Century Woods is the rare address shaped by two masters of their craft. A Mediterranean grandeur by Peter Choate and a sun-drenched California Ranch legacy by Cliff May — united behind a single guard gate in the heart of Century City.
Situated in Century City — steps from Westfield Century City and the prestige corridors of Beverly Hills — Century Woods occupies a rare position as both a walkable urban retreat and a private, resort-caliber residential sanctuary. The community comprises two architecturally distinct neighborhoods that share amenities, security, and a singular sense of place.
Peter Choate was among the most sought-after residential architects in Los Angeles, celebrated for translating European grandeur into the California lifestyle. His commission at Century Woods Estates — 36 two-story Mediterranean villas at 10245–10295 Century Woods Drive — stands as one of the most refined guard-gated enclaves in Century City.
Choate’s signature vocabulary is everywhere here: arched doorways, formal interior courtyards, and two-story proportions that command attention without sacrificing warmth. His celebrity clientele — including Sharon Stone and Mel Brooks — trusted him with homes that needed to feel both grand and genuinely livable. Century Woods Estates delivers exactly that.
Few names carry more weight in American residential design than Cliff May. In a career spanning six decades, he shaped how California lives — dissolving the boundary between inside and outside, embracing rustic natural materials, and pioneering the open-plan layouts that define modern living. His work at Century Woods Way, completed in 1983, was among his final residential statements.
The residences at 2101–2194 Century Woods Way are unmistakably May: low-rise wood-and-glass construction, exposed beamed ceilings, and a seamless flow from interior spaces to private outdoor areas. May designed over 1,000 custom homes and influenced 18,000 prefab ranch dwellings across the country. He was granted an honorary California architectural license in 1988 — one year before his death at age 83.
Century Woods Estates Mediterranean Grandeur
- 36 two-story luxury villas
- 10245–10295 Century Woods Drive
- Architect: Peter Choate
- ~4,000–8,000+ sq ft per home
- Arched doorways & formal courtyards
- European ambiance & grand scale
- 24-hour guard-gated entry
Century Woods Way California Ranch Legacy
- Low-rise condominium residences
- 2101–2194 Century Woods Way
- Architect: Cliff May (built 1983)
- Wood-and-glass construction
- Exposed beamed ceilings
- Indoor-outdoor flow emphasis
- Mid-century modern character
About Century Woods Real Estate
Century Woods is a guard-gated residential community in Century City, Los Angeles, California 90067, widely considered one of the most architecturally significant luxury enclaves in the city. The community encompasses two distinct neighborhoods: Century Woods Estates at 10245–10295 Century Woods Drive, designed by prominent L.A. architect Peter Choate, and Century Woods Way at 2101–2194 Century Woods Way, designed by legendary Cliff May — widely recognized as the father of the California Ranch House.
Peter Choate’s Mediterranean-style villas feature two-story proportions, formal courtyards, arched doorways, and a European sensibility that set the standard for luxury residential architecture in Century City. Cliff May’s residences at Century Woods Way — his final major residential project, completed in 1983 — reflect his lifelong commitment to indoor-outdoor living, warm natural materials, and the open-plan California lifestyle.
Residents share access to world-class amenities: a 24-hour guarded entrance, clubhouse with caterer’s kitchen, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools and spas, tennis courts, and tranquil water features — all minutes from Beverly Hills and Westfield Century City.
Decades of combined expertise. An unmatched understanding of this community.