Families in need of a roomy home in the Bel Air area have an opportunity to own actress Yvette Mimieux’s former home, Il Sogno, Italian for The Dream. The Golden Globe Nominee starred in some of the biggest films of the 1960s, including Where the Boys Are and The Time Machine. Her 12,000 square feet Bel Air mansion entered the market at $45 million.
This is a view of the main gate of the house with the landscaping of lush shrubs and tall trees that surround the area with various types of plants and trees and a concrete driveway. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
Upon entry of the outer gate, you are welcomed by this large courtyard with lush landscaping of tall trees, various potted plants and a large central planter in the middle of the driveway. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a closer look at the front of the house showcasing the various potted plants and the steps leading to the main entrance of the house adorned by creeping vines. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is a close look at the main entrance of the house with a large arched entryway and door with glass panels adorned by various potted plants. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the foyer with a red patterned area rug and a couple of cushioned armchairs flanking a console table. These are complemented by the various decors of lamps, sconces and matching chandeliers. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. Further into the foyer is this receiving area with a chandelier, a small side table, and various decorations of wall artworks, statues, pedestals, and potted plants. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the living room that has beige sofas across from the fireplace and topped with a crystal chandelier that hangs from a beamed ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. The beige sofas of the living room are surrounding a large glass-top coffee table topped with a crystal chandelier. These are complemented by the surrounding decors of potted plants and wall artworks. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the sunroom with multiple arched French glass windows on the walls along with medium-sized trees on large pots. These complement the outdoor rattan and bamboo furniture. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. The formal dining room has a large wooden round table surrounded by wooden chairs topped with a crystal chandelier. These are surrounded by various decors with potted plants and yellow curtains. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the breakfast nook and informal dining area with a glass-top dining table surrounded by wooden chairs and brightened by the glass doors leading to the garden. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. The large chef’s kitchen has dark brown counters and backsplash that contrast the bright white cabinetry of the walls and kitchen island. These also make the stainless steel modern appliances stand out. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This bedroom has a large platform bed with patterned sheets that go well with the patterned area rug of the hardwood flooring. This is surrounded by various potted plants and medium-sized trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This other bedroom has a white platform bed flanked by table lamps topped with a crystal chandelier. These are surrounded by wallpaper that has plant imagery and colors. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This bathroom has a large vanity with patterned cabinets and drawers topped with a mirrored wall and sconces. On the side is the bathtub topped with a crystal chandelier and glass wall. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This other bathroom has a large wooden sink with a beige counter and patterned wooden cabinets. On the side are the frosted glass doors of the shower area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the walk-in closet with various built-in wooden structures with shelves and cabinets and racks along with glass-enclosed cabinets and patterned wooden closets. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is another look at the walk-in closet showcasing the various glass-enclosed structures along with a large island with its own storage compartments. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a close look at the staircase with various wall-mounted paintings and artworks on the walls and a large chandelier hanging in the middle. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the family room on the upper level of the house with various lounge areas and patterned colorful area rugs along with a fireplace and a reading nook by the window. These are topped with an arched beamed ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the home office with a dark wooden desk on the far side by the bookshelves adorned by statuette and wall artworks. On the side of this is a fireplace topped with a large mirror. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the wine cellar with wooden built-in wine storage structures under cove red brick ceiling that extends to the red brick walls supported by thick wooden pillars. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. On the side of the wine cellar is the wine tasting area with a large wooden rectangular dining table surrounded by wooden chairs. The red brick walls are adorned with vintage tools and paintings. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is a vanity toilet with a large intricate sink support structure topped with a gray marble counter and adorned by the mirrored walls, curtains, and a large mirror. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. A few steps from the living room area is this hallway with a console table on the side and a round table bearing decorations in the middle. