Despite widespread publicity, a highly idiosyncratic Beverly Hills Flats compound has sold in an all-cash deal for a whopping $2.2 million over its original listing price, barely 30 days after it first appeared on the market. Its Zen-like backyard boasts a floating tea room and unique interiors. Multiple offers flooded in for this stunning home. Ultimately, Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Anita Ko won the bidding war for the one-of-a-kind property, paying $15.2 million.

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Known for her bespoke creations adorning famous clients, such as Hailey Bieber, Michelle Obama, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, the Los Angeles native and award-winning face behind her own eponymous fine jewelry brand. She will be living in what is known as a Japanese Minka house, or the house of the people, which was built in traditional Japanese style.

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In addition to adorning celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Michelle Obama, Charlize Theron, and Scarlett Johansson with her bespoke creations, the Los Angeles native is thest Hollywood’s celeb-studded Sierra Towers skyscraper in the 1960s. With six bedrooms and seven baths in

nearly 7,500 square feet of living space, the house boasts rich hardwood floors, exposed wood-beam ceilings and vintage fixtures, as well as modern amenities like an alarm system.

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There are also picturesque views of the flat and rectangular parcel of land from almost every room, which has a large freeform pool and meandering stone walkways, an al fresco dining area surrounded by a pond, and a detached tea room with Shoji screens. Also included is a lush entry courtyard with mature trees and a koi pond, as well as a spacious motorcourt and four-car garage.

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There is also an orange-hued double front door that leads to a wide entrance corridor with an atrium in the center, as well as an elegant living room with a fireplace on a suspended mantle. Below the formal dining room is a wine cellar and tasting room, and there is a wood-clad kitchen with a center island, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook, as well as a family room with Capiz globe pendants, a wet bar and a cozy fireplace.

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There are six ensuite bedrooms in the north wing, including a spacious master retreat with gold-foiled wallpaper, sliding glass doors leading out to a serene garden, a walk-in closet and a sunken tub in the bathroom. To top it off, an oversized den features a wet bar and a narrow staircase covered in golden-hued carpet.

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Furthermore, the house is located on what is often considered one of the most desirable blocks on one of the most desirable streets in the Flats - adjacent to an even larger estate owned by Fan Kao, the wife of Garmin billionaire Min Kao.

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