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HANCOCK PARK WILLIAM PEREIRA ARCHITECTURAL HOME

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Hancock Park William Pereira Architectural Home

135 N ROSSMORE AVE, HANCOCK PARK | $5,495,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA

William Pereira Architectural Home is a headline we rarely see. The last single family residence I can remember designed by the luminary was the Chatsworth residence of Dora Hutchinson built in 1951 (later owned by Frank Sinatra). Pereira was a pillar in the commercial world of mid century architecture. So, to see the home he designed for himself at 135 N Rossmore in Hancock Park to hit the market, we were thrilled. We understand this house is going to need lots of love to either bring it back or move it forward to a restoration it deserves. But it sure has some lines doesn’t it?

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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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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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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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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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Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society

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What to do on a slightly grey day in May? Well, we decided to take a peek at some private gardens being highlighted by the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society. “All Gardens, Great and Small” led us through a variety of backyards of homeowners with a green thumb (or at least their gardeners have one). And, we even got to see a Paul R Williams architectural home we’d not visited before. We’ll let the pictures do the talking.

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If you would like to know more, 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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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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HOLLYWOOD HILLS MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL CLASSIC

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Hollywood Hills Mediterranean Revival Classic

1553 N. GENESEE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES | $2,649,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

At the base of the Hollywood hills just East of Fairfax lies the Sunset Square neighborhood. It is clear that the owners of this idyllic Spanish home chose to preserve and restore this home with dignity. One of our favorite features is the original elegant wedding cake detailing in the living and dining rooms. The owners have seamlessly Mediterranean revival classic blended both vintage and new with their choice of modern furniture and light fixtures. A stroll around the backyard’s lush landscaping conjures an appreciation for the simplicity of nature. And, we appreciate the victory gardens and fruit trees.

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BRENTWOOD KOENIG HOUSE #2 MID-CENTURY MASTERPIECE

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Brentwood Koenig House #2 Mid-Century Masterpiece

12221 DOROTHY STREET, BRENTWOOD | $4,995,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

An exceptional modernist house built in the 80’s? Why, yes, Koenig House #2 by modernist architect Pierre Koenig is quite the specimen. This home represents one of over forty steel and glass residences built by the architect during his career. Another graduate from the prolific U.S.C. school of architecture, Koenig went on to work with the likes of Raphael Soriano, Edward Fickett, Frank Lloyd Wright. His designs for a low-cost production house were published in Arts and Architecture, ultimately leading to his participating in the Case Study program, contributing Case Study #21 and #22. He built this house for himself and his wife Gloria. His ongoing belief in using industrial materials and methods to produce low-cost housing continues with this residence. The frame is said to have been erected in one day.

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