OUR TEAM’S FAVORITE HOUSES OF THE YEAR TO DATE
We’re halfway through the year and the housing market is finally starting to calm down off after two years of nonstop madness! The past six months have brought the opportunity to sell some of my favorite houses of all time - from Hancock Park to Silverlake to Brentwood, here are some of the most beautiful and special properties we’ve sold in 2022 so far.
2456 Astral Drive
Represented Buyer | Hollywood Hills
Originally built in 1958 by celebrated modernist architect Richard Neutra, The Loring House is a captivating compound in the Hollywood Hills, soaking in panoramic views of the canyons. This trophy property is a part of California’s rich architectural legacy, with a perfectly executed modular midcentury layout, famously utilized throughout Neutra’s body of work.
June Street Estate
Represented Seller | Hancock Park
This impeccably designed 5 bed, 4.5 bath 1920s Mediterranean masterpiece, located on a coveted Hancock Park street, is a rare and special find. While honoring its architectural integrity, this landmark property, sited in a grove of mature olive trees, has been fully updated to reflect a modern, yet timeless sensibility. The Scott Shrader-designed garden offers 20k feet of pure magic, transporting you to another world.
7475 Hillside Avenue
Represented Seller | Hollywood Hills
Perched atop a private lot in the foothills of Hollywood on a discreet cul-de-sac, this expansive 1920’s Spanish estate offers unparalleled views, brilliant design, and incredible original details. Originally built in 1926, yet meticulously updated by design firm Pierce & Ward, this 7 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom estate offers lush grounds, a sparkling pool, tiled courtyards and an enchanting floor plan.
6677 Maryland Drive
Represented Buyer | Sold Off-Market | Beverly Grove
Built in 1928, this sensitively restored and remodeled Spanish mini-compound located in the heart of Beverly Grove is an entertainer’s dream. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and over 3,000 square feet of interior living space, the stunning back yard features a saltwater pool, hardwood decking, and a finished Cabana with clé tile and custom built-ins. A true oasis in the middle of the city.
348 S. Arden Boulevard
Represented Seller | Windsor Square
Impeccable design and whimsical details come together in this delightfully updated 1930s Windsor Square classic. Sited on an expansive lot along a tree-lined block, this 4 bed 3.5 bath is filled with carefully considered high-design details throughout. Perfectly close to Larchmont Blvd and all it has to offer, this one truly has it all.
Los Feliz Ranch
Represented Buyer | Los Feliz
Located in the enclave of Los Feliz Estates, on a lush quarter acre of land, this 1960's single story home has undergone a complete metamorphosis. The result is a California cool, genre-spanning symphony of chic, eminently inspired spaces.
2021 N. Serrano Avenue
Represented Seller | Los Feliz
Ideally located on a tree-lined street in Los Feliz, this 6 bedroom, 4 bath Spanish charmer offers magic and light at every turn. Artfully updated with great respect for its 1920’s heritage, the floor plan includes a bevy of bright, cheerful rooms with French doors opening to beautiful outdoor spaces.
Silver Lake Compound
Represented Seller | Silverlake | Featured in Architectural Digest
High design and lush, landscaped grounds abound in this private Silver Lake compound, showcasing the best in California living. Set back from the street, the main residence features 4 beds and 3.5 baths. A generous lawn and impeccable landscaping leads from the house to multiple outdoor spaces, replete with veggie boxes, a large swimming pool, and built-in spa. A light-filled 500+ sqft guest house can be used as a guest house or bonus space. Recently featured in Architectural Digest, this house has it all.
Mullen Avenue Compound
Represented Buyer | Sold Off-Market | Brookside
Centrally located in one of LA’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this artfully reimagined home is perfectly turnkey. Set back with lushly planted landscaping, this two-story property meticulously reflects the needs of today’s living. Through ingeniously-placed windows, light pours in, filling the open floor plan with an overwhelming feeling of calm.
11155 Montana Avenue
Represented Seller | Westwood
Designed by Percy Parke Lewis, famed Westwood architect behind notable landmarks including the Fox Village Theater, this storybook Tudor home captures an old world charm rarely found today. Lush landscaping leads the way to the main house, which features a stunning formal living room with a hammerbeam roof, an intimate den with a bar, and a cook’s kitchen overlooking the backyard.
Spaulding Square Historical
Represented Buyer | Sold Off-Market | Spaulding Square
This elegant, historic 1919 home is expertly remodeled and updated in the finest taste. Large picture windows in every room provide magnificent light and views into the verdant landscaping. Indoor-outdoor access abounds, with all rooms opening to the outside, with private, covered terraces accessible from all bedrooms. In the backyard, find a swimmer’s lap pool, spa, and bonus space, reminiscent of summers spent in the Hamptons.
Hudson Place Estate
Represented Buyer | Hancock Park
This timeless, traditional home, located on one of the best streets in Hancock Park, was lovingly owned and maintained by the same owners for over 50 years. Outside, step out to the private gardens with a large brick patio for entertaining. Opportunity abounds in this 1941 gem.
533 N. Las Palmas Avenue
Represented Buyer | Sold Off-Market | Hancock Park
Situated in historic Hancock Park, this superb, recently renovated Spanish has it all. Designed with painstaking attention to detail and elevated style, the open floor plan includes a dining area, chef’s kitchen, and sprawling den with giant glass doors that open to the outdoor deck and pool. Two ensuite bedrooms, plus a sensational primary suite with a spa-like bath and double walk-in closets complete the first floor. A vaulted ceiling in the ADU offers a bedroom, bath and office. This house is beyond chic on one of the very best blocks in the neighborhood.
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