Join five dynamic couples as they search for their dream luxury homes across Los Angeles in this binge-able new marathon of episodes of Million Dollar Dream Homes.
Arsi & Madeleine – Playa Vista
This health care duo is ditching downtown LA for Silicon Beach living. They tour three stunning Playa Vista properties perfect for entertaining, with standout kitchens, spa-like master suites, and sun-drenched open floor plans.
Hiram & Julissa – Calabasas & Agoura Hills
Recently engaged and combining large families, this couple navigates their different style preferences—modern vs. traditional—while exploring grand estates in Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village. Will sleek kitchens, spa bathrooms, and outdoor resorts bring them into agreement?
Natalie & Dylan – Studio City
Engaged and planning for family life, Natalie and Dylan seek a forever home. Touring homes with gourmet kitchens, massive islands, balconies, and lush backyards, they weigh layout and safety while dreaming of future family BBQs and playtime.
Michael & Lynne – Pacific Palisades
A professor-author duo on the cusp of marriage, Michael and Lynne want space to host friends and colleagues. Their hunt includes homes with sprawling kitchens, hilltop views, luxurious closets, and peaceful master suites. (Note: this episode was filmed prior to the tragic fires in Pacific Palisades. We offer our condolences to everyone affected by the fires and our hopes for a prosperous future.)
Kristina & Moe – Encino
This young couple met in New York during their investment banking careers. Now work brings them West, and they’re looking for a home in a good school district where they can start a family and stay awhile.
Each story is filled with laughter, vision board moments, and jaw-dropping interiors that’ll leave you inspired—and maybe a little jealous.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Playa Vista Condo Living
24:45 – Calabasas Combined Families
45:03 – Studio City Forever Home
1:10:29 – Engaged in Middle Age
1:34:12 – Encino Family Compound
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[Music] Have you ever wondered what it would be like to
buy a million dollar luxury home? We’re about to find out. Our buyers Arsi and Madeleine are
looking to relocate from downtown LA to shorten their commute time and expand their living space
to accommodate relatives from out of town. Well, we’ve been together about 7 years. We met
in a health care field and uh we’re ready to settle down and uh get a bigger place. We’re
looking at three luxury homes in the exclusive Silicon Beach Playa Vista area in Los Angeles.
Can’t wait to find out which one they pick. We are in Playa Vista today. Playa Vista is in a
world of its own. It’s a community where people live, they work, they raise families. But the best
part about it, it’s actually close to the beach, close to the city, and really accessible, and you
can do everything just from living there. We are checking out a two-level condo. It’s part of the
Camden community. It’s phenomenal. Four bedrooms, three and a half baths, two-car direct access
garage. The square footage is 2224. Best part about this house is it’s a house. It feels
like a house, but it’s actually a condo. It’s a two-level condo. You have everything that
you would want in a house, but you don’t have the maintenance of a house. The first level,
you have a massive bedroom with an en-suite bath. And then you go upstairs to the top level,
and you have three bedrooms with an open living, kitchen, dining area. The master bedroom
with the en-suite bath, built-in closets. Best part about the top level, it’s perfect for
entertaining. The natural light is phenomenal. Every single corner, you have unobstructed
views. You feel like you’re in a five-star hotel. Hi guys, I’m good to see you. I’m Arsi. Hi. Hi,
I’m Madeleine. So glad to meet you. I hear you guys are looking for a new house. We are. We’re
looking for something in this area. Playa Vista is perfect. Something bigger. We want to entertain a
lot. We have big families. Something with a nice kitchen. We’re tired of the downtown area. want
something closer to the beach. So, my office is here in Playa Vista, so the commute every day is
awful. I’d really love to settle down a little bit closer to work. There’s more space. Yeah, we
both work in the same area. We want something more closer to the beach. We’re tired of the downtown
area. We want something closer to the beach. So, bigger and better. Well, you’re in the right
spot. This is Silicon Beach. All the major tech places are here. This is like the new
spot in Los Angeles. This is a four bedroom, four bath townhouse. It’s Camden style.
The outside is very nice. It’s open. It’s very clean. Let’s check it out. What do
you think? Excited. Let’s do it. Yeah. [Applause] So, this is a great space on the main
level for a office. What do you think? Love it. This is perfect for office. Lots of natural
light. Yeah. Really nice. Good view. Well, currently they’re using it as an extra guest
spare bedroom. And I don’t know if you guys have family that might be coming into town,
so it could be used as that. But honestly, could be a nanny room eventually, or it could
just be a guest home office. It’s kind of like a multi-purpose. Yeah, it was great. It was
perfect. It had nice windows. It was really private, which I like cuz it’s downstairs
and the whole living area is upstairs. So, you know, so from here, I actually want
to go upstairs and show you the master suite. Are you ready? Yeah. Yeah.
Let’s go. Let’s do it. Up to you. Oh wow, this is really nice. Take a look at
this light. Look at all the lighting. I love it. Windows. Giant windows. This is awesome.
Isn’t it beautiful? This is exactly what I was looking for. Compared to the one we have,
we have maybe a small window, but this is perfect. There’s nothing you want to do with this
room. I mean, it’s already done. I love it. Any renovations? All good. Does it feel relaxing
and serene for you in here? Absolutely. Yeah, this is perfect. Wake up in the morning, five
minute bike ride to the beach. This is the master. Check this out. Is this amazing? It’s beautiful.
Modern seamless glass enclosed shower. It has gorgeous marble basket weave tile. And if you look
right over there, huge walk-in closet. Oh my god, babe. That’s perfect. She has clothes. You guys
got some clothes in the shower. It looks so nice. I love the window. The lights coming in here.
Really nice. There’s some room for two in there. I’m just saying. Hey. Oh my god. The master
is amazing. That bathroom is incredible with a nice big closet. Big closet. I’m happy. Beautiful
window. Beautiful light. Amazing light. The rest of the bedrooms are just down that corridor. But
check out this main living space. Oh my god, it’s perfect with the kitchen right there. I’m already
seeing that’s amazing. Family gathering here, hosting. It’s perfect. It’s perfect. It’s open.
And it’s got lots of light. As we stepped into the living room, I mean, I think both of us pretty
much could picture how our family, our hosting’s got to be like, absolutely. The kitchen is huge.
And I love the amount of counter space that I Is that a balcony? There is a balcony patio actually
cuz it is big enough for a barbecue. You have this really spacious living room area, big screen
TV, plenty of room for a party, actually. Yeah, I can totally see us throwing parties in here. We
have a ton of people in here. I can see people, you know, in all these different areas eating
in this dining area. It’s It’s perfect. This is really nice. It was exactly what I had wanted.
This is so beautiful and durable. You know, this house is 2,224 square ft. So spacious for a town
home. This kitchen, brand new farmhouse sink with this apron in the front, stainless steel, really
beautiful. You can look out and, you know, see the beautiful palm trees right out front. Beautiful
view. Oh, it’s really nice. The view is gorgeous. I love it. I love the the all the counter space
and all the cabinets. So much storage. So, you can see yourself enjoying the kitchen. The kitchen
is very important for us. Yeah. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Absolutely. So, you guys
loved the master suite. The on suite was amazing. Four bedroomedroom, four bath house. What do you
think this uh is listed at? Oh, it’s too perfect. I don’t know. I don’t know. 1.8. 2.3 2.3. Which
one do we go with? It’s probably closer to 2.3. 3, I think. Yeah. 2.2. 1.849. You were close. Oh,
wow. Wow. Pretty good, right? That’s actually not bad. I thought that was a great price. And,
you know, we could use that extra money to go on vacation. We do have two other homes to look
at, though. So, I’m going to ask you to keep an open mind. Yeah, I’m going to have a hard time
topping this one. I’m excited to see where we’re going next. All right, on y vas. Next house.
Let’s do it. All right, we have two more homes left to see on this million dollar house hunt
in West Los Angeles. First, we check out this luxurious four bedroom residence, complete with
a stunning master suite and a two-car garage. Then we check out this expansive four bedroom
icon that boasts high ceilings and a large chef’s kitchen. Will either of these two homes be the
one for Arsi and Madeleine? Stay tuned. [Music] Welcome back. We’re in Playa Vista,
California on the house hunt with our home buyers Arsi and Madeleine. Budget is
2.3 million. you know, for the right house, we’ll be able to stretch it out a little bit.
Would it be cool if we could go under and maybe take a nice vacation or something? Yeah. They’re
looking to trade in their downtown lifestyle for a more coastal vibe. The first home we saw
was a beautifully designed four-bedroom condo in Prime Playa Vista that boasted an expansive
open living space and a gorgeous master suite. I thought it was a great price and you
know we could use that extra money to go on vacation. Our second home is a four
bedroom Playa Vista property that’s great for indoor and outdoor entertaining.
Could this next home be a deal closer? We are in Playa Vista which is the
heart of Silicon Beach. Great vibe, great energy. We’re right by the beach.
This beautiful property is a single family home. It’s on multiple levels. This
beautiful property is four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, just under
2400 square ft. Place is beautiful. All right, guys. This is a four bedroom, 3 and 1
half bath, three-level contemporary style home. Two-car garage. I think you’re really going
to like it. It is spacious. If you’re looking for space, we got it. Okay. All right. Check it
out. Check it out. [Music] I think you guys are going to enjoy this space for entertaining.
Oh, I like it. I like it a lot. Such a wide open room. There’s a patio right looking over the
front of the house. Plenty of room right here for a big screen TV, I’d say. for multiples. Take a
look at that kitchen. The kitchen is humongous. The kitchen is really nice. A lot of room for
entertainment here, which I love. I love that the balcony is still right here. It makes it
feel even bigger, which is really nice. Now, you guys like to cook, right? Love cooking. So,
you got to check out the kitchen. Let’s see if it works for you. Take a look at this massive granite
island. Isn’t it amazing? I love this. This is beautiful. Plenty of cabinet space, gas range,
built-in appliances, great kitchen. Great kitchen. I love the appliances in the kitchen. The the
granite countertop was amazing. Do you think this could work for you? I really like this. I almost
think there might be more cabinet and counter space in this place, which I really love. I can
just see like tons of people in here. It’s a very modern kitchen. It has the glass backsplash. Does
this suit your style? It’s a little darker than the place. I don’t know. some touches here and
there. I think we can make it work. You might need to make some changes is what you’re saying. Yeah.
Theme was a little bit too dark for us. It was too gray, but spacious wise it was it was actually not
bad. It was plenty of space. It wasn’t as bright as the last one. Yeah. It has less windows, less
light, but it was it was big. You know, you can host more families. Okay. So, there needs to be
room in the budget to make renovations. Exactly. Yes. Okay. We’ll keep that in mind. But I think
you really need to check out the master suite. You have to use your imagination a little
bit. The former owners have moved out, but it’s turn ready for you to bring your
stuff in here. Make it your own. Spacious. I love the balcony. The balcony off of
the M is really nice. Have your coffee, read a book a lot. It’s really nice. Attached on
suite with a glass enclosed door for the shower. I like that. A giant closet. Yet another
place for you to put all your clothes in. So, what are you guys thinking about this home?
What’s your general feeling? I like how spacious it is downstairs. I think it’d be perfect for
entertaining. Yeah. Ready to go. And, you know, you have that really nice size patio downstairs
with the barbecue. Plenty of room to to entertain for sure. But I know you really liked the
first house and it was under budget. So, what do you think the budget is for this house?
What is it listed at? Wow. Cross one’s got to be at least 2.3 or four. I would say definitely
two. Definitely two at least. Both pretty close. 2.29. Okay. So, right off budget, so that’s
kind of nice. Doesn’t leave a lot of room for renovations, but you know, it could work.
