Light fills a prime sample of mid-century modernity

For anyone who has wondered what mid-century modern looks like, this home provides an example, although it was designed in the late 1960s.

The multilevel wood-and-glass house, designed by Rex Lotery, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, was positioned on its Brentwood site to capture natural light and views of Kenter Canyon, Crestview Park and city lights. The house has expansive decks off its pool, built-in barbecue and mini-bar.

About this house: The home has an open, indoor-outdoor feel and yet it is private, gated and situated at the end of a long, private driveway. Mature landscaping hides the house.

Asking price: $1,875,000

Size: There are five bedrooms plus a den and four bathrooms in about 4,360 square feet. The home is on more than half an acre.

Features: The eat-in kitchen features bay windows, a center island and a salad sink. The master bedroom suite has two closets, a sauna and a sunken spa tub.

Where: Brentwood

Listing agent: Jory Burton, DBL, Beverly Hills, (310) 385-7222.

To submit a candidate for Home of the Week, send color interior and exterior photos (copies only, please; we cannot return the pictures) and a brief description of the house, including what makes the property unusual, to Ruth Ryon, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; or e-mail homeoftheweek@latimes. com.