Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Bel Air Is Listed for $8.75M

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If you’re mad for Mid-Century Modern and have spare millions lying around, we have a house for you! This three-bedroom beauty in L.A.’s Bel Air neighborhood is on the market for $8.75 million, and might be the hippest, grooviest, and swankiest pad we’ve ever seen.

Everywhere you look, you can imagine women in Pucci minidresses sipping frothy cocktails with Brylcreemed men in skinny suits and ties. Peep at the desert rock walls. Ogle the geometric screens. And check out the upholstered bar with a view of the L.A. skyline. Finish your tour with an adult beverage at the outdoor Tiki bar.

“It’s beyond swanky,” says Coldwell Banker’s Steve Frankel, who is co-listing the property with Carl Gambino of WEA. “To have an owner really honor the style in the meticulous restoration of this Mid-Century Modern masterpiece is really special.”

Swanky upholstered barUpholstered bar

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TerraceTerrace

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Dining roomDining room

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Public records show that the property last changed hands in 2004 for $2.15 million. Since then, incredible expense and effort went into bringing the home back to its retro chic glory.

The indoor fire pit with copper hood is one of Frankel’s favorite features, but he’s also fond of the terrazzo tile floors, particularly in the pool bathroom. The floor is a mosaic designed to look like the ocean floor, complete with fish and waves.

Great room with indoor firepitGreat room with indoor fire pit

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Shell bathroom with terrazzo mosaic floor.Shell bathroom with terrazzo mosaic floor

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The property also has a teeny bit of rustic flair. There’s a play cabin that the owner hand-built for his son, using logs from the pine trees that were on the lot.

Hand built log cabinHand-built log cabin

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The 1.5-acre lot is located down a long, gated driveway, and has stunning views of the canyons, the city, and the sea beyond. Even the outdoor pool and spa offer extraordinary views.

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You might wonder how the owner, a luxury real estate developer, can bear to leave this labor of love behind, after putting so much heart and soul into its restoration.

“It’s time for him to take on another project and let this one go,” explains Frankel. “The next owner, someone with a great sense of style and appreciation for architectural integrity, now has a turn to enjoy this one-of-a-kind home.”

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