New creative domain in the heart of LA

Set on a quiet street between Hancock Park and The Grove, 824 North Sycamore Avenue is a new contemporary Spanish compound moments from the Melrose Media District but worlds away. Its 6,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space includes a separate guest house that could be a wonderful private recording studio or workspace. Graced with extraordinary craftsmanship, designer finishes and the finest materials,...

What's Happening This Week: Nov. 18, 2019

Los Angeles Greater Area Where to buy (shhh!) an impressive pie La Brea Bakery | Brooke Burton via LA Weekly Go ahead, slide it onto your own cake stand. We won’t tell. Once guests fork into your flaky masterpiece, they won’t care who baked it – just as long as they can have seconds. Meet the holidays at the station Courtesy of Union Station It...

Football legend’s historic Tuscan estate in Napa wine country

Hall of Famer Joe Montana and his wife, Jennifer, had always been enchanted by the age-old charms of Italy and France. So much so that they set out to recreate them, stone by ancient stone, on a 500-acre property with one of the most spectacular views in wine country. Surrounded by canyons, forest, mountains, pastures, valleys, vineyards and rolling oak-studded hills, 10500 Franz Valley Road...

Impeccably restored historic Pasadena Arts and Crafts style estate

Named among the dozen most architecturally important Heritage Homes in Pasadena, the Freeman House in Pasadena’s elegant Langham District is a magnificent example of English Arts and Crafts style. Over the last decade, recent owners have undertaken a multimillion-dollar restoration to return the landmark property at 1330 Hillcrest Avenue to its original beauty. The 1913 home was designed by Arthur and Alfred Heineman, among the...

What's Happening This Week: Nov. 11, 2019

LA Greater Area Mapping LA’s loveliest Victorians McNally estate | By Cameron Carothers via Curbed Craftsman and Mid-Century may define historic LA architecture. But it all started with spectacular Victorian mansions. While many are gone, a few stunning beauties still dazzle the streets. Track down your team’s fan bar Courtesy of Busby’s West No matter which city your heroes are from, there’s a favorite LA...

Architectural dream with Hollywood Hills view

Sequestered behind gates in the heart of West Hollywood West, this sleek two-story contemporary home at 8925 Ashcroft Avenue is the epitome of modern luxury. Every detail here has been thoughtfully and stylishly designed. On the main floor, high ceilings, sliding doors and skylights bring natural light in, while every window frames leafy foliage and trees to define a private world. Wide glass doors in...

Tuscan dream with Tiburon views

Gated and private, 8 Audrey Court lies at the end of a private cul-de-sac with views that span the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Angel Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Inspired by a Tuscan farmhouse and largely built in 2001, the home is a haven of rustic Old World charm with textured walls, aged stone and decorative ironwork. A wealth of elegant details, from arched...

What's Happening This Week: Nov. 4, 2019

LA Greater Area Top ten sunset photo ops Melissa Turner via Thrillist Sure, you can probably snap a great sunset from your yard. But you can only watch the sun go down in its full glory at locations like these. No wonder Mashable called LA the home of the most Instagrammable sunsets in the world. Great strip mall restaurants Courtesy of Tatsu Ramen If you...

Timeless Mid-Century view home just above the Strip

On prestigious lower Sunset Plaza in the heart of Hollywood, there’s a private domain: an exquisitely remodeled Mid-Century Modern with stunning vistas in front  and a secluded outdoor setting behind. In this timeless setting at 1311 Sunset Plaza Drive, an airy, open floor plan creates seamless indoor/outdoor flow. A sweeping corner window in the expansive living room showcases magnificent city views and sparkling night lights....