Nice Edward H. Fickett available in Nichols Canyon

7554 Lolina Lane in Nichols Canyon just hit the block today.  An abundance of light, an open floor-plan, canyon seclusion and a giant pool make this one worth checking out.

Built in 1959, this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home makes great use of its almost 9,000 SF lot.

Secluded and serene...  2,463 SF of living space, nestled among mature vegetation and walled for privacy, this is a great pad for someone that is looking for a hip mid-century home, with a great pedigree yet replete with modern amenities.

Once owned by Academy Award winning composer, Leigh Harline this impressive home was designed by noted architect Edward H. Fickett FAIA. Fickett is one of only a handful of architects known as, "Architect to the Stars" having designed incredible estates for many notable celebrities of the time.

 

He is also known as the "King of the Tennis Court," not for his ability to wield a racket, but because he was the first to design cantilevered courts. This house does NOT have one!

Fickett may have designed more than 60,000 residences and scores of commercial spaces, but this property is truly unique.

Yours for just $1,425,000

Offered by Brian Ades of Sotheby's International Realty

If you want to see it for yourself, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL or give me a call: 310.991.3808

MINTZ

What's the definition of Buff? Burleigh! Oh... you can throw a Hensman in there too!

I had the pleasure of spending time in this gorgeous, very "original" mid-century "tour de force" built by Buff & Hensman. 820 Burliegh Drive in Pasadena

The Norton House, built in 1954 is an iconic example of Buff & Hensman's work at the time and is exemplary of the contribution their firm made to home design and architecture in the 1950s and beyond.  

Available again after being purchased by it's current owner almost exactly 1 year ago it is listed $15,000 below it's selling price in April 2010. Offered at $1,295,000, it will sell quickly.  

It's just shy of 1900 SF with 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but the open floor plan, the indoor/outdoor flow, abundance of light and the lush landscape beyond its enormous walls of glass makes this house feel huge!

The little things... like this Picasso-esque mosaic above the range and the original cork floors and those unforgiving floor to ceiling windows that will not crumble into a thousand pieces if you walk into one by accident, but rather gut you from stem to stern (be careful, I almost did it) make this home a veritable time capsule.

It's all about the reveal! You park in a modest carport above the property. Walking down into the enclave provides a feeing of privacy. Partially through your short walk the property reveals its striking landscaping which is entirely centered around an actual flowing stream (water diverted from a nearby lake).  There are fish. There is a bridge.  The grounds are lush, verdant and make for a wonderful experience, appreciated inside and outside the home.

I think that what I like most about this property is that it is introspective and private. What I mean is that most homes are built on the high ground of a property, overseeing all  that surrounds it, striving to make the most of a view even if there is not much of a view to begin with.  This house brings you inside its own little world.  The only view you need is of your own property!  Do you want it?

Offered by Dilbeck Realtors

If you want to see this property, shoot me an email or call me at (310) 991-3808.

MINTZ

Gregory House? Wait... No... Gregory Ain's houses! 3 of em!

3 Gregory Ain designed properties have come on the market in the past few weeks. 

2845 Avenel St. # 1/2

A condo in the esteemed Avelel Housing Project in Silver Lake. Built in 1947 the unit is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1,114 SF mid-century showcase.  It is meticulous but expensive. Hitting the streets at $729,000 with a $300/month HOA, you better have some cash in the bank.  At $654/SF it might not appraise.

Listed by: Crosby Doe Associates inc.

Then there is 2769 Highview Ave. in Altadena. This home is part of Ain's Park Planned Homes Development. It is a SFR with 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms.  The house is 1,344 SF and sits atop a 7,280 SF lot. Also thoughtfully, tastefully and conscientiously renovated & updated it is priced modestly at $619,000 which pencils out to a more reasonable $461/SF. It comes down to where you want to live. Am I right?

Listed by: Prudential California Realty

A few weeks ago, another Gregory Ain residence became available. 3814 Moor St. in Mar Vista. Built in 1948 and having been seriously "lived in," It comes replete with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and all of the original "charm" you could ask for.  Weighing in at 1,414 SF with a 6,489 SF lot. it has potential.  It's a fixer, so bring your vision... and a broom.  It's listed at $649,500.

Listed by: Beach Equities

Of course if you want to see these or any other homes you are interested in, feel free to  shoot me an email or give me a call: 310.991.3808

MINTZ

SCOOP! Amazing pad in Silver Lake not listed yet. Buy it before it hit's the MLS.

This property won't be on the market for a few weeks, but YOU can buy it now!  I had the opportunity to preview it this week.  It is spectacular, unique, unexpected.  Hidden behind gates on an unassuming street one would never imagine that this 1920's villa (overused term but appropriate here) which sits on a 12,000 SF lot could exist in this neighborhood of bungalows and modest homes.

The expansive estate has 4 bedrooms in the main house plus a studio with it's own bathroom and separate entrance.  It has a home gym, a sauna...

9 decks (YES... That's NINE decks) provide an epic view from all sides of the house. A rooftop deck literally gives way to a 360 degree view.

3 Flat grassy yards and a courtyard take advantage of the 12,000 SF lot.

Meticulously restored and updated with almost $400,000 in upgrades, the result of this 3 year project is stunning.

Priced to sell quickly, it will be listed at $1,489,000 but the agents listing this property tell me the sellers will look at offers before it officially hits the market.

Do you want to check it out?  Shoot me an email or give me a call: 310-991-3808

MINTZ