It’s rare to find the minimalist-style lofts of Venice and downtown Los Angeles in this section of the city, and even rarer that they embody the spirit of impeccable design like this stunning condominium at 123 N. Kings Road. Designed in 2008 by renowned architects Gwynne Pugh and Lawrence Scarpa of Pugh + Scarpa (now… Read More
10346 Moorpark
The Bob Hope Estate
10346 Moorpark Street – Bob Hope’s long-time manor in Toluca Lake is a timeless classic, much like the man himself. Hope and his wife, Dolores, first moved to the property in 1939. They acquired more and more of the surrounding land through the years, creating gardens and adding a variety of outdoor spaces and two… Read More
3347 Tareco Drive
Paul Revere Williams, AIAF
Designed by Paul Revere Williams, AIAF in 1930, the same year that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) opened its runways, this romantic Spanish Colonial revival home nestled near Lake Hollywood instantly touches the hearts of all who enter. The home is warm, relaxed, engaging, and quintessentially old Hollywood. Architect Paul Revere Williams is known as one… Read More
2153 Kress Street
in Laurel Canyon
1939—a truly golden year in Hollywood film history. Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, Wuthering Heights, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington all made their premieres this year. It was also the same year that this gorgeous, private bungalow retreat at 2153 Kress Street was built…. Read More
2312 Baxter Street
A Bestor Design in Silver Lake
Built in 2006 by Barbara Bestor, AIA, this stunning home offers sweeping views, privacy and dramatic living spaces. It’s quintessential Silver Lake in the hills above the reservoir. 2312 Baxter features over 7,200 sq. ft. of engaging design and modern living at its finest with a large formal living room, spacious dining room, library, enormous state… Read More
8917 Appian Way
in Sunset Strip West
Built in 1935, this stunning Spanish home at 8917 Appian Way sits perched in the quiet, creative enclave of Laurel Canyon, not too far from the trendy Sunset Strip. But don’t let the quiet façade fool you—the spirit of counterculture abounds. This gorgeous owner-designed hillside retreat was home to artistic types and found good company… Read More
7554 Lolina Lane
in Nichols Canyon
7554 Lolina Lane in the Hollywood Hills. Nichols Canyon, to be more specific. This classic mid-century modern was designed by Edward H. Fickett in 1959. Academy Award winning composer for “When You Wish Upon a Star,” Leigh Harline, once lived in this inspiring home. This prime property was to be on the market for 10… Read More
1329 North Genessee Avenue
Historic Spaulding Square
Located in the Spaulding Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone – a neighborhood of modest one-story Period Revival styles houses built between 1916 and 1926 – this charming and tastefully remodeled bungalow is on the Los Angeles Historical Register and protected under the Mills Act Tax Benefit. 1329 North Genessee Avenue is one of the 600… Read More
18128 Chardon Circle
Home of Mid-Century Modern Furniture Icon
It’s a special, rare joy to gaze inside the homes of those who have significantly innovated architecture and design, and when that happens, it is a privilege to be truly savored. Such is the case with this stunning midcentury ranch in Encino originally designed for furniture legend/businessman/tastemaker Mel Brown. For the first time ever, this… Read More
421 South Wilton Place
in Hancock Park
Home – 421 South Wilton Place Hancock Park in Los Angeles evokes images of vast grounds and storybook paths leading to grandeur doorways. The neighborhood is known for exquisite estates in revival styles of Mediterranean, Tudor, Spanish Colonial, Cape Cod—and those are just the residences that you can see. Dial your imagination to 11 for… Read More