About this home

We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $2.22M(75th), sqft - 3425(96th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 3(51th).

There are homes that are recognized and appreciated properly by very few. In a world overwhelmed by an avalanche of new construction focused on maximizing square footage and stacking ADUs, it's important to remember that the most meaningful things in life are not measurable by an appraiser's ruler. They are measured by energy, by presence, and by the ease with which life flows in a space. This home is a story of true love. A story of falling in love - with this home, and with each other - rooted in the understanding that details matter, and that craftsmanship does too. Because that is the only way to create something meaningful, something that endures through the decades. Welcome to Casa Alta - your serene perch above it all in the hills of Silver Lake Heights. A one-of-a-kind architectural compound where privacy, design, and inspiration meet not only for the moment - but for a lifetime. Per sempre, as some people with an intriguing accent might say. Your first introduction to this home begins with the garage - a thoughtfully executed two-car structure, with an additional two spots just outside in the driveway. The system behind the 30-panel solar array installed on the property could be found here too. From the first moment, your home greets you with natural materials - but it doesn't warm up to you right away. It says hello with cooler textures: concrete, metal, and stone. Think of this entry foyer as a secured portal that could easily transform into a lounge or bar area. As you enter the main level, you'll find the open floor plan that everyone desires. Not the kind of openness that feels like a warehouse or an echo chamber, but a deliberate, nuanced layout where the living room, kitchen, and dining areas coexist with balance and autonomy. The luxurious kitchen (top-of-the-line appliances from Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, custom cabinets, etc) steps aside gracefully, letting the view and the natural flow of the space take center stage. The home begins to soften here, with slate tiles placed where needed, and the warmth of Brazilian Tigerwood flooring grounding the entire level. A massive wraparound balcony floods the interiors with light, breeze, and life. One thoughtful feature is the outdoor staircase - perfect for entertaining - allowing guests to reach the backyard from the main level or even the street, without entering private spaces like the bedrooms. Because there are some corners meant to remain invitation only. The home's consistency and flow are unparalleled. And nowhere is that more evident than in the primary suite. Exposed beams in the bedroom carry on a visual dialogue with the Brazilian Tigerwood flooring, echoing the green hills of Silver Lake and Echo Park seen just outside your windows. A cedar-lined walk-in closet elevates the organic feel of the space, and of course - a private balcony. The bathroom is an experience unto itself, with a steam shower, hammered copper sinks, and an oversized iron soaking tub - a testament to craftsmanship and taste. Two additional bedrooms complete this floor - one of which has direct access to a perfectly manicured private backyard. But perhaps the most striking reveal is the detached studio - complete with its own secret garden. A jewel box perched atop the hill that will inspire even the most grounded and rational among us. This flexible space is ready to meet whatever purpose your imagination can dream up, including possible conversion to an ADU. Directly beside the house is a terraced lot - ripe for a vegetable garden, or even another home. The separate parcel, over 9,000 square feet in size, is optional for the buyer with vision of residing in a larger compound. Not all homes are created equal. Casa Alta is unique in countless ways - and now, we're in search of someone equally special. Someone who doesn't just understand this home, but feels it. Someone who can appreciate it for what it is, for what it could be, and for who they themselves could become while living here.