Mid-century fixer with curvaceous living room seeks $1.4M

Located near the end of a cul-de-sac on a street-to-street lot, this single-story mid-century fixer in the Hollywood Hills seeks its next steward.

Curbside, 3219 Bonnie Hill Dr has a stolid presence. Sited on a mainly flat 8,406-square-foot lot, the structure sits just beyond a fence that’s fronted with gravel and sparingly placed cacti.

Holding three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the interior space, measuring 1,757 square feet, is well-lit by floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to spectacular panoramic views.

Original architectural details include a curvaceous living room anchored by a flagstone fireplace, dedicated dining area, office space, and a flat grassy yard ideal for adding a pool.

Asking price is $1.395 million.

Interested in seeing this mid-century modern fixer? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Ben Belack & Kathleen Barnett – The Agency

Howard Lane’s Schustack Residence returns to market asking $3M

Architect Howard Lane, a former student of Mies van der Rohe, designed very few residential dwellings.

Lane worked in commercial development with notable firms as Skidmore Owens & Merrill, A.C. Martin, and Pereira and Luckman dotting Los Angeles’ built environment with modern buildings like the Travelers Insurance Building in the Neo-Streamline Moderne style on Ventura Boulevard.

The Schustack Residence—built in 1957 on a .45-acre lot located at 1816 N. Stanley Ave at the base of the Hollywood Hills— is one of Lane’s rare modernist post and beam style gems.

Previously owned by an international designer who meticulously maintained the original design features, the 3,007-square-foot post and beam boasts quintessential midcentury modern elements as beamed ceilings, wood paneling, a stacked-stone fireplace, built-ins, vintage light fixtures, and floor-to-ceiling walls of sliding glass leading to a newly added kidney-shaped pool.

“Blueprints and a specification book reveal the meticulous planning that went into this house ….” Seeking its third owner the home is listed for $2.950 million.

Interested in seeing the Schustack Residence? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Brett Lawyer – Hilton & Hyland

Striking ‘70s geodesic dome home in Topanga asks $1.3M

Its striking geodesic dome shape makes this modern home in Topanga a unique go-to location for photo and video shoots.

Set back from the street in Topanga’s sylvan community, 20201 Croydon Ln sits on roughly one-third of an acre of tree-filled grounds—with succulents, swings, plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, guest house, large art studio, and a separate workshop with a secret room.

Built in 1974, the home could easily be described as a bohemian nod to R. Buckminster Fuller, a prolific architect and engineer who popularized the widely known geodesic dome. 

Entering through a unique pointed-shaped door, the well-lit interior holds three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and two half bathrooms. Features include high planked ceilings, wide panels of triangular windows, and a freestanding, one-of-a-kind steam punk fireplace in the living room.

Given its unique quality, its been featured in Rolling Stone, Vogue, Playboy, and Elle, along with videos for Kesha, Little Big Town, Jason Mraz and John Mayer.  Anthropologie, Free People, and Neiman-Marcus have also featured the home in their ads.

The geodesic dome home is listed for $1.29 million.

Interested in seeing this home? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Nancy Nelms – Snyder Sutton Real Estate

Preserved Buff & Hensman in Bel Air seeks its second owner

The Bolton Residence, a perfectly preserved Buff & Hensman in Bel Air, is looking for its second owner.

Built in 1971 for Griffith and Jacqueline Bolton and their young son, 961 Linda Flora Dr is oriented on a 1.18-acre lot to capture canyon, city, and ocean views.

From the very first home they designed to the Wong House, Buff & Hensman created pure post and beam, wood and glass classics. The Bolton Residence is no exception.

Measuring 2,483 square feet, the interior, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, is a series of well-lit flowing spaces featuring vaulted beamed ceilings, walls of glass, an open floor plan, a stone fireplace, and built-in cabinetry and furniture while outside boasts a large swimming pool and deck.

In addition, all the original blueprints, renderings and correspondence between the owners and the architects are available.

Being sold by the original owners, it’s listed with an asking price of $3.995 million.