It’s right on budget, which is great. Um, but we might have to put a little bit of work
into it, so we’d have to consider that. So, maybe you’re interested in seeing house number three.
Yeah, I can’t wait. Let’s check it out. [Music] There’s only one more luxury home left to see
on this Playa Vista house hunt. Our last home truly is an icon. This four-bedroom multi-level
abode is quintessential California living at its finest. Will this last address impress? Stay
tuned. [Music] Welcome back. We’re in Playa Vista, California on the house hunt with our home buyers
Arsi and Madeleine. They’re looking to trade in their downtown lifestyle for a more coastal vibe.
We have a stressful job, so being by the beach is perfect. icing on the cake. The first home was a
stunning four-bedroom beauty that boasted plenty of natural light and a large open floor plan.
I thought it was a great price and, you know, we could use that extra money to go on vacation.
The second home was a spacious four bedroom abode with lots of entertaining spaces. It’s right on
budget, which is great. Um, but we might have to put a little bit of work into it, so we’d have to
consider that. Our final address is a beautiful four bedroom home also in Playa Vista. Will
this last property be the one? [Music] We are in Playa Vista. It’s the best part in my opinion
of LA because you’re close to the beach. You have a community, can raise your kids here, work from
home. It’s all different lifestyles, all different ages, all different ethnicities, and it’s really,
in my opinion, the only real neighborhood that LA has. This house is called an icon and for many
reasons. So, the best part about it, it’s actually on its own, what we call in Playa Vista, its own
island. So, the only house in that community that is not touching another home that it’s separated,
has unbelievable natural light, high ceilings, indoor outdoor vibe. There’s four bedrooms plus a
media room and built-in area for an office space in the media room. So, upstairs you have a massive
outdoor deck, double-sided fireplace, two bedrooms on the top level, master bedroom on the middle
level, and then guest bedroom on the first level. When you enter upstairs, you have unbelievable
open floor plan. All open living, formal dining and kitchen area, huge massive outdoor patio.
It’s pretty much, in my opinion, the best house. I am so excited to show you this house. It’s
four bedrooms, 4 and 1 half bath, Mediterranean style. This is a very exclusive neighborhood
in Playa Vista and it’s a very very populated neighborhood. So to have this kind of space and
privacy is really unique. The arches downstairs in front of the door. Beautiful details. Yeah. Very
welcoming and relaxing to come home to. There are so many great selling points to this home, but
I’m going to let you see them for yourself. Hey, we’re excited. We’re all about uniqueness. Let’s
go in. Let’s dip in. Walk into the home and you’re automatically greeted by just a gorgeous foyer.
To the left, you’re going into a media room with built-in desks. So, it could be great for a
little indoor office space. As you can see, it is a spacious entry right into this lower level
den and/homework area, office, whatever you want to use it for. There’s also a guest suite on
this main level as well. Very inviting. This would be a perfect place to set up sort of like a
home office for either honestly both of us. Yeah, it’s really spacious. I like that we could have
a nice barbecue outside. There’s a really cool fire pit. I really like that. Like the doors, they
open up. Makes it actually indoor outdoor extended pretty much California living. It makes it feel
so much bigger than it is. And it’s already really big. So, I love that. But I got to show you
the next level. Let’s do it. Let’s do it. Level up. [Music] So, right at the top of this landing,
you have the main living area. Kitchen to our right. And we’re right inside the formal living
room. Now, there is a dual sided fireplace in this room. Gorgeous fireplace here in the living room
indoors. And right on the other side of that wall is the patio. And you can enjoy the fireplace
through there as well. And I love a nice high ceiling with skylight. There’s plenty of light. It
feels so big. And the staircase is really grand. Beautiful. I love this banister, right? You
don’t see this in LA. A lot of character here. I like it. That’s okay. Yeah, it would be nice to
entertain people in there. Great for big parties. [Music] Yes. Very good. You like it? Okay, go on
in. Step inside. Get a feel for the room. Now, this is a kitchen. Oh my god, this is stunning.
Yeah, the view I feel like I’m in Spain or that balcony is huge. The pantry is big. The appliances
are all new and gorgeous. the stainless steel appliances, the granite countertops. The kitchen
was amazing. I’ll say it was my favorite kitchen of them all. Maybe my favorite kitchen I’ve
ever seen in my life. Yeah, I think so. Amazing. All right, you guys. All right, check out this
gorgeous master. Forget the bed. There’s some new furniture coming in later today, so you
can use your imagination. I like this. I like it a lot. I like the lighting. It’s so quiet. The
ceiling. I like the height of it. It’s big enough, but it’s still kind of cozy, but it’s bright.
It’s everything that I didn’t know that I wanted. Master suite was really nice. I love
the high ceilings. Yeah. Check this out. Oh, wow. Yeah. Soaking tub. Really nice.
Enormous shower. Room for like five in there, I think. Oh my gosh. Yeah, you could have a
party in that shower. You can host them. The shower was like twice bigger as the one that we
have right now. Take a peek at that closet. Oh, that’s a big one. Oh, I want that closet. That is
like a bedroom. We weren’t kidding. The closet was so big. Time for a shopping spree. What do you
guys say we go outside of the terrace and we can do some really difficult decision making. Sounds
good. Sounds good. Let’s do it. Let’s head out. All right, you guys. While we’re enjoying this
amazing veranda, isn’t this beautiful? Gorgeous. Let’s uh figure out what you thought
about this place. It has four bedrooms, four and a half baths. Amazing Mediterranean style
fused with some contemporary design as well. It’s amazing. It’s so spacious and bright and it feels
like a home. So nice. What’s the price? Ooh. Oh, it’s got to be more than the other ones. I’m
going to go with whatever you’re guessing. 34. Mhm. 2.69. Oh, I see why it’s that price.
It’s beautiful and and you get so much for what you’re paying space-wise, but it’s just
too much. It might be a little much for us right now. It’s a little bit too big. There’s
a lot of things you guys need to discuss. I’m going to leave you here on the veranda
to discuss all three properties. Think about it and I’ll come back and see what
you decide. All right. Enjoy. Thank you. We’ve seen all three luxury homes in Playa Vista.
And when we come back, all right, is it house one, two, or three? Arsi and Madeleine will make the
big decision. House number. Stay tuned. [Music] We’ve seen all three luxury homes
on this Playa Vista house hunt. It’s time for Arsi and Madeleine
to make the big decision. [Music] So, we have these three choices. Yes.
Three awesome homes. The first one I really liked. I think we both walked in
and it was bright. It had all the space that we had asked for. Had that balcony
off of the kitchen which is really nice. I think it was very welcoming right off right
off just walking in the second floor. Obviously the kitchen has the spacious and it’s hosting
it amazing. I love that it was a town home so not quite as much privacy. It’s within our
budget which I like. Second house that one you know honestly it was nice. It was nice. It
was spacious. I don’t think you know felt at home. The thing is it was a nice home but
it has a lot of renovations. third house, which is this one. This was very welcoming.
This is very entertaining. This is one of the most amazing houses. I didn’t even know house
like this existed. Mind-blowing. It has all those little details that just make you feel at home.
Uh it’s also way over budget. It is. We have so we have to think about the wbe obviously uh budget
and what’s more convenient and what’s comfortable and what feels most likely. I think we knew which
house was going to be ours secondly. I think yeah [Music] welcome back. How are you guys doing?
Good. We have my phone chat. Well needed check. Well, let’s recap a little bit. I know you’ve had
a lot going on today, a lot of decisions to make, a lot to look at. Let’s start with the first
house in the Camden neighborhood. Four bedrooms, three and a half bath. You guys loved the light.
You loved the ensuite. You loved the living area with the kitchen right there in the same room.
So, that worked for you. Then we had the second home which was a standalone home and really
great neighborhood. It needed a little bit of remodeling, right? That’s what you thought.
And the price point was kind of in the budget, right? And then we have home number three with
the dual fireplace, the amazing on suite. Yeah. The multiple patios and veranda. It’s a tough
call. We’re okay stretching the budget, you know, a little bit. The wife has to be comfortable and
welcoming. He sounds passionate. I think we’re both pretty passionate. Yeah. I mean, that’s why
we’re together. We’re passionate. Sounds like we found your dream home. We have. All right. Is
it house one, two, or three? House number one. One. Wow. You guys knew as soon as you walked
in there. Absolutely. It was a connection. Love it. Lots of natural light. Yeah. I think it was
the master suite that really sold the on suite. Everything that I’ve ever wanted and more. I mean,
she kept on whispering my ear like the number one, you know, the master in the shower was amazing.
The price blew our mind. We thought it was going to cost more and was right under our budget.
Let’s go on vacation. Yeah. All right. Well, we’ve done the hard work already making
the decision, so let’s call the realtor and make an offer. Let’s do it. Sound good.
Excited. Yeah. Thanks for joining us. I’m Viviana Vigil. Best of luck to our home buyers,
Arsi and Madeleine, on their brand new home. and join us next time as we go on a search
for more million-dollar properties. [Music] Today on Million-Dollar House Hunters, we
meet Hiram and Julissa. They’re about to get married and are looking for a larger
home for their merging family. They’re on their way to see three amazing
properties in Calabasas, California. He wants something modern. She wants
something traditional. Stay tuned. [Music] What’s it like to go on a search
for your ultimate dream home? We find out today as we follow our buyers, Julissa and
Hiram, as they tour three luxury properties in the greater Los Angeles area. I’m
Viviana Vigil. Welcome to the show. I’m Julissa. I’m Hiram. We’re looking for
our dream house after joining our families. We’re looking to upgrade to a house that
has a minimum of five bedrooms. And since we have two big families, we want everyone to
be comfortable and have a large space to hang out. We’re in Calabasas, California. It’s
about a 20-minute drive out of Los Angeles, making it really accessible for some of the
more wealthy or celebrity clientele that we do get here. The area is truly spectacular, really
large scale homes. So, we have a lot of different gated communities. So, it’s an area that families
really want to come out and raise their kids in. Hi, you must be Julissa. Yes. Hi, I’m Viviana.
And this is Hiram. Hiram, so great to meet you two. I’m so excited to spend the day with you
looking at these amazing properties. Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you’re looking
for in a new home. Well, we’re definitely looking for a home that has a minimum of five bedrooms
because we do have very large families who like to come stay with us. Okay. And we want to make sure
these families are comfortable and happy. That’s always a plus, right? So, what about style-wise?
What are you guys looking for in a home? Well, I’m a little bit more traditional and I’m the
contemporary modern liking person. Okay. So, we have to marry those two designs. And uh what
brings you to this area? We’re in the beautiful Calabasas area with Hidden Hills. I actually
live not too far away. Mhm. This seems like kind of a perfect place to start at least. Yeah.
