5281 East El Roble Street, Long Beach, CA | $2,950,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA
The Alexander House by architect John Lautner, 1951. This refined home exemplifies Lautner’s innovative mid century modern ranch style design and is the only known house built by the architect in the city of Long Beach. This rare offering captures the beauty of the architect’s early design oeuvre, showcasing his use of organic, textural materials and indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The dramatic entry with a cantilevered overhang and welcoming greenery set the tone for the architectural beauty that lives inside.
Floor-to-ceiling glass and vaulted beamed ceilings celebrate the open plan living environment of the living room, dining room, kitchen and den. Lautner’s mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, inspired the architect’s penchant for bringing nature in throughout the property. Original brick flooring and an indoor garden with walkway maintain Lautner’s architectural vision.
The expansive step-down living room boasts a soaring brick-clad fireplace and a partial height wall providing visual separation and privacy. The property provides 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and a remodeled chef’s kitchen, with high-end finishes, providing the perfect blend of original design and modern amenities.
A glass-walled walkway makes moving through the house experiential, with views of the sparkling saline pool, mature landscaping and outdoor entertaining area. Here again, John Lautner displays his passion for opening up walls and connecting the residence to nature.
A fluid combination of warm materials juxtaposed with bold architecture defines the architect’s work. At night the home comes alive with light emanating from Lautner’s classic architectural forms, celebrating all the master architect gave to each of his residential projects. The property has been thoughtfully updated with modern systems for today’s living.
This modernist masterpiece lies long and low in Long Beach’s prestigious Park Estates on over a 13,000+ lot. The residential property earned its Mills Act designation, resulting in potential benefits of tax savings. A two-car garage and driveway offer plenty of room for multiple cars. Come experience modernist resort-style living in a true architectural work of art.
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SOLD – Listing Courtesy of Janel Winston and Ginette Skelton, Coldwell Banker Realty