Real Estate

Bel Air villa with basketball court, 21 bathrooms lists for $59M

This house is a town unto itself. 

Perched high above it all on a Los Angeles hillside, this palatial property offers more forms of entertainment than some entire villages have to offer. 

Located at 10697 Somma Way in Bel Air and named the Estate, this comprehensive compound built in the modern Spanish Revival style is looking for a new buyer who can put $59 million toward its commercial-grade 41,000 square feet of luxury living. 

Listed by The Agency’s David Parnes and Nest Seeker’s Shawn Elliott, the home, which was built in 2020, boasts eight bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, a professional basketball court, 1,200-bottle wine cellar (with wine tasting room, naturally) and a recording studio, to start.  

There’s a 36-person theater, as well, plus multiple kitchens, six bars and what the listing describes as a “monumental auto gallery” custom-designed to showcase “an entire car collection.” 

There’s an open floor plan, floor-to-ceiling glass pocket windows and both a maid’s quarters and a security room. 

In terms of tech, highlights include a specialty Samsung TV known as “The Wall,” Circadian Rhythm lighting, and both smart home and “state-of-the-art security” systems. 

The interior design is agreeable, with wood and limestone floors throughout, inset lighting galore, mostly light walls with the occasional marble slab or black accent, and a periodic arched doorway.

The property is officially named the Estate. Simon Berlyn
An indoor pool. Simon Berlyn
The house measures 41,000 square feet. Simon Berlyn
An office. Simon Berlyn
The view from the terrace. Simon Berlyn
The 36-seat home theater. Simon Berlyn
There are multiple kitchens in the compound. Simon Berlyn
One of eight bedrooms. Simon Berlyn
One of 21 bathrooms. Simon Berlyn
The home was previously on the market as a $500,000-a-month rental. Simon Berlyn
An aerial view of the property. Simon Berlyn
An outdoor dining area. Simon Berlyn
One of the numerous entertaining areas. Simon Berlyn
The home is perched on a hillside above the Hotel Bel-Air. Simon Berlyn

Thinking of leaving the homestead to pamper the body?

Why bother when there’s an entire wellness center complete with a 75-foot indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hair salon and fitness studio at home? 

Truly, why ever bother leaving when there is also an infinity edge pool, multi-level terraces and an outdoor kitchen on the “park-like grounds”?

Craving just a little human interaction beyond your mansion?

Wave into the distance at whatever celebrities are currently staying down the hill at the Hotel Bel-Air.

Before hitting the market in February, the Estate was previously listed as a $500,000-a-month rental, according to Zillow.