2743 Creston Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068

This 3BR/3BA mid-century modern hide-away is right in the pulsating heart of the Hollywood Hills. It's got the kind of views that'll knock your socks offa panorama so wild, it stretches from the electric mid-L.A. skyline all the way to far-off Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. The home is perched perfectly on the Creston Drive Ridge, so you don't have to crane your neck to take it all in like in some other homes. The house's 2,534 sq.ft. open floor plan is a masterclass in cool, with southwest-facing over-sized windows and sliding doors that let SoCal's sunshine flood every square-inch. The living room is pure mid-mod class with its chic fireplace, cork floors, and exposed tongue-and-groove ceilings. It opens to a private "front-loaded" patio with a built-in BBQ. There is plenty of room here for al fresco dining under the stars, and you're still getting sparkling views through the residence's walls of glass. On the "view side" of the living area, open the glass doors and chill on your Ipe wood viewing deck with its slick new railings that make sure the glittering lights remain the real star of this show. High-end floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry fills the kitchen, along with a 6-burner Viking range that's ready for action, Viking fridge, Miele dishwasher, and new Caesarstone countertops. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and is also view-facing. Through a custom hidden door next to the dining room is another room currently being used as an office. One guest bedroom and its ensuite bathroom with double sinks and step-in shower complete the entry-level floor. Down a floor is the primary suitea restful lair that opens onto another viewing deck. The ensuite bathroom has recently been given the full treatmentnew fixtures, a soaking tub (yes, with views), step-in shower, and dual sinks. There is also a sitting area and a walk-in closet in the primary. Another guest room, a full bathroom, office/den/flex space, and a large laundry/utility room fill-out the lower floor. But it's not just about looksthis place is built to last. Features and upgrades include a newer roof, and dual-pane Milgard windows, freshly repainted interior, newer tankless water heater, reinforced gatesyou name it, it's been addressed. The landscape is lush, with olive trees and a pine on the rear hill, and out front are walls, gates, and hedges to protect your privacy. And when you're ready to step out, you've got an attached 2-car garage with frosted-glass break-away panels and ample street parking on this stretch of Creston. On-foot you'll meet a quiet yet vibrant community of neighbors, and experience easy access to popular hiking trails, including a short walk to the Mulholland trail and the Hollywood sign lookout.