High-end shoe designer Donald Pliner is taking a step away from his Bel Air manse by placing it on the market for $5.9 million. The house is located in guard-gated Bel-Air Crest.
Pilner—who opened his first store in 1967—and his wife Lisa paid $4.26 million for the Mediterranean-style about six years ago. Following their purchase, the pair quickly set about adding their own quirky style to the relatively traditional five-bedroom, 5.5-bath home.
Now uniquely styled with masks, animal figures, and animal skins, the chic urbanite’s accumulated style is on full display, a blend of cultural melange, kitsch, and folk art. But the luxurious accents throughout draw the eye. The residence’s double-height foyer stands out as a stunning opening salvo. It’s presided over by a large antler chandelier, and progresses to a staircase with a deco balustrade; a second-floor gallery looks down from above.
The 7,603-square-footer features a dramatic execution with dark hardwoods, tile flooring, French doors, and sprawling living spaces. The gourmet kitchen is particularly worthy of note with its white cabinetry, dark countertops, large center island, and a nearby breakfast nook.
The third of an acre property is landscaped in a wildly romantic Riviera style, with lush mature landscaping, patio spaces, stone steps and paths, and a saltwater swimming pool and spa that looks like a well-kept secret.