A bright perspective from almost any room
Light and clean lines draw visitors into this modern home, and the landscaping draws them outdoors. Nearly every room opens to the grounds, which include a Zen sculpture garden and an area with a bronzed Buddha and water fountain filled with lily pads.
High ceilings and skylights help saturate the rooms with natural light. The open-format kitchen and living room flow onto a heated concrete patio and garden. A remodeled garage in the back of the property houses a media room with a built-in movie screen.
About this house: Three years ago, the sellers, who own a furniture-design company, planned simply to redesign their home, built in 1938. Instead, they started from scratch, utilizing the talents of architect Michael Sant and landscape designer Jay Griffith. They moved into their 21st century contemporary two years later.
Asking price: $1,895,000
Size: The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,945 square feet. The glass-walled shower has a 180-degree view of the back garden.
Features: Smooth stucco and Venetian plaster walls dominate the house, which also features polished concrete floors, a radiant-heat system, oak-veneer custom cabinets and stainless-steel countertops. The bathrooms have custom-made mirrors, marble mosaic tiles and Italian fixtures.
Where: Venice
Listing agent: Mike Deasy and Frank Langen, deasy/penner&partners;, Venice, (310) 275-1000.
To submit a candidate for Home of the Week, please send color interior and exterior photos with caption information on a CD and a 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.
