My Home Bar As Art

This week, in honor of the New Year, we take a look at some inspiring takes on the classic home bar.

 

The Abbadia San Quirico D’Orcia in Tuscany

Surround yourself in luxurious history in this magnificently restored 11th century converted Abbey, located just south of Siena set on a peaceful hillside of olive groves and vineyards, overlooking nearby Montalcino, the home of famous Brunello wine. The property features the Abbey & guest house, 9000 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 7 en suite bathrooms, charming medieval chapel and enchanting green marble swimming pool, surrounded by formal rose gardens. The entire estate sits on 28.42 Acres. 

DISTANCES: 
San Qurico d'Orcia: 2.5 kilometers 
Montalcino: 10 kilometers 
Buonconvento: 15 minutes 
Siena: 25 minutes 
Florence: One hour and a quarter 
Rome: 1 hour and a half

Montefollonico, Tuscany, Italy

for sale - €5,500,000 EUR
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Kate Blackwood :: deasy/penner&partners

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jaffe House, 1963 :: William F. Cody, FAIA

Located on the 3rd fairway of the Tamarisk Golf Course, the designated historical landmark Jaffe Residence, exemplifies the quintessential Desert Modern Style that Cody helped to create. Spectacular scale and visual transparency as one enters the inner courtyard through a walled entry—uncovering the sheltered T-shaped pool, sunning patio and large expanses of floor to ceiling glass.

Stucco, wood, steel and slumpstone compliment the abundant glass. The elegant flat roof, with deep overhangs -- create a powerful interaction between the indoors and outdoors. The large, open living/dining room features 11’ high ceilings and double-sided glass exposures that capture both the Tamarisk golf and San Jacinto mountain views. Sleeping wings include two bedrooms that are orientated towards the golf course and two additional bedrooms that face the pool.

The property was purchased by the founder of the Radiology Department at Cedars, Dr Jaffe, from his patient, Groucho Marx. William Cody was recommended to Dr Jaffe by his golf partner, Edgar Kaufmann, of the famed Neutra designed house with same name. Cody drew the plan of the house in one afternoon with a box of colored pencils and a bottle of scotch in Dr Jaffe’s living room. When he was finished drinking, the house was designed.

The separate guest house initially served as Dr. Jaffe’s Desert office, where Groucho Marx and other Hollywood celebrities would visit.

The house is in exceptional, original condition with many sustainable features, including new drought tolerant, landscaping and exterior plumbing, pool resurfacing, pump and heater. The Jaffe Residence currently has the property tax advantage of being Mills Act designated.

Architect: William F. Cody
Property Site: www.37200palmview.com

37200 Palm View Road, Rancho Mirage

for sale - $2,300,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Jimmy Wilson :: deasy/penner&partners

deasy/penner Welcomes

deasy/penner proudly welcomes our newest partners, Dominic & Hem-young deFazio.

The Ajioka House :: Buff & Hensman

Hidden away on three quarters of an acre up Nichols Canyon you will find a very private rustic retreat estate property built in 1960 by the famed modern post and beam architects Buff & Hensman and most recently enjoyed a world class complete renovation by the LA architectural design collective Commune with the absolute best fixtures and finishes the globe has to offer. The property sprawls along the immense hillside view lot with a 3 bedroom/2 bath main house, a pool house with roof deck, an office studio over the garage with a private deck, a lower 2,000 bottle wine cellar and an upper 2nd garage/studio all of which is centered around experiencing nature from every room. The naturalists campus is centered around an oversized outdoor deck area offering a full outdoor bar with television, fire pit lounge area, and sunning area with chaises.

2563 Nichols Canyon Road, Hollywood Hills

for sale - $6,000,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Jason Reitz :: Rock Realty Group

A Glimpse at New York City's Evolving Skyline

50 West Street :: Helmut Jahn

With a slew of new architectural projects in the works for New York City, we launch a new series looking at some of the stand-outs.

Midtown Library :: 20 West 53Rd Street :: Enrique Norten

High Line Condos :: 520 West 28Th Street :: Zaha Hadid

1921 South Pasadena Craftsman

Located on a beautiful tree lined street in the desirable Marengo neighborhood, this four-bedroom quintessential South Pasadena Craftsman incorporates original architectural details with stylish upgrades. An inviting front porch welcomes you into the home’s spacious living room featuring a Batchelder tile fireplace, detailed crown molding, and refinished hardwood floors. A light filled formal dining room leads into the home’s updated kitchen and separate breakfast room. The gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinetry, honed granite countertops and opens up to a cozy family room with tiled fireplace. French doors offer access to the picturesque backyard with a large brick patio, sparkling pool and garden. The home’s master bedroom includes a gorgeous en-suite bathroom featuring Calacatta Gold marble countertops and floors. A study, 3/4 bath, laundry room and indoor/outdoor built-in speakers complete the first floor. Three additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bath are upstairs. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this lovely home.

1705 Wayne Avenue, South Pasadena

for sale - $1,695,000
contact us to request a showing :: 626.683.0777

Presented by Joy Majich :: deasypenner&partners

Sherman Oaks Cape Cod

This spacious brand new Cape Cod home showcases 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths with every desirable amenity and world class finishes. You walk into a formal living room which features stunning cathedral ceilings, mantle fireplace, distressed wood floors, & wainscoting throughout. The formal dining room with its elegant tray ceilings is the perfect setting for dinner parties. While the chef's kitchen is an entertainer's dream with state of the art with a Calacatta marble center island, Thermador SS appliances, custom cabinets & Caesar Stone counters which opens into the comfortable family room and sunny breakfast nook. The sumptuous master suite is a retreat that includes a private sitting area & balcony, custom spa like bath with free standing tub & shower. The home has three other suites with their own custom bath & walk in closets. Laundry, office, custom wine rack finish off the luxuries inside while the backyard with pool & spa exude understated elegance and imbue a stylish ambiance.

