1697 W Potrero Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361

1697 Potrero Road sits behind twin, dove-white, four-rail fencing. Beyond its gated entrance lies a private lane that meanders its way uphill. Bordered by beds of wild flowers, clusters of lavender, pockets of iris and bursts of crimson bottlebrush, this is a journey that celebrates flora and fauna. At its summit, the lane opens onto a dramatic courtyard, with breath-taking, sweeping views. One of the newest homes in prestigious Hidden Valley, this is a grand and unique hybrid of traditional Cape Cod architecture and contemporary Californian lifestyle. The path to the front door is flanked by a car collector's garage-cum-gallery and a vista-framing car port. With ceilings that reach 29ft, and a view upon entry from one end to the other, the scale of this house is magnificent. Pass the owner's study, and enter the open plan great room, finding the dining area to the right and living room to the left. With pillared, vaulted ceilings, an abundance of natural light, the coziness of a … read more …