneliness, sophistication without ostentation, and a daily routine that feels both refined and completely organic.

Activities in the area include: hiking Franklin Canyon Park to exchange the city’s edges for peaceful trails, lake views, and hawks circling on thermals; touring Greystone Mansion and Gardens for a taste of Old Hollywood architecture and landscaped tranquility; and strolling Rodeo Drive and Canon Drive for boutique shopping and a long lunch under the jacarandas.

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