Francis York

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Orum House, a Bel Air Residence

Address: 11490 Orum Road, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90049

This property is listed for $56,000,000 by Michelle Oliver of Douglas Elliman

Perched on the side of a cliff, the AIA award winning Orum House reflects the skyline of LA on its floor-to-ceiling mirrored glass curtain wall. With a double-gated entry and set on its own private road in the heart of Bel Air, the property is a true California compound, with parking for 30 cars. 

SPF Architects founder Zoltan E Pali designed the residence “across three 'blades' that radiate from a central node...The client wanted a luxurious house where she could throw large events and host her extended family, but she also wanted it to feel welcoming."

The striking three-pronged residence offers sweeping 270 degree views of LA and the Pacific Ocean, with the motorized Sky Frame doors seamlessly blending the line of indoor and outdoor space with just the touch of a button. The Swiss company designed the windows to create a glittering effect from the five different window widths, and a selection of reflective, opaque, translucent or clear glass opacities.   

Sprawled across almost 19,000 sq ft, the main level has an open flow design that juxtaposes larger entertaining areas with more intimate, cozier spaces for everyday living. There is an additional 6000 sq ft of covered outdoor terraces, with outdoor fireplaces and a pool that boasts unobstructed Bel Air views, without a neighbour in sight for miles. (The closest neighbour is the Getty Museum.)

The second level houses the master suite and the guest bedrooms. The master suite is built for the King and Queen of the house, with an entire wing devoted to the walk-in closet, offering more storage space than one could ever desire.  

The lower level offers more amenities for hosting and entertaining, with a full 4-bedroom guesthouse, a commercial grade kitchen for larger scale entertaining, and a 1000-bottle wine cellar. There is also a wood-panelled, sound-proofed Dolby Atmos theatre room for private screenings, in true Hollywood style. 

Another lower wing of the home is devoted to fitness and wellness, with a full gym that opens out to the lawn. Additional amenities include an in-home massage studio, steam room, and custom-built sauna. 

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