Bella Vita
Home is where meaningful experiences become timeless value.
“We use features to shape experiences that define value”
In-Out Connection
First impresion
Natural Light
Study/Work
Sleeping & Care
Indoor cooking
Outdoor Cooking
House Care
Kids
Pets
Mood Diversity
ART
Sitting
Media
Wellness
Hospitality/ADU
Water Retreat
Portals
It’s where the rest feels complete
Here, the place brings you back to yourself
“Sleeping & Care”
Baja
Color
Spa
Baja
Outdoor Shower
Life feels richer when it’s shared and every space becomes a place to gather
“Family”
Built from the ground we walk on.
Thermador
Zia tile
Newport Brass
Phylrich
Bedrosians
Mission Tile West
Concrete collaborative
FIRECLAY TILE
My Moroccan
“California”
California Faucets
Escapes LA
Royal Stone LA
Acquisition Requirements
South-Oriented Backyard
Maximizes natural light exposure throughout the day.
Ideal for creating warm outdoor living and pool areas.
Zoning and Build Potential
Check local zoning for ADU or addition potential.
Understand the property’s zoning designation (e.g. R1, RD, RM) setback encroachments
Historic or landmark status & restrictions
Utilities and Systems
Updated electrical, sewer, and water lines, or easy access for upgrading.
Possibility to integrate solar, EV charging, and sustainable systems.
Topography and Drainage
Gentle slope preferred (for natural water flow and potential split-level opportunities).
Avoid lots requiring major grading or retaining walls.
Desired School District / School Rating
Within the boundary of a high-performing school(s)
Check public, private, charter options
Consider future rezoning risk
Neighborhood and Surroundings
Quiet residential street, not a cut-through road.
Natural or mature greenery around.
No immediate large buildings blocking sunlight.
LA areas
Family & Developer-Friendly
Sherman Oaks – South of Ventura Blvd has great light, privacy, and strong family demand.
Studio City – Excellent schools, hillside views, and architectural buyers.
Valley Village – Calm streets, consistent lots, strong demand for modern rebuilds.
Encino – Larger lots, established greenery, great backyard orientation potential.
Toluca Lake – Quiet, charming neighborhood feel with high-end buyers and character zoning.
Luxury / High-End Lifestyle
Brentwood – Architectural buyers, privacy, tree-lined streets, top-tier schools.
Pacific Palisades – Coastal light, family-driven, very strong resale value.
Santa Monica – Ideal for compact, high-value Paradise homes; coastal lifestyle.
Bel Air – Exclusive lots with elevation, privacy, and potential for bold design statements.
Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO) – Similar clientele as Beverly Hills but more secluded.
Malibu – Perfect for glass–nature integration; ideal for the “living in a garden” experience.
Creative/Architectural Hotspots
Silver Lake – Known for creative architecture and lifestyle-focused buyers.
Los Feliz – Mix of historic and modern, great cultural vibe, strong design appreciation.
Echo Park – Younger buyers, design-forward, smaller lots but strong visual potential.
Highland Park – Up-and-coming area for modern remodels with character homes.
Mount Washington – Hillside views, calm streets, perfect for modern indoor-outdoor flow.
Hidden Gems/Emerging
Tarzana – Larger lots, more affordable entry, strong upside.
Woodland Hills – Expanding market, family-oriented, near the 101 corridor.
Culver City – Tech-adjacent, solid demand, creative buyers.
Mar Vista – Westside proximity, design-oriented families, coastal breeze.
Westchester / Playa del Rey – Near the beach but lower land cost than Palisades or Santa Monica.
“Paradise Line” Flagship Builds
Topanga Canyon – Nature immersion, architectural freedom.
Laurel Canyon – Artistic history, moody light, perfect for glass and texture contrast.
Mount Olympus / Nichols Canyon – Dramatic hillside views with clean lines and privacy.
Pasadena / Altadena – Historic meets modern possibilities, large lots, good zoning.
This framework is a template, not a rulebook.
Each Paradise project will have its own form, rhythm, and interpretation.
Experiences and features may evolve, combine, or disappear depending on the site, light, and life within the property.
The goal is not repetition it’s consistency of feeling, expressed differently every time.
The Paradise Framework provides the language;
each project becomes its own story.
This page is here to communicate the property's value, but the true experience is something you have to discover in person
Best Micro-Areas
Palos Verdes Estates – classic charm, ocean views, mature trees.
Rolling Hills Estates – equestrian properties, large lots, gated privacy.
Rancho Palos Verdes – more flexible zoning, great ocean-facing sites, potential for remodel projects with ROI.
Lunada Bay – coastal cliffs and panoramic light, ideal for sculptural modern homes.