We love a home with a personality, and this Brentwood masterpiece is just the right mix of playful extravagance and modern chic. The dining room is the best example of these two worlds colliding; from the white walls, a pink poodle watches your games of chess while you sit in matching chairs under an empire chandelier. You’ll find the same eclectic style in the living room, where you can admire your own reflection in the golden ornamental mirror above the fireplace. On sunny days, relax on the balcony or take a short drive to the famous beach in nearby Santa Monica. Meditate or practise your yoga with Buddha as your witness in the peaceful 'zen den'.

Home truths:
* Some of the bedrooms face a side alley and you may occasionally hear the garbage truck
*If you're bringing a car, you're in luck – this home comes with a parking space