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Chartwell Estate, a MegaMansion in Bel Air That's Fit For Royalty

This property is listed by Hilton and Hyland for $195,000,000. Click here for full listing details and more photos. 


Chartwell Estate is a megamansion is set in 10.3 acres of Bel Air’s finest manicured gardens that look like they belong in a French château. Designed designed by Sumner Spaulding in 1930, there was no expense spared in creating this authentic French neoclassical palace, down to the symmetrical cut limestone used on the facade.

Chartwell offers panoramic views from the downtown to the Pacific Ocean. The property was updated in in the 1980’s by famed designer Henri Samuel, one of the most prolific designers of the 20th century.

Amenities include a 12,000 bottle wine cellar, a car gallery for 40 vehicles, a tennis court, 75-foot pool with pool house, and a 5-bedroom guest house, designed by Californian architect Wallace Neff. There is nothing quite like Chartwell Estate.

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