This family-friendly villa in Upper Bel Air features an ample lawn and jungle gym with swings and slide. Built in 1953 and fully renovated, its style balances a bright, modern elegance with lovely touches of rustic ranch-house charm, from the exposed wood ceiling beams to the log-burning fireplace. The lush, 12,000-square-foot estate is just minutes from Stone Canyon Reservoir and 5 miles from the Getty.The heart of the home is an open-concept living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, served by a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Fresh white and yellow walls cast a summer radiance, illuminated by large windows. The master suite and 2 guest rooms are located on one side of the house, while the other side features an additional guest room that can be used as an office.Multiple sets of sliding glass doors open from the house the patio and yard, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor space. The expansive yard is perfect for afternoon games, cocktail parties, or casual wine tastings under the Southern California sky.The villa is within walking distance of restaurants, a market, and other conveniences, and a short drive from MountainGate Country Club and the Skirball Cultural Center. Wonderful hiking trails can be discovered off Mulholland Drive to the north, including in Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park. Drive 8 miles to the Sunset Strip and about 9 miles to the beachfront scene in Santa Monica.