Poised on a private promontory in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills neighborhood, this home is a stylish fusion of mid-century modern and contemporary design.
The home was first built in 1953, and it was redone in 1986 by renowned architect Steven Ehlrich. Now, the home is ready for its next chapter with a fresh transformation by L.A.-based architecture and design firm Osklo. It’s also listed for sale at $8 million by Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates.
It’s tough to miss the imposing house with its stately black façade that rises above lush plantings. The 4,850-square-foot home, which is situated slightly above the street on a completely level lot in a desirable neighborhood, boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms in addition to sumptuous living spaces. From nearly every room, especially the bedrooms on the higher floors, there are incredible views. From one side of the home, the vistas take in Griffith Observatory, the downtown skyline, and the surrounding mountains, while another vantage point offers views that extend all the way to the ocean.
The living room is wrapped in smooth oak wood paneling.
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“It’s a very charming area in a section of the Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills,” says Michael Martin, who co-founded Osklo alongside his husband, Arya. “Fleetwood Mac has a strong history there, and there are lots of celebrities—it’s the place people are known to move after getting their first movie deal. It has always appealed to us because of the amazing views over L.A. We like to find houses that others might overlook and find something special about them to breathe new life into it.”
The light-filled home feels warm and airy thanks to a neutral color palette and soft organic materials, including light oak, honed Italian stones, and custom furniture. For those who love to entertain,…