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Some Bel Air listings try to sell a fantasy. This one sells something even rarer: longevity<\/em>.<\/p>\n

A timeless gated estate designed by acclaimed architect Gerard Colcord has just hit the market at $7.495 million, offering the kind of old-school Bel Air appeal that still makes people move like it\u2019s 1998 and the zip code is a personality trait.<\/p>\n

The property at 253 Ashdale Place is listed with Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman, and it checks boxes buyers don\u2019t always get in one clean package: a full-size tennis court, a pool and spa, sweeping views, and a true estate layout with multiple living spaces that feel designed for real life \u2014 not just staging.<\/p>\n

Hohnen didn\u2019t mince words about what makes the pocket special, either. \u201cThe property is in what I call a buy and die area of Bel Air. Meaning once you buy you stay until you die,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n

And honestly? The house fully supports the claim.<\/p>\n

The basics: A Gerard Colcord estate listed at $7.495M<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The home spans approximately 5,616 square feet and sits on a generous 25,969-square-foot lot, tucked behind gates in one of Bel Air\u2019s most coveted enclaves.<\/p>\n

It has six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms<\/a>, along with multiple indoor-outdoor areas that make the property feel like it unfolds in layers: terraces, patios, balconies, and recreation spaces spread across the grounds.<\/p>\n

A celebrity-era architect with a famous fan club<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gerard Colcord isn\u2019t just \u201can architect.\u201d He\u2019s one of those names that rings a bell for anyone who follows classic California estates, especially those built in the golden-era Bel Air\/Hollywood Hills <\/a>style.<\/p>\n

Hohnen called Colcord a \u201ccelebrity architect\u201d and noted that owners of his homes have included famous names.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a Colcord, who was an architect considered a celebrity architect in the 40\u2019s -60\u2019s. People who have owned his designed houses are Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, Beck.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

That kind of architecture pedigree matters in Bel Air. In a neighborhood where new construction is everywhere, an authentic architectural name still carries weight.<\/p>\n

Behind gates, wrapped in landscaping, built for privacy<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is one of those properties where the privacy is obvious as soon as you see it.<\/p>\n

It sits behind gates, bordered by mature landscaping and privacy hedges, with the lot size providing real breathing room \u2014 especially by L.A. standards. The setting feels tucked away and established, like the house has been there long enough to earn its calm.<\/p>\n

The kind of Bel Air ownership that\u2019s almost extinct now<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the biggest storylines here is simply how long the owners held it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese people have owned it for 50 years,\u201d<\/em> Hohnen said.<\/p>\n

That isn\u2019t just trivia. In Bel Air, long ownership typically signals the things buyers want most: a livable layout, a property that functions beautifully over time, and the kind of location that keeps feeling right even as the city changes.<\/p>\n

The arrival: a classic, gated estate approach<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The listing positions this as a true \u201carrival\u201d home: set back, gated, and built with that formal estate rhythm where the property reveals itself gradually rather than immediately.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a glass-box modern where everything is on display from the street. It\u2019s classic Bel Air<\/a>: controlled access, intentional privacy, and curb appeal rooted in timeless architecture.<\/p>\n

Four fireplaces and the kind of warmth modern homes forget<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Contemporary builds can sometimes feel like they were designed for a photoshoot, not a life. This house goes in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n

The home includes four fireplaces, helping anchor the major living spaces with warmth and that classic old-L.A. atmosphere \u2014 especially paired with the home\u2019s vaulted ceilings and millwork.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the type of house that still understands the appeal of cozy corners.<\/p>\n

Custom millwork and vaulted ceilings that add character instantly<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the clearest advantages in a Colcord-designed home is character. Not fake character. Not \u201cwe added beams last year\u201d character. Real architectural charm that\u2019s baked in.<\/p>\n

This residence features custom millwork and vaulted ceilings, along with traditional design elements that make the interiors feel collected and finished \u2014 even before furniture.<\/p>\n

Multiple living areas (because Bel Air homes should actually live well)<\/h2>\n
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Sam Wadieh \/ Douglas Elliman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The layout has several distinct living spaces, which sounds basic until you tour enough L.A. houses<\/a> that basically give you one giant room and call it luxury.<\/p>\n

Here, the home includes:<\/p>\n