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. Across from the round table is the fireplace topped with a large painting and flanked by the entryways leading to the sunroom. On the side is the couple of arched doors leading to the outdoor areas. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the terrace garden of the house with a grass lawn fitted with various outdoor dining areas adorned by creeping vines and tall trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This side of the house has wooden trellises adorned by creeping rose vines and potted plants that complement the patio area of woven wicker chairs and sofas along with a dining area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the back of the house showcasing the park-like scenery of the landscaping that has grass lawns, park benches and creeping vines that cover outdoor walls topped with concrete railings and planters. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the outdoor grilling station of the house with various outdoor structures for preparing food adorned by the surrounding landscape of potted plants and tall trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the side of the house with a garden that has grass lawns, outdoor seating, and intricate wrought iron gates that enclose the area along with vines and flowers and potted plants. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This corner of the outdoor areas has a small tunnel through vines that grow on large pots on the side of the concrete walkway leading to a large concrete planter on the far side. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This area of the landscaping has a large tree and concrete steps flanked by intricate concrete lion statues and potted plants. These are all complemented by the thick creeping vines and shade of the trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is another look at the patio area just outside of the arched French glass doors with wooden trellises that are adorned by the creeping vines and flowers. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the pool area from the concrete balcony terrace with concrete railings that bear planters and potted plants. These are complemented by the scenery of tall trees and colorful flowers. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. The large rectangular swimming pool is surrounded by concrete walkways and potted plants along with built-in concrete park benches and tall hedges of shrubs for privacy. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is an aerial view of the back of the house showcasing the large grass lawn and the swimming pool area along with the red clay tile roof of the house adorned by the surrounding landscape of trees and shrubs. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the house showcasing the various outdoor areas of the house like the grass lawns, pool area, and the surrounding landscape of thick trees and shrubs and creeping vines with colorful flowers. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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Those who love to entertain or have a large family will enjoy the many amenities of the 1920s Italian-style villa. Each of the home’s six bedrooms and eight bathrooms contributes to its charm. The expansive residence comes replete with fine architectural details and unique materials, including dark-green marble and stone-carved fireplaces.
The villa feels airy due to its hand-painted, high-beamed ceilings. The primary bedroom and some of the guest bedrooms feature adjoining dressing rooms.
Il Sogno provides the ideal home for those who love to entertain, offering a formal dining room and formal living room, a grand ballroom, and a reading room/library made cozy with a central skylight nestled into a cove ceiling and walls of hand-lacquered paneling.
Party preparation is made easier by the home’s chef’s kitchen and wine cellar. In summer, welcome guests in the sunroom where they can enjoy the landscaped lawn through the arched French glass windows.
The room transitions from indoors to outdoors with potted medium-sized trees and bamboo and rattan and bamboo furnishings. It is an inviting room to draw people outdoors to the swimming pool terrace.
You approach the home through its main gate, traversing its concrete tree-lined drive and passing by its large courtyard resplendent with shrubs, trees, and flowering plants, including climbing vines and roses. Park your vehicle collection inside the four-car garage. You enter the home through its main front entrance to a formal foyer marked by a large arch and glass-paneled door.
Throughout the foyer, you’ll find potted plants dotting the receiving area. It includes two cushioned armchairs and a console table lit by chandeliers, lamps, and sconces. Statues on pedestals and walls decorated with hanging artwork invite conversation by guests to the home.
The home comes partially furnished with designer pieces developed for the home. For example, the living room comes with beige sofas designed to complement its fireplace and crystal chandelier, and a glass-top coffee table. The home also comes with a formal dining room decorated with a large round wood table with matching wood chairs.
While the formal dining room offers the ideal location for dinner parties, the home also offers two dining options perfect for family meals – an informal dining room and a breakfast nook. The chef’s kitchen combines dark brown counters and a matching backsplash with white cabinets and a matching kitchen island. You’ll find up-to-date, stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen.
Contact listing agent Kurt Rappaport of Beverly Hills’ Westside Estate Agency to take a tour of Il Sogno or to make an offer. Your family can benefit from this home’s ideal location, consummately cared for grounds, and spacious home.
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