Zen $18.5M Pacific Palisades mansion has a two-story waterfall inside, impeccable designer interiors

Tucked between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles’ affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a newly built mansion wows with its sleek modern architecture and impeccable designer interiors.

Newly completed in early 2024, the massive 11,500-square-foot home on Chautauqua Boulevard plays with contrasts — with its dramatic, charred wood exterior contrasting beautifully with the warm, wood-clad interiors accented by marble finishes.

The house’s unique aesthetic bears the signature of Jae Omar, the lauded, contemporary-inclined designer behind some of Los Angeles’ most luxurious homes. Omar’s previous designs have ended up serving as home to A-listers like Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, or DJ Zedd.

But it’s not all looks and no substance. The house — dubbed The Dragon — also has a great location in the Palisades, generous square footage, stunning contemporary interiors, and standout amenities like a wellness level with a plunge pool fed by a two-story waterfall.

As such, it commands a price to match: the lavish contemporary home is listed for $18,500,000 with top producer Santiago Arana of The Agency.

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By the numbers: A quick overview of the house

The newly completed Pacific Palisades house has an extra generous 11,500 square feet of living space, with 7 bedrooms and 9 baths, as well as a lower level stacked with luxe amenities like a plush home theater, an exercise room with a steam shower and sauna, and a glass-enclosed wine cellar with a bar.

Dubbed The Dragon, it has Japanese-inspired design elements

The home’s facade commands attention with vertical wooden planks treated in the ancient Japanese shou sugi ban technique, where the wood is charred to preserve it, giving it a striking matte black finish.

Subtly evoking dragon scales — hence the name — the remainder of the exterior features sleek, overlapping metal panels that rise along the towering, slender structure.

Its interiors bear the signature of lauded designer Jae Omar

But despite its dramatic black exterior, the home has bright and vibrant interiors, “thoughtfully designed to guide visitors through an immersive experience,” per the listing.

With rooms flowing freely from one side of the main floor to the next, each area of the house has been meticulously designed by celebrated Los Angeles designer Jae Omar, the founder and creative force behind Jae Omar Design, recognized for his ultra-luxurious contemporary mansions.

The house welcomes visitors with a double-height foyer

Inside, a double-height foyer with towering wood features, expansive glass panels framing private courtyards, live-edge wood finishes, and stunning stonework steals the eye from the get-go, introducing Jae Omar’s signature style.

A formal living area plays with unique window placements

The foyer then leads to a formal living room that plays with unique window placements — including a clerestory window ingeniously placed behind the sofa.

With an elegant dining area right across from it

On the other side of the room, the dedicated dining area has oodles of style and is slightly separated from the main living area without being blocked off.

The dining room opens onto a two-story waterfall crafted from book-matched stone

In line with the Zen vibes seen throughout the house, the dining area comes with its own unique water feature: it opens onto a two-story waterfall crafted from book-matched stone.

Another showstopping living area is on the other end of the main floor

On the other end of the main level, we find the vibrant kitchen and another living area, one that opens to the outdoors and features a fireplace with a marble surround — that matches the marble on the kitchen counters.

Here, a gourmet kitchen acts as a focal point of the open floorplan design

The gourmet kitchen, complete with double islands, seamlessly integrates glass and wood cabinetry with premium appliances and draws the eye with its elevated contemporary design.

And has been fitted with luxe appliances, an eye-catching backsplash

With two islands, marble countertops throughout, and a backsplash with cleverly placed windows, the luxurious kitchen pairs natural elements with modern finishes and upscale appliances.

With a secondary living room nearby

Located in front of the kitchen, the secondary living room features an angular stone fireplace accented with slatted marble, mirroring the kitchen counters and islands.

Sliding glass walls open to the outdoor areas

The back of the room features sliding glass walls that open onto a covered patio, extending the living area outdoors.

The primary bedroom is on the second floor

Located one floor up, the large primary suite has a sizable bedroom designed for luxury and privacy featuring custom walk-in closets, a private balcony, and a spa-inspired bathroom overlooking the canyon.

Generously sized, the primary has a separate seating area

The bedroom has a cozy seating area right underneath a large window — making it the perfect spot to enjoy a good book — with a private balcony providing extra seating options.

A book-matched stone fireplace

The highlight of the bedroom is a floor-to-ceiling, book-matched stone fireplace that adds a note of opulence to the serene bedroom.

And a spa-inspired bathroom with canyon views

The stone-clad bathroom is undoubtedly the highlight of the primary suite, with its herringbone floors complementing the book-matched walls. The luxe bathroom also features dual vanities and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking tranquil canyon views.

There’s an entire wellness level below

On the lower level, the Pacific Palisades mansion has yet another large living area, with several upscale amenities geared towards wellbeing and relaxation, with just the right touch of entertainment options.

With a plunge pool fed by the two-story waterfall

Remember the waterfall that acted as a backdrop to the upstairs dining room? This unique water feature falls two stories into a plunge pool on the lower level, located right next to the wellness facilities.

And an exercise room with a steam shower and sauna

Besides the waterfall plunge, the 7-bedroom home has several wellness-oriented amenities, including an exercise room with a steam shower and sauna.

Other amenities include a home theater, wine cellar

That’s not to say entertainment options have been overlooked when building The Dragon. The lower level also has a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a bar, and a plush home theater.

With another living room nearby

At the center of it all sits the lower level living room, anchored by an onyx fireplace, with comfortable seating on both sides.

Outdoor areas include a pool and grill area

Outside, a sleek pool with a spa, a covered patio, grassy lawn, and a sculptural fire pit complete the home’s long list of amenities.

Looking to fetch $18.5 million

Initially listed for $21,995,000 in early 2024, the Pacific Palisades mansion has recently had a change in pricing — and representation. It’s now asking $18.5 million, with The Agency’s Santiago Arana (ranked the #6 real estate agent in the country) now in charge of the listing.

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