5421 Norwich Avenue, Sherman Oaks

for sale - $1,599,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Claudia Hansen :: Rodeo Realty Brentwood

Designer Playground Coming to Grand Park

Meet Los Angeles' newest playground in Downtown's Grand Park. The $1,000,000 space was designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios and offers a 20-foot-tall "tree fort" with one standard slide and one ten-foot-long tunnel slide, climbing ropes, and a cartoony, "undulating landscape". The playground's grand opening will be this Saturday at 2pm.

Silverlake Architectural

Over $1,100 a square foot? Yes - it's that special! Walking score that's off the charts? You bet! Always wanted a professional recording studio? You've found it! With architectural style so clean and hip - you'll think you've died and gone to Houzz heaven. Beautiful kitchen, designer bath and custom wood finishes. Stunning views, from Hollywood Hills to down town. Open, loft-style floor plan with sliding walls of glass that open to a sizable south-facing deck overlooking the pedestrians below and L.A.'s city lights off in the distance. Master bedroom opens to a private rear patio with a romantic fire pit shaded by your very own eucalyptus tree. Studio has it's own HVAC and a private deck. Just a block from Sunset Junction - start your day with breakfast at Millie's, then tapas at Edge Cliff, Vietnamese dinner at Pine and Crane, topped off with a drink at the Black Cat! So many restaurants, why cook? But if you do, the Farmer's Market awaits every Tues & Sat. You will love this house!

3637 Effie Street, Silverlake

for sale - $795,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Roland Wilhelm :: deasy/penner&partners

deasy/penner&partners Named Pasadena Weekly’s Best Real Estate Office of 2014

deasy/penner&partners is pleased and honored to announce that it has been named Pasadena Weekly’s Best Real Estate Office of 2014.

The Hiram Higgins House :: John C. Austin, Architect

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #403. Designed for Hiram Higgins in 1902 by LA's most prominent architect John C. Austin, architect of the Shrine Auditorium, Griffith Park Observatory, LA City Hall, etc. Moved from downtown to its current location in 1924. Site of many feature films and television productions including: "Willard," "Two Moon Junction," "18 Again," "Nightingales," etc. Ernest Borgnine, Shirley MacLaine, George Burns, John Goodman and Jeff Bridges are just a few of the famous actors that have graced the halls of this palatial mansion. 8 beds/3 baths/2 powder rooms in nearly 10,000 sq ft on 3 floors + basement with wine cellar and 2 guest houses attached to garage. Grandeur at every turn with details preserved from a bygone era! Fireplaces in foyer, living, dining, library and master. Updated gourmet kitchen with stone counters and Wolf and SubZero appliances. Legally gated estate with full security. Central A/C on 1st two floors. A must see!

637 South Lucerne Blvd., Hancock Park

for sale - $6,500,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Lisa Hutchins :: Coldwell Banker

My Fireplace As Art

With several cold fronts circulating the region as of late, we take a look at some inspiring fireplaces.

Wonderland Post + Beam

Serene and sophisticated Mid-Century. Nestled on one of Los Angeles's most iconic streets, this pristine post & beam offers complete privacy, style, and comfort. This coveted retreat has 3 generous bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, bonus room, bar, and built in office area with bay window. Walls and doors of glass, hardwood and stone flooring, and custom finishes throughout transform this home into a canyon oasis. Lush professional landscaping, koi pond, and great kids play area complete this magical exterior setting. Gated motor court and pedestrian gate offer escalated security.

8820 Wonderland Park Avenue, Laurel Canyon

for sale - $2,250,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Richard Ehrlich :: Westside Estate Agency Inc.

Silver Lake Chronicles: Exploring an Urban Oasis in Los Angeles :: A New Book by deasy/penner Partner, Michael Locke

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming book by deasy/penner Partner, Michael Locke exploring the lives of "Mansion builders and movie stars, bohemians, visionaries and just plain folk with colorful anecdotes about early movie magnates William Selig and Mack Sennett and silent screen idols Mabel Normand, Antonio Moreno and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle in new and surprising ways. Other lesser know, but richly deserving, stories are shared perhaps for the first time. Authors Michael Locke and Vincent Brook present a rich tapestry of the unique urban oasis whose appeal only seems to grow." Now available for pre-order on Amazon and on the shelves of local bookstores shortly.

1958 Mid-Century

Above the Altadena hills at the end of a private road, a piece of heaven awaits. Extremely quiet and secluded mid-century jewel, designed by William L. Duquette in 1958. This home features post and beam, high ceilings, walls of glass, open floor plan with ample storage, and dramatic city and mountain views from every window. The living room with a handsome fireplace opens to a wonderful deck looking over the Los Angeles skyline with spectacular sunsets. With three lovely bedrooms, two baths, and an open dining area, the house flows smoothly and feels spacious. The yard offers much serenity with a large pool, above ground spa and patio all situated on a nearly a full acre lot neighboring the National Forest and Los Angeles Crest hiking trail. This is a very special house.

1167 East Loma Alta Drive, Altadena

for sale - $850,000
contact us to request a showing :: 626.683.0777

Presented by Carol Ortega & Dorothy Korostoff :: deasy/penner&partners