Description The Brightest Stars: Los Angeles

Hidden away at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, this extraordinary villa is packed full of luxurious amenities and a no-expense-spared approach to design.

Outside, there's a pool and hot tub with an uninterrupted view of the sky, which is ideal for catching sunsets — or sunrises if you're an early riser. As well as that, there's a barbecue for whipping up alfresco suppers and balconies on the higher floors from which the twinkling lights of LA can be admired.

Heading inside, it's hard to single out one standout room. The black kitchen and its huge island are certainly impressive, as is the huge living room with its grand fireplace and professional poker table. The master bedroom is something to behold too, thanks to the marble ensuite and adjoining lounge with mid-century furnishings.

When you want to see some of the city's most famous sights, you don't even necessarily need a car. Hollywood Boulevard and its theatres take fifteen minutes to reach on foot, for instance. The Hollywood Bowl is only a twenty-five minute walk away, as well.

Home truths:
*There's space to park up to five cars — two in the garage and the rest on the driveway
*The home is spread across multiple floors so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility