1933 Monterey Spanish in Los Feliz

Situated north of Los Feliz Blvd, this exquisite 1933 Monterey Spanish has the perfect blend of historic architectural details together with modern and stylish amenities. Period fixtures, magnesite and hardwood flooring, and beautiful wedding cake plaster detail take you back to another era. 
 
A generous and dramatic living room features open beams, fireplace and large windows. The spectacular chef's eat-in kitchen and remodeled baths promote living in the new millennium. French doors and windows throughout bring sunlight and greenery inside while still maintaining privacy. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms along with a separate guest house with bath offer endless living and working possibilities. 
 
The outdoor space is truly California living at its finest complete with saltwater pool, fireplace, pizza oven and raised garden beds. A long gated driveway and 2 car garage complete the property. A true gem.

3525 Griffith Park Boulevard, Los Feliz

for sale- $1749,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Scott King :: deasy/penner&partners

Hotel Covell :: A New Storybook Retreat in Los Feliz

Designed by Sally Breer, who also co-owns the chic design store Shop Class LA in Highland Park, and envisioned by Dustin Lancaster, restaurateur and hotelier behind L&E Oyster bar, The Hermosillo, and Highland Park Brewery, Hotel Covell is found directly above Lancaster’s Bar Covell on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Feliz. In this intimate five-room hotel, Breer and Lancaster created the fictional character, George Covell, a bon vivant writer whose life is the design inspiration for each room. From Bohemian Parisian vibes to 40’s Midwest charm, Hotel Covell is the place to rest your head on the eastside. Here’s your first look inside. 

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams :: A Dessert Shop in Los Feliz

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams :: Photography by Wonho Frank Lee

The popular Midwestern dessert shop, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, is now open for business in Los Feliz. Led by founder Jeni Britton, this shop will be the first left coast addition to the growing brand. Here's a look inside.

The Taggart House :: Lloyd Wright, 1922

Built in 1922, the Taggart House, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (#521), was the first significant home built by architect Lloyd Wright. This early 20th century icon has been artfully restored with just the right amount of modern conveniences. The home boasts a dramatic two-story living room with custom stained glass windows and an elegant fireplace that sits below a loft-style dining room with original Wright wood-carved light boxes. The private residence with breathtaking downtown, canyon, and observatory views offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office, sunroom, pool, spa, and a newly landscaped garden that surrounds the house with rare and native agave, jade plants and a grassy yard. Situated in the prime Los Feliz Oaks and adjacent to beautiful Griffith Park, escape to a natural and peaceful setting with easy access to Hollywood and Downtown. A perfect, synchronous blend of nature, convenience, and artistry. 

5423 Black Oak Drive, Los Feliz 

for sale - $3,850,000  or for lease- $15,000/m
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Los Feliz Modern

Breaking down barriers between private and public spaces, the architect's language seamlessly links 5 beds and 5.5 baths with a profound connection to nature. Redefining the great room; chef's kitchen, dining room and family room open up like an origami flower to the saline pool, multiple private decks with landmark views and landscaped plazas by premiere award winning landscape architects James Lord and Roderick Wyllie. Luxurious master wing; 2 decks forming 360 degree views. The private lower suite opens to another garden where 3 olives trees stand guard over a sliding platform revealing hilltop spa. Fleetwood pocket doors, art-inspired outdoor shower, large piece of additional land, 3-car garage. You're never removed from the outside with Mountains and sky all around you.

4625 Dundee Drive, Los Angeles
for sale $5,200,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

1920's Spanish Colonial Revival

This Spanish Colonial Revival exemplifies the 1920’s detailing and craftsmanship that defined the era. The grand two-story entry welcomes you into nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, offering a living room with a 25-foot cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace and French doors opening to the front veranda. There is a formal dining room with a paneled, coffered ceiling and eat-in Chef’s kitchen. The media/family room and library both have custom built-ins and French doors that open out to the courtyard patio. The Master Suite includes duel closets and romantic balcony off the bath. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs.

Sited on over a half-acre, street-to-street lot, this property provides privacy atop a long, gated driveway. The extensive patios, outdoor fireplace, private sparking pool and spa, cabana bath and fountains combine for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Additional outdoor amenities include a yoga pavilion, raised vegetable garden, lush landscaping and verdant ocean-view vistas from the viewing pad. All this and celebrity provenance make it a spectacular estate property.

The property has been extensively renovated with the utmost historical and architectural sensitivity by the current owners. Hand painted ceilings, stenciled beams, original stained glass, vintage wrought iron gates and lighting fixtures remain intact.

2566 Aberdeen Ave., Los Feliz
for sale $4,950,000
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000  

Remodeled Mid-Century in Franklin Hills

Nestled in a lush and private cul de sac in the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz, this lovely one of a kind, light filled mid-century residence was completely remodeled with a permitted addition by owner/architect, Craig Maldonado. Terraced into the picturesque hillside, and surrounded by trees that provide passive cooling, its sensitively designed interiors and exteriors maximize the home's location and sunset views with open floor plan wood floors, skylights, central fireplace and remodeled kitchen with DCS stove. The house has two bedrooms, one and one half baths, outdoor shower, indoor teak soaking tub, upgraded electrical, reverse-osmosis water filtration, private multi-tiered decks overlooking the neighborhood community garden, and a two car garage that could become a studio because there is ample street parking. This home provides the perfect year round indoor/outdoor Southern California lifestyle. Minutes away from all trendy hot spots of Los Feliz and Silver Lake. To see more of the architect's work go to www.craigmaldonado.com

2028 Sanborn Ave., Los Feliz 
for sale $889,000
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

The Bullock House Video Tour & Interview

Another gorgeous deasy/penner video. Check out the video tour of the John G. Bullock house and interview with the home owner.  Scroll down to watch the video.

The Bullock House

627 Plymouth, Los Angeles

for sale $4,495,000

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

4137 Sunset Drive :: Another Better Shelter gem

At deasy/penner, we're big fans of Steve Jones & Peter Zehnder, the partners behind Better Shelter, a boutique real estate development company that specializes in "affordable housing that has a design aesthetic rooted in Southern California modernism and sustainable construction."  Their newest property, 4137 Sunset Drive in Los Feliz, does not disappoint.  Listed at $649,000 this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Spanish bungalow retains much of it's original charm, period bulit-ins and decorative fireplace, yet is updated with modern finishes and an open floor plan. 

for sale $649,000

3 bed / 2 bath

Contact us to schedule a showing - 310.275.1000

Property details can be found HERE

listing courtesy of Courtney Poulos /  ACME Real Estate

photos courtesy of Better Shelter