3300 W Palos Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 - For Sale

Villa LaBarba sits upon a spectacular site on Palos Verdes Peninsula with 180 degree ocean views. 5 bedrooms, 9.5 baths, 11,346 of living space all on a usable lot of 1.12 acres. Massive custom gates down a private driveway reveal The Palladian inspired Italian villa sitting within lush gardens with a water course, Venetian fountains, hundreds of palm trees, over 1,000 roses, more than a dozen citrus trees and a working vineyard.The creators of Villa LaBarba envisioned an Italian Palazzo handed down through a family between the 15th and 19th centuries but with all the modern conveniences. The owners asked the architectural firm of Edward Carson Beall and Associates to include their ideas from 25 years of world travel, inspired by the best of European classic architecture.Within the Palladian fa?ade, the villa?s walls, ceilings and floors are executed in murals, mosaics, gilt and faux finishes and classic Italian marbles. Floor plans facilitate entertaining on a grand or cozy scale and include many rooms that can be repurposed for multi-generational family living or staff. Highlights include a two story pantry/kitchen, paneled library with secret door, wine cellar, an elevator and dumbwaiter, a two story great hall and large master suite.