Just Listed - The John G. Bullock House

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October 2, 2012 6pm-9pm

Re-Introduction Event

The John G. Bullock House

Windsor Square

food : : music : : architecture

wines provided by The Vines of Mendoza

This turn-of-the-century tudor style mansion was originally built for businessman William Lacy at the corner of Wilshire & Vermont (then a quiet boulevard of grand residences). The architects, Hunt & Eager, designed the Southwest Museum, the Wilshire Ebell, and the Auto Club of Southern California. Additionally, Sumner Hunt is the architect of record for the iconic Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. As Wilshire Boulevard developed. the home was spared demolition and moved to its current location in WIndsor Square in 1925. The business maverick John G. Bullock and his family occupied the home until 1962. Awarded the Landmark Award in 2003 from the Hancock Park / Windsor Square Historical Society, the sprawling estate has been lovingly restored by the current owner. The half-acre plus flat lot includes the main house of 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, formal living & dining rooms, entry hall, library, breakfast room, upper & lower laundry rooms, 2 powder rooms, and enormous gourmet kitchen with Carrera marble countertops, multiple sinks and prep areas, 2 dishwashers, and Viking 8-burner stove/oven. Also includes a service entrance & rear service staircase, and 4 fireplaces. Multiple covered patios, balconies and a water fountain/koi pond provide breezy, meditative outdoor spaces that flow from the generously sized public and private rooms. Master bedroom and en-suite spa bathroom with double sinks, built-in vanity and fully equipped walk-in closet with center island. An enormous 3rd level attic with air & heat would make a fine game room or performance space. Original, restored hardwood floors throughout, along with original oak doors, windows, screens, staircases and moulding with vintage hardware. Fully gated, the property also includes a detached guest house and 4-car garage, pool cabana with bathroom, and deep & sunny diving pool. Lovely, grassy grounds with mature trees and floral gardens surround the stately home....a true survivor that remains regal, but newly modern and poised for the new century.  

The John G. Bullock House

Sumner P. Hunt & A. Wesley Eager, Architects

Previously The William Lacy Residence, 1906

627 Plymouth Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

for sale $4,495,000

or for lease $20,000/month

presented by Max Nelson : : deasy/penner&partners : : 323.578.5221

and Barry Gray : : deasy/penner&partners : : 323.822.3200

property details and more photos can be found HERE

Julia Morgan : : California's first female Architect

We recently featured a spectacular Garberville, CA home designed by architect Julia Morgan and wanted to share some other Julia Morgan masterpieces.  Best known for designing Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Julia Morgan designed over 700 buildings over her 45 year career, many of which are now designated California Landmarks.  Not only was she the first woman to graduate from the architecture program at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, she was also the first woman licensed to practice architecture in California. From 1904-1947 Julia headed her own firm in San Franicisco and was instrumental in helping to rebuild the city's architecture after the 1906 earthquake, most notably taking on the restoration fo the Fairmont Hotel. A pioneer for women, Julia Morgan designed many buildings for institutions serving woman and girls. Her YWCA building in Pasadena, one of five YWCA's that she designed in Southern California, is in the process of being acquired by the city for restoration and public use after several years of decay.

"My buildings will be my legacy... they will speak for me long after I'm gone." - Julia Morgan (1872-1957)

Hearst Castle : : San Simeon, CA

Wyntoon : : William Randolph Hearst Estate : : Mount Shasta, CA

Asilomar Conference Center : : Pacific Grove, CA

Berkeley Woman's City Club : : Berkeley, CA

Julia Morgan Architect - purchase HERE

My Home As Art : : Jim & Allison : : Garberville, CA

Overlooking the scenic Eel River, Jim and Allison's Redwood Grove is a sophisticated refuge embraced by acres of ancient Redwood forests. This historic estate by architect Julia Morgan is now available for sale.

What do you love most about your home?  We love that Redwood Grove is nestled on a landscaped bluff, overlooking the beautiful and scenic South Fork of the Eel River, and is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected ancient redwood forests.  The expansive vistas are complemented by the sensitive renovation of a historic estate for future generations.   

What drew you to your home?  We knew the property was ideal in the first 60 seconds of the walk through. The estate has great bones and history, which provides a wonderful refuge, yet needed new stewards. Re-known architect, Julia Morgan, designed the property in the Tudor mansion style. The manor house represented Julia Morgan's dream of a Scottish manor. The guest and carriage houses coupled with extensive outdoor living spaces provide family and friends a partnership with nature. We also wanted a home that would permit our son to be able to play and to "just be a boy."

What is your favorite thing to do at home?  We love to entertain family and friends, while sharing our wonderful refuge. We love to cook together and spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The gardens provide us with a bounty of produce to enjoy and to share with family, friends, and the local food bank. We also enjoy the natural amenities that surround the property include mountain biking, world class fishing at your door step, kayaking, hiking, golfing, swimming, animal watching, and star gazing. 

When I'm home, I feel...  Centered, removed from the outside world yet surrounded by elegant, graceful living.

What makes your home "art"?  Redwood Grove is a harmonious balance of color, balance, and scale. The property has been meticulously restored to Julia's original intent with historical detail and artisan quality. The redwood forest and river was inspiration for the color palette of the interior. Balance is achieved with indoor and outdoor living spaces.  Scale is bringing the sophisticated interiors including the Great Room with hand-carved old growth redwood beams and rosettes to a comfortable and livable space to relax. We used intelligent design decisions to blend the historical detail with modern conveniences. We view the gardens and outdoor living spaces as an extension of the house… nature's rooms. The expansive grounds featuring a koi pond, a camp fire amphitheater under the redwoods canopy, specimen trees, organic fruit orchard and vegetable garden and English flower gardens are tied together by stone paths with spaces for privacy and entertaining. We believe we are stewards of this amazing historic property, and hope our renovations retain the original spirit and design from the 1920s, yet ensure that a contemporary family is comfortable in this traditional home.

255 Benbow, Garberville, CA

for sale $5,490,000

property details and more photos can be found HERE 

presented by Mike Deasy : : deasy/penner&partners : : 310.275.1000  

Marmol Radziner Architects

Our Partner Coleman Eisner just listed a spectacular Marmol Radziner designed home smack dab on the sand on Ocean Front Walk in Venice.  Marmol Radziner's work encompasses both residential and commercial architecture, furniture, interior and landscape design, and most recently they've launched a jewelry line.  Perhaps best known as pioneers of pre-fab, you're probably familiar with their stunning prototype home in Desert Hot Springs.  They're also responsible for the restoration of the iconic Kaufmann House in Palm Springs.  They're work is simply spectacular and we wanted to share a few other MR designed homes in Venice.  Be sure to visit their website to see more of their work.    

Stone Residence : : Venice, CA

Vienna Way Residence : : Venice, CA