Well, it’s already home for you, so you know the neighborhood. You have a good idea of what you’re
looking for. So, let’s get started at this home. We have three gorgeous properties for you to look
at today. This particular home was built in 1990, but it’s been completely redone from the ground
up. You will see once we get inside. Seven bedrooms, 10 baths, so I think there’s plenty
of room for your families. It’s a smart home, so everything can be controlled from an iPad or even
your phone. And the kitchen is amazing. All the cabinetry is bespoke, so it’s been custom made for
this home. And you can even see the stamp of the carpenter on the inside of the drawer. And these
in this IKEA world, that’s really, really rare. So, I’m super excited for you guys to step inside
and take a look. Let’s do it. Exciting. Follow me. Walking up the incredible stairway, you walk
through double doors. You are open to a beautiful living room that is a showstopper. And if you just
go straight, you are also open to a kitchen. So, the open concept really is actually here because
you can truly entertain. Such an elegant entryway, right? That’s great. It’s a grand entrance and we
really like that. I think the family would love to come into this home. It is really beautiful. These
are brand new French oak floors that they put in in the remodel. And as you can see, we’re looking
into the formal living room. It is absolutely stunning. Wainscotting throughout the gorgeous
molding that’s all custom to the home. And I love that fireplace. What about you? Definitely
beautiful. I can see us in the cold winter night. Not too cold out here in Southern California, but
w enough that you need to have a fireplace on, right? Maybe not. We’ll turn on the AC. And
Hiram, what do you think about this? Is this modern enough for you? Because it’s traditional
home. I think it’ll totally do. I mean, you have the contrast between the the white walls finishing
and the dark floors. I think we have enough of a contrasting element plus that modern contemporary
feel. Yeah. Yeah. You can definitely tell that this home has been completely updated. There’s
so much to see. Let’s keep tracking. Come on, guys. I love this kitchen. It’s a fantastic
space. Yes. What do you think? Big space, nice range, lots of ways to spread out and
cook different things. Yeah. Huge island, great for entertaining. Limestone flooring, marble
countertop here in the island. And then they have quartz on the actual sink and countertop area
there, which is super durable. I love it because it looks so luxe and buttery, but you could
really smash a bunch of pots of pans on there and you won’t do any damage at all. So, it’s very
family friendly. Yeah, I would say so. I really like the kitchen. I really like the fact that
the kitchen is large enough to host my family and to cook since we like to cook. I can see
us cooking in here and baking. Yeah. Yeah. Now, there is one fridge here, another Subzero
behind us, and there are several refrigerated drawers in this kitchen. All of the cabinetry is
bespoke. They made it particularly for this space, customized. I really think that you’re going
to find that it’s very user friendly. All right. Yeah. Awesome. So, two thumbs up so far.
Thumbs up. Can’t complain. Let’s keep going. It’s hard to believe this is a home and not
a hotel, right? This is amazing. I love this gorgeous room. What do you guys think? Definitely
has that resort type of feel. Kind of a little bit of escapism. Amazing. Incredible bathroom
suite. It’s a spa-like atmosphere with a glass shower. A It’s a steel tub, which I’ve never seen
this before. It’s really gorgeous. One of a kind piece. And his and hers closets. I mean, you
really can’t beat that. What do you guys think? I think you both have a lot of clothes. I think
we do. I think it’s the ideal space. Definitely gives us our own privacy away from the rest
of the family and not too modern for you and not too traditional for you. Absolutely.
It really is such a great balance. Well, there’s so much more to see. I’m really
excited to show you this. Come on through. Welcome to your resort backyard. Look at this
space. It’s amazing. It’s absolutely gorgeous. This is a proper lap pool. You really could
get some good exercise in here. Absolutely. This can be part of the home gym. There
is a home gym on top of it. So, yeah, you could go to your pool home gym and then take
a dip afterwards. Of course, there’s a hot tub, plenty of space, plenty of flat lawn area. This is
all artificial grass that’s the best quality. So you can actually like vacuum it, clean it up, and
it always looks perfect and green. It’s amazing. I didn’t notice that it was artificial. Yeah,
it’s a real trend because of the droughts here in Southern California, and it allows you to have a
really lush, beautiful lawn year round without as much maintenance. I think I’ve seen them putting
actually there is a little uh putting area just behind us. So there’s a golf area, there’s a
sports court where you can play pickle ball, you can play basketball, there’s all kinds
of activities you can do out here. So, I think you and your family are really going to
enjoy this space. It’s great, right? There’s so much that this house offers. What do you guys
think it’s listed at? I think it’s about 7. I’m looking at like 650, 6.5. Well, maybe you’ll
be pleasantly surprised to hear that it’s 5.189. Deal. Don’t get sold just yet, Hiram.
We have a two other properties that are amazing that I think you’re really going
to like. This one’s tough to beat. Yeah, it really is. This place is really setting the bar
high, so it’s going to be kind of hard to exceed, but at the same time, we’re really excited to
see what awaits us. Enjoy the space because we got more homes to see. Great. Let’s do it. We have
two more luxury properties to check out on this million dollar Calabasas house hunt. First,
we check out this Mediterranean contemporary turn-key estate that will surely be hard to top.
Then we check out this sophisticated contemporary masterpiece with golf course views. Could this
be the home they’re looking for? Stay tuned. [Music] Welcome back. We’re following
the home buying decision of million-doll buyers Hiram and Julissa. The first house was a
seven-bedroom contemporary English tutor estate in exclusive Hidden Hills. But the house
didn’t quite check all the boxes. Up next, we discover this gorgeous Mediterranean
contemporary that could seal the deal. [Music] We’re in the city of Agoura Hills, California. We’re about 5 minutes away from
Malibu. Easy drive over the canyon and you’re about 25 minutes out of Los Angeles.
So, you’re in a really great location. Welcome to house number two. I think you’re
going to find that this is equally beautiful. It is under a bit of remodel, so you’ll have to
use uh some of your imagination. Six bedrooms, six baths, 7,000 square ft of living space,
plenty of room for you and all your guests. Very private. Is that what you’re looking for?
Somewhat. It’s impressive. So, how creative are you guys? Because when a house is in the middle
of a remodel, sometimes you do have to use a bit of imagination. I think I’m really good with the
visualization. Um, you might need a little help. Well, from what I’m seeing, there’s not much
imagination required here. Sounds good. Yeah, it’s actually actually nice when it’s a blank
slate like this cuz you can envision your own furniture in the space or what you’d like to
place. So, it really gives a lot more freedom in your mind as well. So, let’s check it out and
get start being creative. Okay, let’s do that. This house we’re about to go through right now
is a contemporary piece of art. The people that are selling it are currently remodeling it just a
little bit. It’s got some of the most incredible views around it. The windows are on every single
wall, so you really get that natural light. The house has got that kind of showstopper feel.
The minute you walk in, it’s jaw-dropping. I love the light and the warmth and the views.
Yeah, the definitely I’m liking the light. Yes, absolutely. And I love this fireplace. I love that
sort of reclaimed wood look. It brings that modern element into more of a cozy casual vibe. So,
you can have like a clean, modern aesthetic, but it feels more casual and livable. It It
brings a warmth to the place. Great wet bar, right? Yeah, that too. So, so far so
good. Let’s keep looking. Come on, guys. I love this space. I love the light. I love the
glass cabinetry. I love this wood countertop right here. Brings so much warmth. The stainless steel
hood. You won’t have any smoke in this kitchen. It’ll suck it right up for sure. What do you
guys think? Such a big space. Ideal to spread out to uh to cook a lot of things at the same
time to host. It’s kind of all-encompassing. Yeah. huge six gas burners. That’s amazing.
Top-of-the-line appliances. Of course, you have a formal dining area with a gorgeous
chandelier. But this bay window right here is a perfect for a breakfast table and to be
able to share the space with there’s a nice opening into the living area with a fireplace.
It’s really a really warm environment. I feel like you could have some nice gatherings here.
Let’s keep looking. So much to see in this home. There’s a gorgeous swimming pool with jacuzzi,
a tennis court. The grounds here are absolutely stunning. I even love this shaded area with
a beautiful flat lawn. It’s really, really incredible yard. You can really do whatever you
want to it. What do you guys think of this whole space outside? Well, the view is a total dream.
Yeah, the pool, immense straw. Yes. And of course, the uh the entire space that just kind of never
really ends. So, what do you think this home is listed at? Um, four, four and a half. Probably
three. Probably just a tiny bit higher. All right. It’s actually 33. Wow. Wow. That’s definitely the
price. That’s That’s more of in the range we’re looking for. Yeah. Since we’re looking in the
threes, I think it’s pretty reasonable. The view, the square footage, the design almost of the
house. I think you kind of can’t go wrong here. So, we’re still undecided, but good news
is we do have one more home to go. So, let’s check it out. Let’s get going. Come on,
guys. There’s only one more house left to see in this Calabasas million-dollar house hunt.
Wow. Will this master bedroom seal the deal? Welcome back. We’ve seen two amazing homes
so far in this million-doll house hunt. The first home we saw was a seven-bedroom
contemporary English tutor estate behind the gates of Hidden Hills West. Then we
checked out this completely remodeled modern Mediterranean. Neither home quite checked
all the boxes. Could this last home be the one? We are in the North Ranch area of
Westlake Village. Very family-oriented, known for being extremely laid-back. You can get large lots. There is a ton of shopping
and dining here. is a foodie’s dream. I’m really hoping that the next house can marry
the traditional home in the contemporary home so that we maybe can compromise on the third home.
This house has gorgeous curb appeal. The doors are definitely the wow factor of this house.
These are 15t doors custom made by the owner. She changed the facade and really built them out
to really give that really grand entrance. Yes, it does. You love it. Five bedrooms, five
baths, just under 6,000 square ft. Sound like it’s going to be enough room. I think so. Yeah,
possibly. I’m so excited for you to see inside. Let’s go. This house in particular is a true
transitional home. You have contemporary side, you have the traditional side. It’s very dramatic.
It’s definitely another showstopper. Yeah, this one’s going to be perfect for them. Come
on in. Wow. Nice. This is fabulous. Yeah, great price. I love this grand foyer because
it’s enough room for a grand piano and it steps into your sunken living room. This backyard
actually butts up against a golf course. So, you have sort of an extended backyard and
a lot of privacy and it’s so green. It’s a really beautiful space. I love the windows in
the living room because it’s floor to ceiling, but they have that really pained window look. So,
it’s gives that traditional aspect that Julissa likes, but then the modern with the stark contrast
between the white and the dark floors. I think you’ll both really like this home. It’s exciting.
I feel like you were reading our minds. Well, I didn’t do this, but I’m glad that you guys
like it cuz I think that there’s going to be a lot more that you like. Are you excited to look
around? Definitely. Sure. Let’s check it out. This kitchen is a showcase, I would say. So,
it’s definitely more my style. State-of-the-art appliances. They have the covert ceilings with
the incredible detail in the molding. You have a vaulted ceiling above your breakfast area
with tons of light pouring in. Picture perfect breakfast with a lot of sun, of course. Perfect
picture perfect couple. Thank you. Far too nice. So, so far it’s two thumbs up. The kitchen was
amazing with the two ranges side by side for all the cooking that we do with our families. Makes
you want to waltz in here and there’s enough space you actually could. Yes, we can. Well,
let’s keep on with the tour because there’s so much to see and I want you to keep falling in
love with this property. Let’s go. Okay, great. Beautiful master suite, romantic mood lighting.
It really checks all the boxes for me. What about you? It’s a beautiful room. We can’t deny
that. No, you cannot. Has a gorgeous soaking tub, enclosed glass shower, his and her closets, and
even a fireplace. Just what we were looking for, or at least I was looking for. I think we
can add both of us to this one. Really? So, this is actually I think it’s a
very traditional room, but Hyram, you actually think it suits you and your modern
taste? I wholeheartedly say so this time. Oh, so things are looking up, huh? Up and up.
All right. Well, let’s set the side just yet. They still have more home to see.
So, let’s keep looking throughout and taking this tour of this gorgeous property.
Sounds good. Lead the way. Hiram, [Music] what do you think? I think this is a
great place. There’s your putting green, Hiram. It’s hard not to like the place,
including the putting green. And there, of course, if that’s not enough, there’s
the golf course in your backyard. Yeah, I can take a seven iron and shoot right onto the
golf course, too. I may not see you all day. This is a really wonderful house for entertaining.
There’s so much space. How did you like the flow from one room to the next? It’s seamless. Yeah.
