Mediterranean has a modern twist in Hollywood Hills

Set behind gates in the Outpost Estates neighborhood of Hollywood Hills, this multistory Mediterranean features an elegant portico, a Zen-inspired waterfall and a rooftop viewing deck. Inside, such details as vaulted ceilings, stone walls, a grand staircase and an baronial fireplace create a backdrop for modern updates.

Address: 7217 La Presa Drive, Los Angeles 90068

Price: $3.499 million

Built: 1983

Lot size: 19,776 square feet

House size: 3,600 square feet, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, powder room

Features: Den/office, wine cellar, remodeled kitchen with wine refrigerator and built-in cappuccino machine, two fireplaces, two master suites, walk-in closet, covered and open-air patios

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90068 ZIP Code in December was $1.475 million based on 24 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 9.3% increase compared with the same month the previous year.

Agent: Emmanuel Xuereb, 360 Realty, (323) 559-9000

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