Drives Me Crazy- Part 2

I can't help it-great architecture drives me crazy. No, actually the opposite is true-it calms me down.  Currently on the market is one of the original "Hollywoodland" homes in Beachwood Canyon (see picture above of what the area and this house looked like at the time). Sited on a promontory (with an extra lot included in the purchase) this 1926 Tudor has wonderful views and light and stunning orignal details. The living room has 13' ceilings and, of course, a woodburning fireplace, not to mention windows on three sides. In fact, as was typical of homes of the era, all rooms have windows on at least two sides. Besides the living room, dining room and a fantastic cook's kitchen, the first floor also includes an office overlooking the gardens and a separate guest suite. Upstairs there are two bedrooms suites with glorious views and impeccably tiled original baths. A classic dream come true, asking $1,579,000.
  Email me at james4man@gmail.com if you'd like full information and pictures.
Jamie Foreman

Drives Me Crazy-Part 1

 

Great architecture drives me crazy! And it's not so easy to find. In fact, more often than not, we have to go back in time to find the very best. The very best always turns out to be the most classic. For example, this 1936 Streamline Moderne, designed by William Kesling and located in the hills of Silver Lake. Kesling was an interesting guy; he had his ups and downs business-wise, but his designs are pure 30's Deco and their purity holds up today. There are only a few of his homes in Silver Lake and this one is currently on the market for $885,000. The current owner has maintained his design perfectly while revising the kitchen superbly using SubZero, Viking and Bosch appliances and adding central air conditioning. There are 3 bedrooms, one of which would make a perfect office with it's own private entrance, and one bath (with space for another off the master bedroom). There are open city views and brilliant light all day. The total effect his hypnotic.
  Email me at james4man@gmail.com if you'd like complete information and pictures. "Kesling Modern Structures" is available through Amazon.com.
  Jamie Foreman