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ENCINO THE STRAWBERRY HOUSE BY BENTON AND PARK, AIA C.1964

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Encino The Strawberry House by Benton and Park, AIA c.1964

17061 STRAWBERRY DRIVE, ENCINO | 4 BD | 4 BA | 3,368 SF

I’d call this a flashback Friday, but this is actually for sale again. We here at Modern Living LA sold this Benton and Park Palm Springs style mid-century modern in Encino a few years back. It takes less than 10 seconds upon entry to understand exactly how cool this architectural house is; looking past the double door entryway to the terrazzo floor past the floor to ceiling walls of glass over the swimming pool into the panoramic view of the San Fernando Valley. You almost don’t even need to see the rest of the 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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MOUNT WASHINGTON THE WOLFORD HOUSE, JAMES DE LONG, AIA AND TALIESIN FELLOW

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Mount Washington the Wolford House, James De Long, AIA and Taliesin Fellow

4260 SEA VIEW LANE, LOS ANGELES | $2,658,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

There’s no shortage of great architecture on the Eastside. Historic Cultural Monument #614, The Wolford House in Mount Washington was completed in 1951 by Taliesin Fellow, James De Long, AIA. The home is a gorgeous example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian style architecture. Much of the original finishes remain intact. Thankfully the owners have preserved the legacy of the original design. It’s now for sale if you’re looking for a trophy property.

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SUNSET STRIP DREAMLIKE MID CENTURY HOME OWNED BY JASON STRATHAM

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Sunset Strip Dreamlike Mid Century Home Owned by Jason Stratham

1549 RISING GLEN RD, LOS ANGELES | $6,995,000 | 4 BD | 3.5 BA

The Hyun Residence, a museum-quality Mid-Century Modern home designed in 1956 by noted architect David Hyun, was updated by Standard Architecture and received the 2020 AIA Los Angeles Residential Design Award.

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LOS FELIZ CLIFF MAY CALIFORNIA RANCH HOUSE

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Los Feliz Cliff May California Ranch House

2337 N VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES | $3,785,000 | 5BD | 4 BA

It’s been a moment since we’ve seen a Cliff May house hit the market. Known as the father of the California Ranch House, he was said to have designed over 1,000 custom homes for Southern CA residents. Many of these historic homes have become the epitome of the California life style. Smack dab in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Los Feliz, sits this renovated architectural “v” style layout home. Just in time for Summer.

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PASADENA WALLACE NEFF, THE ANDREW NEFF HOUSE

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Pasadena Wallace Neff, The Andrew Neff House

1097 S LOS ROBLES AVENUE, PASADENA | $1,850,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA

Wow. What if the Flintstone’s and the Jetson’s homes had a rendezvous? The result may very well be something like this Airform futurist modern residence by Wallace Neff. The Andrew Neff house circa 1946 even comes with your very own bomb shelter. I guess that makes it a true “atomic” age modern home.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL HOME -THE ARENSBERG ESTATE BY WILLIAM LEE WOOLLETT

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Hollywood Hills The Arensberg Estate, William Lee Woollett

Hollywood Hills Historic Architectural Home The Arensberg Estate by William Lee Woollett

7065 HILLSIDE AVE, HOLLYWOOD HILLS | $7,495,000 | 4 BD | 6 BA

The Arensberg Estate, William Lee Woollett with later contributions by Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, Henry Palmer Sabin and John Lautner (The only project on record where all these architectural giants have collaborated).
Avant-garde art patrons Walter and Louise Arensberg purchased the estate in 1927, transforming it into a modern art museum. Los Angeles Magazine acknowledges that this home represented the first modern art museum in L.A., decades before LACMA and MOCA. The Arensbergs hosted artist exchanges and exhibited prized works by Marcel Duchamp, René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian to name a few. The estate and its art history is the subject of a Getty published book in 2020, “Hollywood Arensberg”.

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BRENTWOOD THE VOLK HOUSE A. QUINCY JONES & WHITNEY R. SMITH

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Brentwood The Volk House A. Quincy Jones & Whitney R. Smith

12412 DEERBROOK LANE, BRENTWOOD | $3,195,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

The Volk House, a stunning 1950 mid-century masterpiece by A. Quincy Jones & Whitney R. Smith, is located in the coveted Crestwood Hills of Brentwood. Restored in 2006 by architect Cory Buckner, the home carefully replicates every detail from the original blueprints, including post-and-beam construction, tongue & groove ceilings, clerestory windows, and solar panels. A designated Historic-Cultural Monument #722, this architectural gem offers panoramic views of Santa Monica Bay, combining modern luxury with timeless historical significance.

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SHERMAN OAKS BUFF & HENSMAN FAIA “EVERTS HOUSE”

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Sherman Oaks Buff & Hensman FAIA “Everts House”

13547 CONTOUR DRIVE, SHERMAN OAKS | $2,995,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA

Timeless architecture meets modern design. The Buff and Hensman FAIA “Everts House” has undergone a respectful renovation by owners who wanted to acknowledge the original architectural integrity while upgrading amenities and features for proper use today. This stunning home features an outdoor living area just on the other side of the double door entry way off Contour. Once inside, the design showcases ample space for seating and recreation. The walls of glass display the wonderful indoor-outdoor flow between the spaces.

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CARMEL BY THE SEA MARK MILLS ARCHITECTURAL GEM

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Carmel by The Sea Mark Mills Architectural Gem

25987 MISSION STREET, CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA | $2,795,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

If your budget allows for a nice pied a terre in Carmel, you may want to consider this 1951 stunning A-frame architectural by Mark Mills. The split frame on the roof is pretty spectacular. Gorgeous woods and stone through the home make this a truly special one.

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