Gerald Colcord home hits the market in Los Feliz

Debbie Pisaro February 10, 2014

List price: $1,250,000

Address: 3025 Surry Street, Los Feliz

1930 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

Though not as well known as Wallace Neff or Paul Williams, architect Gerard Colcord has a passionate following for classic Southern California homes he designed from the 1920s till the 1980s. Remodeled in 2006 to accomodate modern living, but retaining the charm & character of this original 1930s home with a cook's kitchen opening to the dining & living areas. The kitchen features Ann Sacks tile, Lago-Azul limestone counters & top of the line appliances. Tall coffered ceilings & a dramatic brick hearth fireplace are the Living Room's focal points. For more intimate hang time, there's a quaint den just off the living rRoom. Entertainer's backyard is ideal for both intimate & large-scale gatherings w/ its covered brick patio, wood deck & lush grassy play area. Add'l amenities include 2" oak floors & sound throughout most of the house & a gated detached 2-car garage.

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Schindler's Schlessinger House comes back on the market after a careful renovation

Debbie Pisaro January 30, 2014

Update: the house has closed sale at well over asking price.

List price: $1,149,000, sold for $1,185,000

Address: 1901 Myra Street, Los Feliz

1258 Square feet - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Commissioned and conceived in 1952, the Philip & Phyllis Schlessinger House, designed by RM Schindler, is back on the market after A complete and careful renovation. With Schindler’s passing in 1953 before breaking ground, this would be the site of the last home he would design. A young John Reed was hired to provide additional plans and oversee construction. Budgetary constraints as well as owner preferences led to several changes in the subsequent plans.

Having purchased the home from the Schlessinger estate, the current owner set about to sensitively restore and align it more closely to the original Schindler plan. Every inch of wood, glass, and stucco was either restored or replaced. With Eric Lamers overseeing the restoration, it could not have been placed in better hands. In an effort to follow what were believed to have been Schindler’s intentions for the house, every decision was painstakingly considered. A fitting tribute to a great architect’s last work, and now an incredibly moving example of his much celebrated architecture of space. The home is at 1901 Myra Street in the Franklin Hills overlooking the shakespeare bridge, 2 beds, 2 baths + den and listed for $1,149,000. Call me for a private showing.

New to the market: Los Feliz Modern being "flipped"

Debbie Pisaro January 14, 2014

List price: $2,299,000

Address: 4153 Cromwell Ave, Los Feliz

2784 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 4 baths

This stunning example of 60's modern architecture has been beautifully and thoughtfully updated blending exquisite finishes and top of the line appliances with the clean lines and powerful angles that have made this a one of kind home since it's original creation in 1966. With generous outdoor space and seamless indoor / outdoor flow and a open multilevel floor plan, allowing great flow amongst the space. Features a detached maids quarters/office....welcome home.