Stairway To Zen

Climbing over two stories high above the rugged mountain landscape, this holiday home in Laurel Canyon has been crafted as a living work of art. Set atop the LA basin with views from every room, this bold geometric home is as surprising inside as it is out. Designed by LA-based architect Jeffrey Eyster and immortalized as the last home to be photographed by famed architectural photographer Julius Shulman, the home's image has been published around the world. Towering above the city, the vast, open plan living area features fold-away windows that transform the spaces into a dramatic open-air habitat. Despite the walls of glass and sweeping views, the home's placement affords surprising privacy and intimacy. Minimalist in tone and decor, the interiors feature sleek modern finishes, warm teak accents and a vibrant and eclectic collection of art and furnishings The designer kitchen is a sleek state of the art hub with island seating and professional-grade appliances for easy entertaining. Upstairs, the stately master suite includes a sitting area and office nook and stunning wall-to-wall canyon views, and a lavish spa-like bathroom. There are two additional double bedrooms with similar layouts, a shared bath, and direct access to the patio. One is outfitted as a music room with electric and acoustic guitars, while the other features a custom-designed surf theme. Immaculately landscaped, the terraces and outdoor lounge areas are perfect for soaking in the views and dining outside amid awe-inspiring sunsets. LAUREL CANYON Located atop the famed Laurel Canyon adjacent to and ideally situated for access to the best of LA. Depending on traffic of course, you are within a short drive to all of the action on the Sunset strip, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the west side for the best dining, shopping, and nightlife. Further east is the resurrected and thriving downtown district and a half-hour west is the coastal area beaches of Santa Monica and Venice with Malibu and the Santa Monica mountains for the best of outdoor recreation. There are excellent local hiking trails in both Laurel Canyon and a couple of miles east to Runyon Canyon. LOCATION Laurel Canyon, California. Nearest Airport: Burbank is 30 minutes away (7.7 Miles) and LAX is 60 minutes away or (16.9 miles)