LET THE SUN SHINE IN

THE JACOBSON RESIDENCE – LOS FELIZ EDWARD FICKETT HOME

View of pool of a Los Feliz Edward Fickett home. Mid Century Modern home

4520 Dundee Drive, Los Angeles, CA  | $6,849,000 | 3 BD | 5 BA

Completed in 1966, this Los Feliz Edward Fickett home, The Jacobson Residence, is an iconic example of mid-century modern architecture. Located in the desirable Los Feliz hills this two-story residence offers a sweeping view of the bustling boulevard below. The house is designated as Historic-Cultural Monument 674, emphasizing its architectural significance and cultural heritage. The home showcases Fickett’s commitment to purposeful design, with clean lines, open spaces and connection with its natural surroundings. This historic home represents a thoughtfully preserved piece of architectural history illustrating the style and innovation of the mid-century modern movement.

Living room of a Los Feliz Edward Fickett Home.

The living area of the Jacobson Residence is warm and tranquil, providing expansive views of the vibrant Los Angeles cityscape. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a raised platform hearth makes the perfect focal point for the space. The wraparound deck with views to the pool creates a unique viewpoint to take in all Los Angeles has to offer.

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ROMANTIC REVIVALISM

HISTORIC LOS FELIZ ITALIANATE SPANISH HOME

Historic Los Feliz Italianate Spanish Home designed by Charles Raymond Spink

4963 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA  | $4,650,000 | 5 BD | 6 BA

The Spitzer House, 1924, is a splendid testament to Los Feliz’s rich architectural heritage. This iconic historic Los Feliz Italianate Spanish home is not just a structure but a living narrative, full of classic tales of a bygone era. Its grandeur lies in its finely crafted design, a work of art that preserves the genius of its architect, Charles Raymond Spink. Spink’s creative vision brought Hollywood’s Golden Age to life within the walls of this home. The Italianate architecture, with a subtle nod to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement, seamlessly integrates into the Southern California landscape.

The Spitzer House’s meticulously planned layout results in impeccable proportions and scale. Original design elements include finely forged iron light fixtures, intricate decorative moldings, and exquisitely preserved tile. Yet, these historical elements blend seamlessly with modern amenities, resulting in an updated floor plan that caters to contemporary lifestyles. This harmonious fusion of the old and new encapsulates the residence’s dialog, making it a statement of architectural grandeur and a comfortable, luxurious home tailored for today’s living.

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TIMELESS GRANDEUR

HISTORIC LOS FELIZ SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL ESTATE

Historic Los Feliz Spanish Colonial Revival Estate - Clifford Clinton

5470 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA  | $5,800,000 | 5 BD | 6 BA

The Clifford Clinton Residence, HCM 997 is a stunning example of a historic Los Feliz Spanish Colonial Revival estate. This architectural masterpiece was designed by Arthur W. Larson in 1928 and has been carefully preserved over the years as a tribute to Clifford Clinton, who founded Clifton’s Cafeteria. Step into the grand entryway and be transported back to a time of effortless elegance and opulence.

Historic Los Feliz Spanish Colonial Revival estate, home of Cliford Clinton

This grand estate offers an escape to a world of a bygone era. Its exquisitely detailed features, from the hedged and gated wraparound frontage to the Juliette balconies, decorative ironwork, tiled courtyards and patios, and red clay rooflines speak of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Step into the grand entryway and be enchanted by the property’s timeless grandeur. Enter through a classic magnesite entryway into the formal living room, complete with a magnificent fireplace, stunning stained glass windows and elegant coffered ceiling. French doors open to reveal a spacious tiled veranda – the perfect spot to while away an afternoon.

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DRAMA. DRAMA. DRAMA.

SPECTACULAR HISTORIC LOS FELIZ ART NOUVEAU ESTATE

Historic Los Feliz Art Nouveau Estate - architect A.F. Leicht

2630 Glendower Avenue, Los Angeles, CA  | $9,885,000 | 5 BD | 7 BA

This stunning historic Los Feliz Art Nouveau Estate is a masterpiece of historical elegance and modern refinement. The magnificent mansion designed by architect A.F. Leicht offers an array of amenities that showcase the architect’s vision for luxury living. Known as “The Castle” the opulent estate is not only situated across the street from Frank Lloyd Wrights’ “Ennis House,” but it also has a colorful story of its own.

Leicht designed the structure in the 1920s, and since then, it has been home to many celebrities, musicians and other high-profile people. Some famous inhabitants who have owned the property are Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed, John Philip Law and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea sold the house in the early 2000s to John Gilbert Getty, son of billionaire oil heir Gordon Getty, a musician himself. Perched atop a hillside in one of Southern California’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this property offers breathtaking views of the cityscape from downtown to the ocean. This historic Art Nouveau mansion on nearly two-acre grounds features meticulously landscaped surroundings.

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POOLSIDE BLISS

FRANKLIN HILLS MID CENTURY MODERN HOME

Franklin Hills Mid-Century Modern Home

3921 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA  | $2,499,000 | 3 BD | 4 BA

Dramatic single-level Franklin Hills mid-century modern home remodeled with the highest attention to quality and detail. Set at the end of a quiet street in a coveted area of Los Feliz, this home features a pool and patio and is ideal for anyone looking for a peaceful oasis in the city.

This house is clad in Shou Sugi Ban wood, a type of Japanese charred cypress. The wood gives the home a unique and modern look, while also providing excellent protection from the elements. The home’s new custom wood windows take in panoramic views from downtown to Century City and beyond.

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