Oliveto Vale, named for its peaceful, flourishing olive trees and natural surroundings, presents a rare opportunity to own a refined contemporary estate with sweeping canyon and city vistas, positioned on one of Bel Air's most coveted ridgelines. Quietly nestled above the Bel Air Country Club, this premier architectural residence blends clean modern design with effortless indoor/outdoor living across its sun-filled open floor plan. Expansive walls of glass frame treetop and skyline views, while multiple terraces create an ideal backdrop for entertaining or serene retreat. The main level features generous living and dining areas anchored by a sleek gourmet kitchen with premium appliances and a large center island. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary with a spa-inspired bath, walk-in closet, and direct access to the outdoor living spaces. Additional bedrooms are well-scaled and thoughtfully placed for comfort and privacy. The outdoors offer tranquil California living at its finest, with a sparkling pool, lush landscaping, and view-oriented lounging spaces. Moments from Westwood, Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills, and premier schools, this Lower Bel Air residence combines exclusivity, elegance, and the timeless Bel Air lifestyle. Named for the verdant olive grove, a symbol of peace, wisdom, and renewal for countless generations, Oliveto Vale promises enduring abundance and a life well lived. A masterwork piece by Sharon Ohana of CDH Builders with architecture and design by Mike Khalesi of Beverly Hills One.
Single-familyProperty Type
2025Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$2,778Price/Sq.Ft.
6 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sally Forster Jones•DRE #00558939• Compass
•310-579-2200 (agent)
•showings@sallyforsterjones.com (agent)
Listed by Tomer Fridman•DRE #01750717• Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
Bel Air, located between Beverly Hills and the Sepulveda Pass, is a residential and hillside Los Angeles neighborhood with gated lanes and canyon views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hotel Bel-Air on Stone Canyon Road, where a quiet, palm-lined arrival sets a low-key, polished tone. Architectural identity leans to midcentury modern estates, Mediterranean revivals, and contemporary compounds tucked along winding roads. The Getty Center frames the skyline nearby, pairing hilltop galleries with broad city-and-ocean sightlines. Stone Canyon Reservoir and the nearby trails of Franklin Canyon Park add shaded, outdoorsy counterpoints to the built landscape.
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Market insights
1165 Somera Rd · $49,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$49,995,000
Median list price in this area is $1,104,837. (98% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Basement
Elevator
High ceilings (9+ feet)
Recessed lighting
Wet bar
Built-ins
Bar
Bedrooms
Walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Double vanity(s)
Double shower
Steam shower
Bidet
Shower and tub
Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen with island and counter top
Open to family room
Pantry
Built-in BBQ
Range
Range hood
Double oven
Microwave
Built-ins
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Flooring
Stone floors
Wood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Fireplace heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Balcony
Private barbecue area
French doors
Sliding glass doors
Sprinkler system
Back yard
Front yard
Lawn
Yard
Home design
Detached single-family home
Three or more levels (3 stories)
New construction
Has view of hills, canyon, city, city lights, coastline, mountains, ocean, treetops and woods
Gated
Parking
Attached garage
4+ car garage (6 garage spaces)
Private gated driveway
10 total parking spaces (6 covered, 4 open)
Security
Gated community
Alarm system
Construction
No detached/attached common walls (fully detached)
Utilities
In-ground heated pool
In-ground spa
Other
Property zoned LARE20
As-Is disclosure
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Construct a new two-story single-family home with a basement and garage. Install fire sprinklers throughout the building.
Fire sprinkler
New construction
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