Home of the Day: Romantic retreat in Rustic Canyon
Originally designed by architect H.B. Leydon Frost and remodeled by Farrel T. Miles, this two-story shingled home in Rustic Canyon features a river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and lots of light.
The canyon hideaway is distinguished by a gracious, flowing floor plan. A dining room opens onto a private garden with fountain, and French doors in the living room swing wide to showcase a brick patio and a swimming pool and spa.
Address: 650 Haldeman Rd., Santa Monica, 90402
Price: $4.15 million
Built: 1965
Architects: H.B. Leydon Frost (original) / Farrel T. Miles (remodel)
Lot size: 15,431 square feet
House size: 4,233 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Features: River rock fireplace; vaulted ceilings; chef’s kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator and center island; conservatory-style breakfast room; master suite with river rock fireplace; brick and hardwood floors; patio with pool and spa; private gardens; canyon views
About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90210 ZIP Code in February was $4.563 million, based on 20 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 15.4% decrease in median price compared with February 2015.
Agents: Mary Beth Woods, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Brentwood, (310) 571-1358
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