Ranch 45 is a Bel Air event venue that feels like a ranch settled naturally into the hillside. Mature trees, weathered decks, mountain outlooks, clay-tile roofs and lodge-style timber-and-stone interiors give the property a rustic California character with an eclectic, bohemian edge. Its protected pool courtyard, broad wooden terraces and open ranch interiors make it well suited to a corporate event, private party or reception-style celebration that calls for texture rather than polish.
Close to the house, the lagoon pool sits in a flagstone courtyard with a protected hillside-retreat feeling. A boulder edge, circular stone spa, low stucco walls, deep planting and mature trees make the area natural and textured rather than resort-like. Around the water, doors, tree trunks, railings, foliage and stone create a layered courtyard setting.
On the hillside side, broad wooden terraces connect to several sets of glazed doors, including one deep platform with open floor area against the railing and mountain outlook. Weathered boards and dark timber balustrades give the exterior an established feel. Elevated walkways, stairs and smaller platforms slip through dense trees, while the main deck takes strong direct sun and areas closer to the house, the shaded pool court and covered paths offer softer, mottled shade.
Inside, the main two-level room anchors the event venue with a high timber mezzanine, exposed log beams and a black metal spiral staircase. A wide wall of windows and French doors looks out to the deck, keeping the indoor rooms connected to the hillside exterior. Nearby rooms continue the handcrafted character: one has brick flooring and an oversized arched river-rock fireplace under exposed beams, another vaulted room has cleaner white walls and repeated timber doors, and the chef’s kitchen brings broad work surfaces, wood cabinetry and stone-patterned finishes.
Arrival begins at a heavy log gate between rounded stone piers, opening to a broad flagstone driveway and forecourt beneath mature trees. From there, paths and exterior stairs lead downhill to a weathered equestrian barn with a central aisle, timber stalls and a corrugated roof. A separate tree-lined tennis court adds another exterior setting, with an aged playing surface that feels more like private ranch recreation than country club.
Ranch 45 is a Bel Air event venue that feels like a ranch settled naturally into the hillside. Mature trees, weathered decks, mountain outlooks, clay-tile roofs and lodge-style timber-and-stone interiors give the property a rustic California character with an eclectic, bohemian edge. Its protected pool courtyard, broad wooden terraces and open ranch interiors make it well suited to a corporate event, private party or reception-style celebration that calls for texture rather than polish.
Close to the house, the lagoon pool sits in a flagstone courtyard with a protected hillside-retreat feeling. A boulder edge, circular stone spa, low stucco walls, deep planting and mature trees make the area natural and textured rather than resort-like. Around the water, doors, tree trunks, railings, foliage and stone create a layered courtyard setting.
On the hillside side, broad wooden terraces connect to several sets of glazed doors, including one deep platform with open floor area against the railing and mountain outlook. Weathered boards and dark timber balustrades give the exterior an established feel. Elevated walkways, stairs and smaller platforms slip through dense trees, while the main deck takes strong direct sun and areas closer to the house, the shaded pool court and covered paths offer softer, mottled shade.
Inside, the main two-level room anchors the event venue with a high timber mezzanine, exposed log beams and a black metal spiral staircase. A wide wall of windows and French doors looks out to the deck, keeping the indoor rooms connected to the hillside exterior. Nearby rooms continue the handcrafted character: one has brick flooring and an oversized arched river-rock fireplace under exposed beams, another vaulted room has cleaner white walls and repeated timber doors, and the chef’s kitchen brings broad work surfaces, wood cabinetry and stone-patterned finishes.
Arrival begins at a heavy log gate between rounded stone piers, opening to a broad flagstone driveway and forecourt beneath mature trees. From there, paths and exterior stairs lead downhill to a weathered equestrian barn with a central aisle, timber stalls and a corrugated roof. A separate tree-lined tennis court adds another exterior setting, with an aged playing surface that feels more like private ranch recreation than country club.