1500 Rising Glen Road
Los Angeles, CA 90069
3 BR, 4 BA
$3,295,000

Situated in the Hollywood Hills above the Sunset Strip, this 1956 mid-century modern home features vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, a pool, and impeccable finishes and details throughout.

The interior was designed by Kelly Wearstler, and it has been featured in many publications.

The 2,988 square foot home features newly added Creston home automation, professional quality sound and lighting systems.

The chef’s kitchen has Sub-Zero and Viking appliances.

The master suite offers a sitting area, custom closets, a well appointed bathroom and city light views.

The elegant media room/den overlooks the pool, gazebo and lush greenery.

The home is sited on a 9,900 square foot lot with an outdoor dining area, barbeque and pool.

This home has a boutique hotel vibe–makes sense that it was design by Kelly Wearstler! If you’d like to see it in person, email me or give me a call at 323-775-6305.

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Listing courtesy of Stephen Resnick, Westside Estate Agency.

8650 Pine Tree Place
Los Angeles, CA 90069
4 BR, 5 BA
$3,850,000

This architectural estate, originally built in 1940, was remodeled in 1951 by John Lautner for actress Anne Baxter (granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright) and her husband John Hodiak. The 3,642 square foot home was on the market a few years ago for the first time since 1966 (it was the longtime home of agent Hal Gefsky). It sold and was extensively renovated by Sharon Johnston A.I.A and Mark Lee, founders and Principals of Johnston Marklee.

The 4 bedroom 5 bath has a beautifully open floor plan with floor to ceiling walls of glass. The living room opens up to the stunning outdoor patio and heated pool, overlooking the lights of Los Angeles.

There are hardwood floors throughout, central heat and air, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, and an alarm system.

The first level provides the living room, dining room, office, guest room and kitchen.

The second level consists of a large master with walk-in closets, a second  bedroom suite, a den and family room.

The residence is sited on a 8,710 square foot lot. The location is extremely private and is just one block from the restaurants, bars and shops of the Sunset Strip! If you’d like to see this home in person, email me or give me a call at 323-775-6305.

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Listing courtesy of Santiago Arana, Partners Trust Beverly Hills.

LA fashion gets a bad rap. It’s pointed to for flip flops at business meetings and dudes in bedazzled Ed Hardy. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that the anti-fashion stereotype is only partly true. There’s certainly a fair share of Christian Audigier and teacup Pomeranians rolling around in designer purses, but there’s also incredible fashion and gorgeous architecture around every corner. It is the intersection of fashion and architecture that West Hollywood’s Structures & Style: Fashion Blueprints is exploring and celebrating this Saturday, August 27th.

Beginning at 11am, there will be a guided walking and shuttle tour. Participants will explore the latest architecture, design, and fashion concepts at some of the top boutiques in West Hollywood, including 3.1 Phillip Lim, H.L.N.R., Alberta Ferretti, Roseark and Church Boutique. The event will close with a reception catered by Craig’s at the new West Hollywood Library. You’ll drink and dine while viewing the murals created by Shepard Fairey, Retna and Kenny Scharf. Most importantly, all proceeds go to the WEHO Community Housing Corporation, which raises money to build affordable housing for low-income families.

Tickets for the Structures & Style: Fashion Blueprints are $185, but for Take Sunset readers, there’s a special insider rate of $110! Go here to purchase your discount tickets directly through PayPal. And for more information, a detailed schedule and map, go here.

Structures & Style: Fashion Blueprints
The New West Hollywood Library
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
August 27, 2011 from 11am – 3pm

9255 Doheny Road, #3102
West Hollywood, CA 90069
2 BR, 3 BA
$3,950,000

This 2,300 square foot condo is located in the exclusive and highly coveted Sierra Towers residential high rise. It’s the largest single unit, located on the floor right below the penthouse. It has been completely renovated and features 11-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and stunning southwest facing views.

The Sierra Towers were designed in 1965 by Jack A. Charney A.I.A. The location is ideal, thanks to its proximity to Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip. It’s also known for being 15 stories taller than any other building within a two mile radius allowing every unit incredible, unobstructed views.

Owning in Sierra Towers comes with numerous of amenities, including secure parking, access to the private pool with city views, use of the ballroom, 24/7 security and staff, his & her locker rooms and spa.

The condo provides a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, a lavish master suite with large walk-in closets and dual baths.

There is ample deck space to enjoy the incredible views.

If you’d like to see this new listing in the Sierra Towers, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

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Listing courtesy of Drew Fenton, Hilton & Hyland and Martha Thomas, Coldwell Banker-Montana.

8411 Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA 90069
3 BR, 2 BA
$2,395,000

This mid-century modern in the Hollywood Hills has a fantastic indoor/outdoor flow with walls of glass that showcase the dramatic views of the skyline, ocean, and out to Mt. Baldy.

Built in 1958, the house features hardwood floors, closed circuit security system, sound system inside and out, beautiful yard, pool, and fire pit.

The designer kitchen has top-of-line appliances, including a Wolf Range and Bosch Dishwasher.

The bright and sunny master suite features high ceilings, built-ins, and sliding glass doors that lead out to the yard and pool.

