Olivia Culpo—2012’s Miss Universe—purchased a $3.5 million residential holiday gift in Encino, California, for herself this season. The 5,366 square foot traditional/contemporary mix contains 5 bedrooms and 7 baths, and a streetside impression boasting natural-finished wood and thunderhead gray accents. From the rear, the home opens up via a retractable glass wall and a prominent second-floor terrace.

Within, the home is quite warm, with hardwood used liberally, and a wide-open shared living area setting the tenor of the living style as down-to-earth and upbeat. Herringbone wall accents, a fireplace with a marble surround, and decorative beams are among the embellishments.

Of the common living spaces, the kitchen gets highest marks, with simple natural-finished and white cabinetry sporting simple, modern-style black handles, white island cap and countertops, and a trio of pendant fixtures. A climate-controlled wine room is both an amenity and an overtly luxurious flourish, conspicuously placed as a separator between kitchen and dining room.

The master suite features a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a bath with an alcove soaking tub. It also boasts a glass wall, in this case opening up to that prominent terrace that overlooks the pool, the pergola-covered outdoor lounge, and the outdoor kitchen.