2148 Stratford Circle

Superbly located within the desirable gated Bel Air Crest enclave is a home that embodies the Southern California luxury lifestyle. This magnificent Mediterranean with its own front gate offers over 10,000 square feet of living space with meticulously crafted interiors, a swimming pool, and exquisite canyon views. With seven handsome bedrooms, along with nine baths, there is plenty of room to grow, thrive, and live your very best life. With 24/7 guard-gated security, the exclusive Bel Air Crest community offers privacy, majestic hilltop views, and additional amenities such as pool, spa, tennis, and basketball courts.

The circular front motor court with its center fountain and four-car garage leads to a residence that is both timeless and elegant, with Italian Renaissance influences such as columns, archways, and balustrades. The inviting stucco exterior with its welcoming wings invites you inside to a home equally suited to entertaining and personal comfort. The two-story front foyer with limestone and hardwood floors serves as an organic hub with grand living spaces to each side and sweeping stairs leading up to private quarters.

The main level is resplendent with interior pillars, lovely architectural details, custom wall treatments, and tall arched windows allowing natural sunshine to complement the overhead recessed lighting. Living spaces include a gorgeous living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with chandelier and fireplace, a private office/study with richly burnished hardwood floors and two sets of French doors leading out to the terrace, and a den/media room that also exits to the terrace. A wonderful family/entertaining room features a stately carved wooden wet bar with stone counters, dishwasher, and fridge. The giant kitchen with its black stone counters, extended island, butler’s pantry, and chef’s grade appliances is a natural place to gravitate as meals are created.

Private quarters are upstairs, along with an extended curved landing overlooking the grand foyer below. Each bedroom is beautifully appointed, and most are ensuite with stunning baths and balcony access. A spectacular owners’ wing features herringbone hardwood floors, giant walk-in with custom organizers, two luxe bathrooms, and a see-through fireplace that is shared with the adjoining sitting room with its wet bar and French doors leading out to a wonderful private terrace and the loveliest views. The primary owners’ bath features soaring ceilings, tall windows, a skylight, a built-in makeup table, vanity, impressive spa tub and more. The attention paid to detail throughout this showcase home is extraordinary, with so many extras including your own private wine cellar.

Outdoor spaces are an integral part of the appeal, with numerous balconies and terraces. An outdoor kitchen offers the ultimate in convenience for social functions, luncheons, or dinners, while a beautiful oval swimming pool is complemented by large lounging areas along with twin stairways, each leading to a stone gazebo with red tiled roof. The property is ringed by mature trees for added privacy, with lush lawns, tasteful landscaping and breathtaking views completing a quintessential backyard oasis.

The gated Bel Air Crest enclave with 24/7 security is comprised of two sections: Canyon Homes and the larger, more exclusive Custom Homes. The stately residence at 2148 Stratford Circle with 10,079 sq. ft. of living space and a large .67 acre lot belongs to the Custom Homes category. The Clubhouse is a favorite gathering place with its swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and club room with professional catering kitchen. Other amenities include 3 tennis courts, 2 paddle tennis courts, a dog park, basketball, playground, and pitch-and-putt green. The community is conveniently close to the 405, The Getty, Mountain Gate Country Club, Stone Canyon restaurants, numerous trails and reserves, and UCLA.