The spa-like master bath has mosaic tile counters, a wonderful soaking tub, and yard access.

The residence has a beautiful pool and yard area, plus the terrific view!

This gorgeous 2,130 square foot mid-century is ideal for entertaining or just enjoying Hollywood Hills living. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305.

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Listing courtesy of Sally Forster Jones, Coldwell Banker-Beverly Hills East.

1401 Queens Way
Los Angeles, CA 90069
4 BR 5 BA
$6,995,000

This just-completed architectural stunner by Bowery Design hovers just above the lights of the city andadds an architectural statement to the profile of The Sunset Strip.

The 4 bedroom, 5 bath residences offers soaring ceiling, an open floor plan, walls of glass, and endless views.

Designed for small or large scale entertaining, features include an infinity pool and spa; an incredible master suite with its own approximately 1,000 square foot entertaining deck with wet bar, fireplace and firepit; and Vantage lighting and home automation.

Warm and organic finishes are used through out, such as reclaimed barn wood ceilings, split-face Jerusalem stone walls, and wide-plank oak floors.

This incredible home is close to The Strip’s shopping, dining, and nightlife. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

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Listing courtesy of Billy Rose and H. Blair Chang, Prudential CA – Beverly Hills.

9274 Swallow Drive
Los Angeles CA 90069
4 BR, 5.5 BA
$3,299,000

I recently saw this beautifully redone mid-century modern in the Hollywood Hills, and it’s a total dream house. When you walk in, it feels impressively grand, like a museum, but still manages to be warm and inviting.

From the entrance of this 3,538 square foot home, you can see straight to the back, including views of the gorgeous pool. It has an open floor plan, yet the rooms feel separate from each other.

The residence was built in 1961 and features 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, in addition to a newly built separate studio/office overlooking the outdoors. There is a gated entrance for security and direct access from an over-sized garage. There’s also central heat/air, gorgeous hardwood and stone flooring, and fireplaces in the dining room and living room.

There are partial city views, but the location is perfect, on a private cul-de-sac. And the home sits on a lush and private 17,620 square foot lot.

This is a truly great mid-century modern house with a contemporary feel and nice square footage. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

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Listing courtesy of Denny Kagasoff, Prudential CA – Beverly Hills.

1657 Marmont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
3 BR, 3 BA
$3,250,000 $2,850,00

Located in the Hollywood Hills, this incredible home was designed in 1947 by influential Los Angeles architect Carl Maston, who also designed the Hillside House, which was on this year’s MAK Architecture Tour.

This fully restored residence features a wood framed glass exterior, three bedrooms (two en-suite), three bathrooms, a library/office, and an eat-in chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and Carrera marble. The 3,210 square foot home sits on a 10,690 square foot property and is fully secure and gated.

The residence’s main floor provides a living room with floor to ceiling glass walls on two sides, which opens to the swimmer’s pool.

Outside are beautifully lush and grassy grounds, large patio areas, and outdoor entertaining spaces with a BBQ and fire pit. The lower level has a dog run, and the upper level is completely private with a sitting area, spa, and great city views from the master suite. There’s also an oversized garage with large storage rooms adjacent to the main house.

This Hollywood Hills home is a true Carl Maston masterpiece and has been meticulously restored with modern systems. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

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Listing courtesy of Ann Eysenring, Partners Trust.

Commune is the Los Angeles-based design firm behind the amazing Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs (pictures above and below). Commune was founded in 2004 with a diverse staff of interior designers, architects, and graphic designers. Using a collaborative mindset, they assemble a team for each project, whether it’s a residence, commercial space, retail environment, website, or corporate identity.

Aside from the Ace Hotel, Commune’s past commercial spaces include Heath Ceramics in San Fransisco, Oliver Peoples in Malibu, Opening Ceremony in Tokyo, retail design for the Standard Hotel in New York, and many more. Commune has designed residential spaces throughout LA, as well…

Including this incredible home on Mulholland Highway in Hollywood.

Commune sells housewares online. They also have shops in West Hollywood and Palm Springs and just opened in the newly relaunched retail boutique The Shop at the Standard Hotel in downtown LA. The Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m  to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Shop at the Standard
550 South Flower (Flower at Sixth Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-892-8080

Community Shop @ Commune (call for hours)
650 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-855-9080

Community Shop @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Open Friday afternoons, Saturday & Sundays through the desert high season and by appointment.
701 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-325-9900

9119 Thrasher Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
2 BR, 2 BA
$1,435,000

This significant architectural remix was one of the last works of the late Franklin D. Israel. Built in 1957, this home is a classic case-study era home that features walls of glass and post and beam ceilings. This house is in an extremely private Hollywood Hills location, surrounded by multi-million dollar estates of Thrasher and Doheny.

The residence has an open floor plan, with a bright and spacious living room, stunning walnut floors, and a fireplace. The adjoining kitchen has been superbly updated. Rooms open to the deck, which features vibrant green views over the Doheny Hills. The master suite and second bedroom provide built-ins and terraces with views.

If you would like to see this fantastic mid-century modern home in the Hollywood Hills in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305 to schedule a showing!

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