Silver Lake’s Dana Hollister puts a refreshed contemporary with spectacular views on the market

Silver Lake’s Dana Hollister seems to have a penchant for religious structures, popular restaurants, and a pared down home.

3 bd / 3 ba

$2,995,000

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Among her real estate collection is a former church she wants to convert into a boutique hotel, Cliff’s Edge, the Paramour – a sprawling 22,000-square-foot Mediterranean estate with 14 bedrooms, 60-foot pool, and industrial kitchen set on 4.5 acres of terraced hilltop formerly named Canfield-Moreno Estate, and this 2-story understated stunner.

Sited on a downslope across the street from the Paramour, the residence opens to white-washed gallery walls and bleached wood floors. The open living, dining, and kitchen take full advantage of the spectacular views reaching from the ocean to Silver Lake and the mountains beyond.

Old-meets-modern in the pared down interior with eclectic accents that include decorative tile and an orange Bertazzoni range in the kitchen along with an ornate chandelier hanging in the bathroom.

All the bedrooms are en-suite with the large private master bedroom located upstairs. The master features a fireplace and a large private terrace sharing the spectacular views of the public spaces below.

And, while you’ll enjoy having friends over to share a bottle of Pinot as the sun falls behind Downtown’s glittering skyline you’re just up the street from the lively, pedestrian friendly, beat of Sunset Junction.

Last sold in 2005 for $1,460,000. The asking price is now $2,995,000.

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Listing courtesy of Jeff Young – Sotheby’s International Realty

Small lot residence at The Mews in Atwater Village asks $929K

“You’re coming home to your personal kinda California glass dream house” is how real estate developer, Rachel Gerstein, describes The Mews in Atwater Village.

3 bd / 3 ba

$929,000

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Gerstein teamed up with the award winning architect firm, Corsini + Stark, to design 23, eco-friendly single family homes in Atwater Village using Los Angeles’ small lot ordinance.

The design concept for the dwellings stem from several historic housing types. Rick Corsini describes it as taking a mews, “a grouping of small dwellings which front on an alley or pedestrian passage,” combining it with traditional urban row housing, adding a courtyard that becomes the heart and soul of the house, and then using a clear modernist idea of space.

Completed in 2010 the two-story home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms with enviable modern features. The C-shaped floor plan offers high ceilings and walls of glass that fill the home with light, showcasing beautiful polished concrete and dark bamboo floors. In the kitchen you’ll find marble countertops, Bosch appliances and a tile backsplash. Downstairs opens up to a dramatic atrium-style courtyard. Upstairs, there’s a large master bedroom with an attached bathroom, and two additional bedrooms for guests or workspace. There is a private front patio and also a directly-accessible two-car garage with laundry. Systems include solar panels, water softening, central a/c, Nest thermostat and smart lighting.

The heart of Atwater Village is nearby with local favorites Good Measure, All’acqua, The Morrison, and Proof Bakery along with the walking/biking trails of the LA River.

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Listing courtesy of Tracy Do & Ryan Judd – Compass

Mini Modern in the Hollywood Hills seeks $849K

If you aim to live with less this mini modern in the Hollywood Hills is for you.

2 bd / 2 ba

$849,000

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The single-story dwelling with a darkly-colored exterior and detached carport is sited at the brow of a gentle hillside.

Recently renovated, the interior, measuring just over 900 square feet, features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with high wood-beamed ceilings and a statement-making exposed stone fireplace in the living room.

Surrounded by mature pine trees, garden terraces, dining patios, and views of Hollywood and beyond the home is located near Franklin Village, the Bowl, Hollywood and Vine, and just moments away from Studio City and Downtown.

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Listing courtesy of Alex Barad – Sotheby’s International Realty

Architectural designer updates this midcentury above the Sunset Strip

Inspired by the modern work of architect Paul R. Williams, architectural designer Darrick F. Martin spent 10 years thoughtfully updating the Kranse Residence above the Sunset Strip.

1 bd / 2 ba

$2,375,000

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The home was originally designed by post-war U.S.C. architect Nisan Yale Matlin. During his career he worked for A.Quincy Jones & Emmons Architects (known for the Eichler homes of the 1960’s.)

Matlin brought the indoor/outdoor lifestyle to his homes with usable atriums, high ceilings, post-and-beam construction, walls of glass and clerestory windows. From curbside to the interior, Martin maintains the spirit of Matlin’s work.

