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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Ohara House, Richard Neutra, Architect 1959

The Ohara House, located at 2210 Neutra Place in Silver Lake is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of Richard Neutra's architectural compositions.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Halstead House, Ashton & Denney, Archtects 1927

Architects Ashton & Denny designed the Spanish Revival style home for Benjamin and Essie Halstead in 1928. The four bedroom, four-and one half bathroom residence in just under 5,000 sq. ft. is on the market (March 2013) and listed for sale for $5,195,000. In the listing, the house is described as "Spanish Colonial Revival exemplifies the 1920's detailing and craftsmanship that defined the era. The grand two story entry welcomes you into a living room offering a 25' cathedral ceiling, stone fireplacel and French doors opening to the veranda. There is a formal dining room, library, office, eat-in Chef's kitchen. The media/family room offers custom built-ins, high end projector and drop down screen. Both the family room and library open out to the courtyard. The Master Suite includes duel closets and romantic balcony off the bath. There are three additional bedrooms and a bath upstairs.Sited on over a half-acre lot atop a long gated driveway. Patios, outdoor fireplace, sparking pool and spa, fountains, cabana bath, lush landscaping and verdant ocean view vistas from viewing pad combine for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Extensively renovated by current owner. All this and celebrity provenance make it a spectacular estate property".

Located at 2566 Aberdeen Avenue in the Los Feliz neighborhood ol Los Angeles.

Halstead House, Ashton & Denney, Archtects 1927

Architects Ashton & Denny designed the Spanish Revival style home for Benjamin and Essie Halstead in 1928. The four bedroom, four-and one half bathroom residence in just under 5,000 sq. ft. is on the market (March 2013) and listed for sale for $5,195,000. In the listing, the house is described as "Spanish Colonial Revival exemplifies the 1920's detailing and craftsmanship that defined the era. The grand two story entry welcomes you into a living room offering a 25' cathedral ceiling, stone fireplacel and French doors opening to the veranda. There is a formal dining room, library, office, eat-in Chef's kitchen. The media/family room offers custom built-ins, high end projector and drop down screen. Both the family room and library open out to the courtyard. The Master Suite includes duel closets and romantic balcony off the bath. There are three additional bedrooms and a bath upstairs.Sited on over a half-acre lot atop a long gated driveway. Patios, outdoor fireplace, sparking pool and spa, fountains, cabana bath, lush landscaping and verdant ocean view vistas from viewing pad combine for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Extensively renovated by current owner. All this and celebrity provenance make it a spectacular estate property".

Located at 2566 Aberdeen Avenue in the Los Feliz neighborhood ol Los Angeles.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Austrian House, Raphael Soriano, Architect 1937; Chris Salay, Remodel 2006

The Austrian Spencer House by mid century pioneer Raphael Soriano is one of the last remaining homes built by the legendary architect. Together with Nuetra, Schindler and Koenig, Soriano helped to define mid century modern architecture. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Silverlake sits this rare opportunity to own a redefined work by one of the 20th century's seminal architects. Signature steel framed ribbon windows define an artistic entry. Two generously sized rooms with sweeping views, viewing deck completes the Master. Distinctive and extraordinary bathrooms include a teak sink, reclaimed wood wall and boffi fixtures. The modern, utilitarian kitchen is enhanced with views of downtown and expansive terraced gardens.
The house is on the market (March 2013) and listed for sale for $1,249,000. Located at 3056 Landa Street in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Ehrbar House, Merl Lee Barker, Barker & Ott 1927

Elegant French Normandy house originally designed by Merl Barker (1888-1970) of the architectural firm Barker & Ott. The firm also designed the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Beverly Hills 1930; the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Hollywood 1921); and the Spanish Gothic chapel at Mt. Saint Mary's College in Brentwood (1939). The house has kept its original 1927 charm including a fabulous Great Room with stenciled French Gothic ceiling, gleaming hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, wrought iron ceremonial gates and exquisite period light fixtures. All systems have been updated including central air and heat, new slate roof, remodeled kitchen and family room.

The three bedroom, three bath house in 3,103 sq. ft. is currently (March 2013) available for lease for $4995.00 month. Give me a call if you would like to see it! Michael Locke, 323.533.3161.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

3507 Fernwood Avenue, Steven Hill Design 1983

The late Steven Hill made his imprint on Silver Lake architecture with many of these distinctive stucco and glass block houses. 3507 Fernwood Avenue shows the builder at his best; the Streamline Moderne house with its cascading rectilinear and curvilinear details, complimented by a generous dose of glass brick is outstanding. Situated on a corner lot in the prestigious Moreno Highlands of Silver Lake, the house is reminiscent of the c.1937 William Kesling-designed Ulm House in Los Feliz.

The house is currently (February 2013) on the market and listed for sale for $1, 150,000 and described in the listing as "The house you've been waiting for: stunning modern in Silver Lake with pool and views in the Ivanhoe School District. A rare mix of spacious living areas, high ceilings, an open floor plan, and great outdoor space designed by architect Steven Hill. Streamline moderne influences throughout with curved cascading walls and glass brick.".

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