Dream Home: $5.9 Million for a Retro Hollywood-Inspired Home

Architect Gerald Hamilton designed this home as an answer to Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate. Inspired by the grandiose style of popular Hollywood retreats in the 50s, this home brings the Palm Springs aesthetic to West Coast forests. 

Address: 425 Rabbit Lane, West Vancouver

Price: $5,950,000

Listing: West Coast Modern 

The skinny: Six-bedroom, five-bathroom, 5,749-square-foot home in the British Properties

The chic: This modernist retreat is privately tucked along the Capilano Golf Club and nestled amongst towering trees. The three storey split-level home ties in the leisurely aesthetics of Palm Springs with natural elements found on the West Coast.

When entering the home, you’ll immediately notice the large amount of natural light in the space. The skylights throughout and the vaulted ceilings allow light to flow nicely through the home, adding to a sense of openness.  

The space feels brighter and “clean” because of the light-coloured fabrics and wooden elements. Picture a piña colada in hand, a light breeze through the open windows and freshly laundered bed sheets. 

You’ll find a mix of antique decorations combined with modern silhouettes throughout the home. This style blend adds interest to the many different rooms.

Head through the main entrance to access the main floor, which houses the foyer, dining room, kitchen, one bedroom and the rec room. On the other side of the main floor is a large family room with a wet bar and three fireplaces. The floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to a spacious patio.

On the patio is an expansive outdoor pool, reminiscent of Hollywood movies from the 60s. Imagine yourself on the set of an iconic movie while taking a dip in the pool during a hot summer afternoon. What’s more, you’ll have a row of trees outlining the outskirts of the property as a backdrop. 

The remaining bedrooms (five) are on the upper floor. The primary bedroom houses a walk-in closet and is connected to an ensuite five-piece bathroom. One other bedroom is also connected to an ensuite bathroom, while the other three bedrooms share one guest bathroom. 

The lower floor gives access to the parking garage, a separate motorcycle garage and a separate wet room.