Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Coolest House on Caravan: 10765 Lindbrook


10765 Lindbrook Ave.
Listing Price: $2,395,000








A true Little Holmby classic 1935 Mediterranean completely unspoiled with beautifully restored original architectural details! Incredible home that is perfect for entertaining.

New gourmet kitchen done in the original style. New plumbing and electrical; outstanding powder room with venetian plaster and custom Art Nouveau stained glass window; custom tile and stained glass throughout.

Four large bedrooms and three original bathrooms upstairs. Fabulous back yard with new pool, spa, built-in barbeque, fountain, firepit and outdoor living area under a giant pergola.

Three-car garage has been converted to a surround sound media room with custom cabinetry and encaustic tile floors and a temperature-controlled, alarmed storage area. Rarely does an opportunity come along to own a home like this in one of the best locations in Los Angeles.

Kessler's Comments: This home is one of the best examples depression-era architecture and design that I have seen in the Little Holmby/ Westwood area. It features exceptional moldings, tile work and korvals. It does back up to the Wilshire high-rises, but what do you expect for 2+ million dollars?!

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Coolest House on Caravan: 919 Chantilly Road

919 Chantilly Road Bel Air, CA 90077
Listing Price: 2,095,00


The Hamptons in Bel Air. Wonderful East Coast Hamptons Style Home. Fully fenced & gated for privacy & security. Formal Entry.




Large Living Room with Fireplace & built-in Bookcases with French Doors opening onto covered Portico or rear Terrace.
Chef's Gourmet Galley Style Kitchen with imported French Stove, Sub-Zero and Marble Counter-Tops. Breakfast area with built-in Banquet. Formal Dining Room. Convertible Den/Office.
4 Bedrooms + 4 Baths three of which are suites. Luxurious Master Suite with Fireplace and Master Bath with large Dressing Room. Upstairs pass-thru Den.













Rear Terrace with Outdoor Fireplace and built-in Barbeque. Beautifully landscaped rear yard. Two Car Attached Garage. Great attention to detail throughout. Minutes to Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood or West Los Angeles. Close to some of the finest Private Schools in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. A must see!
Kessler's Comments: Great curb appeal, well priced, very nicely landscaped. I particularly like the master bathroom. The one fixable shortcoming is the landing/den that the stairs lead to on the second floor. It is an unimpressive room that is poorly furnished and featuring a very modest television. Excepting this one room, the house is otherwise very charming and IMO, well priced.