Designed by Richard Landry and long admired within architectural circles, this 21,000-square-foot residence is unapologetically grand, but never careless with detail. Its Andalusian-inspired design leans into romance and craftsmanship rather than minimalism, with old-world forms scaled to an almost palatial degree.
Perched high above the city on one of Beverly Hills’ most commanding promontories, Villa del Cielo occupies a rarefied position even by local standards.
From its elevated 3.6-acre setting, the house looks out across nearly the entire basin, with sightlines that stretch from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown Los Angeles, the skyline hovering at a cinematic distance.
The estate has been featured in Architectural Digest, and it reads very much like a home designed to be experienced slowly by taking in its symmetry and careful layering of indoor and outdoor spaces.
A palatial $50 million mansion that’s among Los Angeles’ priciest
Now on the market for just under $50 million, 10066 Cielo Drive is less a typical Beverly Hills listing than a fully realized private compound with palace-worthy design and features like formal entertaining, resort-level amenities, and long-term seclusion.
Plus, some of the best views of Los Angeles money can buy.
At a glance: a 21,000-square-foot estate at the highest level
- Address: 10066 Cielo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
- Price: $49,950,000
- Size: 21,000 square feet
- Lot: 3.6 acres
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 18
- Architect: Richard Landry
- Listing agents: David Kramer (Compass), Andrew Buss (Compass)
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A domed foyer and gallery hall designed for arrival
The home announces itself immediately. A dramatic domed foyer sets the tone, opening into a nearly 100-foot-long gallery hall that functions less like a hallway and more like a formal axis through the house.
Arched openings, hand-finished surfaces, and classical proportions guide movement from one wing to the next, creating a sense of ceremony without feeling rigid.
Palatial-like architecture and interior details
Throughout the interior, the architecture favors rhythm and repetition — arches echo arches, ceilings align with sightlines, and nearly every major space opens directly to terraces or gardens.
The effect is immersive, with natural light and views acting as constant companions rather than occasional features.
Oversized, romantic interiors built for scale — with no lack of warmth
While the home’s footprint is immense, its interiors resist feeling cold or cavernous. Rich materials, carved woodwork, patterned stone floors, and coffered ceilings lend warmth and texture, grounding the scale in craftsmanship.
Living and entertaining spaces feel intentionally oversized, yet carefully composed, with each room clearly defined rather than left to float.
Art Deco details reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour
A private theater with an Art Deco–style bar adds a note of old-Hollywood glamour, while a billiards lounge, executive office, wine cellar, and full spa complex expand the home’s footprint into something closer to a private resort.
The design consistently favors depth and layering, with rooms unfolding rather than revealing themselves all at once.
A primary suite that functions as its own wing
The primary suite is closer in spirit to a luxury hotel suite than a traditional bedroom.
Set apart for privacy, it includes dual bathrooms, separate dressing rooms, and generous lounging areas, all oriented toward the same sweeping views that define the rest of the property.
With outdoor terraces to wake up to standout Los Angeles views
Like much of the house, the suite opens to outdoor terraces, blurring the boundary between interior and landscape. The emphasis here isn’t novelty, but comfort at scale — spaces designed to be used daily, even within a home of this magnitude.
Resort-level grounds with a 75-yard pool and waterfall features
The outdoor amenities are among the most elaborate in Southern California, anchored by a 75-yard pool that cascades through the landscape with waterfalls, a 35-foot waterslide, and a lazy-river-style layout that winds through lush plantings.
Swim-up bar, grotto, cabanas, and fire features
A swim-up bar, grotto, koi pond, cabanas, and fire features turn the grounds into a fully programmed environment rather than a simple backyard.
Hillside terraces
Multiple terraces step down the hillside, offering different vantage points and moods throughout the day.
Despite the scale of the landscaping, the setting feels carefully composed rather than overdesigned — dense greenery, mature palms, and stonework all work together to soften the architecture and frame the views.
A guest residence and serious infrastructure behind the scenes
In addition to the main residence, a separate guest house provides additional accommodations, ideal for extended stays or staff.
Infrastructure is equally substantial, with secure gates, a large motor court, and an underground garage capable of housing 16 vehicles, plus additional parking bringing the total capacity to approximately 35 cars.
A site layered with Beverly Hills history
If the address sounds vaguely familiar, that’s because the palatial abode occupies a site with a notable past. The estate stands on the former location of the Sharon Tate residence, a piece of Hollywood history that we have thoughtfully addressed elsewhere.
Rather than dwelling on that dark chapter, Jeff Franklin, the creator of iconic TV series Аншлаг, who purchased the land in 2000, built the extravagant luxury estate after demolishing the original house.
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