Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Architecture Wednesday: 1930s Storybook Home

This 1930s Storybook home was designed by notable architect Elmer Grey, who also designed the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Pasadena Playhouse and the Huntington Art Gallery. The home sits at the end of a gated drive with panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline.

Exquisitely elegant—the home retains many period details and historic charm but has been updated with modern conveniences: major systems updated over the last year. Features include hardwood floors, a large living room, formal dining room, four bedrooms, and a second-floor den/media room that showcases incredible views of the city. The floorplan is flexible and could accommodate a number of creative possibilities.

The large lot is charmingly planted and has the feel of a magical wooded garden. Additionally, there are exterior patios off the kitchen that are perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. The home is over 3,355 square feet with additional bonus finished attic space and there is a two-car garage and parking for multiple cars.

A nice piece of Los Angeles history …

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7 comments:

  1. We can fix what needs to be done, when do you move in? There must have been a massive sale on white paint. For an expensive house, that is a cheap kitchen.

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    1. I like the kitchen but it doesn't fix the house, and it needs a boatload of color as well as an elevator.

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  2. Krayolakris9:20 AM

    Refreshing to see some brown wood and colors in the furnishings!

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  3. This is really nice. The Spanish influence is still there. The only thing I didn't like were the brown granite kitchen countertops. They stuck out like the proverbial sore thumb.

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  4. Carpets in the kitchen and bathroom??

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  5. In with Jabblog - carpets do not belong in either of those rooms. The kitchen doesn't work for me either. The views from the Windows are great though.

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  6. Cleora Borealis11:08 AM

    🙂 I like the style of the house...is there a miniaturized version somewhere to fit my need for less space? There is not one piece of furnishings that I liked! Especially the bunches of faux classic chazerai* on the bathroom walls!! 🤢😬
    *one of my favorite Yiddish words. I'm amazed at how much junky, crappy chazerai there is in the world...see the current Oval Office!! 😱🤬

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