Home of the Day: One of Edward Fickett’s finest in Encino

This Midcentury post-and-beam, designed by architect Edward H. Fickett, is one of several built in the Los Angeles area that earned Fickett accolades from the National Assn. of Home Builders and publication in the 1955 issue of House Beautiful.

Maintained and updated through the years, the 1950s home is distinguished by its clean lines, walls of glass and vaulted ceilings. Updates including a contemporary chef’s kitchen with Gaggenau appliances.

Address: 3736 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino, 91436

Price: $2.199 million

Built: 1956

Lot size: 20,976 square feet

House size: 2,720 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

Features: French white oak flooring, freestanding brick fireplace; exposed beams; master suite with fireplace and walk-in closet; gourmet kitchen with Gaggenau appliances; designer light fixtures; renovated bathrooms with floating cabinetry; swimming pool, mature landscape; two-car garage

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 91436 ZIP Code in August was $1.37 million based on 30 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 2.4% increase in median price compared with the same time last year.

Agents: Steven Ward, Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz, (213) 305-8537

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