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Chinese olive tree tradi-
tionally blossoms in autumn, its
clusters of tiny flowers bursting
forth in bright yellow with a softly
sweet aroma. Right outside the
door of the main living room in this home there's
such a tree, and when the door is open, its scent
seeps into the room. If amplifies the majestic
feel of the space—and the bold Pacific Ocean
vistas that enter through every door and window.
"It was strategically planted," real estate
agent Mingli Wang says of the tree, pointing out
how every detail, big and small, was considered
in the design of this special property. Special
because it stands alone in some key respects.
It's perched atop a hill at the highest point in
Palos Verdes Estates, with unobstructed ocean
and coastal views as far as the eye can see. "It
has 270-degree ocean views," Wang points out,
"but you also have land—1.45 acres—and it's
all usable."
It's a highly rare mix, since oceanview prop-
erties do not typically have this volume of flat,
easy to navigate landscape where you can relax,
entertain and immerse yourself in what feels
like an exclusive resort—where you're the sole
guest. Stroll the tidy walkway along the perime-
ter of the property and, interspersed among the
lush green landscape, there are all the accoutre-
ments. An oversized putting green flanked with
palm trees. A full-sized tennis court. Vibrant
gardens, including eye-catching collections of
drought-resistant succulents. There's a gener-
ous sun deck with a Roman-shaped pool and
spa where you can lounge and swim the day
away. "It's one of the best lots in Palos Verdes,
and its features are resort-like," describes agent
Anand Chhabria.
The expansiveness of the home itself is
celebrated with a voluminous scale through-
out, starting with the entry sequence. You
approach the hilltop residence via a circular
motor court, complete with a porte cochere and
broad stretch of stairs. "When I first saw the
property I was overwhelmed by the size of it,"
Wang says of the approximately 18,227-square-
foot mansion, complete with a bowling alley and
a movie theater with tiered seating. "It's one of
the largest floorplans on the Peninsula."
This atmosphere of glossy elegance continues
in the entryway foyer, where an intricate glass
chandelier twinkles across two levels. "The drive-
way and entrance is like a hotel lobby," notes
Anand Chhabria. Steps away are main living
areas, including a hyper-formal living room with
parquet floors where another stately chandelier
hangs from a glowing tray ceiling. Surrounding
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