Here. Well, let’s throw another variable at you. What do you think this home is listed at? Oh,
I I’m thinking about five. Considering I got it wrong last time. I’m going to go lower. Like high
twos. Okay. Well, it’s actually listed at 3.5. You met in the middle sort of. Yeah. Five bedrooms,
five baths, just under 6,000 square feet. Pool, jacuzzi, gorgeous yard. There’s even a gazebo.
You know, you have a lot to think about. So, it’s a big decision. I’m going to leave you
guys to discuss it amongst yourselves and this gorgeous backyard. And then I’ll come back
and we’ll talk more. We’ve seen all three houses on this million-dollar house hunt. And when we
come back, in the end, we decided to stay tuned. Welcome back. We’ve seen all three houses
on this million-dollar house hunt. And now it’s time for Hiram and Julissa to make
the big decision. It’s been really hard. The three houses. Well, the first house, you know
me, I really like the space. It came with a five car garage, large kitchen. We can fit everyone
in there without any problem. But I know it was a little too traditional for you. That house is is
just huge priced. I’m not even going to discount, but I think maybe we should consider it from
another front. That’s fair enough. Which is why the other two should possibly come into the
running. The third one, I mean, so we’re looking at I think for value and the neighborhood backs
onto a golf course, which is a great thing for you. What’s the biggest thing? What’s what’s going
to be the one thing that like the kitchen in here was wonderful. I really liked the range being able
to bring the family here. Yes, the 12 burners. And you know, our family is huge, so I think we
can accommodate them quite easily here. Oh, nice. Nice garden party. I know. This is I I think
the more we talk, the more we gravitate towards the same thing. All right, you two. Has it been a
difficult decision? It’s been really hard having made up your minds. Do you want to break us is
the question. I don’t want to break you. I’m hoping you’ll be cooperative and I hope to bring
out the heavy guns. Uh, such a big decision. All three houses were incredible and I really think
you could make your home in any of them. What did you decide? Well, I it was really tough. We
We liked all the houses, but we did have some disagreements with the price point. Okay. So, in
the end, we decided to pick We’re in it. We’re in it. We’re in this house for free. Congratulations.
This is the one. This is an amazing home and I can see you two in it. You’re a beautiful couple and
you deserve a gorgeous luxury home just like this. Thank you. We’re definitely planning to grow old
in this house. I think we’re done moving. This is it. There we go. It’s been said, signed and
sealed. Congratulations. Thank you guys so much for including us on this incredible journey. It’s
been so fun. I absolutely love this house and I hope that we’ll be invited to the house. Oh,
absolutely. Yeah. Save me a bedroom. There’s plenty in here. Thank you guys so much again.
Thank you. And best of luck in your new home. Thank you. Thank you again. Congratulations to
our buyers, Julissa and Hiram. I hope they have many years of happiness in their beautiful dream
home. And a special thank you to our realtors Erica and Tiffany of Coldwell Banker Calabasas.
I’m Viviana Vigil. We’ll see you next time. [Music] [Music] We all love to dream that we have the money to
buy a million-dollar home. We meet the buyers who can do just that. I tell you though, this
is a major selling point. From sweeping views, I mean, let me just say first off, this is my
favorite view. This has everything. It’s just so so beautifully done. It’s like a fairy
tale to complete luxury. He’s speechless, this guy. I’m literally speechless now.
This ocean view is amazing to wake up to every day. These homes have it all. And
there’s more. Our buyers have the money, know exactly what they want. It just keeps
getting better. And are ready to spend big. Are you kidding me? Wow. My role is to find these
house hunters their ultimate dream home. [Music] In this episode, we meet Natalie and Dylan.
I’ll be showing them some of the most desirable properties around Studio City, California. So,
we are well we recently got engaged. Yep. So, uh getting married in June. Um and we’re looking
to start a family. With big plans on the horizon, they have a lot to consider. Well, we’re
looking for our kind of forever home. You know, at least four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool
would be nice. Will I be able to find something that suits our needs? For us, Studio City seems
kind of like the perfect kind of neighborhood where it’s kind of family oriented. Got some good
schools around here. Let’s see if I can find their dream home. Welcome to Million-Dollar House
Hunters. I’m Viviana Vigil. Today, our buyers are Natalie and Dylan. They’re newly engaged
and looking to make their home in beautiful Studio City. We’re going to look at three gorgeous
properties, and we’ll see which one they choose. Hello. So nice to meet you guys for the first
time. Oh my gosh, excited. So many emails. Good to good to see you in person. Well, you guys
are looking in a fantastic area. Not too far from West Hollywood, but definitely more of a family
vibe over here in Studio City. We’re looking for something for from like 3.7 to 4.7. You mentioned
you were looking for about four bedrooms, five bathrooms. You hit the nail on the head
with this home. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms, just over 4,000 square ft of living space,
which is a really large size home. So, let’s get inside and start taking a look.
Yeah. Great. Let’s do it. Lead the way. [Music] We’re in the Celebrity Enclave in Fryman
Estates in Studio City. It’s about 260 homes, very exclusive. It’s wonderful combination of
being in the middle of the city but feeling so far away with all the trees and hiking
trails right across the street from the house. All right, welcome to your home. We step into this
very beautiful foyer. Plenty of room, as you can see, for artwork. There’s even some alcoves here
for some sculptural pieces. Beautiful light coming in from the windows. And you’ve got your recess
lighting. When I first walked in, I thought that I was going to be in this big foyer and that was
going to be cavernous and cold, but really it was, you know, smaller and like it wasn’t an
ostentatious house. What do you think about this dining room area? Do you think that’s going to
be big enough for when you entertain? Yes. And I love how big the windows are. Definitely love the
light coming in. Got another little space here, too, it looks like. Yeah, there’s a breakfast
nook behind us. We’ll take a look at that when we head to the kitchen. So, let’s do that now.
Sounds great. Follow me. [Music] Wow. Wow. All right. Now, I’m going to be cooking up in this
kitchen. Amazing. Look at this center island. It is massive. And it anchors the whole space. You
have state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, even a Viking microwave, which I’ve never seen
before. Amazing double refrigerators. You’ve got it all. The stainless steel farmhouse sink.
There are two. No excuses. Okay, Dylan. You got to wash the dishes, too. Now, there’s
two sinks here. I love the kitchen. Really, it made me want to cook. It was large. It had
everything I wanted. And as you mentioned, Dylan, before, just through that door is a
nice cozy breakfast nook as well. Separate space from the formal dining. So, it’s nice
to have those options. And then more of that natural light you love pouring through here.
And you can take a look through the backyard and see some of that outdoor dining. Yeah, that’s
while you’re washing, while I’m doing the dishes. I guess I think you guys are really liking this
space. Yeah. Clean lines. It kind of fits your modern aesthetic as well. The kitchen is
10 out of 10 for sure. Okay. Well, well, let’s keep moving this uh tour along because I
think we’re batting a thousand. What do you say we head to the primary suite? Let’s do it. All right,
Dylan, lead the way right through that door. [Music] Welcome to your primary retreat. This is
where you relax at the end of the day. I love that there’s a separate entrance from the garage
to this wing of the house where the primary suite is located. really set apart from the
other living areas, which is nice, especially if you have guests. It almost feels like its own
apartment within the house. Yeah. And as we walked through the house, we actually passed through
an informal living area with a full bar. What did you guys think of that? He loved it. That was
nice. Hey, don’t act like you didn’t like I mean, definitely the space was there, but the way
that it was divided up was a little bit strange, but it was also nice that it had quick access to
the garage. You have a glass enclosed shower. You have the soaking tub. You have your dual vanities.
It’s so modern. It’s all new. My favorite aspect of the primary suite was definitely the bathroom.
I like the standalone tub and also the large walk-in closet that they had there. Two walk-in
closets. The closets were great. We can each have our own closet. But yeah, the tub also. It was
a big enough tub that I could fit in, which I don’t find a lot, which is awesome. But I I like
to soak as well. I like to throw a bath bomb in. Little Epsom. All right. So, so far so good then,
huh? Yeah. Looks good. All right. Well, let’s pass by the bar on the way to the outdoor area. Grab
a drink. Check it out. Have a drink. [Music] Now, if you can’t throw a party in this backyard,
something’s wrong with you. Right about that. It is perfect for entertaining. Not only do you have
your built-in barbecue area, which is really a built-in kitchen with burners, a pizza oven. Who
loves barbecuing? Are you gonna get out there, Dylan? Oh my gosh. From the south, the outdoor
space was uh everything we were looking for. It had the pool, the barbecue, large space. I could
definitely see us throwing a little party over there. I’m loving this outdoor lounge area. Go
anchored by a fire pit. You got to have it. I’m going to put the pressure on you now and see if
you guys can answer this question. What do you think this home is listed at? Oh my gosh, that’s a
good question. Um, is that the location? I’m going to guess 4.2. 42, I believe. So, okay. You want
to go with 42? I’m going to go with 37. Actually listed at 3.695. Just under. All right. So, that’s
in the budget. Overall, I like the modern style of it. The layout is a bit interesting. I would
have to get used to it. One more trip to the bar before we head to house number two. Yep.
I’ve already been there three times. Let’s go. We have two more stops on our
million-dollar house tour. Will this next home be the right one? I love the
neighborhood. It feels safe. Stay tuned. [Music] Welcome back. We’re in Studio City,
California, and on a search for Dylan and Natalie’s ultimate dream home. Our first stop
was set in an exclusive celebrity enclave. I love the kitchen. Really, it made me want to
cook. Will this next house be the right fit? We are at Craft Avenue in Studio City.
This location has great schools. It’s in the Carpenter School District. This
is a beautiful, beautiful neighborhood filled with families. Everyone pretty much
knows each other in this neighborhood. Wow. Wow. Wow. All the architecture. Yes.
Modern farmhouse. Brand new construction. What do you guys think? More quiet, that’s
for sure. I love the neighborhood. It feels safe. I saw families and kids around.
We’re looking at a five- bedroom, six bath home. Just a tad over 6,000
square ft of living space. Goodness. You guys excited to get inside and take
a look? Yeah, definitely. It’s Follow me. [Music] All right. Wow. Now, that’s what I was talking
about when I said open floor plan. I have to agree with you on that. As soon as you walk in through
the door, obviously you can see that modern farmhouse architecture from the exterior reflected
as well inside with the mix of materials. You have natural woods, have a really cool textured wall
in the living room area. I love the textured accent walls. They were so pretty. You have the
expanse of two levels in this living area where you can see above us the second level. You have
the rod iron detail which is really gorgeous. It’s a big space um which is accentuated by an
open staircase which really takes your eye up to the ceiling. So it feels expansive when you
walk in. Okay. So party time. This might work, huh? Yes. Where do we cook? Okay. Well, you
just lead us to the next room which is the kitchen. Let’s go check it out. All right.
Let’s check it out. Crossing fingers. [Music] I thought the other kitchen was large. This
is huge. You have an enormous stainless steel fridge freezer combo. I mean, I think that might
be commercial grade. It’s all Thermodor stainless steel appliances. Top-of-the-line range and oven.
That’s one of the most beautiful kitchens I’ve ever seen. I can’t think of anything that it
doesn’t have. Right. It’s probably the perfect kitchen. There’s a beautiful corridor defining
the formal living area to the more casual living area. So, that’s a nice definition as well.
