Home of the Day: Pierre Koenig reinterpreted in Rancho Palos Verdes
This reimagined post-and-beam, with its folding-plate roofline and walls of glass, builds off of what is formally known as the Henbest-Birkett Residence by Pierre Koenig, architect of Case Study House No. 21 and No. 22 fame. A secondary wing, a fountain entry and a pool are among additions made to the property; interior walls and cabinetry were removed to create a more free-flowing space.
Location: 7127 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275
Price: $3.875 million
Year built: 1966/2011
Architects: Pierre Koenig (remodel/expansion by Robert Sweet)
House size: Four bedrooms, 3.75 bathrooms, 3,270 square feet
Lot size: 0.28 acres
Features: Post-and-beam design, open-space floor plan, floor-to-ceiling glass, hardwood wall treatments, fountain entry, kitchen with island and breakfast bar, dining room, living room, wall fireplace, patio, pool, spa, ocean views
About the area: The median sale price in the 90275 ZIP Code over the last 90 days is $1.07 million based on 92 home sales, according to Redfin. The median list price for that area is $1.3 million.
Agents: Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates Inc., and Gerard Bisignano, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
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