Welcome to the Jungle: Exotic Lautner in Malibu Asks $15 Million

Thatched pergolas, an abundance of tropical flora and an intimate setting backed up against the mountains will have you thinking Costa Rica or some other jungle locale, but this stunning post-and-beam property represents one of Malibu’s finest architectural homes. Built by none other than renowned architect John Lautner, the $15 million offering is less mid-century modern design than it is five-star resort.

The trophy home overlooks Malibu’s most coveted beach, Little Dume, and is enveloped in lush tropical landscaping that provides the perfect cover for the romantic haven. A primitive covered pathway leads the way to the one-acre summit, where the 3,650-square-foot home sits. Lined in luxuries, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home boasts heated sandstone floors, a chef’s kitchen and the Lautner-standard walls of glass, which enjoy sprawling ocean and mountain views. However, the property’s best features are clearly found outside the home, where the lush, one-acre grounds are punctuated with jungle gardens, a pebble-stone pool and an outdoor master steam room and rain shower. Last, but certainly not least, there’s even a place to drop anchor in the protected cove below.

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Screenwriter Larry Levin Lists Matthew Leizer Designed Santa Monica Mod (PHOTOS)

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Screenwriter Larry Levin and his interior designer wife, Sasha Emerson, have listed their Santa Monica, California home. Levin, whose credits include “Doctor Dolittle,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “I Love You, Man,” originally purchased the property in 1994, and is asking $3.695 million for the mid-century modern home.

Designed by architect Matthew Leizer in 1962 and later featured in a photography spread by esteemed photojournalist Julius Shulman, the property had languished mightily for a number of years before being purchased by Levin, who saw great potential in the mid-century offering that backs Rustic Canyon Park. With the help of architect Mark Mack, the once battered post-and-beam home was revitalized.

Originally hired to remodel only the kitchen, Mack was eventually tasked with the home’s entire renovation, and did so while respecting Leizer’s original floor plans and style. The previous, L-shape floor plan was replaced with a U-shape design that included floor-to-ceiling glass-lined corridors that open the home to the backyard and pool, while the interior received a much needed facelift. In the late 90’s, following the blessed union of Levin and Emerson, the couple commissioned the addition of a second-story pavilion to accommodate their children.

Today, the property offers nearly 4,450-square-feet of living space and a total of six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. Both the interior and exterior of the home has Emerson’s designer stamp, with a fair use bright color, ornate-retro furniture and flair found throughout the home. It includes an open and vibrant kitchen, library, playroom and a hybrid living room-dining area that overlooks the pool, while adjacent to the rear garden is a private studio and a raised patio that features a nifty vintage chiminea.

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Charles A. Haertling’s ‘Menkick House’ Hits the Market in Boulder (PHOTOS)

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An iconic mid-century mod by celebrated organic architect Charles A. Haertling has hit the market in Boulder, Colorado. Known as the “Menkick House,” Haertling’s award-winning Usonian design has been made available for the first time in 30 years, and comes with a list price of $6.5 million.

Completed in 1970, Haertling built the Menkick House around a natural rock outcropping found on the property’s 1.1 acre lot in West Boulder, shaping it in a manner in which the tiers of the four-story home align with the three most prominent stone masses. The resulting ebb and flow of the design not only showcases the ‘Gyp Rock’, but also creates a contrast in ambiance between the two wings of the 5,780-square-foot home, all the while showcasing stunning views of the Flatirons, Red Rock and Mount Sanitas.

Three of the home’s four bedrooms, along with the kitchen, family room, media room and an art studio, are found in the northern wing. Adjacent to the kitchen and dining area is an impressive cantilever balcony and patio that overlooks the creek. The master suite connects with the rock face through a pierced, split-roof balcony, and comes complete with a bathroom lined with glass windows that give way to the surrounding landscapes.

The listing is presented by James Simpson of Sotheby’s International Realty – Boulder.

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California Modern Design in Los Angeles Listed for $3.45 Mil (PHOTOS)

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Today in Los Angeles, California mid-century architectural (and eye-candy) offerings is a sleek spread that sits perched atop the hills of West Hollywood, overlooking Sunset Boulevard. Owned by Romanian film producer Almar Sarbu, the recently remodeled property was built in 1936 and features the quintessential California Modern style; an open and spacious layout flows from room to room, while a row of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors look out onto the exterior of the property, connecting the home with the heart of the city.

Spread over 2,859-square-feet, the single-level home includes a total of two bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. A terrazzo-lined entryway opens to a spacious living room, media room, formal dining room, office and wet bar. Enveloping the rear of the property is a hardwood deck that hugs the hillside and links to an incredible infinity pool and spa that, like the rest of the home, enjoy unobstructed panoramic views that stretch as far as the Pacific Ocean. On the market for $3.45 million, the listing is presented by Alex Brunkhorst of Coldwell Banker.

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