Price reduced on 1959 Buff, Staub & Hessman in the Hollywood Hills

Debbie Pisaro May 12, 2014

List price: $1,695,000 (originally listed for $1,795,000)

Address: 3584 Multiview Drive, Hollywood Hills

2816 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths

THE HALVERSON RESIDENCE. Buff, Staub & Hessman, Architects. Restored and thoughtfully upgraded, this three-story mid-century home features an open kitchen, dining and living area with terrazzo floors, a suspended rotating fireplace and picture windows that lead to covered decks with extended living space and dramatic views. A large master suite, an office, and 2 additional bedrooms share the same spectacular design and outlook. Lower level with separate family room, studio or guest suite, private deck and spa completes this architectural gem.

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"New Listing" - The Northfield House in Pacific Palisades

Debbie Pisaro March 28, 2014

List price: $3,125,000

Address: 16130 Northfield St, Pacific Palisades

3494 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths

The Northfield House designed by acclaimed architect Josh Schweitzer, 1996 on almost ½ acre of unique Big Sur-like grounds. Private and tastefully remodeled architectural home boasting a huge recent remodel. The open plan features a great room with high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, dining area, family room and formal living room. Great Master Suite includes a fireplace with remodeled bath & heated floors. The grounds are amazing as it backs up to one of the few streams in the Palisades. Surrounded by mature oak & eucalyptus enjoy great ocean breezes from the canyon. Ideally located just minutes from "The Village" & the beach. Perfect indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining with patios, swimming pool & outdoor fireplace. Originally listed last year for $3,475,000, this house is back on the market at a new price.

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Listed: the "Abidi House" house in Pacific Palisades

Debbie Pisaro March 2, 2014

List price: $5,395,000

Address: 15960 Alcima Ave, Pacific Palisades

5508 Square feet - 5 bedrooms, 5 baths

Designed by James Tyler, former principal architect for Craig Ellwood, and completed in 2004, the "Abidi House" combines steel and class, to employ harmony with indoors and outdoors. Perfect flow to the natural slope of the landscape, the home successfully brings the outdoors in with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. From the exterior, the home is like a minimalist modern sculpture, but yet it functions truly functions like a traditional home. The home features a grand foyer, formal living & dining rooms, 4 en-suite bedrooms, & family room off of a gourmet kitchen and breakfast area, a studio w/ its own secluded terrace, media room, office & sitting area that separates the Master Suite from the other Beds. Built with ntention, all rooms of the home give way to views of the outside.

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Buff & Hensman in Malibu restored by David Montalba finally sells at auction

Debbie Pisaro February 23, 2014

Sales price: $3,550,000

Address: 21900 Briarbluff Drive, Malibu

4788 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 6 baths

Buff & Hensman architectural stunninngly has restored to perfection by renowned architect, David Montalba. Sitting on 5 acres, this home is flanked by amazing ocean and mountain views, picture perfect in both the elements comprising the top of the line finishes, and the striking views. The peace and quiet of the environment surrounds you.

Restored Buff & Hensman House in Malibu finally sells at auction

Debbie Pisaro February 6, 2014

List price: $5,950,000

Address: 21900 Briarbluff Drive, Malibu

4788 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 6 baths

After over two years on the market, the home has gone to auction and is pending sale. Perfectly poised on five acres in the hills of Malibu, this architectural masterpiece is flanked by stunning ocean and mountain views. Picture perfect in both the elements comprising its top-of-the-line finishes and striking panoramas, this Malibu modern was designed to heighten the ultimate in relaxation; a place to regenerate from the stress of city life and work and retreat to a home in which you are transported and replenished.

The has undergone a meticulous and extensive renovation by Santa Monica's David Montalba Architects, transforming the existing house from a vertical to a more horizontal structure. The restoration and additions defined the terraced site with wood-clad walls that situate the house as a series of outdoor rooms with an indigenous landscape, and features a blend of unique stone and Brazilian walnut floor, floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the canyon and ocean views, built-in walnut millwork, a stone- clad interior water feature and a custom aquarium room divider.

