The Brookstead | bright, unique, + lush

The Brookstead is a production-friendly modern traditional estate located in the San Fernando Valley, offering abundant natural light, high ceilings, versatile shooting spaces, and seamless production logistics. Interior designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, the home features a bright, neutral palette of whites, light woods, and carefully curated finishes that provide a flexible backdrop for commercial, editorial, lifestyle, interview, and branded content productions. The main living spaces feature high 20-foot ceilings in the entry, living room, and dining room. The primary suite offers 15-foot ceilings and exceptional natural light throughout the day. A distinctive secondary living space ("the Lady Nook") features built-in bookshelves, arched openings, a fireplace, and multiple styling possibilities, making it ideal for use as a living room, office, library, or bedroom set. The backyard overlooks the rolling hills of the Mulholland Reserve and offers multiple production-ready environments, including a uniquely shaped pool, expansive lawn areas, custom black pergola, white stucco fire pit, raised garden beds, mature olive trees, citrus trees, and lush landscaping filled with white roses, rosemary, lavender, sage, agave, and wisteria. The property is particularly well suited for commercial campaigns, lifestyle photography, interviews, editorial shoots, home brands, beauty brands, furniture companies, and content productions seeking a clean, elevated California aesthetic. Production amenities include: • Excellent all-day natural light • High ceilings throughout primary living spaces • Large front yard and backyard with multiple shooting zones • Extensive unrestricted street parking • Optional garage holding/staging area • Experienced production host • Proven track record with commercial and editorial productions Previous clients include Crate & Barrel, Marie Kondo, Lulu & Georgia, Ruggable, OPI, Beautycounter, ABC, and numerous national advertising, editorial, and documentary productions. Please inquire with crew size, intended use, and any special production requirements so we can help ensure a successful shoot day.