Welcome Back To The Nineties In Studio City, $4.7M

by Philip Ferrato

Originally designed by the architecture firm of Matlin and Dvoretsky—a pair of USC School of Architecture graduates whose work neatly fits in somewhere between L.A. Brutalism and Post Modernism—this 5-bed, 4-bath, 2-half bath property has been skillfully brought into the early 21st century by the current owners. Set up against a lush slope on a private cul-de-sac, the home comprises three impeccably detailed levels connected by a stair tower (and an elevator) illuminated from above by skylights.

Below, a serene walled courtyard off the living and dining rooms has a fireplace and pizza oven.

There are three bedrooms on the second level, surrounded by sheltered decks and completely private from the main entertaining spaces, adjoining a spacious media/family room, below.

The primary suite occupies the entire top level, with extensive closet space and a small kitchenette, and a huge, spa-worthy bath with a walk-through shower.

What We Love: The comprehensive unity of the materials and color palette throughout; pale oak floors, white walls, the black-framed Fleetwood windows seamllessly connecting indoors and out. Below, the kitchen opens up to a broad terrace with the pool and waterfall.

More: Go to the listing for additional images, details, plus a floor/site plan. An outstanding opportunity to own a pristine, renovated property in a private Studio City enclave, represented by the architecture specialists Jennifer Parker-Stanton and Jake Lazere at Compass.