Even though she isn’t yet well-known, Sayo Haraishi intends to establish herself as a mainstay on the racing circuits in the near future. The wannabe driver has been keeping herself occupied in the meantime by leading the renovation of a 1970s-era home in the upscale Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The recently finished spread is currently asking somewhat less than $30 million for sale.
The property was first purchased by Haraishi in August 2019 for $5 million. Over the course of four years, Los Angeles-based Montalba Architects, who are well-known for their work with Nobu Hotels and Soho House, demolished and rebuilt the existing property, which includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms spread across 7,000 square feet of warm and contemporary living space decorated with a variety of hardwood and stone floors, high ceilings, custom millwork, designer lighting, and clerestory windows. Glass walls offer expansive views of the shore, hillsides, and city lights.
Tucked away on a gated parcel spanning over a half-acre, the sleek architectural structure is described in the listing as a “seamless fusion of Japanese-inspired design elements and contemporary luxury.” A set of pivoting double front doors lead into the open-concept great room, which is highlighted by a sunken living area centered between a massive linear fireplace with a floating hearth and built-in shelving, plus a spacious dining room adjoining a space that’s big enough to accommodate a large piano for entertaining guests.
A bookshelf-lined family room connects to the gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with an eat-in island, top-tier appliances, ample wine storage and an accompanying breakfast nook, and elsewhere is a private office, plus an inviting primary bedroom sporting another linear fireplace, a built-in desk, and showroom-style closet and dressing room, as well as a spa-like bath equipped with dual vanities, a teak-clad soaking tub and separate rainfall shower.
The facilities extend to the landscaped grounds, which have sundecks on either side of a curving infinity-edge swimming pool with a Baja wall and Jacuzzi, bonsai and maple trees supporting Zen-like gardens, and a fire pit warming a lounging area all with views of those lovely panoramas. Additionally, there is a two-car attached garage out front.
The listing is held by Ben Bacal of Revel Real Estate and Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty.