The Holmby Hills Plantation, once owned by W. Howard Lester, former chairman and chief executive of Williams-Sonoma cookware retailers, has come to the market for $ 58.75 million.
The gated residence, accessed by an olive tree drive, sits in seclusion, surrounded by mature trees, koi ponds and gardens on a 1.3 hectare plot of land. The Mediterranean-style main house designed by architect Robert Sinclair is in the heart of the property. A bridge from the main house leads to a two-story guesthouse.
Beyond the arched entrance, the main house has details such as limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, sling ceiling, and pillars inspired by 14th-century Italian gothic architecture. The brick ceiling is above the chef’s kitchen, moored by a marble island. The stairs lead to the wine cellar, film screening room, billiard room, and lounge with gold leaf accents.
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The tree lined road leads to the plantation.
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Outside front.
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Front entry.
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Porch two floors.
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Living room.
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Nice room.
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Library
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Kitchen.
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Gallery.
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Main bedroom.
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That loggia.
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Dining patio and backyard.
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Dining terrace.
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Pool.
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Game room.
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Home theater.
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Motorcycle court.
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Aerial view of a Mediterranean-style house.
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There are seven bedrooms, including two staff rooms, eight bathrooms and four powder rooms in the main house. The guesthouse, which has a fitness center and sauna, has another bedroom and two bathrooms.
Swimming pool, spa, pavilion and dining terrace are some of the outdoor facilities. A large motorcycle court is located in front.
Lester, who died in 2010 at the age of 75, bought a San Francisco-based cookware company in 1978 for $ 100,000. Under his direction from 1978 to 2001, he expanded the company from four retail stores to more than 600 stores while generating more than $ 3.4 billion in sales.
This property last changed hands in 2012 when Lester’s land sold it for $ 23 million, according to records.
Linda May from Hilton & Hyland is a listing agent.
