Mid-Century

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…)

Mar 19, 2012 | Post by: av No Comments

2215 Canyon Dr in Hollywood Hills

2215 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
MLS#: 12-586681 | 6bd, 4ba | 2,838 Sq ft (per MLS)
Offered at $1,350,000

I pass by this house often on our daily walk with the twins and have always wondered what it must be like on the inside. Well, last week I got a chance to check it out. What surprised me was how spacious it really was. From the street it looks fairly unassuming given its set back and single level structure. Once you walk in though the high-beamed ceilings and open living area with access to the backyard give it a large voluminous vibe.

The house built in 1958 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bath house and sits on an 8,460 square foot 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 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…)

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…)