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May 11, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

Gorgeous Mid-Century @ 8636 Allenwood Rd in Laurel Canyon

8636 Allenwood Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
MLS#: 12-599345 | 3bd, 2.5ba | 2,507 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,349,000

So we’re really digging this Mid-Century that came on the market in Laurel Canyon the last couple of days. Listed at $1,349,000, it is currently owned by Lena Headey (best known for her appearances on The Brothers Grimm, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and most recently on the Game of Thrones) who bought the house in May ’08 for $1,685,000.

The house though built in 1959 had been modernized for redesigned in recent years. Low lying and modest from the exterior, the house totally opens up as you step inside with walls of glass and a fantastic indoor-outdoor flow great for the California lifestyle! (more…)

Apr 11, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

Spanish Colonial Revival at 4971 Los Feliz Blvd in Los Feliz

4971 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
MLS#: 12-592027 | 4bd, 6ba | 4,260 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,699,000

New to the market is this 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival once attributed to architect Wallace Neff. Based in Southern California, Wallace Neff drew his inspiration both from Spain and the Mediterranean region as a whole, and is known for his contributions to the development of the architectural style referred to the the ‘California’ style. He is best known for Pickfair, a 56 acre estate in the city of Beverly Hills designed for silent film actors Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.

The home is located on Los Feliz Blvd, which makes it location less than ideal (given the busy street) but still in a great neighborhood. The home is 4,260 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and sits on a roughly quarter acre lot. (more…)

Feb 22, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

The “Tree House” on Woodrow Wilson Dr in Hollywood Hills

8010 Woodrow Wilson Dr , Los Angeles, CA 90046
MLS#: 12-582099 | 2bd, 2ba | 1,861 Sq ft (per Public Records)
Offered at $2,595,000

Back on the market is this gorgeous mid-century on Woodrow Wilson Dr also referred to as “The Tree House”. The home was formerly owned by Ellen DeGeneres’s and later by Heath Ledger. Ledger purchased the house in August 2005 for $2.3M through his Thank You Trust from Ellen DeGeneres’ Zero Trust (which had purchased the house back in February 2004 for $1.275M, according to public records). The house had formed part of what had been at one time DeGeneres’ multi-property compound in the Hollywood Hills. Ledger’s estate put the home on the market in 2008 and it sold for $2.5 million. The home is now back on the market at $2.695M down from its list price of $3.695M in Nov 2009.

This ultra private two bedroom, two bathroom house built in 1951, sits amidst a mature sycamore grove on nearly a half an acre of lush grounds. It has a warm modern, vibe with a open floor plan and is a great example of modern, indoor-outdoor living. (more…)

Jan 10, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

The Waxman House on Buena Park Drive in Studio City

3644 Buena Park Dr, Studio City, CA 91604
MLS#: 12-573593 | 3bd, 2ba | 1,972 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,199,000

We been waiting to check out this Mid-Century since its was listed on curbed.com in Dec 2011. Known as the Waxman House, the home was designed by Barry Moffitt, AIA (an architect who studied with John Lautner) for artist Arlene Waxman. This vertically designed residence was built in 1964 and is situated east of Laurel Canyon Boulevard in the Studio City Hills.

Steps from the street level lead up to the entrance patio. The house is built up on essentially three levels. The entry level houses one bedroom with steps leading to a second level above with a bedroom and bath.

The main house sits on the top level with the living, dining, kitchen, den and the master. High ceilings, redwood paneling, a wood burning fireplace and clerestory windows are some of the features of the home. Steps from the living room lead up to a small office/ den area with views of the woodsy terraced, patios outside. (more…)

Dec 19, 2011 | Post by: av No Comments

Los Feliz Mid-Century With Great Views @ 2047 E Live Oak Dr

2047 E Live Oak Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
MLS#: 11-570649 | 3bd, 2ba | 2,162 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,285,000

New to the market is this great Mid-Century in the prestigious Los Feliz ‘Oaks’ on Live Oak Drive. Built in 1950 the home was last sold in July of 1997 and has undergone major remodeling since then while keeping a lot of the original architectural elements intact.

MLS picture from sale in 1997.

The home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath with an open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows characteristic of this era. There is a brick clad fireplace in the living room along with hardwood floors giving the home a warm, earthy vibe. (more…)