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.
The meandering pavers leading thru a minimalist lush front yard set the tone on the approach to the Ohara Residence. Advancing towards the entry, we encounter a simple yet stunning water feature with a thin elegant bed of water. We’re already sold on the property before going in. And, the inside does not disappoint. The living room contains signature wall of glass.
While the home may not be large, the indoor outdoor floor is so fluid, size is irrelevant. The current owners have curated an exquisite suite of furniture to accent the house to perfection; Designs by Eames, Mies van Der Rohe and Jean Prove dot the home. Many original surfaces are evident throughout out the some. Stunning outdoor moments of carefully curated landscaping would have us traversing our own gardens for hours. Who needs to walk the reservoir?
Ohara House, 1959. Richard Neutra, Architect. Writing for the New Yorker, Alex Ross proclaimed “The Aura of a Neutra House is calmer and quieter, the view from the street is unimportant; Neutra sends you into a slow-moving trance. The blurring of indoors and outdoors is part of the spell.” Considered one of the centerpieces of Silver Lake’s midcentury architecture, the “Neutra Colony” consists of 9 houses built between 1948-1962.
Neutra’s work here needs no introduction. Ohara’s approach with ample front yard, and stone steps that merge into a water feature is sublime. The blurring effect here is fully realized in the living, dining and study area on the main level.
A series of outdoor “rooms” connect with intimate interior spaces generously expanding the habitable area. The residence includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, original built-ins, front balcony, side yard, hot tub and car port at the rear of the property.
Listing courtesy of Ilana Gafni and John Matthes at Crosby Doe Associates
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