A House With High-Tech Trimmings
A “house of the future,” this Hollywood Hills residence has a state-of-the-art system to control lights and sound and a sound studio-theater.
The house, which won’t be completed for at least six more weeks, was the vision of owner-developer John Whitney Jr., who with his father helped to introduce the use of computers in filmmaking.
“He had the idea for some years,” said listing agent Joan McGoohan. Architect Tom Nohr refined the idea.
About this home: Described as “an adults’ house” and “almost futuristic,” the home, with an open floor plan, sits on a promontory with a 360-degree view of L.A.
Asking price: $3,975,000
Size: Three master suites--one with its own balcony, one with its own deck and separate entrance, and one with a secret staircase to the living-dining room, deck and pool terrace. The 7,000-square-foot house also has a maid’s quarters. The lot is about three-quarters of an acre.
Features: The home has a wine cellar and a library, which is above the entry and overlooks the living room. There is also a terrace deck, lap pool, spa, pool house and three-car garage.
Where: In the Sunset Plaza area of the Hollywood Hills
Contact: Joan McGoohan, Prudential John Aaroe, Pacific Palisades, (310) 230-3700, Ext. 706.
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