Hilton & Hyland's Hacienda De La Paz Available at $53M

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When you want to create one of the world's most beautiful homes, you may have to go the lengths of the globe to do it. So it was with Hacienda De La Paz.

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As the South Bay's preeminent estate and one of America's most distinctive properties, you might expect 50,000 square feet of living space, jetliner views and the ultimate in luxury and security. But for the Hacienda, traditional descriptors such as room counts are utterly eclipsed by the intriguing stories and secrets that run so much deeper.

The indoor pool is a perfect example. Lined by arches of hand carved sandstone blocks, each was made by a collective of some 300 nomadic Moroccan tribesmen in the traditions of their Moorish ancestors. Their incredible work was then carefully transported and reassembled in California, resulting in a pool setting so spectacular that it leaves visitors audibly gasping at its beauty; just a small part of one of the countless such stories that can be told about this stunning manor and the 17 years of its making.

There's a reason why this relatively young estate already emanates such a profound sense of history. The Hacienda remains the only home in the Americas by celebrated architectural laureate Rafael Manzano Martos, the one-time Director-Curator of Europe's oldest active royal palace, the Alcazar of Seville. His insights, gained as a restorer of Spain's cathedrals and palaces, can be felt throughout the Hacienda, uniquely connecting it to the Classical idiom and its Andalusian roots, culminating in a residence that is nothing short of palatial.

The estate's faithfulness to its Spanish forbears extends to such amenities as a private chapel, custom forged door and window hardware, thick adobe walls and tile roofing created by the same artisans responsible for the restoration of the historic California missions.

Recovered heart pine that had been felled 300 years ago in southern Georgia was dredged out of two rivers and used for much of the Hacienda's wood flooring.  This rare wood is the exact variety used for the masts of the tall sailing ships built during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.  It was also used to build the grand estates of George Washington's Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, but must now be reclaimed because native stands are extremely scarce.  

Outside, the 8-acre Hacienda grounds include a red-clay tennis court built to French Open specs, infinity pool, orchards consisting of more than 26 varieties of fruit and nut trees, private bridle trails, small pet sanctuary, and bocce court.  

Hacienda De La Paz sets itself apart with the boldness of its vision, the brilliance of its execution and the softness of its beauty. Simply put, there is nothing in America quite like it.

To learn more about Hacienda De La Paz, please contact listing agent, Marcie Hartley, at (310) 980-0141, [email protected] or visit www.haciendadelapaz.com.

About Hilton & Hyland
Beverly Hills based Hilton & Hyland (www.hiltonhyland.com) was established in 1993 as a boutique real estate firm to provide extremely personalized service to buyers and sellers of luxury properties. Founders Rick Hilton, grandson of the famous hotel developer, and Jeff Hyland, one of the most recognizable figures in Los Angeles real estate, have built their agency from the ground up. Hilton & Hyland is the Founding Member of Christie's International Real Estate and is the exclusive affiliate of Luxury Portfolio, expanding their international reach to over 650 affiliates worldwide.  In the 2014 REAL Trends "The Thousand" annual report,12 Hilton & Hyland associates ranked in the top 150 agents in the U.S. by sales volume, the highest number of any brokerage in Los Angeles.  With over two billion dollars in transactions in 2013, Hilton & Hyland is recognized as the top luxury real estate agency in Los Angeles.

Media Contact:
Charles L. Black III
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Development
Hilton & Hyland
(310) 278-3311
[email protected]

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