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Circa 1950, the very year that brought us Bette Davis in All about Eve, and the sizzling Sunset Boulevard with William Holden as an unsuccessful screenwriter and Gloria Swanson playing a faded silent film star. Old Hollywood lingers in this English Country revival. A thorough redoux remastered to its intended grandeur. This is Woodrow Wilson… Read More

The striking, multi-level architectural wonder of concrete, wood and glass has 8 to 10 foot ceilings and was one of the first artist loft buildings built in Venice Beach—fabled mecca of the L.A. art scene, the avart-garde, the colorful, and sometimes the wacky. Designed by LOC Architects with offices in Downtown LA, the lofts function… Read More

Spectacular views coupled with spectacular privacy make this home and area a draw to publicity weary celebs. Alex Trebek, of the quiz show Jeopardy, owned it for a while and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe and rapper and actor, Queen Latifah, both have rented it, their neighbors Slash, from Guns and Roses, and singer Katy… Read More

3018 Paulcrest Drive: Holding court above scenic Mulholland Drive Tucked away on a secluded bluff with unencumbered views of the San Fernando Valley, this private mid-century 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits just above Mulholland Drive—one of the most famous highways in the country. 3018 Paulcrest Drive, built in 1961, is 3,730 sq. ft. home… Read More

Norton Court successfully realizes West Hollywood’s courtyard standards for narrow lots. The design creates an urban courtyard community of townhouses that maximizes light, space and garden, nurtures individual identity, and creates a sense of grandeur, privacy, intimacy, and luxury. The condominiums are bathed with light and air, each with its own four-story, glass tower that… Read More

Stunning contemporary canyon gem in Laurel Canyon’s exclusive Kirkwood Bowl with Landmark views. Built in 2008 and embracing true canyon living, this home features a welcoming open floor plan with tons of natural light throughout. Set back from the street, you will enjoy a very private living experience surrounded by nature. Main floor includes a… Read More

Your search for that charming California bungalow in the heart of the Palisades ends right here on 600 Swarthmore. Featuring 2 bedrooms & 1 bath in the main house, wide-plank Douglas Fir hardwood floors, open living, dining and kitchen experience with 12′ ceilings and great natural light throughout. The kitchen is great for cooks &… Read More

Mid-Century Modern Villa with breathtaking jetliner views! Perched on a private knoll, this sleek, fully furnished home offers the best of Hollywood Hills state-of-the-art living. Featuring a dramatic open floor plan living room with seamless transition into the dining area with an open chefs kitchen boasting Fisher & Paykel oven and appliances.   Floor to… Read More

The property is secluded behind a privacy wall. This hip Hollywood Hills bungalow in the Lake Hollywood Manor reveals an unexpected paradise with a tranquil mountain view. The versatile guest house sits next to a sleek, modern, salt water pool for living the ultimate California lifestyle.   An elegant fireplace in the living room is… Read More

Leaving Hollywood is a little more special by way of the twists and turns of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The at-times cathartic drive (best caught during off hours) promises glimpses of bohemian bungalows to soaring modern architecture, on the steady climb to charmsville. Graded in 1907 at a cost of $10,000 Laurel Canyon Blvd ran up… Read More