Some addresses carry their history lightly. High on Curson Terrace, a street of only five homes, this newly completed villa occupies a site once owned by Howard Hughes. It sits on over an acre, with no neighbors on either side and protected state land behind.
The residence was designed by Scott Mitchell Studio, the firm behind Nobu Malibu, and took a decade to build. More than $30 million was invested in board-formed concrete alone. Layered terraces, steel-framed glass and a careful use of fire, water and landscape turn every room toward a view that runs from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.
Arrival comes by a long cobblestone driveway to a motor court of nearly 4,000 square feet, made to show a serious collection of automobiles. Beyond, a dark-stone 100-foot infinity pool and spa look over the city, joined by a sunken fire lounge, a standalone pool bar and mature oaks.
The upper level is given entirely to the primary suite, with dual dressing rooms, separate baths and a private study. Below are a screening room, a billiards lounge and a bar. Chateau Marmont and the Hollywood Bowl are close by, and there is private access to Runyon Canyon.