Tuesday, July 31, 2012

1479 Carla Rdg, Beverly Hills 90210

One of the latest and most beautiful properties in Trousdale Estates. This 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms home captivates you with the openness of its floor plan, beautiful contemporary design and attention to details. The property itself is 3536 sq ft, which is about an average size for a house in Trousdale. It is the listing price that catches your attention...$9,875,000, which makes is $2792 per square foot. It reminded me of  the "Ellison House" built by Steve Hermann on Nightingale from a few years ago.

Marketing Description:
Extraordinary Trousdale Contemporary designed by Jon Mandl with spectacular city views. The architecture of this fabulous home delivers clean lines with walls of glass & Fleetwood doors throughout that seamlessly fuse to integrate interior & exterior spaces & offer the ultimate Beverly Hills lifestyle with ideal space for entertaining in grand style. Incredible pivot front door to formal entry & spacious formal living room with fireplace & walls of glass to stunning views. The natural light enhances a stunning kitchen, dining area, & family room that combine for a magnificent great room. The kitchen is complete with long center island, quartz counter tops, & professional Miele appliances. The exceptional master suite with large walk-in closet & luxurious bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, & steam shower. 3 additional bedroom suites. Yard is complete with patios, viewing pavilion, grass area, fire pit, & sparkling pool & spa, all overlooking the shimmering vistas.
                                                      Offered at $9,875,000
To set up a private showing please call 310.704.4248

























Tuesday, July 24, 2012

3813 Ronda VIsta Pl, Los Angeles,CA 90027

The Payne Residence 2007; FIN Architecture--Christopher Payne, A.I.A. Functionalism transcends the box in this suave exploration of contemporary modernism on a street-to-street double-lot with sweeping views, pool & a separate concrete & glass studio. Payne's design exploits the gentle horizontal curve of Ronda Vista Place & dramatic verticality in the cliff-like forms presented to the downslope. Within, space is bent and refracted, as if natural crystalline forms had grown and merged via geologic, natural geometries. Faceted, origami-like plywood ceilings give living room, dining room and kitchen a playful and pleasing complexity and contrast with smoothly continuous terrazzo floors. Upstairs, living quarters enjoy substantial separation and dazzling views, as well as ample all-day sun. Rarely is such restrained use of modern materials so rich & sheltering; pool-side studio offers a superb work-from-home option & separate entry. "Green" design includes solar electric generation.
Offered at $2,299,000
To set up a private showing please call 310.704.4248
















Tuesday, July 17, 2012

875 Laguna Road, Pasadena- Karl Schvertfeger, 1956

Interestingly enough...this is the only house built by Karl Schvertfeger. Karl studied architecture at USC and during his 3rd year at school decided to build a 50s style post and beam house for his parents.  The design started as a project for one of the classes that Schvertfeger was taking and completed in 1956. The house remained in the family until 1996.

Marketing Description: 
Mid-Century Modern lovers get ready! Welcome to one of the most serene, special homes in Pasadena. This distinguished post and beam residence is one of four designed and built by J.W. Putnam on San Rafael's prestigious Laguna Road. Set on a nearly 19,000 s.f. lot, the steel base structure graciously spans a flowing creek bed (with fish!) that stems from nearby Johnston Lake, and leads to an intimate rear yard gently nestled among verdant and private woodlands. There are brand new sliding glass doors and decks off of all living areas. A step-down living room with vaulted, beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a formal dining area with a quaint yard/dining patio. 3 generous sized bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings and outdoor deck access. 2 Full baths with sleek/modern finishes; the master is an en suite. Newer roof,updated plumbing, one car garage and a single space carport.