With ‘The One’ Sale On The Horizon, Fashion Nova’s Richard Saghian Hopes To End A Four-Year Hunt For The Perfect Home
An aerial view of The One Bel Air, a 105,000-square-foot mansion with a sky deck and putting green, … [+]
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After nearly a decade, the saga of Los Angeles mega-mansion called “The One” is about to come to a close.
Once listed for as much as $295 million, the 105,000-sqaure-foot home designed by architect Paul McClean sold at auction this month to Fashion Nova founder Richard Saghian for $141 million. The sale is pending approval by a bankruptcy court judge.
While the 21-bedroom, 42-bathroom estate may have been one of the most highly publicized properties in the world, Saghain’s purchase had much more to do with than just publicity, says luxury real estate specialist Stuart Vetterick, who has co-represented the fashion mogul in property trades for more than four years, including the recent deal for “The One,” with agents Brandon and Rayni Williams.
“He’s always been a Paul McClean fan and he’s been searching for something like this for a long time. This house was a confluence of everything he wanted,” Vetterick shares.
Vetterick, who has negotiated over $4 billion in transactions, has represented the Fashion Nova … [+]
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Before joining the Beverly Hills-based agency Hilton & Hyland, Vetterick spent time in investment banking where he bought and sold securities and other financial assets for one of the nation’s leading investors. Over the course of his career, Vetterick has negotiated over $4 billion in transactions.
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I sat down with him to discuss the recent news behind “The One” and what the future holds for the larger-than-life property. His responses have been edited for clarity.
How did it come to be that Richard Saghian, your client, is about to own Los Angeles’ largest home?
SV: The journey really started four-and-a-half years ago when I met Richard. Since then we’ve visited over 75 properties and in that time, I would say Richard has become and is one of the most educated high-end buyers out there.
A view of Unity , a 11 tall contemporary sculpture on a rotating pedestal in the foyer of The One.
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Was ‘The One’ a property he expressed interest in?
SV: Richard definitely knew of it, he knew that it was the largest home that McClean has built.
A view of the four-lane bowling alley at The One in Bel-Air.
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Apart from the pedigree and designer of the home, what else appealed to Saghian?
SV: The panoramic views. It’s very rare to find anything that has panoramic views, let alone something that’s modern and is relatively close to the heart of Los Angeles.
Amenities include a full-service salon.
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Should the sale close, what are the first steps?
SV: Good question. It’s kind of like, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I guess you start by meeting with city engineers, city inspectors, general contractors and all these other people and say, “okay, what are the things that need to be addressed immediately?”
A reflecting pool that evokes a mote encircles the mega-mansion.
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Once listed for $295 million, “The One” is one of the most expensive properties to ever hit the … [+]
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