Preserved Mid Century Modern in Beverly Hills Asks $13.9M

The Aldelman Residence, a mid century modern home designed by modernist architect Thornton Abell and renowned Texas architect O’Neill Ford, hits the market for the first time since it was built in remarkably well-preserved condition.

4 bd / 6 ba

$13,900,000

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Built in 1956 and located in Beverly Hills, the home is sited for privacy on nearly an acre of land that was once part of the Charlie Chaplin Estate.

According to a feature in LA Curbed “Ford was friends with the home’s owners, artist and designer Lucy Adelman and her husband, Isadore B. Adelman, who owned a small chain of movie theaters in Texas and Oklahoma, says their daughter, Susan Adelman. She was 12-years-old when the home was built, and she now owns the property.”

Adelman remembers by the time she was in her late teens she knew she’d grown up in a pretty cool house.

Untouched, the residence’s cool factor is still intact.

Today the estate includes the 5,000 foot residence, the original Chaplin Tennis Court, a long private drive to the parking court, pool, studio, and panoramic treetop vistas.

The interiors incorporate high ceilings in the public spaces, and have been designed to house a large art collection.

An impressive indoor-outdoor flow is created with mobile glass walls that open the living spaces to landscaped grounds which display a clean oriental flair, or the pool court.

All principal rooms are on the main level while the housekeeper’s room, studio, and storage are located at the carport level and may be accessed by an elevator.

And while this is an exceptional modernist dwelling Adelman says, “It’s time to sell it; so I’m hoping that somebody who loves it and sees the potential—or who just loves it the way it is—will buy it.”

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Listing courtesy of Crosby Doe

ReInhabit Makes Old CA Bungalow in Atwater Village New Again

ReInhabit is a real estate development firm who take great pride in being a group of artists doing construction. Their niche is bringing old homes back to life while being sensitive to a dwelling’s existing character and charm. So, when they got their hands on this CA bungalow in Atwater Village they stayed true to form.

2 bd / 1.75 ba

$819,000

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The original dwelling measured a mere 468 square feet and sat to the rear of the lot. They decided to enlarge and modernize the residence by adding 500 square feet to the front of the existing structure.

Instead of just “building new” they salvaged what they could and sourced materials from other places. They preserved most of the original siding, windows and doors. And according to their site the, “front porch Redwood that was once part of a West LA music studio, and the wine-barrel planks that add texture and gorgeous patina to the gable. A Murphy bed that was native to the home has been restored and put back into use. Wood flooring in the living room and Master Bedroom come from Downtown LA’s Silverado Salvage, and refurbished lighting has been procured from M & M Electric of Pomona.”

Throughout the home modern amenities blend with classic, period, details. ReInhabit even replaced one wall along the main portion of the house with an automatic roll-up door that seamlessly ties the open living-dining-kitchen space to the outdoors by opening to a deck.

Their devotion to add a unique quality to every home they re-imagine is brilliantly executed by commissioning established graffiti artist, Fuse, to paint the kitchen cabinets. (Nice touch!)

And if you work from home the garage turned studio space makes a perfect home office.

The home last sold in 2014 for $675,000. The asking price is now $819,000.

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Listing courtesy Thomas Inatomi – Berkshire Hathaway

Robert Skinner Designed Mid Century Modern Fixer in Beverly Hills Asks $2.7M

While this Robert Skinner designed mid century modern fixer doesn’t possess the glitz of the masterpiece he’s known for in the Trousdale Estates it definitely has some really good bones.

3 bd / 4 ba

$2,695,000

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Measuring 3,500 square feet the dramatic interior features high, pitched ceilings and clerestory windows that flood the space with tons of light.

The split level, open plan living and dining areas are anchored by what appears to be the original chiseled stone floor to ceiling fireplace and wood-paneled walls.

Glass walls look out to a generous patio and affords an indoor-outdoor flow.

And if you work from home there’s a discrete second entry that leads to an oversized living space and bath making it ideal for a home office.

The home last sold in 1976, for $175,000. It’s now listed for $2.695 million.

