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HOLLYWOOD HILLS VILLA ALAMBRA HISTORIC SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL

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Hollywood Hills Villa Alambra Historic Spanish Colonial Revival

1966 Outpost Circle, Hollywood Hills | $4,595,000 | 4 Bd | 5 BA

We’re always thrilled to step foot into an historic Spanish Colonial Revival home. This lovely example is in none other than Outpost estate area of the Hollywood Hills. The architectural home was Designed by Ellet P. Parcher.

Set off the street up a small drive and behind gates and mature vegetation lies this grand abode. There plenty are swoon worth well preserved original details that drew our attention including Spanish tiles, hand carved wooden doors, stained glass windows and a cascading waterfall. The expansive octagonal dining room is quite impressive. We’re picturing a butler service for formal events back in the day. Yet, this 4,600+ square foot house has plenty of space to throw a party befitting the roaring 20’s. If you’re looking for a classic Hollywood estate, you’ve found a special one in this house.

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If you would like to know more about this amazing home, contact Brian Courville at 310-622-0312. Or, for additional Mid-Century Modern | Architectural homes, Spanish homes, Historic Los Angeles homes or Classic Los Angeles homes for sale reach us by email at: Brian Courville. If you are considering selling, contact us for a free
no-obligation home valuation.

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SILVER LAKE THE GARDUNO-HEISER HOUSE, RAUL F. GARDUNO

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Silver Lake The Garduno-Heiser House, Raul F. Garduno

1954 LUCILE AVE, SILVER LAKE | $2,350,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA

Lucile Ave is one of our favorite streets for Mid Century architecture in Silver Lake. For a short street, it pacts a wallop. Two of our favorite side by side houses were designed by Raul Garduno in the 1960’s. Up a set of floating stairs is the Garduno-Heiser House. Propped up in the sky by striking red beams, this home appears to float above its surroundings. We’ve often referred to these homes as “the bird houses”.

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BEVERLY HILLS RICHARD NEUTRA’S WILLIAM H. LEVIT

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Beverly Hills Richard Neutra’s William H. Levit

1705 SUMMITRIDGE DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS | $10,900,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA

British hairstylist icon Vidal Sassoon was known for the geometric hairstyle called the five-point cut. With clients like Goldie Hawn and Mia Farrow sporting this 1960’s classic look, it would have probably cost a small fortune to have him cut our own locks. Well, one of two RICHARD NEUTRA homes he owned with his wife has now hit the market. And, guess what, it’s a small fortune (as the finer things often are).

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HANCOCK PARK THE BAKER HOUSE BY ELMER GREY

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every room tells a story of grandeur and sophistication blended with bold color and personality

Hancock Park The Baker House by Elmer Grey

1201 SAINT ANDREWS PLACE, LOS ANGELES | $2,995,000 | 5 BD | 5 BA

Known as Country Club Park, a nod to the golf course previously sited there around the turn of the 20th century, this area was one of the first neighborhoods to feature prominent homes for the wealthy. After the golf course moved to Holmby Hills, those with means were building some of L.A.s most distinguished architectural homes in this neighborhood. The Baker House by Elmer Grey proudly exemplifies this as St Andrews Place is an exceptionally wide street and the home is sited on a 16,000 square foot corner lot.

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LOS ANGELES THE GALKA SCHEYER HOUSE BY RICHARD NEUTRA

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Los Angeles The Galka Scheyer House by Richard Neutra

1880 BLUE HEIGHTS DRIVE, LOS ANGELES | $3,600,000 | 2 BD | 3 BA

Today we’re showcasing The Galka Scheyer House by Richard Neutra with a 1936 second-story addition by Gregory Ain (who’d actually worked under Neutra on the original structure a few years before). Scheyer was a German American painter and art dealer. She was probably most notable for representing the Bauhausian artists she coined “ the blue four”: Jawlensky, Feininger, Kandinsky and Klee.

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If you would like to know more about this truly amazing home, contact Brian Courville at 310-622-0312. Or, for additional Mid-Century Modern | Architectural homes, Spanish homes, Historic Los Angeles homes or Classic Los Angeles homes for sale reach us by email at: Brian Courville. If you are considering selling, contact us for a free no-obligation home valuation.

SILVERLAKE RICHARD NEUTRA OHARA HOUSE

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Silverlake Richard Neutra Ohara House

2210 NEUTRA PLACE, LOS ANGELES | $3,100,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

One of several Neutra designed homes to hit the market recently, The Ohara Residence in Silver Lake offers picture perfect architectural serenity. Informally known as the Neutra Colony, several Neutra homes are congregated on the Eastern Side of the Silver Lake Reservoir. We can only imagine coexisting with the lucky few residents sharing stories of each home’s history and the stewardship responsibilities they’ve taken on.

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SANTA MONICA THE SCHWARTZ HOUSE PIERRE KOENIG

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Santa Monica The Schwartz House Pierre Koenig

444 SYCAMORE ROAD, SANTA MONICA | $4,550,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA

It’s astounding that the architect responsible for Case Study Houses #21 and #22 in the 50’s and 60’s was still building homes in the 90’s. As as a graduate of the USC School of Architecture, Koenig was exposed to and worked with many of the most notable modernist architects of his day. The Schwartz house in Santa Monica’s Rustic Canyon would be the last of his designs built during his lifetime.

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PASADENA THE MCMILLAN HOUSE CONRAD BUFF AND DONALD HENSMAN, FAIA

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Pasadena The McMillan House Conrad Buff and Donald Hensman, FAIA

1130 LINDA VISTA AVE, PASADENA | $1,999,999 | 2 BD | 3 BA

The magic words in modernist real estate: Original owner and first time on the market. The McMillan House by Conrad Buff and Donald Hensman is classic late period for them. And, remains in mostly original condition. Our first impression upon our approach is some really cool 80’s looking art work on the stucco outside the front door. The signature open floor plan is evident, yet the rooms feel properly delineated.

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LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE LLOYD WRIGHT EMANUEL GAINSBURG RESIDENCE

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La Cañada Flintridge Lloyd Wright Emanuel Gainsburg Residence

1210 JOURNEYS END DR, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE | $2,975,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA

Another great Lloyd Wright home just hit the market in La Canada Flintridge. The Emanuel Gainsburg residence from 1946 does not disappoint. From a stunning roof line to ribbed concrete walls, this house has a generous amount of original details that make it so special. Unique room angles create geometric patterns making this a one-of-a-kind home. There has been some extensive renovation to the property. We may suggest the new owner rethink the flooring. But, overall, this is an exceptional masterpiece from one of the greatest modernist architects contributing to the Southern California landscape.

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