Luxe Living

Perched atop one of the Sunset Strip’s most coveted ‘Bird Street,’ Nightingale, this newly constructed modern home has all the elements befitting this grand and hip location. Listed with Los Angeles super agent, Gary Gold of Hilton & Hyland, this cutting edge design mixes concrete, stucco and wood in a striking combination that creates warmth rarely seen in a modern estate of this size and scale.

A massive front doorway leads to high-ceiling public rooms that have fantastic volume, perfect for entertaining. How perfect? Well, Celebrity chef Michael Mina teamed up with Robb Report magazine to for an incredible dinner party and they chose this stunning home as the venue.

What makes it the quintessential and perfect Hollywood Hills home? To start, the home features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout that open up to bring the the outside in and help provide a spectacular backdrop – panoramic views of the city below. Twinkling city lights and the stunning California sky are this home’s never-ending front yard. A spacious chef’s kitchen has the latest and best in appliances and amenities. The private master bedroom and bath have their own fantastic views from the Hollywood Hills as well. A screening room, wine cellar, office and guest bedrooms round out this stunning hillside estate’s features.

Outside, a fantastic infinity edged pool and spacious fire pit area rival the home’s interior for entertaining possibilities.

For sale for $15 million, this home is also available for lease for $55,000 a month.

Just in time for summer in California, Leonardo DiCaprio has just listed his beachfront Malibu home for lease. Perfect for a sun worshiper with deep pockets, DiCaprio’s place can be yours for $150,000 a month for a short-term lease (less than 6 months) or $75,000 a month if you want to stay longer.

DiCaprio currently owns 2 homes in Malibu, and purchased this particular home at  23736 Malibu Colony Road on October 9, 2002 for $6,000,000. The home has 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 2,633 square feet. DiCaprio just completed a beautiful remodel in time for summer and is now ready to lease the home out to someone who wants a temporary taste of how the stars live. The unique property has a 4-bedroom main house on the stunning Malibu ocean-front, as well as a 2-bedroom detached guest house, and a third detached loft with gym, media room, seventh bedroom and office area. Unique to a home right on the water, DiCaprio’s home has beautiful gardens and lawns. Consider it a beachfront luxury compound!

Can’t swing DiCaprio’s steep asking price? A similar home next door is also for lease for a mere $45,000 a month.

Katie Bentzen of Arete Estates in Malibu is brokering the lease.

Images via the MLS.