Concrete 'James Bond' lair hits the market for an eye-watering $102 million
The buyer of a Californian mansion will feel like they’re living the life of a secret agent.
On the market for an eye-watering $US68 million ($AU102 million), the five-bedroom, 10-bathroom property at 410 Trousdale Place in Beverly Hills is aptly described as “bold and brash” on the listing with its all-concrete exterior.
Celebrity agent Joshua Altman of Douglas Elliman California, who holds the listing in conjunction with Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency, suggests that the home’s industrial details will “leave you wondering whether James Bond is around the corner”.
The property is owned by James Jannard, the founder of sunglass brand Oakley.
The 2016-built mansion is a clear example of brutalist architecture. Emerging from the 1950s in the UK, the unique style sees an emphasis placed on minimalist constructions with bare building products over elaborate designs.
Unapologetic with their aesthetic, façades are often severe with their sharp angles and geometric shapes, and feature either concrete, exposed brick, steel, timber or glass.
Appearing like a fortress from the driveway, the buyer will be greeted by a circular motor court that’s described on the listing as being reminiscent of Stonehenge.
Concrete features in every room of the mansion, alongside steel and glass.
For a show-stopping detail, the living room has a “wall of glass that disappears into the ground”.
There are not one but two kitchens, a theatre, bar, wine cellar, gym and separate guest quarters.
An infinity pool offers uninterrupted views of the entire Los Angeles Basin.
Three unique homes for sale in Australia
The Sydney property has a meditation cave carved out of the natural rockery alongside a waterfall near the heated pool.
The once-handsome estate called Morella in Sydney’s ritzy Mosman has been empty for about 50 years, save for squatters and vandals.
The Brisbane home is reminiscent of a “long ship ashore with three deck levels hovering and overlooking the river”.
We recommend
States
Capital Cities
Capital Cities - Rentals
Popular Areas
Allhomes
More
