Home of the Day: Grand Italian mansion in Holmby Hills asks $45 million

A grand foyer set beneath 26-foot box-beam ceilings and an elaborate chandelier makes for a dramatic entrance at this Italian-inspired Mediterranean mansion behind gates in Holmby Hills.

Designed for entertaining, the 20,782 square feet of living space features elegant formal areas, a billiards room, a card room and a walnut-paneled wet bar. Two fireplaces, two private terraces, his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets, and a gym highlight a lavish master retreat.

Address: 200 Delfern Drive, Los Angeles, 90077

Price: $45 million

Built: 2002

House size: 20,782 square feet, eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms

Lot size: 1.21 acres

Features: Two-story foyer, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, archways, hardwood and marble floors, wood-paneled office/den, formal living areas, maid’s quarters, billiards room, card room, wine cellar, wet bar, master retreat with two fireplaces, two private terraces, his and hers baths, north-south tennis court, swimming pool, motor court, installed solar power

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About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90077 ZIP Code in August was $2.195 million based on 11 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 12.7% increase in median price compared to the previous year.

Agents: Mauricio Umansky, David Parnes, James Harris and Adrienne Martz, The Agency, (424) 230-3700

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