Home of the Day: A refined touch in Beverly Hills

Tucked behind wrought-iron gates, this Mediterranean estate in Beverly Hills makes a great opening statement with a rounded foyer and sweeping wrought iron staircase. Further inside, living spaces by designer Maya Williams feature an elegant touch with glittering chandeliers, stone surfaces and rich wood floors. Walls and ceilings awash in contemporary hues complete the refined look.

Address: 1296 Monte Cielo Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210

Price: $18.387 million

Built: 2016

Lot size: 36,138 square feet

House size: 13,482 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms

Features: Vaulted entry with sweeping staircase; chef’s kitchen; formal dining room; master suite with fireplace, dual bathrooms and his/hers walk-in closets; hardwood flooring with decorative inlay; home office with separate entrance; home theater; four fireplaces; wine cellar; sauna; elevator; gym; two-story guest house; swimming pool and spa; outdoor kitchen; loggia; gated motor court

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90210 ZIP Code in April was $5.263 million, based on 31 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 1.2% increase in median price compared with April 2015.

Agents: Marjan Nourani and Elsa Nelson, Nelson Shelton & Associates, (310) 271-2229

To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.

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