Coolest House on Caravan: 831 Wellesley Ave.

831 Wellesley Ave.

Listing Price: $1,399,000

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 1.5

MLS Remarks: This fabulous 2bd / 1 1/2 ba 1920s Spanish Bungalow was featured on the cover of House Beautiful and has an abundance of original charm.

Designer/owner completely remodeled the home to include hand hewned wide plank Oak flooring, all new plaster walls, all new plumbing, new electrical, vintage interior light fixtures, new HVAC, new French Doors and more.

Living room includes fireplace (rebuilt chimney) with antique mantle and limestone hearth, tongue-and-groove ceiling with original wood beams.

Dining room is lined with built-in distressed bookshelves giving it a romantic feel.The gourmet Kitchen was gutted, rebuilt and includes Subzero refrigerator and Viking range. Master bathroom includes double sinks and Blanque Mouchette marble counters.

French doors lead to the creekside backyard with lush landscaping (new lighting), large patio space with built-in bench seating, perfect for entertaining or a relaxing day to read or garden. This is a must see.

The Coolest House On Caravan!

1870 Mandeville Canyon Road

List Price - $5,975,000

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This walled and gated Brentwood Mediterranean estate on approximately one half acre is highlighted by its exquisite setting centered about a magnificent 400 year old California Oak. The large swimming pool adjoins a spa and refreshing waterfall plus outdoor tiled entertaining area.

The main residence is an imposing one story Mediterranean originally built in 1936. It is comprised of 4 bedrooms and 6 baths. Its traditional tiled roof features several skylights, creating an open and light-filled interior with exceptionally high, pitched ceilings.

The spacious motor court plus guest house. Ideal neighborhood close to charming Brentwood Village.

KESSLER'S COMMENTS- per Scott and several other agents in my office this estate is simply stunning. It has very spacious rooms, many with soaring ceilings and exceptional upgrades. It exudes quality throughout and the grounds are lush and beautiful.

If you would like more information about this property, or would like to see it, contact Mickey Kessler of Coldwell Banker at 310-367-2322 or, the listing agent, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker at 310-273-3113.

Coolest House on Caravan: 142 S Canyon View Dr.

142 S Canyon View Dr.
Listing Price: $9,950,000
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 6

Remarks: A most unique concrete & glass architectural property in an exceptional setting. The property is nestled at the end of a private driveway, on a road less traveled, Canyon View Drive.

A large glass door that pivots on an African Mahogany frame & you are enveloped by the strength of the architectural symmetry & the extraordinary fluid waved ceiling. The volume & soaring ceilings lend itself to an art collection of major proportion.

The family room opens to a courtyard which wraps around to the dual offices & a two story library. The house boasts of 5 BD's and 6 BA's.

The master suite is downstairs & is

accompaniedby a large bath on one
side & closets on the other that can
close for privacy by large sliding
etched glass doors & a gym.
2 BR en suites w/patios & a large
sun deck are upstairs.

The third level downstairs has a recording studio, a guest bedroom & bath, wine cellar & parking for 10 cars. Sophistication can best describe this one of a kind home completed in 2011.








Kessler's Comments: The coolest house I have seen in a while, period. Beautifully exicuted architectural home with Middle Eastern influences. Great use of materials, termendous rooms, full of architectural eye-candy!