2121 La Mesa Drive

Santa Monica , CA 90402

MLS#: 16109292

$16,500,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 16109292
Listing provided by: ENGEL & VÖLKERS Santa Monic
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 years ago
On site: 9 years ago
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Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

2

3/4 Baths

1

Year Built

1981

Sq.Footage

9,288

Nestled along the most coveted street in Santa Monica, with views of the breathtaking Riviera Golf Course, sits an architectural masterpiece. Designed by legendary Peter Choate, the home has features and views that even the most fortunate of Angelenos will envy. The east wing of the property encompasses an immense master retreat, complete with skylit walk-in closet, spa bath with his and hers water closets and massage room - all of which evokes with an aura of unrivalled charm and contemporary luxury. The east wing also contains three additional bedroom suites and a stunning in-home theatre. The west wing contains two more amply sized bedroom suites that can soak up the California sun from morning until sunset and a private side entrance. Panoramic views and blue skies can be enjoyed from almost every room. This masterpiece is unparalleled and is the ultimate hallmark of well-being.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • 3/4 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Other Exterior Features

    Fire Pit

  • Parking

    Attached, Driveway

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, In Ground, Solar Heat

  • View

    Golf Course, Mountain(s), Pool

Area & Lot

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $16,500,000

  • Sq. Footage

    9, 288

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,776

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

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Nestled along the most coveted street in Santa Monica, with views of the breathtaking Riviera Golf Course, sits an architectural masterpiece. Designed by legendary Peter Choate, the home has features and views that even the most fortunate of Angelenos will envy. The east wing of the property encompasses an immense master retreat, complete with skylit walk-in closet, spa bath with his and hers water closets and massage room - all of which evokes with an aura of unrivalled charm and contemporary luxury. The east wing also contains three additional bedroom suites and a stunning in-home theatre. The west wing contains two more amply sized bedroom suites that can soak up the California sun from morning until sunset and a private side entrance. Panoramic views and blue skies can be enjoyed from almost every room. This masterpiece is unparalleled and is the ultimate hallmark of well-being.

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