My favorite aspect of the kitchen is the fact that we can overlook the living room. I can see
myself cooking there and the kids running around, walking outside the balcony, and I can see it
all happening like it’s all in one space. I loved it. It seems like you guys are really sort
of beginning to visualize yourself in this space and even expanding your family in a home like
this. So, that sounds really good to me. Music to my ears. Let’s head upstairs, take a look
at some of the bedrooms and the primary suite. I think you guys are going to absolutely
love it. Well, if it’s on par with this, I think you’re right. All right, lead the
way. [Music] Oh my god, I love the design. It is absolutely beautifully decorated. I love the
vaulted ceilings with the beam with a natural beam with a pendant light. Very serene overlooking
the backyard with your own private balcony. My favorite aspect of the primary suite would
definitely be the balcony. Now that I saw it, I know that I want it like I know. It’s one
of those things that kind of spoils you for everything else. Exactly. There is a beautifully
appointed on suite attached to this primary suite. You have a glass enclosed shower with a rain
shower head which is always wonderful. Of course, a soaking tub. And I love the giant pavers that
they’ve used for the tile in there. Just really gorgeous. Now, we have one bedroom on the main
level along with your office. And the rest of the bedrooms are up here and including an exercise
room. I saw that massage table in there. Set up with a massage table. Perfect for you guys. I love
the massage exercise room. I didn’t know people do that. I didn’t know you had a massage room in
the house. So, this house is definitely made for entertaining. Lots of space to move around in this
amazing floor plan. But the real party is going to take place outside. Let’s go check it out. That’s
what I want to hear. That’s what I want to hear. Oh my god, honey. Look at this. It just keeps
getting better. So, out here you have your alfresco dining area. You have a lounge area with
a fan above it, which is really nice for relaxing in the summer. You have your hot tub. You have
a Baja deck, which is perfect for kids to play. And of course, you can take a nice swim in that
beautiful pool. Southern California is known for its indoor outdoor living. And the fact that they
built these doors that completely disappear and erase the barrier between the inside and the
outside. Can you imagine how conducive that is to entertaining? It is perfect. I think it’s now
a qualification for me to have those doors on a house. I think once I saw those, I don’t think
I can go back because it just it’s so cool. So, what do you think this home is listed at? Oh my
gosh. I’m obviously bad at this game, but but Dylan was right on, so maybe we’ll lean on him.
This I feel like I wouldn’t see this house being any listed any less than 52. I mean, yeah, 4.7.
You think 4.7? No way. Okay. Well, it’s actually listed at 4.75. No way. For the area that it is
and how big it is, I was expecting the price to be higher, but I mean, hey, I’ll take it at this.
Yeah. All right. Well, we’re still in the running, so I’m excited about that. Sounds like the
gardeners just arrived next door, so maybe it’s time for us to head to house number three. Sounds
good. All right, we have one more home left to see on this million-dollar house hunt. We’ll check out
this stylish designer house in Studio City. This is what I’m talking about. Okay, is this the
home that Dylan and Natalie are looking for? Welcome back. We’ve seen two amazing luxury homes
already. The first stop was a unique property surrounded by celebrity homes. Large space.
I could definitely see us throwing a little party over there. Yeah. The second was a stylish
home with room for entertaining. That’s one of the most beautiful kitchens I’ve ever seen. I
can’t think of anything that it doesn’t have. But will this last house be the one? We are back on Craft Avenue and this is a
wonderful location because of the beautiful neighborhood we have here. Tujunga Village is near
here. We’ve got shops and restaurants. All right, house number three. Same area. Colfax Meadows
here in Studio City. Really sought after. What do you guys think of the curb appeal? Interesting
color. Yeah. I like the color. I don’t know from the interesting whether it’s her favorite. Yeah,
I like the color, too. It was a good interesting. A good interesting. I’m still learning her
interesting. I love the front yard. It was large, real grass. I loved it. I can see our kids
playing there. Well, this is also a five- bedroom, six bath home, and it is just under 3600 ft².
Oh, wow. So, same amount of bedrooms, but much smaller. Little bit of a cozier layout. you’ll
see. But it still feels very spacious inside. So, let’s step inside and take a look. All right.
Awesome. Let’s do it. [Music] Look at the ceiling. I love that. Great design. It’s very similar
but different. That’s right. Same architect, same builder. So, you have a lot of the similar
details that you really loved like the textured wall details. We have a drop down ceiling which
kind of like a cool acoustic feature as well. And then again, this formal living area anchored
by a fireplace and then a textured wooden wall design behind there. Just giving another element
of design in this home. I love the open space. So much light coming in and I could see all
the way to the out to the backyard. Well, I know you two love the kitchen. You guys get
so excited when it’s a kitchen you like. So, let’s head on over to Let’s go see that kitchen.
[Music] Wow. Pretty similar. island is a bit smaller. A little bit of a smaller footprint for
the island, but still enough space to have a prep sink and to have some room for hors d’oeurves.
I don’t think small is really the word, but yes, I guess it is small or it’s definitely still
a good size island. It is actually the perfect size for this joint living room kitchen combo.
State-of-the-art appliances. Another pretty good size fridge freezer combo. It’s still a huge
fridge, let’s be honest. There is a pot filler above the stove which I love. That is awesome.
Again, now maybe it’s a feature I got to have now. And you still have the indoor outdoor experience
with these doors open all the way up and you can have that indoor outdoor lifestyle that you
want. Let’s save the backyard for a little bit later. I want to take you guys upstairs to the
primary suite. That’s what I’m talking about. Look at this space. The balcony. The balcony
runs the entire width of the house. Did you see how big the balcony is? I can literally get 10.
I can sit there, read books. Like, it’s lovely. You also have dual walk-in wardrobes here with
plenty of space for each of you and an absolutely exquisite resort style spa-like primary on suite
with a enclosed glass shower and just a luxurious soaking tub. I think it’s absolutely stunning in
there. So, definitely a different house. house number three, but there are some similar design
features that it shares with house number two. But you can see how they’ve really made it unique
for this floor plan and just offered a completely different home. The textured wall behind the bed.
I don’t know. I don’t know why that stood out to me so much. It just it’s little features like
that that kind of make it feel cozy, I think. Yes. It’s almost like it has its personality. I
love that. Working so far. We’re liking a lot of it. So far so Are you excited to see the pool?
Absolutely. Yes. Okay, let’s do it. Dive in. This is what I’m talking about. Okay, he’s
talking about this. It’s a little bit different layout, a little bit more space back here. There
is a barbecue area, of course, room for alfresco dining and a lounge area, a pool just like house
number two. This home offers a guest house with a bathroom. I love the guest house that it’s outside
separated from the house. You know, our parents visit a lot. We have a lot of guests. Um, it would
be nice to have their own space. And it seems like even though the house is smaller, it feels like
that’s left room to make this larger. And I think outdoor space is just as important as the indoor
space. It’s another room in your home. So, what do you guys think this home is listed at? I want
to say it costs the same as the other ones. You think so? I mean, it’s a little smaller, a little
cozier. Yeah. Different layout though. I mean, but the yard is bigger, which I think is a big in
California. So, maybe it’s the same price. 4.7. Actually, it’s listed at 3.895. Shut up. Are you
serious? Right in the sweet spot of your budget. I really couldn’t believe it when she told us
the price. It has everything but with way less price. I mean, for me, that’s that’s a big deal.
I’m going to leave you two to discuss it. It’s a big big decision. And maybe when I come back, you
guys will have made a choice. Yes. Okay. I think we will have. Enjoy. I’ll be back. When we return,
Natalie and Dylan will make their big decision. Welcome back. We’ve seen all three homes on this
million-dollar house hunt. Our first stop was a unique house in Studio City. The outdoor space
was uh everything we were looking for. The second house was spacious and modern. This is huge. And
our last stop was just perfect for entertaining. Outdoor space is just as important as the indoor
space. I left Dylan and Natalie with some time to think. Now, let’s see if they’ve made a decision.
The first one. Yeah, I obviously love the fact that we have the hiking trail right in front.
That’s really cool. But it was also loud. Yeah, the streets also I was worried about with like
maybe kids like not being able to let them ride their bikes. It was a good entertainment home.
like they have the bar and they have like they really separated that uh outdoor area with where
the bedroom is, but I don’t know if I if I can call it a forever home. I don’t know if I can
raise a family there. Yeah, I think I’d have to agree with you on that. So then the other two,
let’s Oh my god, that’s so Okay, so the second house, the big one, the big one. It’s like
6,000 square ft. How we just had the pool, huge kitchen. Oh my god, I loved that kitchen.
And it was bigger than the third house we saw, right? It’s so hard. Okay. What did you like
about the third one? I mean, the third house, I think, offered a lot of what the second house
offered, but kind of in a more cozy package, but the backyard is so much bigger. I could
really see the kids playing out there. Our parents would love that. Oh my gosh. Have my mom
and dad or your mom and dad come and stay in the back. Yeah. But I’m still open to the other
one. I trust you. I don’t know. I feel like All right. I think we might be on the same
I think we might be on the same page. Yeah. All right, the pressure is on. I know that
this has been such a difficult decision, but we’ve had such a beautiful day. Thank you
guys. I mean, you’ve made the decision easier by showing us three properties that I think
we really couldn’t go wrong with either one of them. That’s good to hear. Thank you for that.
Okay, good. Thank you so much. Well, let’s break them down one last time. We have house number
one that was just right there by Fryman Canyon. You could go hiking. It’s across the street. a
little bit more of a formal floor plan where you had a defined living room, defined dining room,
that sort of thing. It was under budget at 3.695. The price was attractive. And then we moved
over to house number two in Colfax Meadows. It was a beautiful modern farmhouse factor there for
sure. You guys walked in and you were floored. You just love the design. You love the floor plan.
That house was a little bit over budget 4.75, but you were still keeping it in the running
because it had a lot of features you liked. And then we moved just down the street, still in the
Colfax Meadows neighborhood. House number three, we’re sitting interesting color. Yeah. Interesting
color in the exterior, but that’s good. Really liked it. Love the layout of the kitchen. An
amazing backyard with a guest house. And this one was well in your budget at 3.895. Yeah, I was
shocked. I was really impressed with the with the price point on this one. Is there a house that we
can at least eliminate from the three? Probably. Probably number three. I’m just kidding. Probably
house number one. We both think that just the busy-ness of the streets as well as not having as
the green backyard. I think open space. Yeah. So, a lot to consider. I feel like you guys
might know what house that you’re going to pick. What did you ultimately decide? We
have decided to go with house number three. Why don’t we leave? It was such a journey
looking for houses. I I went crazy. The fact that I can just check this off the list and
I’m so excited. I can’t even invite everybody. I’m so excited. Oh my gosh. Congratulations.
It sounds like we need to call the realtor, put in an offer, and get you guys into
house number three. The second. Yeah, let’s get an offer. I know it’s a competitive
market. Thank you guys so much for letting me join you on this amazing journey. You were
amazing. It’s been a beautiful day and I’m happy for you guys. Congratulations. Thank you
so much. Well, let’s hope we get it. You will. Congratulations to Natalie and Dylan
on their gorgeous Studio City home. I’m Viviana Vigil. We’ll see you next time
on Million-Dollar House Hunters. [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] We all love to dream that we have the money
to buy a million dollar home. We meet the buyers who can do just that. This is our style.
The colors, everything. This is so beautiful. From sweeping views, it’s just stunning. It is
stunning. It takes my breath away. I love it. What an open floor plan. Breathtaking. Every
little detail to complete luxury. That is a winner for me. Yeah. It has everything. Yeah,
my mind is spinning. These homes have it all. This is literally on the beach. This is
a showplace. Our buyers have the money, know exactly what they want. I’d love a great
kitchen area, and are ready to spend big. 5.5. Under budget. Yes. My role is to find these
house hunters their ultimate dream home. [Music] In this episode, I meet Michael and Lynne.
Michael Lynne. So nice to meet you guys. How you doing? They’re looking for a new home for
when they get married. Looking to be a couple and make it together. And we want a bigger
house. We need a space together. We want to get married. I’m taking them through some of the
most desirable properties in Pacific Palisades, California. Now, I want to make sure she’s okay
with this walk-in closet. Plenty of room. What? I don’t know what he’s going to use, but
this is great for me. Will I be able to find something that will suit their needs?
