Perched up high in the Hollywood Hills, there have been no half-measures taken with this luxurious home. Pulling up to the front, you'll see Art Deco influences on the exterior and the interior is no less stylish, dominated as it is by floor-to-ceiling windows, bold modern artwork and sleek surfaces in the imported Italian kitchen. Elsewhere, there's a movie theatre — this is Hollywood, after all — and the sort of beautiful bathrooms that make getting ready in the morning a real treat. The thrills continue out through the glass doors, where a swimming pool and spa await, along with a collection of loungers from which you can gaze at the incredible view of the LA skyline. Add to that a barbecue and you can see where summer evenings are going to be spent. Alternatively, it only takes six minutes in the car to reach Sunset Boulevard, so you can head to The Comedy Store or Whisky a Go Go to catch up-and-coming acts.

Home truths:
*The home is spread across three floors, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*There's a Rolls Royce-licensed garage in which to park cars
*The host can help arrange extras such as yacht charters and supercar hires