Posts Tagged ‘90046’
2166 Sunset Crest In The Hollywood Hills
2166 Sunset Crest Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 2 BA
$999,000
I really like this new mid-century listing in Laurel Canyon. The design and floorplan is simple but makes great use of the canyon surroundings – and I totally love that red door! Built in 1959 and designed by Otto J. Koruer, this is a spacious home with an open living room complete with a block fireplace centerpiece.
There is a flat yard with patio areas as well as striking views of the mountains.
This is a desirable part of Laurel Canyon (it’s located in the Wonderland School District) so this should attract a lot of attention. I will definitely be checking it out!
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Raphael Soriano’s Shulman House
The Shulman House
7875 Woodrow Wilson Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 3 BA
$2,495,000
Widely considered the greatest architectural photographer of our time, Julius Shulman spent the past 59 years living in this Raphael Soriano masterpiece until his death this past summer. This studio and residence tucked away in a secluded spot in the Hollywood Hills just hit the market this week and local architecture fantatics having been buzzing with the opportunity to check it out in person.
This mid-century is the only unaltered steel frame house by Soriano and has thus been deemed a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural monument. The interior contains extensive wooden built-ins and cabinetry, there are koi ponds surrounding the backyard studio, the living room has a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and the kitchen has built-in bench seating.
Clearly this is an architectural landmark fit for an architectural icon. Hopefully the new owner will respect history and maintain the architctectural integrity of the home with some tasteful updates.
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(Top photo courtesy of You-Are-Here)
The Treehouse In Laurel Canyon
8010 Woodrow Wilson Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90046
2 BR, 2BA
$3,695,000
Check out this amazing two-bedroom estate in the Hollywood Hills dubbed as “the Treehouse”. This legendary home is considered to be an architectural masterpiece and was once part of Ellen DeGeneres’s estate and then later owned by Heath Ledger. Ledger’s estate put the home on the market last year and it sold for $2.5 million. It’s now up for sale again for $3.695 million.
This post-and-beam home was built in 1951 and has over 2,000 square feet of space. The surrounding forest view, dark wood, and beamed ceilings give the house its treehouse feel. It also features a large deck, brick fireplace, outdoor screening room, grill and fire pit. All in all, a pretty amazing property!
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The Chemosphere House By John Lautner
The Chemosphere is a very fitting start to the “Best Of L.A.” series since for many people any conversation about the most interesting houses in L.A. must begin with the iconic Chemosphere house. Built in 1960 and designed by architect John Lautner, this eight-sided house in the Hollywood Hills was once named “the most modern home built in the world” by the Encyclopedia Brittanica.
While it’s hard to say if it still holds that title, The Chemosphere stands alone. Literally. The house is perched atop a 30 foot concrete pole. If that makes you a little nervous, know this: the house has survived earthquakes and heavy rainfall.
Structurally it may be sound, but the interior has had a tougher time. Years of being rented out for parties left the carpet in disarray, the walls in poor condition and overall the house gave off a sad worn-down vibe. Even The Simpsons made fun of it. Eventually it was bought in 2000 by Benedickt Taschen (publisher of some of the most stylish art books ever made) who restored it to its present-day glory.
The house is located at 7776 Torreyson Drive, but for a good look at The Chemosphere House go to 7777 Torreyson Drive.
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