Chateau d’Or: A French-Inspired Palace of Gold in Bel Air

Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Barbara Holbrook in Amazing Homes, Luxury Homes

The entrance to this French-inspired estate is framed by two-story columns with an impressive fountain.

Imagine life the way it could be with a walk through Chateau d’Or, a French-inspired estate whose name literally translate into “Palace of Gold.” This majestic estate, completed in 1997, occupies 2.5 acres in prestigious Bel Air.

The approach up to 10451 Revuelta Way can only be described as impressive. Regal stonework lions guard the entryway and custom wrought-iron gates open to a 600-foot, cobblestone drive-way lined with inviting tropical greenery. Once the mansion home comes into view it is breathtaking, framed by soaring two-story columns and multiple balconies, the mansion is done in a style that is reminiscent of the glamour of 18th-century French palaces and the reason that Chateau d’Or compared to the Versailles of Bel Air.

Inside Bel Air’s Golden Palace

The mansion boasts a spacious and elegant reception area with a stunning stairway and museum-quality architectural details. The opulence starts with sky-high ceilings and stunning chandeliers, moves down the walls with heavily adorned and gilded moldings to massive fireplaces with ornate mantles. Lovely upstairs balconies overlook the main floor.

Enjoy the possibilities of entertaining on a scale normally reserved only for royalty in the massive formal banquet hall. The extravagant formal dining hall easily hosts more than 50 people and offers everything needed to accommodate the guests. There is an amazing catering-sized gourmet kitchen connected to an equally expansive butler’s pantry.  The kitchen boasts two grand islands – one for the chefs and one for informal seating – plus double commercial quality stoves and ovens, a sleek stainless hood, an abundance of custom cabinetry and storage space, and elegant recessed lighting. When a formal setting isn’t required, dine in the sunlit breakfast gazebo.

Gorgeous marble and hardwood flooring—plus fantastic large windows that offer generous floor-to-ceiling natural light and views of the beautiful outdoor landscape—can be found throughout the home.

The master suite occupies an enormous and incredibly romantic and luxurious space upstairs, including two large marble bathroom suites.

The estate also sports a great room and theater; a cigar and wine tasting room; and a gym, steam room, and spa/salon. There is also a large stately office with lustrous hardwood floors and handsome custom woodwork throughout – including the walls, ceiling, and built-in shelves. In addition to four other huge bedroom suites there are also rooms for staff and personnel.

Outside Le Chateau: an Exotic Garden Paradise in Bel Air

Outdoors, the entire estate is an exclusive, personal paradise with its own exotic gardens and beautiful grounds filled with mature palm trees and a koi pond, fountains, plazas, and verandas, and intimate European-style grottos. The swimming pool and Jacuzzi are fabulous, and a spectacular cupola-covered pavilion leads to the lighted championship tennis court. The lighting of both the buildings and the landscape at night is breathtakingly beautiful.

Other amenities include a two-story guest house overlooking the pool and a large motor court with a garage that can easily accommodate 20 or more vehicles.

10451 Revuelta Way — Explore Le Chateau d’Or

The entire property is bordered with impressive privacy walls and gates which ensure discreet security. Le Chateau d’Or proves that it is possible to enjoy the convenience of an amazing Bel Air location while still living “away from it all,” immersed in your own secluded glamorous realm of unparalleled luxury.

The estate at 10451 Revuelta Way in Los Angeles is more than just a piece of real estate, it’s a symbol of a lifestyle. For an amazing virtual tour of the Le Chateau d’Or in Bel Air visit www.belaircompound.com.

Le Chateau d’Or is offered at $39,995,000. Sally Forester Jones at Coldwell Banker Previews International has the listing. Call 310-281-3999 direct or email sally@sallyforesterjones.com.

Video Tour of 10451 Revuelta Way, Los Angeles

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