Brentwood Country Estates is one of Los Angeles' most closely held addresses. Developed by the Hilton family in 1991 along a private stretch of Lower Mandeville Canyon, the guard-gated community comprises just 13 custom estates offering 24/7 security and canyon-to-ocean views from a perch above Brentwood. Exclusivity is the primary amenity here. The secondary amenity? Privacy. Not only is it gated, but it's largely invisible from the road. These attributes have long made it a favorite celebrity haven. Arnold Schwarzenegger is reportedly a longtime resident; Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen once held a home here before selling to Dr. Dre.
This European chateau-inspired estate on Chalon Road delivers on all of these fronts. Listed at $42 million by Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists Jade Mills and Albert Sousa, the property encompasses approximately 9,400 square feet across five bedrooms and nine baths, set on 6.13 acres with views that reach the Pacific and, on clear days, Catalina Island. The agents call it "a rare offering of grace, grandeur, and security."
A private gate opens to a stately gravel motor court. Beyond an arched entry, a central courtyard reveals vined walls, manicured gardens, a fountain, and flagstone pathways that seem to transport you from Los Angeles to the rolling hills of France or Italy.
The interior holds that Mediterranean sensibility throughout. The classic proportions of a true European manor are balanced by marble floors, soaring ceilings, and exceptional craftsmanship at every turn. A two-story formal living room anchored by a stone fireplace and coffered beamed ceilings flows into a formal dining room—clearly made for grand entertaining.
The chef's kitchen features professional-grade appliances and a substantial center island that opens to both a breakfast room and a family room with a fireplace. A wood-paneled office and library, two powder rooms, a guest suite, and a generous playroom complete the main level.
Upstairs, the primary suite opens onto a terrace through walls of French doors, with views that reach the ocean. A fireplace, dual custom walk-in closets, and a spa bath complete the retreat. Three additional en-suite bedrooms and a dedicated gym offer flexibility for guests and household alike.
The grounds effectively create "a mini resort" with expansive lawns, covered patios, a pool and spa, and a rotunda gazebo occupying the upper reaches of the property. Below the gazebo, a temperature-controlled wine cellar holds approximately 1,000 bottles.
View the complete listing by Jade Mills and Albert Sousa of Coldwell Banker Realty, Beverly Hills.
