Home of the Day: Sky-high in the Outpost Estates
Crowning a promontory in the Outpost Estates, this contemporary residence frames sprawling views extending from downtown Los Angeles to the coastline. The home, designed and owned by retired commercial film director Gary Johns, riffs from International style and the work of esteemed California Modernists Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler. Adding to its architectural pedigree, the house includes plans for a John Lautner-designed pool, studio, outdoor conversation pit and terrazzo children’s boat canal.
Location: 7007 Los Tilos Road, Hollywood Hills West, 90068
Asking price: $8.5 million
Year built: 1991
Architect: Gary Johns
House size: 3,720 square feet
Lot size: 0.94 acres
Features: Cement fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, formal living room, dining room with built-ins and floating credenza, chef’s kitchen, den/office, wrap-around balcony
About the area: There were 375 single-family home sales in the 90068 ZIP Code in 2013 at a median sale price of $999,000, according to DataQuick. That was a 12.2% increase in sale price year-over-year.
Agent: Nick Segal, Diana Knox, Rick Ojeda, Partners Trust Real Estate Brokerage and Acquisitions, (310) 500-3900
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