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What Can $40M Buy You In Palos Verdes?

WOW House: This 51,000 square feet home sits on 7.4 acres of prime Palos Verdes Estates land.

ROLLING HILLS, CA – This authentic Spanish estate was built by world-renowned architect Rafael Manzano Martos just 16 years ago. This private mansion is the 36th largest residence ever built and still standing in the United States, and is perched 1,100 feet above Los Angeles at the crest of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The estate, which is 51,000 square feet, sits on a 7.4 acre property and includes nine bedrooms and 25 bathrooms throughout.

For a mere $40 million, the house includes a 10,000 square feet hamam spa, two tennis courts, two swimming pools, and a neoclassical grand ballroom which can easily convert to a full-size basketball court, indoor horse ring, or accomodate a large car collection. If you've ever wanted to live like royalty, this house is your first step towards it.

  • Address: 1 Buggy Whip Dr, Rolling Hills, California
  • Price: $40,000,000
  • Square Feet: 51000
  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 25 Baths
  • Built: 2001
  • Features: Hacienda de la Paz, a millennium of art, architecture and engineering under one roof. An extremely rare property that MUST be experienced! Positioned in Los Angeles' preeminent equestrian community, the authentic Spanish estate is the only U.S. residence designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Manzano Martos. 17 years in the making, this private palace is the 36th largest residence ever built and still standing in the U.S. Perched 1100 ft. above L.A. at the crest of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the 24-hour guard-gated city of Rolling Hills; one of the safest and wealthiest cities in America. Breathtaking and unencumbered 180-degree panoramic views encompass the beaches, downtown and the San Gabriel Mountains. Amenities include a 10,000-sq. ft. hamam spa fit for a king, 15,000 sq. ft., 40 feet high neoclassical grand ballroom(easily converted to a full size basketball court, indoor horse ring or accommodate large car collection), 2 tennis courts; indoor hard court & outdoor red clay court, 2 swimming pools; indoor & outdoor, direct access to 57 miles of equestrian & hiking trails, guesthouse, bocce court, gym, yoga room, wine cellar, catering facilities, energy and cost efficient geothermal heating & cooling system, radiant flooring, elevators, 6 car garage, motor court and romantic gardens.

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