Interested in this Buff & Hensman home? Let’s talk. Get in touch by email or call (323) 829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Brent Friedland – Coldwell Banker

Breland-Harper’s stylish revamp in Mt. Washington seeks $1.9M

Breland-Harper, a Los Angeles based design team, has the remarkable ability to turn ugly homes into proverbial swans.

Located in Mount Washington, 454 West Avenue 46 sits on a terraced hillside lot measuring 6,214 square feet. When the 1985-built residence hit the market for the first time since it was built, it looked tragically stuck in time—think green carpet, glossy patterned green-accented tile, and colorfully-stenciled windows.

Despite the lack of visual appeal, the design duo saw the potential and got to work. Implementing their signature look, all 3,117 square feet of interior space is donned in a soothing, neutral color palette anchored by pale wood floors.

When you enter, soaring, original wood-beamed ceilings span the open living, kitchen and dining area. A bank of windows with Fleetwood sliders line the south-facing wall  that opens to a deck looking out to seemingly endless views from the Downtown skyline to the ocean.

The lower level houses all four bedrooms that features a private master suite with a huge walk-in closet. This level also has a den that opens to the enclosed yard where there’s possibly room for pool.

In addition to the 3,117 square feet of living space, there’s a unfinished bonus space. Last sold for $1.165 million, it’s now listed for $1.895 million.

Interested in seeing this home in person? Get in touch by email or call (323) 829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Rob Kallick – Compass

Midcentury modern with treehouse vibe in Laurel Canyon seeks $1.199M

This mid-century modern home in Laurel Canyon has a treehouse vibe.

Built in 1961 on a 3,798-square-foot hillside lot in the heart of Laurel Canyon, 8501 Cole Crest Drive is oriented to capture sweeping panoramic canyon views from the floor to ceiling windows running the entire length of the north east facing wall.

Renovated from the studs up, when you enter the two-story dwelling, measuring 1,158 square feet with updated systems, you see an open floor plan combining the living room, dining area, and kitchen featuring a center island with Carrara marble counters, black cabinets, and an integrated Bertazzoni range. There’s also a half bathroom with a Nero Marquina marble backsplash for a touch of glam.

The lower level is where you’ll find two ensuite bedrooms, enjoy more canyon views, and likely lounge for hours on the large Mangaris wood deck with three separate seating and dining areas, accessible from either floor.

Listed for $1.199 million this mid-century house also comes with a detached two-car garage and additional parking in the driveway.

Listing courtesy of RSR – Compass

Millard Kaufman Residence shaped by iconic designers asks $3.289 million

Renowned architects Richard Neutra, Alexander Ban, and Josef Van der Kar each lent their vision to the Millard Kaufman House, while celebrated landscape architect, Garrett Eckbo, shaped the outdoors.

The modernist house, located at 3574 Multiview Drive, was built in 1949 for Millard Kaufman, an Oscar-nominated screen writer and co-creator of the animated character Mr. Magoo.

The post-and-beam home sits on a private 12,440-square-foot lot in the Hollywood Hills overlooking the city, located on the same street as a John Lautner, a Rudolph Schindler, and a couple of Buff & Hensmans.

In 1954 Kaufman commissioned Neutra to design the lower-level master suite, playroom, workshop and stairway. In 1958 he asked Alexander Ban to design the studio addition. And, five years later, he asked Josef Van der Kar to bring forth the undulating trellis and service porch, and legendary landscape architect, Garrett Eckbo, to shape the outdoors.

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom modernist house, measuring 2,503 square feet, features wood-beamed ceilings, skylights, soaring walls of glass, original paneling, built-ins, and a fireplace in the living room. The living, dining, and kitchen flow out to the deck and lushly-landscaped grounds with a pool, patio with fire pit, and sweeping mountain views.

The home was flipped in 2004 by trophy-house collector Michael LaFetra who sold the residence to interior designer Thierry Marchand. Last sold in 2016 for $2.325 million the home is now listed for $3.289 million.

Interested in seeing the Millard Kaufman House in person? Get in touch by email or call (323) 829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Jeff Yarbrough  – Keller Williams