Luxury Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate

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…)

Feb 08, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

Buff & Hensman’s Wong House on Nottingham Avenue in Los Feliz

2651 Nottingham Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90027
MLS#: 12-578571 | 2bd, 3ba | 2,835 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $3,650,000

Buff and Hensman’s Wong House is back on the market. The home was last sold in August 2010 to Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds, who bought the fully restored home at the time for 2.9M. After adding some eco-friendly upgrades like solar panels to the home, it is now back on the market at new price point of 3.65M.

Buff and Hensman created hundreds of houses that helped define the California post-war dream from 1950 – 2000. Along the way they garnered more than forty A.I.A. Awards. This particular home built in 1969 is characterized by beautifully proportioned spaces that are open and airy and high-quality materials and workmanship.

Located north on the boulevard on Nottingham Pl, the home sits on a large lot of 19,230 square feet and is set back from the front lot line. (more…)

Jan 26, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

R.M. Schindler’s James Eads How House in Silverlake

2422 Silver Ridge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
MLS#: 12-577411 | 4bd, 2.5ba | 2,426 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,495,000

Calling all architecture lovers. The architecturally significant R.M. Schindler’s 1925 masterpiece, James Eads How House in Silverlake is back on the market, priced to sell and now is your chance to own it!

The house, fully restored by preservationist Michael LaFetra under the Mills Act, is back on the market at a list price of $1,495,000, down from its original list price of $4,995,000 in September of 2008, a price cut of $3.5 Million.

The house is representative of some of Schindler’s early work, characterized by concrete construction, redwood and glass. (more…)

Jan 12, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

The Mittrey Residence on Glendower Avenue in Los Feliz

2448 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
MLS#: 12-573441 | 3bd, 3ba | 3,525 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $2,499,000

Yesterday was a good day for Mid-Century architecture. Back on the market is this evergreen Mid-Century designed by award-winning architect William T. Dreiss and photographed by Julius Shulman with a haircut of about $750k since first listed in Mar 2011.

Set on a half-acre [mostly] flat lot, this Mid-Century built in 1952 is a great example of its style of architecture. The home is gated and set back from the street, up a private drive and boasts beautiful views of the city.

Access to the house is up a flight of steps to the lowermost level featuring the living, dining, kitchen and a den. Beautiful terrazzo floors, flagstone brick, coffered ceilings and wood finishes are some of the hallmarks of this home. (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…)