You’re going to fill that wine cellar up, Mike. Oh, you know it. You know it. Let’s see if
I can find Michael and Lynne their dream home. Welcome to Million dollar House Hunters. I’m
Viviana Vigil. Today our buyers are Michael and Lynne. They’re looking for a brand new home
in the Pacific Palisades area. We’re going to show them three gorgeous properties and we’ll see
which one they choose. I’m a college professor, teach communications. I’m also an author,
had a little success with some good books, and looking to move up in the world. Michael and
Lynne are looking for a spacious home where they can entertain. We have a lot of friends over um
because we’re both in the educational profession. 5 to 5 a.5 million. You know, a
little less wouldn’t be bad if we can get everything. And maybe maybe
for the right house, we can stretch it. [Music] Michael Lynne, so nice to meet you guys.
How you doing? I am so excited for the day. We are going to be looking at some incredible
houses, but I want to find out a little bit about your backstory. Why are you guys looking
to relocate? What brings you in the market for a new home? Well, we’re doing okay for ourselves.
We’re in Toluca Lake. Nice, but we want something more. It’s nice. It’s beautiful, but want a little
more. Just a little more. We’re getting married uh in the spring. So, we we want a house. We want to
start a house out together. And we need a bigger space, big kitchen. Okay. And I’d love it for
you. Okay. Something nice. And what sort of work do you do? I’m a professor. I’ve author as well.
Been lucky. They have some books that sold pretty good and Okay. I would like a study as well. So,
I’d love to have a space just to do my work, you know. Yeah. I’m an elementary teacher and I like
to entertain a lot. We have a lot of teachers come over. A lot of professors come over. So, we need
that space. And I love cooking. So, that’s why I have to have my big kitchen. That’s what I I need.
And we like to have all of our friends come and all of our family here. So, we have some really
great homes for you. Uh today, the home we’re in front of now is a five-bedroom, 4 and a half bath,
4,000 ft home. They recently just renovated with over a million dollars of renovations. So things
are looking good. You know, we drove up up up in these hills. So there’s bound to be a view for
you. Yes. Yes. You get your view. We can Let’s see if we can check all the other boxes. So why
don’t we head inside and take a peek. I’m excited. All right. We are in beautiful Pacific Palisades.
Beautiful area. You get bigger-sized lots. You get some great views and a lot more privacy.
This is a beautiful Santa Barbara Spanish style home. It’s approximately 4,000 square feet. It’s
five bedrooms, five baths, and it’s on a 19,000 square foot lot. All right, you two, check out
this entertainer’s kitchen. I love it. Gorgeous cabinetry. I love the stone floors. Uh the realtor
told me that some of these stones were actually brought in from Europe. You can see some of them
have really cool design and texture on them. It is just so warm and beautiful. It’s beautiful.
I I love it. Love the built-in breakfast nook. Yes. Right into the dining room. This enormous
island. The way that island is centered, you can have your friends and family over and you can
stay there and cook, but you can see everybody. I love it. Lots of space. We can bring our families
here, our friends here, everybody can spread out. I absolutely love this range right here in the
center island. The hood is in the ceiling, so you have your venting that you need for cooking.
I can envision myself in this kitchen with friends and family here. I have a huge family. This
is like the first time I feel that they could be all in one place and not feel cramped. But as
you can see from here, there is a little glimpse of a view. Oh, yes. Love it. You can see that
there is more to see. That’s what I like to see. All right, time for some respite in your master
suite. I love the windows. Yeah, I love the shape of those windows. Now, I want Lynne to make
sure she’s okay with this walk-in closet. Is there enough room for your closet? It is plenty
of room. I don’t know what he’s going to use, but this is great for for me. Yeah, the closet
was fabulous. I mean, it was enough room. You could put a room in there if you needed to.
I love the wood floors. They have a vaulted ceiling as soon as you walk in, but then they
also have sort of like a coved ceiling above the bed. Makes it a little bit more cozy with some
lighting features. They really thought about a lot of details. custom fixtures in the ensuite,
the tile, the soaking whirlpool tub. Yes. Oh, they have some really beautiful sinks as well in
there. Dual sinks, dual vanity. I like the shower. He likes the tub. We kind of reversed it there.
But it’s really very nice. You know what I like? I like that little balcony. I can see you getting
out there in the morning. Coffee, bathrobes, coffee, looking out at that beautiful I can see.
Beautiful view. I can see that. That was a good selling point. Yeah. I’ll bring you breakfast in
bit. Eat it on the balcony. [Music] Yes. Yes. Now, that is what I’m looking for. That is a view.
This is your paradise. Here’s your view right here. That’s what I’m looking for. That’s a
view. Yeah. There’s even a gazebo when you guys tie the knot. There it is. Oh, wow. Right
there. Oh, that’s it. And it’s over the edge. Oh, that’s that’s well-done though. That’s
well designed. That’s a little scary. Yeah, I like I like the gazebo, but to me it’s just
a little too far out. I would like to move it back. I like the gazebo. I’ll use it. Now, these
doors behind us, they open up into the kitchen and dining area, so you can have that indoor
outdoor entertaining that you’d like. Michael, I know you spotted a lot of really cool spots for
your study. There’s plenty of seating areas right here. A little nook, perfect for a study. Not sure
if it’s big enough for you and all your books. So, you’re going to have plenty of room to space out
in this home. Nice. You’ve got enough room. I got enough room and I really like the view. It’s going
to be tough to beat, but we’ll see. Then here’s the real question that we all want to know. What
do you think this home is listed at? I’m guessing four and a half. I’m going to say probably
five. Actually listed at 4.6. Under budget. You were right on practically. I said 4.5 more
hoping expecting it to actually be higher. Yeah, I thought it was going to be more. And so that was
what I call a pleasant surprise. So in the market still in the running. Oh yeah. Yeah. Yes. Okay. So
let’s soak in the views and then we’ll head over to house number two and we’ll see if we can keep
making you guys happy. We have two more estates to see in Pacific Palisades, California. Will this
next home have enough space for Michael and Lynne? And you can go in the jacuzzi and look out at the
view. And that’s something. Stay tuned. [Music] Welcome back. We’re in Pacific Palisades,
California on the search for Michael and Lynne’s ultimate dream home. The first house
was a beautiful Spanish style home in Upper Lachman. The closet was fabulous. I
mean, it was enough room you could put a room in there if you needed to.
But could this next house be the one? Here [Music] in house number two, we have pulled
out all the stops. It’s a gorgeous English countryside design. It feels inviting. It almost
gives me a sense. It’s almost has a castle vibe. Yeah. And you know they say a man’s house is
his castle. We’re in the Palisades Highlands. Palisades Highlands is probably one of
the best kept secrets of the Palisades. You guys like high ceilings? Yes. Love it. Love
it. When you step in that foyer and then you face the semi-spiral staircase was absolutely
gorgeous. That was very impressive. Very, very nice. Now, is this a big enough dining room
for you to entertain? This is big enough. This is We could get everybody in here. Family, friends.
This is big enough. You think? Yeah, I think so. Okay, Lynne, get on that apron and roll up the
sleeves. This is it. I love it. I love the the island. I love the granite counters. The kitchen
was beautiful. It was huge. The open flow and you can get to it from either side so people can move
around. It’s all custom wood cabinetry. You know, the the finishes are all matching with the
granite. You have the beamed ceilings that have been stained to match the cabinetry. You have this
gorgeous stainless steel hood with a chef’s range behind you. I mean, it is everything a cook needs
in a kitchen. What I liked Yeah. was that you had a beautiful view outside the kitchen. I thought it
was gorgeous. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. And we did pass an amazing wine cellar just right here off the
kitchen. So, that is also great for entertaining. You going to fill that wine cellar up, Michael?
Oh, you know it. Yes. You know it. Inside fits the outside. I love the high ceilings in here,
the recessed lighting. It’s It’s very impressive. The high ceilings continue. Ample space. This is
a really serene room. I love the French doors that open to the balcony overviewing the backyard. I
love it. I love it. I’m I’m a big fan of French doors. Just to wake up every morning with these
hardwood floors, this arch ceiling, the recess light. That balcony was such a huge selling point.
You could just walk right out and just have this view. That is something. Yeah, that was something.
That was beautiful. Is there enough room for your shoes in there? There there is enough room
for my shoes and a couple of other, you know, thousand people. I love the closet here because I
think the closet here was a little bit bigger than the other one, but the master bedroom itself, but
then when they had the built-in bookshelf, I mean, that’s perfect for you. And then the sitting area,
so you could be on your laptop. Now, the ensuite is enormous. Custom cabinetry, soaking tub,
standing shower, double vanity. The walk-in shower was huge. I mean, it was, you know, like a double
size, I think. Double. And once again, a view. Okay. If you guys don’t like this house, I
don’t know what’s wrong with you. Look at this yard. Look at this pool. It’s stunning. This is
gorgeous. I love the pool. I love the jacuzzi. The layout, the view. Even I’m impressed with
the view. I mean, the view is something. And you can go in the jacuzzi and look out at
the view. And that’s something, like I said, I can just see sitting out here at night, stars,
moon, view. This house has so much to offer. So, what do you think it’s listed at? This has so
much. I’m going to have to say it’s hopefully not more than five and a half. Yeah, I don’t I’m going
to go over budget. I’m going to say maybe six. Well, don’t forget this is a six bedroom, 7 bath
home over 6,000 square ft. Your budget is around five. This is listed at 4.15. What? I like those
way. Oh my. I’m blown away. It’s a great buy. You can’t I mean, you just can’t beat it. It has
everything and then more and then the price. Well, let’s uh enjoy the view one last time before
we head out to house number three. Let’s try to keep an open mind, but I’m ecstatic that
you’re both happy. Oh, yeah. There’s only one more luxury home left to see on this house hunt.
We check out this unmistakable Spanish style home in the Riviera. This is Greta Garbo Rudolph
Valentino. There you go. I feel a new novel coming out in Is this the entertainer’s home that
Michael and Lynne are looking for? Stay tuned. Welcome back. We’ve seen two amazing
luxury homes in Pacific Palisades, California. The first house was a beautiful
Spanish-style home in Upper Lachman. Then we saw a gorgeous country home in the Palisades
Highlands. But will this last home be the one? House number three is absolutely beautiful Spanish style architecture. Smaller than the other
two homes, but it is in a beautiful area of the Palisades. You do have a bit
of traffic here on Sunset Boulevard, but a lot of privacy and a lot of quiet
once you get inside the walls of the home. We’re in the Riviera of Pacific Palisades, which
is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the west side. Built in 1929, this house has
great indoor outdoor California living. It’s a beautiful Spanish style home with a lot of
original details, four bedrooms, three baths, 3,300 square ft on approximately 15,000 ft lot. If
you’re looking for old Hollywood vibes, Michael, this is it. What an ample living space with
a gorgeous fireplace as well. Wood burning of course. Walking in and seeing the wood beams,
seeing, you know, the old like ceiling. The vaulted. Yeah. Little Spanish style stained glass
on the end. Beautiful. Loved it. Yeah. This is This is Greta Garbo, Rudolph Valentino. There you
go. I feel a new novel coming out of it. There you go. There you go. I could see this being a really
great hub for the family during the holidays. Imagine it decorated. It would be really, really
beautiful. Beautiful. And speaking of having the family here for the holidays, you know, Lynne, we
got to go into the kitchen and check that out. See if that works for you. I want to see the kitchen.
Follow me. Let’s do it. I love the old world vibe in here. Clearly, it needs some updating,
but I do love the tile countertops. These actually come from an old monastery in Europe.
