914 Hartford Way, Beverly Hills CA 90210

Sublime Architectural Compound perched on private knoll in prime Beverly Hills - A masterpiece and genuine work of art in the authentic Japanese tradition, with main house and pavilion, tea house (gsthse), and E/W tennis court. At center dazzling bonsai garden inspired by Kyoto~s Nishi Honganji Temple with waterfall, koi pond, and spa surrounded by mature black pines. Designed by Bob Ray Offenhauser AIA, this estate was inspired by a passion for Japanese art, architecture, and by Kyoto~s ~minka~ country homes. Fine craftsmenship utilizing custom and imported materials such as Port Orford Cedar, Tokyo ~Hori~ hardware, Red Oak, Bamboo, Osaka roof tile, Belgian marble, black cleft slate - create remarkable beauty throughout. Entertain in the magnificent ~Pavilion~ (living rm) with hand-crafted 20 ft beamed ceilings, fpl, kitchenette, and loft; exquisite dining room framed in privacy w/Shoji screens; and outdoor "Great Room" overlooking garden. (See PRIVATE REMARKS for extended description)