Measuring just under 1,500 square feet, the home features a galley style kitchen that flows to an L-shaped open living and dining area anchored by a fireplace. The formally two-bedroom home (one bedroom is currently being used as an office/media room) has a master bedroom and bath with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor entertainment pavilion where you can raise a glass of Pinot with friends or relax on a chaise lounge leisurely flipping through the latest issue of Dwell magazine.

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Listing courtesy of Christopher Pomeroy & Crosby Doe – Crosby Doe

Richard Neutra’s divine Loring House hits the market

After all these years Richard Neutra’s Loring House remains the finest example of pure, unadulterated, mid century boxcar design.

5 bd / 5 ba

$5,625,000

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Located up a long driveway, the residence – designed in 1958 for dancer and choreographer, Eugene Loring – sits on a knoll overlooking the Sylvan Canyons in the Hollywood Hills.

The residence’s bold exterior features oversized retractable glass doors, a broad roof overhang and a sleek spider leg column facade.

Inside, the minimal interior offers architectural delights that include a large fireplace anchoring the living room, concrete slab floors, and an enviable indoor/outdoor flow that leads you to either a private bamboo garden or a swimming pool surrounded by manicured yards and gardens.

Referred to as the Baskerville Addition, a master suite and bath addition were guided by archival plans of the original home. The work was spearheaded by the firm Escher GuneWardena. (They’re the same guys who helped the Taschens restore Chemosphere by Lautner.)

The detached Kalfus Guest House was also added. It’s a two bedroom, two bath, two-story art studio designed by Steven Ehrlich.

The asking price for this architectural gem is $5.625 million.

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Listing courtesy of Steve Frankel – Coldwell Banker

One-bedroom condo in West Hollywood’s mid-century Hollywood Riviera complex is up for grabs

With playful, slanted, rooflines, walls of glass, and a central courtyard with a swimming pool, this mid-century condo complex by modernist architect Edward Fickett offers resort-style living in the middle of West Hollywood.

1 bd / 1 ba

$499,000

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An alum of USC’s School of Architecture and MIT, Fickett worked for legendary architect Paul R. Williams before branching off on his own. His most notable developments include the “Meadowlark Park (1953) in Reseda, Sherwood Park (c. 1956) in the Hollywood Hills, and Rollingwood Estates (1955) in Palos Verdes …” along with two multifamily housing projects; the Sunset Lanai (1952) and Hollywood Riviera (1954) in West Hollywood.

This rare top-floor end unit of the Hollywood Riviera has 630 square feet of living space with an open living, dining, and kitchen area. Inside is filled with eye-catching, architectural details that include high wood-beamed ceilings, large windows, and a large private patio with plenty of room for cocktail-clinking with friends.

The 38-unit complex also offers outdoor and poolside seating, a laundry room, and gated parking. Homeowners are eligible for The building maintains its architectural integrity its been deemed worthy of California’s Mills Act, which incentivizes owners via tax breaks to preserve historic properties. Oh, and let’s not forget how close you are to the world famous Sunset Strip.

Property records show this unit last sold in 1985 for $76,500. The asking price is $499,000 with HOA dues of $400 per month.

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Listing courtesy of Allie Joel Riley & Michael Collins – Douglas Elliman, Coldwell Banker

Mid-Century Modern by David Lopez in the Hollywood Hills

USC’s School of Architecture honed the talents of the greatest modernist architects we know. Among them was David Lopez; an architect known for his work in Pasadena, La Canada, and this mid-century modern in the Hollywood Hills.

3 bd / 2 ba

$1,499,000

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Sited on a large secluded lot the three-bedroom, two-bath home is hidden from the street.

Inside, walls of glass blur the lines between indoor/outdoor.  The living room, kitchen, and dining room open to one another offering eye-catching features like the notable block fireplace with cantilevered hearth seating continuing from inside to out.

There are original details preserved throughout that blend with current, modern, conveniences such as hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a tankless water heater, copper plumbing, a steel and glass garage door, and updated baths with over-sized stall showers and modern fixtures.

Mature trees and lush landscaping hug the grounds but don’t block the view.

Last sold in 2012 for $790,000. The asking price is now $1,499,000.

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Listing courtesy of Tom Sardo – Pacific Union