Red With Envy: Allyn Morris' Home/Studio in Silver Lake

A rare gem hits the block today in Silver Lake. Allyn Morris' studio built is in 1958 proves instantly that someone's aesthetic can literally transcend time.

This is less a home and more appropriately: a piece of art. It is not comfortable.  It is confusing at times. And it makes you think, "could I actually live here?" Regardless of the home's perplexing nature it effectively shows a confluence of imagination and whimsy with practicality and efficiency.

The space is so unusually conceived with its bedroom 3 floors up, just beyond the entrance.

Per the listing, "Meticulously restored & preserved by the current owner, & retaining original custom bathroom fixtures, mosaic, brickwork, glass and hardware, with an updated kitchen following the original blueprints with approval from Morris himself."

I think the phone beside the bed shows the importance of an attention to detail that the current owner placed on the restoration. Nice touch!!!

The structure flows from top to bottom, revealing a world of fantasy and intrigue all the way down to the 1st floor office.

Julius Schulman called it the best work Morris ever did.

Offered by Michael Phillips of Crosby Doe Associates

The property is a scant 1,026 SF on a 4,800 SF lot. It is listed for $668,000.

If you want to own it, please EMAIL ME or call anytime: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

Grand Theft Abode- Steal this house!

  

2190 Talmadge St. in Los Feliz

It’s called “The Gogol House, 1939” according to the listing.  Raphael Soriano is the architect responsible.  At $1,195,000 this 2,779 SF home built in 1939 could be yours! The current owner purchased it for $915K in 2003 (over asking).

 

Soriano was an influential figure in the evolution of “mid-century” architecture; home design practices and their implementation.  This is a great example of his early work.

 

It is important to note that he is a fellow Trojan, having graduated from USC in 1934… FIGHT ON!

What do you get for your million-two?  3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, decks, glass and a great pedigree to hang on your wall!

 

The listing rightfully states that this is “a rare opportunity to own an important residence by an iconic, mid-century modern architect.”  

 

 

 

Offered by Deasy Penner & Partners

If you want to see it, send me an email or call me at: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ 

"A tale of 2 Ficketts" or "Now You CAN Be Fickle About Fickett"

Two great Ficketts in one week?  Not far from each other either!  This property, located at 3122 Nichols Canyon Rd. in Nichols Canyon, is the 2nd offering in the past few days built in the same neighborhood in the same year by the same guy... MY fellow Trojan, Edward Fickett. The man designed over 60,000 homes, so I guess it's understandable.

Nevertheless, it is a spectacular home that has been tastefully updated and renovated, yet it seems to maintain Eddie's original intention.

The 2,510 SF house is perched on a respectable 8,400 SF lot with 4 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms.

There seem to be so many walls of glass that I think you are going to have to invest in some freestanding art.  There is nowhere to hang your Calder!

Per the listing: "The open living plan revolves around a dramatic glass atrium that anchors the center of the house and provides incredible light."

"Floor-to-ceiling sliders open the entire rear of the house to the pool & decks."

This is a great house for realizing your California dream.  Fickett masterfully arranges space, both indoor and out, for relaxation among simplicity.... But, you can put your racket away. This one doesn't have a cantilevered tennis court either!

Offered by Geoff Clark of Deasy Penner & Partners

The property is listed for $1,895,000

If you want to see it, shoot me an email or give me a call at: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

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