About 5128 Hillard
Set beneath towering Deodar pines in the highly coveted Upper Alta Canyada neighborhood, this exceptional single-story architectural residence offers a rare combination of inspired design, a beautiful natural setting, and access to award-winning La Caada schools. Designed by architect Christopher Mercier and featured on the Dwell Home Tour, the home is a striking expression of California modernism, where floor-to-ceiling glass, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and open living spaces create a seamless connection between indoors and out. Natural light pours into the interiors, while expansive walls of glass frame the mature trees and lush grounds beyond. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, plus a dedicated office. At the heart of the home, an open-concept kitchen flows effortlessly into the expansive living and dining areas, creating one continuous space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The chefs kitchen features stainless steel countertops and high-end appliances, while the spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a peaceful retreat from the main living spaces. The indoor-outdoor connection continues to an expansive flat backyard with generous grassy lawn, swimming pool and spa, surrounded by mature landscaping and towering trees. Multiple patios and a gas fire pit provide inviting spaces to gather, dine, and relax, creating an exceptional setting for entertaining on any scale while maintaining a sense of privacy and tranquility. Architectural, light-filled, and designed around the California lifestyle, this spec