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Price reduction on Architect Craig Ellwood's Broughton House

Debbie Pisaro February 3, 2014

List price: $800,000

Address: 808 N Beverly Glen, Bel-Air

1660 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

Craig Ellwood's 1949 Broughton House is a bold precursor of his Case Study designs. Modular construction and Miesian styled steel beams support curtain windows that draw light and afford hillside views. Two bedrooms and a bathroom on main level and third bed and bath below adjacent to car port.

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Buff & Hensman, "Domus Solaris'", 1975 hits the market for $2,400,000

Debbie Pisaro January 8, 2014

List price: $2,400,000

Address: 7529 Muloholland Drive, Hollywood Hills

1508 Square feet - 1 bedrooms, 2 baths

Buff & Hensman, The Don Hensman Residence, "Domus Solaris'", 1975. The life-enhancing exhilarating power of great architecture has nothing to do with size is proven & experienced here. Carefully drawn across the highest ridge above Mulholland, Hensman's personal residence each day recalls the experience of ascending the mountain. The pool, like a small lake at the base of the summit, is crossed over by a bridge. There is pristine shelter at the top, with panoramic views of the Valley, Hollywood through the broad Nichols Canyon, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Interiors are one space for living indoors-outdoors in freedom and privacy on top of the world.

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Frederick Fisher Marina del Rey closes over asking price

Debbie Pisaro December 30, 2013

List price: $1,695,000 (sold for $1,712,000)

Address: 130 Outrigger, Marina del Rey

2290 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 5 baths

Architecturally significant Frederick Fisher home located on the coveted Silver Strand just steps to the sand over the quaint Lighthouse Bridge. This classic Fisher is infused with ambient light and ocean breezes. NY loft style design with wonderful open flow floor plan, triple high atrium entry, artistic use of wood, glass, multi-colored brick textures and concrete floors. Sexy living room with wood burning fireplace, dining area and open space kitchen with old fashioned eat-in booth, all on one level with maple hardwood flooring throughout. Enjoy outdoor living all year on the sunny front patio off the living level and a very private roof deck. This 3 bedroom home also has a loft style family room/office that can easily be converted into 4th bedroom. Master bedroom with Juliette balcony and classic Fisher master bath that leads you to the roof deck with built-in bar, daybed, landscaping & fountains. Green integrated home including LED's and solar panels.

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Lorcan O'herlihy home in Westwood hits the market

Debbie Pisaro December 9, 2013

List price: $2,198,000

Address: 1254 Fairburn Ave, Westwood

2163 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

Lorcan O'herlihy nod to Neutra masterpiece features walls of glass strategically placed thru out, giving the space a profound sense of openness w/o sacrificing privacy.The incorporation of the interior &exterior design features w/the usage of varied woods, stone &dramatic lighting come together to project an image of warmth & serenity. The gourmet kitchen w/top of the line stainless appliance opens to a dramatic great rm. Glass drs flow to the backyard w/built in BBQ &stainless steel dinning table. Additional unique touches such as the enclosed bamboo garden &pivot drs that transform into a wall speak of the homes inventiveness. The private master enclave w/polished concrete floors, walls of windows &spa bath w/floating tub & floors of Douglas Fir &Travertine transform the space into a tranquil retreat.

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Price drop on Thornton Abell home in Santa Monica Canyon

Debbie Pisaro November 11, 2013

List price: $3,595,000

Address: 247 Amalfi Drive, Santa Monica

2202 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 5 baths

Reimagined Thornton Abell, AIA, architectural nestled among lush landscaping for stunning beauty and privacy in Santa Monica Canyon. The main house, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, has walls of glass and post and beam ceilings to capture the beauty of the Canyon. Radiant heated floors. Separate Pied-a-terre. The detached art studio provides a cool environment in which to work. Minutes to the beach and the famous Canyon stairs.

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A. Quincy Jones Architectural estate at 1010 N Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills

Debbie Pisaro October 8, 2013

List price: $16,500,000

Address: 1010 N Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills

7710 Square feet - 6 bedrooms, 7 baths

Mid-century modern tennis court estate in Beverly Hills designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1955. The home sits on a flat 1.2 acre, street to street lot with lush landscaping and d beautiful views of the gardens from every room. Amazing architectural details throughout, chef’s kitchen, separate butler’s kitchen, sushi bar and wine room. Private master wing features a fireplace, relaxation room and luxurious bath.