Gorgeous Neutra-tied architectural compound asks $7.99M

Actual Property

By Hannah Frishberg

A multi-sided masterpiece of a home has hit the market in Southern California. 

Within the unincorporated space of La Crescenta, a futuristic-looking property that appears extra residential artwork piece than house is searching for a brand new purchaser. 

The property, which is listed with Sherri Rogers of Compass, is searching for $7.99 million.

Secluded on a hilltop, the compound consists of two pedigreed properties collectively composing 5.7 acres of land, lush with a rigorously curated succulent backyard.

The unique of the pair of buildings was constructed in 1953, by famed architect Richard Neutra, who constructed the property for his secretary, Dorothy Serulnic.

The 70-year-old abode measures in at 1,350 sq. toes, and consists of two bedrooms and one rest room.

Highlights embrace a stone fire, a breakfast nook, full partitions of glass and customized built-ins designed by Neutra, corresponding to a settee system with a document participant and hid audio system, in addition to a number of desks and shelving techniques.

The extra modest of the 2 properties is about on a flat, grassy little bit of mountaintop with panoramic sights and superb sundown views.

Greater than 50 years after its development, in 2003, one other domicile was added to the plot.

This spaceship-esque state of affairs, constructed by architect Michael Maltzan, has seven sides and is constructed round an inside courtyard. 

Inside highlights of this house embrace the “curvilinear penny tiled rest room” within the major suite, a sprawling lap pool, an out of doors film pavilion with a wind display screen and a catering kitchen.

In 2021, a further 875 toes — additionally designed by Maltzan — had been added to the construction. 

“A spectacular cabin designed by Mariah O’Brien interiors and Thoughts Tree Arts completes the distinctive compound,” notes the itemizing of a 3rd constructing on the grounds.

Though it seems distant, the itemizing assures that the area is “Simply minutes away from [Downtown LA], Pasadena, Los Feliz and Silver Lake.”