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os Angeles is unique as a city with prime
proximity to Mother Nature. In few other
cities can a morning walk in the wilder-
ness—far from the rush of traffic where
stumbling upon deer, bears, coyotes
and cougars is possible—be tucked into
that slender slot of time between breakfast and
mid-morning. If a refreshing afternoon swim in a
saltwater pool sounds like the necessary prelude to
a productive afternoon, or a symphony of birdsong
the ideal chorus for dinner, look no further than
14410 Villa Woods Drive.
Of course, this address offers much more: the
privacy of a secluded neighborhood; a beautifully
detailed home with a layout designed to support
the ebb and flow of a busy family life; and easy
access to the city's many offerings, from muse-
ums and shops to restaurants and movie theaters
(Rick Caruso's Palisades Village is 5 minutes
away). Certainly, if location is a deal-breaker, this
sanctuary satisfies one's craving for the ideal. Its
unparalleled accessibility includes more vigorous
activity, too, such as hiking and riding via the trails
at Will Rogers State Historic Park that color the
area with a touch of Big Sur's rugged, wild beauty.
"e ability to be able to walk through the gate at
the end of the cul-de-sac and be in the park is just
spectacular," says the homeowner, who also raves
about the close-knit community. "We have great
neighbors and we know all of them," he confides.
"When there are fewer people, people are more
important, my grandparents used to say. And this
neighborhood is like that."
e house itself is shaded by beautiful foliage
that ensures it stays cool, even during the city's
hottest summers. "e thing that owns this house
is the trees," says the homeowner. "[ere are]
redwoods and oak trees and the Aleppo pine out
back . . . over a hundred years old." While not quite
that old, the home was originally built in the 1950s
and its Japanese-inspired backyard was prominently
showcased in Sunset Magazine. Designed to merge
with the landscape, the free-form, saltwater pool
and spa are surrounded by lagoon rock and lush
greenery. "ere are a lot of places for kids to play,"
notes the homeowner. e vine-graced wooden
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