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HOT PROPERTY LOS ANGELES TIMES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 WSCE
VERTICAL LIVING
The final residences at the
Beverly West, an exclusive 35-unit
condominium tower in Westwood,
are now for sale ... but be prepared
to open your wallet.
The penthouses — with prices
starting at $23 million — occupy
the top floors of the high-rise.
Each residence, designed to be
unique, features curated materi-
als, a distinct color palette and its
own persona.
“We’ve tried to personalize each
unit and craft every little detail,”
said building project manager Eric
Jencks. “Everyone who lives here
has a home that’s a real reflection
of them.”
Of the 35 residences in the
entire tower, only a few are dupli-
cates, and those that are dupli-
cates were done so by request.
But to lure the celebrities,
moguls and business titans, it
takes a certain cachet, which is
something Jencks believes the
penthouses have. “We created
what we thought are the most
probable personality types of the
buyers,” Jencks said. “With each
one of the penthouses, we tried to
accentuate the individuality.”
On the 18th floor is “The
Mogul,” which was designed with
darker notes to give it a rich, mas-
culine feel. Two floors above, “The
Collector” caters to the art aficio-
nado with lighter tones and wide
gallery walls. “The Musician” and
“The Producer,” occupying the top
two floors, have their own themes.
Offered fully furnished, all of
the units have different flavors of
Italian stone floors, designer
kitchens, imported wide-plank
oak floors and custom millwork.
Furnishings were procured from
such upscale retailers as Giorgetti,
Armani/Casa and John Pomp
Studios. Even the plumbing fix-
tures bear the name of high-end
brands. Direct elevator access
comes standard.
Walls of floor-to-ceiling win-
dows survey spectacular views in
every direction: to the south, thedowntown cityscape, ocean and
South Bay, and to the north, the
Los Angeles Country Club, the
hills of Bel-Air and Beverly Hills.
The 360-degree views are both
unparalleled and a major draw,
said Hilton & Hyland co-founder
Jeff Hyland, who holds the listings
with Bill Simpson and Susan
Pekich. They are also a feature
that may be hard to come by in the
future.“The views are breathtaking,”
Hyland said. “Whatever [new
towers] are built here in the future
are going to have a good portion of
view loss. In that regard, Beverly
West stands alone.”
Four of the five penthouses are
8,215-square-foot units, with the
last measuring 7,975 square feet.
The floor plans are a three-bed-
room, four-bathroom layout or
four bedrooms and three bath-rooms. All include two powder
rooms.
The penthouses hit the market
on the heels of one exiting before it
was made publicly available. Real
estate executive Richard Lewis,
who was among the first buyers in
the 22-story building when it
opened its doors in 2012, paid $21
million for the penthouse on the
19th floor. As part of the deal,
Lewis traded in his previous resi-dence there for the unit, called
“The Entertainer.”
L.A. Clippers coach Doc Rivers
and talk-show host Ellen
DeGeneres are among former
residents.
Developed by United Arab
Emirates real estate company
Emaar Properties, the building
features a 24-hour concierge, a
gym and a saltwater pool. On the
rooftop is a helipad.The height of luxury for big personalities
The penthouse units at the
Beverly West tower eachhave their own theme.
By Neal J. LeiteregEACH OFthe penthouses, which start at $23 million, features a unique personality, such as “The Mogul” and “The Musician.”Photographs byJim Bartsch