Modern Mansion Made Over from East Coast Traditional to West Coast Modern asks $70 Million

modern mansion made over

Modern Mansion Made Over. A family estate in Santa Monica, CA has been given a complete redesign from East Coast Traditional to West Coast Modern and is now asking for $70 million. In this post we are going to show you the new home as well as exclusive before and afters pics of the redesign.

Modern Mansion Made Over and asking $70 Mill

Top: The front entrance at 1525 San Vicente as it used to look; Bottom: as it looks now
Top: The front entrance at 1525 San Vicente as it used to look; Bottom: as it looks now

In 2020 a 7 bedroom, 13 bath, 22,794 sqft family estate with the look and feel of an East Coast Traditional Manor sold for $25,950,000. Now, 3.5 years later, the home is on the market again for over almost three times the price at $69,000,000 (down from $90 million) after being given a complete design and style overhaul by Molori, a lifestyle and interior design company.

1525 san vicente home santa monica
The home, yard and pool from the back, before and after the redesign

Most of the “modern mansions” we share with you are ostentatiously designed and overdone in terms of art and interior furnishings. We even show some of them to you because we are fascinated how frequently great wealth is combined with poor taste, but that’s not always the case. This home was palatable before and although now different, it’s still more nicely decorated than most.

1525 san vicente after recent remodel
aerial view of 1525 San Vicente, 2023

Six years ago a home at the location was sold for $17 million to which the then owner added more than 22,500 newly built square feet. A traditional Colonial Manor from the outside, the enormous luxury home had nice interior design, albeit conservative. Inside, furniture such as tufted leather sofas, oversized wing chairs, free standing tubs and farmhouse tables were paired with built-ins, a coffered ceiling and an immense kitchen. In addition to the bedroom suites and numerous baths, the home had a library, a home theater, a gym, a spa, an indoor basketball court and a stately swimming pool. It sold in 2020 for $25,950,000 ($4 million under asking).

The estate at 1525 San Vicente had a traditional Colonial facade before being redesigned by Molori
The estate at 1525 San Vicente had a traditional Colonial facade and water fountain before being redesigned by Molori

Now for sale as one of Molori’s Design Homes, it’s been extensively remodeled on both the outside and the inside. Once an East Coast Traditional, it now has more of California Hotel vibe with contemporary oversized sofas and large open rooms.

living room opens to the outdoors
The estate’s living room opens to the outdoors after the redesign by Molori

Materials were replaced, light fixtures changed, french doors became steel framed modern doors, the gym and spa were updated and they even redesigned the swimming pool and added a stunning pool cabana complete with kitchen.

An illuminated staircase, in addition to an elevator, takes you to the upper levels.
looking out toward the riviera country club
The home now has walls that open toward the golf course with a view of the mountains

Like many of the contemporary estates for sale in Los Angeles, architecturally it’s depressing – a giant box with very high ceilings.

Unfortunately, the house entrance lacks curb appeal and looks like a hotel

What it lacks in curb appeal, it makes up for with its views, natural light and luxury amenities like the indoor basketball court, the Scandinavian-style spa, an impressive wine cellar, home theater, breathtaking swimming pool and yeah, its own parking lot.

spillover pool in backyard
The new swimming pool and seating area just above the golf course

The 7 bedroom, 13 bathroom, three level home has 1.6 sprawling acres of gorgeous grounds and features 200-feet of Riviera Country Club frontage, magnificent fairway and mountain views.

aerial view house on riviera country club golf course

Now on the market with an asking price of $69 million, 1525 San Vicente Boulevard is gated and private, grand and dramatic. A clean white and wood aesthetic with rich natural textures is a nice change from the often overdone contemporary design of fiberglass furniture and crystallized chandeliers.

kitchen before and after redesign
Before the Molori redesign, the kitchen was a huge French Country style one. It’s now smaller, modern and a separate prep kitchen has been added.
A prep/catering kitchen has replaced the former laundry room
A prep/catering kitchen has replaced the former laundry room

A water feature greets guests at the expansive motor court—which includes parking for 30 cars—and mature palm trees line the entrance to the home, surrounded by lush greenery.

The closets were beautiful before but are even prettier now
The closets were beautiful before but are even prettier now

Soaring windows, rift white oak floors, black trim, and elements of glass balance dark and light in the home.

remodel before and after
The room off the original kitchen now has more light and opens to the outdoors
The casual dining room before and after the redesign.
The casual dining room before and after the redesign.
The indoor home theater was given a much-needed facelift
The indoor home theater was given a much-needed facelift

The furniture has been custom-designed by Molori in collaboration with Minotti, Missoni, Flexform, Fendi, Bentley, and other top design brands.

The many master suites with fireplaces and views have all been updated with sliding glass walls replacing French doors
The many master suites with fireplaces and views have all been updated with sliding glass walls replacing French doors
bathroom before and after
The bathrooms have been modernized with Macassar ebony cabinetry, larger windows and sleeker countertops

Designed for alone time as well as entertaining, a library includes a fireplace and built-in, illuminated ebony shelving.

library before and after
The former library was stuffy and replaced with a lighter more modern one

The formal dining room is ideal for hosting with seating for 25 at the long, elegant table.

formal dining before and after
Still accommodating 25, the formal dining room is now lighter and more inviting

The home includes a dramatic, illuminated, matte black shelved wine cellar and a gourmet chef’s kitchen with custom-designed cabinetry made by Molori in Italy and an additional catering/prep kitchen shown prior.

black wine cellar
The home includes a new all black illuminated wine cellar

Indoor spaces flow seamlessly to the outdoor paradise, creating a lifestyle of ease and leisure. Outside, the vast scale and pristine grounds feel like an upscale boutique resort. A long pool and spa are lined with grass, and lounge chairs are ready for afternoons spent luxuriating in the sun.

landscaped yard
The yard was landscaped to add a seating area and fire pit

The covered pool cabana is magnificent, featuring a dining table with seating for 16 and a full kitchen with wood cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances. Entertain by the firepit or host cocktail parties by the pool—this private oasis stuns and enchants in its opulence.

new poolhouse
The pool cabana with outdoor kitchen and dining is a smart addition

The primary suite is a private retreat, offering 2,500 square feet of space, a fireplace, dual marble bathrooms, and dual walk-in closets—each showcasing its own spectacular materials and finishes. Walls of glass open to a private balcony with golf course views. The additional bedrooms provide their own ensuite bathrooms, each with its own unique design story, from floor-to-ceiling wood to soaring mirrored walls.

Over-the top amenities abound throughout the home; a spa for a massage or pedicure, a nicely appointed screening room, a karaoke room, the indoor half basketball court and a gym.

indoor spa
the wood-lined spa
indoor half basketball court
indoor half basketball court

With the convenience of a laundry room, elevator, and an underground garage with parking for 8 cars, it’s the height of turnkey living and ultimate comfort.

1525 san vicente pool at night

If you’re interested in the home and would like to request a tour, contact Santiago at [email protected]

images courtesy of Hilton & Hyland and The Agency