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Listing courtesy of Deborah Glusker & Crosby Doe – Crosby Doe

Architect Aaron Neubert Gives the Modern Home a Fresh Look in Silver Lake

Clearly, Aaron Neubert, principal of ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects, knows how to effortlessly blur the lines between warm and minimal. You’ve probably seen his work at Ozu East Kitchen in Atwater Village. Or maybe you’ve read about his projects, Black Box and the Manifold House. And if you liked them you’ll love the new modern home he just completed in Silver Lake that’s now for sale.

3 bd / 3 ba

$1,989,000

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This multi-level home fits right into a neighborhood already renowned for some of the best modernist dwellings Los Angeles has to offer. (On this side of the hill alone theres William Kesling’s Vanderpool and Wilson House along with the Allyn Morris Studio.)

Neubert teamed up with 4th and 5th generation builders, Westward, to construct the darkly clad dwelling sited on an upslope. And left the interior to Sidonie Loiseleux who created a calming, minimalist, aesthetic.

Features include French Oak floors throughout; a chef’s kitchen outfitted with floating shelves, Caeserstone countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and a Bertazzoni gas range; built-in shelving, matte black fixtures, oversized windows, skylights, and Clé tile.

Both the open-concept living/dining room and the master suite look out over the city below through floor-to-ceiling glass.

And just in case you ever get tired of dining at Botanica, L&E Oyster Bar or Alimento you can invite your friends over to hang out on the back patio with an outdoor kitchen and additional half bath or head up to the rooftop deck with some wine and take in the outstanding city views.

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Listing courtesy of Steve Clark – Compass

The Stone Residence by Donald G. Park Is A Modernist Jewel Box in Los Feliz

The Stone Residence in Los Feliz designed by architect Donald G. Park is a modernist jewel box filled with impeccably intact vintage gems. Seriously, the terrazzo floors induce emoji heart eyes.

3 bd / 3 ba

$2,250,000

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This post says this showstopper was built in 1964 for Stanley Stone, founder of Echo Park‘s Stone Brothers furniture store (later renamed La Popular; closed since 2011)

The architect created an elegant interior with a grand foyer that separates the public sections of the home for dining and entertaining from the private area consisting of a step down living room and the bedrooms.

Impeccably preserved details include original hardware and walls of glass allowing for lots of natural light. And there’s a sunken wet bar, along with the master bathroom’s matching under mounted tub and sinks with marble surround and countertops, gorgeous gold bamboo tile, floor to ceiling cabinetry and service quarters hidden behind a sleek wood paneled wall with a separate entrance.

But the most emoji heart eye inducing detail in the home are the pristinely maintained Terrazzo floors. There’s just something about them that’ll make you wanna throw on a pair of socks and do you best Tom Cruise in Risky Business scene.

The Stone Residence hit the market for the first time in 30 years in 2015 with an asking price of $2,324,900. The current asking price for this modernist jewel box is $2,250,000.

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Listing courtesy of Bjorn Farrugia, Alphonso Lascano, and Mia Savinien – Hilton Hyland

The Former Mid Century Home of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Asks $2.5M

The former mid century modern home of Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter John Legend and model Chrissy Teigen is up for grabs in the Hollywood Hills. And guess what? It’s just as gorgeous as it was when they lived here.

3 bd / 2.5 ba

$2,495,000

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Legend and Teigen’s former home is different than most. An Architectural Digest feature reports when the couple lived here they wanted it to reflect their “chic and tailored but also earthy and casual” sensibility. To achieve this they hired Don Stewart of the L.A. firm Desiderata Design.

Stewart created more privacy by building a new garage made of “Cor-Ten–steel panels and a specially commissioned bronze entry gate etched with an Asian village scene. A sculptural stairway of concrete in smooth and rough finishes leads from the curb to the front landing, which is framed by a balustrade of white oak and steel.”

The interior was stripped down to the studs and reconfigured. Highlighted by beamed and vaulted ceilings the public areas are now one open living/dining/kitchen space.

Features include basalt floor tiles, teak cabinetry, and stainless steel kitchen appliances. There’s a state-of-the-art recording studio. And, a stone bathtub located just outside one of the bathrooms.

The exterior measures is a quarter acre of zen. This retreat like setting is created with the shade of mature bamboo and agave, terraced gardens, and an in-ground wooden spa.

This home last sold in 2014 for $2 million. The current asking price is $2,495,000.

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Listing courtesy of Heather Boyd – Hilton Hyland