Benedict Canyon, and its Little Magical Château
Nestled alongside a canyon in Beverly Hills, this early-1990s home had the outward charm of a French country house. Inside, its young owners wanted something more personal: rooms with warmth, romance, and just enough enchantment to feel a little removed from everyday Los Angeles. An antique reclaimed limestone fireplace supplied by Phoenician Stone became central to that vision. Its broad mantel, substantial curved supports, and richly carved central cartouche gave the living room a compelling focal point. Carefully retrofitted to fit the space, the fireplace brought its weathered surfaces and distinctive carving into a new chapter of its life. The photographs taken before installation offer a glimpse of that transformation. Seen on its own, the surround’s sculptural details are immediately apparent. In the completed room, those same details find their setting among timber beams, warm fabrics, and sunlight falling across the stone. Limestone wall cladding, also supplied by P...
