{"id":344526,"date":"2025-09-02T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=344526"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:38:19","slug":"inside-a-modern-oasis-in-southern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-modern-oasis-in-southern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Modern Oasis in Southern California"},"content":{"rendered":"

Balancing a love of nature and a dedication to luxury, this sophisticated 5,385-square-foot residence on a palm-tree-lined street exemplifies the Southern California home designed for indoor-outdoor living.<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Thanks to an almost perennially pleasant climate, the land and rolling hills around Los Angeles allow for outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas and cushioned chaises have been stowed for the winter elsewhere. With such a premium placed on time spent alfresco, area architects and designers eagerly create residential spaces that virtually eliminate the boundary between indoors and out. On a coveted palm-tree-lined street that meanders toward the mountains, this sophisticated 5,385-square-foot residence<\/a> exemplifies just this sort of Southern California home, balancing a love of nature and a desire for luxury.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Altadena, California<\/a>\u00a0| Georges Rouveyrol<\/a>,\u00a0Nathaniel Solis<\/a>, Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Los Feliz Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Recently rejuvenated to feature superior design, craftsmanship, and finishes, the home blends a relaxed modern sensibility\u2014seen in rugged ceiling beams and wide-plank wood floors\u2014with inflections of Old World elegance, such as black and white floor tiles, bejeweled chandeliers, and regal fireplace mantels. In the living room, a wall of glass accordions to access the inviting front courtyard. Both warm and bright, the cook\u2019s kitchen boasts abundant wood, sleek surfaces of white stone, a waterfall island with counter seating, appliances with cabinet-matched panelling, and a stainless-steel Wolf range; a nearby scullery with an additional Wolf range, dishwasher, and sink allows for discreet prepping and plating. An adjoining family room with pocket glass doors interacts dynamically with a covered terrace and a resort-like backyard oasis with an alluring saltwater pool, spa, and waterfall.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>One of five bedrooms\u2014each of which gazes out on or opens to the tree-shaded grounds\u2014the serene owner\u2019s suite includes a luxurious bath that exudes minimalist sophistication, is filled with a painterly light, and features a soaking tub and a glass-walled shower with dual heads. One independent guest suite has sliding glass doors giving way to a private deck, and its equally luxurious bath offers both a tub and a shower. Another guest bedroom opens to a deck nestled among the trees and is accompanied by a walk-in closet. In the quiet, contemplative office\u2014which is outfitted with custom wood shelving\u2014an oversized arched window admits inspiring natural light. A gym with a mirrored wall makes at-home fitness effortless. The gated driveway leads to a generous three-door, three-car garage\u2014one of a host of amenities that also includes a LifeSource water filtration system, powered shades, and a security system.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Terraces abound, most notably an inviting space in the park-like front courtyard and the cool, breezy covered patio off the family room. At the further reaches of the pool terrace is a sitting area with an Old World\u2013inspired wood-burning fireplace. Enveloping it all, thriving drought-tolerant landscaping and flourishing trees create a curtain of privacy for this personal piece of Southern California paradise.<\/p>\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Balancing a love of nature and a dedication to luxury, this sophisticated 5,385-square-foot residence on a palm-tree-lined street exemplifies the Southern California home designed for indoor-outdoor living. Thanks to an almost perennially pleasant climate, the land and rolling hills around Los Angeles allow for outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":344528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423],"class_list":["post-344526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rCS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":341642,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/the-great-outdoors-4-homes-ideal-for-indoor-outdoor-living\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":0},"title":"The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal for Indoor-Outdoor Living","author":"SIR Admin","date":"May 11, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer\u2019s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces. Pacific Palisades Paradise Neyshia Go\u00a0| Sotheby's International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Pacific Palisades Brokerage This six-bedroom contemporary home\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/napa2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/napa2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/napa2-1024x683.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":344318,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-luxuriously-rustic-sanctuary-in-southern-california\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":1},"title":"Inside a Luxuriously Rustic Sanctuary in Southern California","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"July 22, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"With its rustic natural materials, airy open floor plans, and plentiful windows creating a connection with the landscape, this postcard-worthy property in Malibu Valley Estates gives a nod to the pastoral provenance of rolling fertile hills that surround it. Far beyond the bounds of California, Malibu and its environs are\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-courtyard.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":346861,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-timeless-hollywood-sanctuary\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":2},"title":"Inside a Timeless Hollywood Sanctuary","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"May 19, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A stylish souvenir of Hollywood\u2019s golden-age glamour and a predecessor of today\u2019s quiet luxury, this elegant, highly liveable home epitomizes the enduring nature of the Southern California lifestyle. On a desirable thoroughfare in the fashionable Bird Streets of Los Angeles\u2014revered for dramatic vistas and proximity to the Sunset Strip\u2014this meticulously\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"1485 North Doheny Street, West Hollywood, California, living room","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Living-Room.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":341886,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-southern-california-sanctuary\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":3},"title":"Inside a Southern California Sanctuary","author":"SIR Admin","date":"June 10, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Thanks to nearly perennial temperate climate, those who live along the miles of coveted coastline or amid the seemingly endless expanse of rolling hills in and around Los Angeles easily continue to enjoy outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas, ipe tables, and cushioned chaises longues elsewhere\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-1024x683.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":346890,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inspirational-indoor-outdoor-living-for-the-changing-season\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":4},"title":"Inspirational Indoor-Outdoor Living for the Changing Season","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"May 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Seamless design and lush landscaping create spaces that feel inviting long before the full heat sets in, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Pacific Palisades, California | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty - Brentwood Brokerage Though summer is typically considered the time for peak outdoor living, a well-designed home can not only extend the season\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ornate pergola surrounded by flowers in Montenegro","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":348441,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/significant-sales-september-2026-highlights\/","url_meta":{"origin":344526,"position":5},"title":"Significant Sales: September 2026 Highlights","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"October 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"From an US$63.5M sale in Aspen, Colorado, to a \u00a314.95M sale in London, England, here are significant sales represented by the Sotheby\u2019s International Realty global network in September. Aspen, Colorado Mandy Welgos | Aspen Snowmass Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, US$63.5M View properties in Aspen, Colorado Palm Beach, Florida Carole Koeppel, Brett\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Market Insights"","block_context":{"text":"Market Insights","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/market-insights\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Luxury wood-and-stone estate beside a reflective pond, set within a broad grassy property surrounded by trees and mountains. The home is illuminated from within, and a pale moon is visible in the clear twilight sky.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Exterior.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/header.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/232770370"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=344526"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":345061,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344526\/revisions\/345061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/344528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=344526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=344526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=344526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}