They shipped them in and I love how they bring that Spanish vibe back into this kitchen and they
really honored the architecture of the home with that. Just need a little bit of upgrades with the
kitchen appliances, but that would be it. I mean, I don’t see anything major. It needs to
be updated, but it still has those tiles, which is which is something. We want to keep
that. Yeah. And then we pass through this gorgeous breakfast nook with windows surrounding it. You
can see the backyard through there. Very nice. I love the bay window. And it’s a beautiful view.
You could look out. I mean, it’s very nice. So, I’m feeling the kitchen. I think this is the
third house she’s bought now. I know. It’s a problem. It’s a problem. She’s already moving
in. I know. I know. How about the size of this master? I like it. It’s really nice. I love
the hardwood floors. Yeah, that’s nice. It goes in with that old Hollywood vibe. I like it.
They kept the original fixtures. The windows are original. You know, this is a home that was built
in the 1920s, so it does need some remodeling, but it’s a perfect time for you to come in and
update it just how you would like. Yes. Did you check out that amazing walk-in closet as well? I
thought that closet could fit all of our things, but we have enough room for everything in this.
No balcony now, but very beautiful. No balcony, but lots of windows and they open so you can have
that air coming in and you really can get that nighttime ocean breeze. Right. Yeah. Now, like I
mentioned, the ensuite does have some renovations that need to take place, but they’re really
pretty minor countertops, flooring, you know, some fixtures. Yeah. Yeah. More recess lighting
maybe at that in there. A different tub. Yeah. Yeah. Well, let’s keep that Hollywood vibe going.
Let’s head into the backyard entertaining area. I think you’re both going to really like it.
It’s absolutely beautiful. All right. See you. [Music] Welcome to your oasis in this gorgeous hacienda
style pergola just right outside of the living area. Steps from the breakfast nook. Love it.
I absolutely love it. I love this uh swimming pool. I love the tile around the swimming pool.
I see the jacuzzi with the decorative tile. It’s really nice. It has a nice vibe. Yeah, it’s
that vibe. And the beautiful size everyone can fit. Beautiful. Outside fireplace for the family
and friends. I mean, I could see this. Yeah. So, this has character. This is Yeah, there is
something missing that was on your list. It’s the view. Yeah, you’re trading the view for a vibe.
So, that’s the decision we’ll have to make. Yeah, I like the alliteration. Okay, I like that.
Now, what do you think this home is listed at? I’m going to say 41. Yeah, I’m going to say 4
and a2. This is a Palisades Sunset Boulevard. What would you say if I said it was 365? Wa. I
would not think this much house No. be at that price. I’m shocked. Yeah, I really am. We have
three homes that we looked at and they were all absolutely stunning. So, there’s lots to think
about. You have this gorgeous backyard to ponder this decision and I will leave you to it and I’ll
come back and hopefully you will have decided. We’ve seen all three luxury
homes and when we return, Michael and Lynne will make the big
decision. This was this was a very tough decision. You guys feel like you are
ready to decide? Yes, we are. Okay, [Music] welcome back. We’ve seen all three homes on this
million-dollar house hunt. The first house was a beautiful Spanish-style home in Upper Lachman.
The second home was a gorgeous country estate in the Palisades Highlands. Our last stop was
an unmistakable Spanish-style home in the Riviera. I left Michael and Lynne for some time
to think. Let’s see if they’re ready to make the big decision. Okay, so let’s go over the homes.
What about house number one? Beautiful view. It was a beautiful nice curb appeal. Yeah.
Plenty of room for a study. Nice bedroom, balcony. Very good pool. Very nice. It
did. Very nice. And I like the kitchen. The big kitchen. And then the the island
had the grill kitchen. So that was great for entertaining. And I did like the pool.
Yes. I did like that. Great curb appeal. Yes, that’s a pretty good What about house
number? Yeah, number two. Number two, the castle. Beautiful. Beautiful view. Yeah.
Yeah. I felt like Cinderella and that when you, you know, and the master bedroom with a bookcase
so large and that balcony. Oh, yeah. More square footage in that house. Six bedrooms and less
money. Yeah. The that would fit our budget. What about this house? House number three. Character
and vibe. Character and vibe. And the address Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard. Tell every all
our friends we live on Sunset. Sunset Boulevard. That’s Hollywood. Goodness. So movie stars.
Beautiful pool, hot tub, the pool. That was a good thing. Could use some updating though. Could use
some updating though. But with the price, we could afford to do the up updates. That’s the cheapest
of the three. Can’t forget that. You know what? I thought we knew what we wanted the first time we
saw. I think I think we knew what we wanted. Yeah. [Music] All right, you two. The pressure is on.
Yes. How are we doing? We’re doing good. We Tough decision. Tough decision. Yeah. Very hard. But but
we’ve come to one. You think you think you guys know what you want, huh? All right. Let’s break
it down just one last time if you don’t mind. All right. So, house number one was a beautiful
Spanish Santa Barbara style. It was listed below your budget, right? And then house number two
was that castle style. Had an amazing view. You loved the pool. What? And you loved everything. So
that’s an easy one. Okay. So house number three, we’re sitting in this beautiful living room with
this gorgeous enormous fireplace. And this one was well below budget at 3.65. Yeah. This was this was
a very tough decision. You guys feel like you are ready to decide. Yes, we are. Right. Lay it on me.
We chose the castle house. House number two. Two. That’s it. House number two. You guys really love
that house as soon as we walked in. You loved the kitchen. You loved the master suite. You loved the
view. Yes. Oh, yes. And like you said yourself, Lynne, you didn’t dislike anything. No, I
loved everything about it. It’s ready. I mean, we can just move in and go. It’s It’s ready for
us. And it’s still under budget. It is. That’s amazing. 4.15. Amazing. You know what that
means? I think it’s time to call a realtor and put in an offer. Say, “Okay, let’s do it.”
All right. Congratulations you two and thank you so much for bringing me on this journey with
you. It was wonderful. We enjoyed it. A lot of fun. [Music] Thanks for joining us. I hope
Michael and Lynn adore their brand new home in Pacific Palisades. I’m Vivana Vigil. We’ll see
you next time on Million Dollar House Hunters. Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Hey. [Music] [Music] We all love to dream that we have the money to
buy a million-dollar home. We meet the buyers who can do just that. Blown away by the
space in here. From sweeping views. Wow, this place is amazing. Look at that view.
It’s just so so beautifully done. It’s like a fairy tale to complete luxury. Oh, I love
it. This ocean view is amazing to wake up to every day. These homes have it all. And
there’s more. Our buyers have the money, know exactly what they want, made for what
we need, and are ready to spend big. Are you kidding me? Wow. My role is to find these
house hunters their ultimate dream home. [Music] Today, our buyers are Kristina and Moe, who are
moving from New York City to sunny California. I’m pretty shocked that I just hear birds, to
be honest. It’s nice, right? I’ve lined up three luxury homes in Encino, California. Oh my gosh,
this kitchen is absolutely gorgeous. The lighting is beautiful. Four ovens so I can bake all my
cupcakes. I’m in love. Kristina loves to bake, so she’s wanting something with a standout
kitchen. And Moe loves hosting, so something with lots of space for parties is also a must-have. I
love the fact that we can sit here and bring all our friends over. Will I be able to find Kristina
and Moesomething they can both agree on? So, this has a huge walk-in closet. Is it going
to handle all of your wardrobe? I hope so. I hope it has place left for my stuff as well.
We hope so. A small teeny space for you. Yeah, right. Join me as I take Kristina and Moe
on a luxury house hunt through Encino. Hi, I’m Jennifer Farrell. We’re in Encino,
California with Kristina and Moe. They’re moving from Manhattan and looking for their dream
home in Southern California. But will they find it today? Come along and find out. I’m Kristina. This
is my husband, Moe. We currently live in the Upper East Side in Manhattan, but for work purposes,
we have to move out to LA. We want to live in Encino because it’s a great neighborhood. It’s the
Beverly Hills of the Valley. It’s a great place to raise kids. Right now, we’re very career oriented.
So, we have to have separate home offices so we can do our work from home. We flew in just from
New York to see these houses. And I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a great great experience and
we will find what we’re looking for. Absolutely. Of course. [Music] Well, good morning. Hello,
Kristina and Moe. Welcome to Southern California. You just got in from Manhattan last night,
right? We did. Okay. Well, welcome to town. So, you’re both investment bankers, right? Yeah,
we are. Okay. So, you’re going to be working here. You’re transplanting permanently. Uh,
Moe, what is it you’re looking for in this new home? I’m looking for something that’s big
and huge and that’s very neat and clean. How big are we talking about? About 3,000 square ft and
four bedrooms. That That’s big in New York. Uh, but that’s something we can find pretty
easily here. So, we want multiple bedrooms, at least 3,000 square feet, maybe more. The more
the merrier. The more the merrier. That uh will it be just the two of you or anyone else? We do
intend to start a family in a few years, so we’re keeping that in mind. Okay. So, our budget
range today is 4 to7 million. 4 to7 million. And if we have to stretch it just a hair, we’ll
keep an open mind. Oh, well, we can try. We’ll discuss it. Yeah, we will discuss it in private.
Yeah. Before coming up with a number, but Okay. Are you ready to see inside house number one?
Yeah. I’m so excited. Let’s do it. Here we go. We are right at the entrance of Royal Oaks
at this incredible home. We have extensive use of woodwork throughout this house. Lots
of oak, lots of natural stone. Six bedroom, 6 and a half bathroom. Approximately 5200
square feet and it’s on 9,000 square foot lot. [Music] We step inside this great room,
which is really great. We have high ceilings. We have this fabulous neutral
black, white, and wood color palette. We’ve got a wine celler to our left with a wet
bar. The backyard view is gorgeous. It’s just such an open and inviting space as we enter. I do
love it, honestly. Everything is so classically structured. Let’s go see more. Let’s go to the
living room. Come on, let’s go. Sure. [Music] We step into the living room
and it’s such a cozy space. I love the warmth that’s in here with all
of our built-ins in that natural oak. I am loving the color scheme. I love all the
neutrals and the black. It’s very simplistic but elegant and sophisticated at the same
time. Let’s step into the kitchen. Okay. All right. We’re down here in the kitchen and
we’ve got a lot going on. Beautiful custom cabinetry, two islands, four different ovens
so you can cook to your heart’s contents. Now, who’s the chef in the family? I’m
definitely the chef. Okay, Master Chef, tell me your thoughts. I love how there are
four ovens. I have quite a bit of a sweet tooth, so you’re going to definitely see me making cakes
and cupcakes and putting all of that stuff in the oven. All the parties we were going to throw in,
all the Thanksgiving dinners, all the birthday parties and everything. And I think this is just
amazing. Well, I think we’re off to a great start at house number one. I think we are. I think we
are. Wonderful. Well, let’s go see more upstairs to the primary suite. All right. [Music] All
right, we’re here in the bedroom and this space has everything you could imagine. Fabulous
balcony, a fireplace, an amazing walk-in closet, and the bath suite is gorgeous with that big oval
soaking tub, and the walk-in shower. I love the walk-in closet. I am such a fashionista, so of
course I need something to fill all my clothes in. It’s beautiful outside, too. Why don’t
we go take a look? Sure. Come on. Let’s go. This backyard space has everything you could
want. We’ve got the pool with the hot tub, but most importantly, we have this fabulous
guest house. It’s got everything that you would have in a full apartment, but it might
be a perfect second office space. Now, when you were picturing moving from Manhattan
to LA here in Encino, is this what you had in mind? We thought it’s probably going to be
a little bit louder, right? because of all the the way New York is and all the sounds and
everything. People are rushing on the streets all the time. I’m pretty shocked that I just hear
birds to be honest. It’s nice, right? Very nice, right? Absolutely, babe. Yeah. Well, let’s
see how peaceful you feel when you hear the price. This house is six bedrooms. It’s 6 and a
half baths, 5200 square ft here in the heart of Encino. What do you think this costs? I’m going to
say four or five million. What do you think? Um, I would say about seven. Okay. Well, meet in
the middle somewhere. It’s $4.75 million. So, it’s actually at the lower end of your budget.
