Located on a secluded and very private ridgetop just under the famous Hollywood sign in Beachwood Canyon, this beautifully crafted mid-century southern california vacation rental home gem was created by Japanese architect Kazumi Adachi in 1958 with a subtle restoration by architect Josh Schwietzer. One of a handful of LA homes completed by Adachi, the restoration effortlessly integrates into the bones and form of the original structure leaving its distinctive character intact. Featured as a backdrop in numerous editorial and celebrity shoots, the house has a glamorous appeal as well as great historic value and is set against over six hundred acres of park land.
The one story open plan layout features high ceilings, polished concrete floors and walls of glass that open out to the lush poolside gardens for an engaging indoor/outdoor flow and stunning downtown city views. The classic original features are punctuated by a smart collection of vintage modern furnishings, original art and decor that bring out it’s nostalgic charm along with a few Japanese inspired accents. The spacious main room features a step up dining area that can seat eight adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen designed for entertaining. The three master suites are placed in opposing wings along with an additional single bedroom for privacy and there is a separate office/study.
The over half acre property features lush landscaping and incorporates the wild native park land around the terraced pool area with stellar downtown skyline views.
Sleek and sophisticated, this classic home represents the golden age of modern architectural expression and preserves the style and beauty of the era for today.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Wifi throughout, satellite cable TV and DVD player with video library, stereo audio system, library of books land line telephone. Housekeeping and laundry facilities. Child’s highchair and toys. Private garaged parking.
AROUND
The famed Beachwood canyon neighborhood sits in and around Griffith Park from where The Griffith Park Observatory, Lake Hollywood and the Hollywood sign are just a short hike away. Adjacent to the largest urban park in America, the rugged hillside enclave was designed in the 1920’s as a European style hillside village and was used for decades by the Hollywood studios for their wilderness locations. This residential neighborhood is adjacent to and ideally situated for access for the rest of the best of LA with all of the action on the Sunset strip, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the west side for dining, shopping and nightlife. Further east is the resurrected and thriving downtown district and a half hour west are the coastal area beaches of Santa Monica and Venice with Malibu and the Santa Monica mountains for the best of west coast recreation.
LOCATION
Hollywood Hills, California. Nearest Airport: Burbank Airport (7 miles), Los Angeles International Airport (15 miles)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round
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