Alta Paradise

Alta Paradise is set on more than a quarter acre of gated property, but the rear courtyard is the private oasis where you will want to soak in the sunshine. The house opens to an airy loggia with shaded living and dining areas and a fireplace. Palm trees and a lush hedge surround the pool and hot tub, as does a terrace with plenty of loungers. Heat up the barbecue for an alfresco dinner, or opt to entertain inside around the grand piano, sound system or indoor fireplace.

The villa's open floor plan and bright interiors epitomize the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that makes Los Angeles so enchanting. At the entrance, 25-foot-high ceilings, travertine floors and a sweeping staircase make a dramatic statement that is matched by the row of ten-foot glass doors connecting the living and dining rooms to the loggia. Even the fully equipped kitchen - which has gorgeous Carrara countertops and a minimalist look - feels like part of the landscape thanks to nearly floor-to-ceiling windows.

Relive your honeymoon in the primary bedroom at Alta Paradise, which has a hotel-worthy king bed, en-suite bathroom with jetted tub, a fireplace and its own balcony. There are two other bedrooms with king beds - one with an en-suite bathroom and one that shares a hall bathroom - and one bedroom with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom.

The villa's living areas may surpass your expectations, but its location close to the area's top attractions will truly impress. Alta Paradise is less than five miles from shopping on Rodeo Drive and at The Grove, the iconic sights of Hollywood and the world-class concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. It is less than ten miles from the art collection at the Getty Center and the thrills of Universal Studios, and within about 20 miles of your choice of three different beaches.