It’s $4.75 million. That is perfect. It’s right in our budget. Are you ready to go check out
house number two? I’m stoked. Yes, we are. Okay, let’s go. Still to come, we’ve got two more
luxury homes in Encino to explore. Will one of them be the perfect fit for Kristina and Meo? I
really loved that indooroutdoor feel because it’s what differentiates a New York living space from
a California living space. Stay tuned. [Music] I’m in Encino, California, looking at
multi-million dollar homes with Kristina and Moe. The first home was a modern farmhouse style with
a spectacular primary bedroom. I love the walk-in closet. I am such a fashionista. So, of course, I
need something to fill all my clothes in. But will this second contender be even better? All right,
we are now at house number two. It’s completely different. This is a very contemporary home. It’s
about 3500 ft. So, it’s a little smaller. Are you ready to see inside house number two? I am so
ready. Okay, let’s go in. This house features four bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom, over 3,500 ft² on a
6,700 ft² lot. All you hear are the birds chirping and super quiet just north of Ventura Boulevard,
walking distance to shops and restaurants. We step into house number two and right away
you can feel that contemporary vibe. We’ve got a floating glass staircase that’s got the
steel and the wood, really contemporary. We’ve got a wall of glass where you can
see those huge banana trees outside. So, it makes you feel like the outdoors are part of
the indoors. I really loved that indoor outdoor feel because it’s what differentiates a New York
living space from a California living space. What are you thinking right now, Moe? I’ll start with
the stairs. I think they’re just very beautiful. Even the wine section is great. Yeah, this
is really a great house. It’s a great house. Are you going to miss the extra space or do
you think this could be big enough for you? When I first walked into house number two, I
said, “Wow, this looks really big. It looks bigger than 3,500 ft.” So, are we off to a
good start in house number two? I think we are. I think we are, too. Well, let’s see
more. Off to the living room. All right. Well, this living room is such a cozy space.
Starting with the fireplace because we have this gorgeous roof oak behind us, the
black framing, lots of white, wood, cream, black. I love that we can
open up those pocketing doors and the outdoors become part of the indoors.
I’m ready for this change of scenery. I’m ready for this change of lifestyle. And
this indoor outdoor style of living is, I guess, what makes Southern California Southern
California. And I’m really looking forward to it. Everything is really beautiful. It is really
beautiful. So is the kitchen. Let me show you. This kitchen is so clean and streamlined.
Everything from the very contemporary cabinets to the quartz countertops, our
paneled appliances. It’s a very modern, fresh feel in here. I love how big this island
is. Can like keep everything streamlined in one place. I’m really looking forward to cooking
on this. It is fresh. It’s contemporary. Uh it’s very open. So, this is a great place
for entertaining. Absolutely. This whole kitchen just seems very warm and inviting for
guests. And I really want to make our guests feel welcome whenever they come here.
Let’s go check out the primary suite. [Music] Step into the primary suite. And it is
so peaceful up here. We have a private balcony here that is huge, but then we also have a little
tucked away balcony behind me. So it forms like an atrium. And then a huge walk-in closet and
a spectacular bathroom with a big soaking tub and huge walk-in shower. It’s a really, really
relaxing space here. What I really liked about the primary suite in house number two was definitely
the on suite, I loved how there was a beautiful soaking tub. I love the outdoor space. I love the
fact that we can sit there and read. It’s just amazing. So, this has a huge walk-in closet. Is it
going to handle all of your wardrobe? I hope so. I hope it has place left for my stuff as well.
We hope so. A small teeny space for you. Yeah, right. Okay. Well, I’m going to make you
feel better. Let’s go outside. [Music] Talk about the perfect outdoor entertaining
space. Got a dining area. We have a living area with a fireplace. Then there’s the outdoor
cabana with a bathroom. So, you’ve got your own little pool house here. outdoor barbecue and
the great pool with hot tub. I think the pool is absolutely beautiful. I love how this wood
adds a lot of warmth to the space. I love the fact that we can have a gym right down there. I
love the fact that we can sit here and bring all our friends over. There’s a lot of seats right
down there. What do you think this home costs? I think this house definitely costs a little
more than the first one. So, I’m going to say it’s around like 5 million. What do you think? uh
around $4 million. Well, you’re getting closer, but it’s actually at $3.65 million. Oh, the fact
that the price of house number two is under budget is amazing. It’s a great deal for such a great
neighborhood like Encino. So, now we have two great homes that are both in contention.
Right. Right. Yep. I am conflicted. Well, you’re going to be more conflicted because
we’re about to go see house number three. We’ve got one more home left to tour on our house
hunt through Encino. Will this showstopper be the one that wins over our buyers? I feel great
about this the space. I mean, look at all these beautiful architecture designs. And then later
on, Christina and Mo will make their big decision. [Music] Welcome back to our million-dollar house
hunt in Encino with buyers Kristina and Moe. The first house we toured was a modern farmhouse
style with plenty of space. The second house was a contemporary property with elegant finishes
throughout. But will our final house be the one? This house is completely different because it
is 7700 square ft. So this is large. I can’t wait to show you inside this ultra luxurious
modern farmhouse with a twist. Let’s go in. It’s a six-bedroom, 8b over 7,700 square
ft² and it sit on 17,000 ft² lot. So, this builder truly takes pride in his
finishes. He uses extensive woodwork throughout the house. Incredible designer
lighting and finishes like you’ve never seen before. Step into the foyer and take
a look around at all of this fantastic entertaining space. We’ve got a great sitting
area. It really feels warm and inviting. It does. Yes. Let’s cruise into the living
room because there’s so much to see. All right. More gorgeous stonework at the fireplace
here. And of course, those sliding glass doors that open to the backyard that make
this a true entertainer’s paradise. I love the living room areas. I loved how one was more
formal and another one was more casual. Well, I could totally see myself growing
up with a good book, especially since there’s a ladder with library shelves. I
feel great about this the space. I mean, look at all these beautiful architecture
designs. And you’re pointing out some great details like the very sculptural lighting
here. It becomes art. This house really has an artistic flare to it. Well, let’s check out
another space in the kitchen. Okay, [Music] this kitchen is so fantastic for so many reasons.
We’ve got two different sinks. We have paneled appliances. Kristina, what do you think of
this kitchen? Because you’re going to be the one cooking in here. Oh my gosh, this kitchen is
absolutely gorgeous. The lighting is beautiful. I love how there’s a walk-in pantry, four ovens so I
can bake all my cupcakes and sweets. I’m in love. And when you are finished baking, how about
that great breakfast nook? It’s got such a fun view of the pool. I can totally see myself
eating breakfast there. It’s so beautiful. But I do want to show you another spectacular
view of the primary suite off this way. [Music] Step into the primary suite, which is so warm and
inviting. We have fabulous paneled wood walls, the oak floors up here as well, and a fantastic
view. There’s a great balcony that overlooks the pool. I love that outdoor space. It’s just
amazing. We have two walk-in closets. So, Moe, you can have your very own closet. You
won’t have to share with Kristina here, but you will have to share that fabulous soaking
tub. What I loved about the primary suite in house number three was how it replicated
a spa-like experience. Especially when you walk into the bathroom and you see the soaking
tub and the shower. It was just very zen-like. Now that we’re all relaxed here, let’s
go to the backyard. It is spectacular. Take in this view. It is stunning
back here in this gorgeous oasis which includes a two-story guest house. It’s
a guest house that’s two floors. Honestly, we can bring in our friends from New York
for Thanksgiving and they can all fit in that place. We’ve got the fabulous lap pool.
We have a beautiful hot tub that spills over into it. Massive backyard. This is a really large
yard space. This is just such a great addition to this house. Kristina, is this too much house
for you or do you think this could still work? I think this could still work, especially if we’re
going to have kids in the future. So much here, but it does come with a price. What do you think
the 7700T home costs in Nino? I’m going to guess it’s around8 million. What do you think? I’m
going to think it’s about $10 million. Okay. Well, your guess was really close. It is listed at
$7.875 million. Wow. I think it’s fairly priced. It’s out of budget for us, but the house
is actually really fairly priced. [Music] Talk amongst yourselves and then when I come back,
it’s time to pick your dream home. We’ve now seen all three houses on this million-doll house
hunt in Encino. When we come back, it’s over to Kristina and Moe to share which standout house
will be their new Californian home. You know what? I think we only live once. I think we made the
decision that’s best for us. Let’s call Jennifer. Welcome back to our million-dollar house hunt
in Encino, California. The first house on our tour had tons of space and offered beautiful
open plan living. The second house was a more modern design that was made for the Californian
indoor outdoor lifestyles. The third house was a huge property with breathtaking woodwork
throughout. I’ve given our couple some time to talk through the three options. So, let’s see
if they’ve been able to come to a decision. So, it’s a big decision. Let’s go through all three
houses together. House number one. It did look very cozy. It was very warm. It was very inviting.
I loved the kitchen. Right. And this the space was big. I mean, beautiful, right? Yeah. The
space entertain a lot of guests, right? Okay. How about number two? I really liked number two.
Um, I thought that it was very reasonably priced. It did have everything we need even though it
was a little bit smaller. I did like the combined indoor outdoor. It was very Southern California
and I think it would make the transition from New York to LA much easier for us. It was beautiful.
I agree with you on that one. What about house number three? I mean, this big, beautiful place
we’re sitting in right now. I love this house, but realistically, um, it’s not a part of our f
financial goals right now. Maybe in 5 10 years, maybe let’s make that a goal to accomplish. So,
we can eliminate house number three and we have two houses. What do you think about house number
one? And what do you think about house number two? What I like the best about house number
one was that even though it was a farmhouse, it didn’t feel like a farmhouse. And what I
loved about house number two is the price, but it had the best design. And also the bedroom
upstairs was really, really fancy. Although it wasn’t as good as house number one. I kind of
have to agree with you on that. You know what? I think we only live once. I think we made the
decision that’s best for us. Let’s call Jennifer. Well, hello Kristina and Moe. You look like
you’re happy. We are. First of all, what did the two of you talk about with house number one?
Well, the space was it was quite big. I mean, everything was well designed. Uh we had a
lot of space for ourselves, for our friends, for parties and everything. What are your thoughts
on house number two? The structure was great. even though it was a bit smaller. Um, h the kitchen was
very beautiful. The living room is very beautiful, very well designed. Now, what did you
think about house number three? Oh my gosh, house number three was absolutely perfect, but
unfortunately, it’s not a realistic financial goal for us. Maybe in 5 10 years, maybe we
could purchase this house, but I just think it’s out of our reach for now. Although, it is
beautiful. I loved everything about that house. Please tell me which home did you choose?
House. House number one. House number one. Okay. I had no idea because the very
first thing Kristina said today was, “I don’t want a modern farmhouse.” And sure
enough, you walked in and I think it changed your mind. But tell me what changed your mind.
On the interior, it was very contemporary. It has everything we needed and more. We have
the gym, the kitchen, everything we could ever need and space for our growing family. It’s
going to be the biggest housewarming party ever. Congratulations to Kristina and Moe. They truly
found their dream home in Encino. Tune in next time for more Million-Dollar House Hunters.
I’m Jennifer Farrell. Thanks for watching. [Music] [Music]
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