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Notable is the home's floorplan, which consists of a main resi-
dence area housing four bedroom suites; among them is a
sizable primary suite with a peaceful sitting room and a sprawl-
ing bathroom. Central to the floorplan is a formal dining room
and a white kitchen with a novel design: Appliances, like the
cooktop, are blended neatly into countertops, and a freestand-
ing circular island houses the sink. Connected to but distinct
from the main home are discrete pods—each with a separate
entrance and bathroom—that can function as standalone guest
quarters or offices. Reflecting on the fluid work-home lifestyle
framework of recent years, this feature feels particularly timely.
So, too, does the always-on access to the outdoors. While the
home already has a healthy size footprint, its design makes it
seem even larger. Expansiveness comes from the connection
with nature, boosted by the luxury of living in a sequestered
world of one's own. (The real world, however, is not so far away:
Grocery stores, golf and the beach are 10 minutes by car, and
the 110 Freeway is 5 miles away.) Enter also entertaining.
Guests can park in the spacious motor court before joining the
festivities—which can be as grand as a fresh-air fête for a couple
of hundred, martini glasses clinking by the pool, or a small
gathering during sunset hours in the living room with flames
flickering in the fireplace.
At twilight the pool reflects the home's strong, elegant lines in
the water and adds a moody glow to the tranquil atmosphere. A
water element is central in Midcentury architecture, adding a
cooling point while bonding a structure even closer to its natural
environment. It's not surprising to find one here, in a home faith-
fully designed around the core of Modernist luxury—to create a
superior atmosphere for living. Remaining largely undisturbed
and intact, and with its abundant flow of light and energy, the
residence continues to speak a language that's as understood
and valued today as it was when built nearly half a century ago,
and will continue to for many years to come.
