2890 Durand

Set high in legendary Beachwood Canyon with absolutely breathtaking views, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence is a true originalan effortless fusion of classic and contemporary design. With foot-thick walls, steel-framed casement windows, and a sculptural interplay of mass and light, it feels both grounded and etherealanchored in its hillside setting yet open to the sweeping vistas beyond.Inside, sunlight pours through tall, multi-pane steel sash windows, illuminating hardwood floors, exposed beams, and softly curved walls. The living room, centered around a fireplace, flows into a formal dining area and a chef's kitchen with soaring ceilings and stainless-steel appliances. Throughout, handcrafted Moroccan-tiled baths and custom details bring a sense of artistry and texture. A one-of-one creation, the home was conceived from the outset by a fine arts painterits original designerwhose work still graces the walls. The result is a living piece of art: expressive, soulful, and unmistakably individual. From nearly every room, views stretch from the glittering lights of downtown and the greenery of Griffith Park to the serene hillsides of Beachwood Canyon. Private and secluded yet open and light-filled, the home captures the duality that defines Los Angeles itself: artful, grounded, and effortlessly original. Just moments from Beachwood Village cafes and Lake Hollywood's hidden trails, and minutes from the heart of Hollywood and its studios, this residence stands as one of the canyon's most distinctive and inspired homes.