That techie touch
“Contemporary” may seem like an understatement when it comes to this 1958 house in L.A.’s star-studded Hollywood Hills. Redesigned using state-of-the-art audio and video technology and multiple remote controls, it probably would seem like something out of “Star Trek” to its original builder.
A recessed iPod dock in the kitchen is connected to a whole-house speaker system. The system has separate controls on the main level, in the rear outdoor area and in the two master-bedroom suites -- for individual preferences.
Among the features in the tricked-out main-level master bedroom are remote-controlled blinds and a gas fireplace, an LCD TV and individual surround sound. In the master bathroom, a custom mirror has a built-in television.
On the lower level, a separate living quarters with a private entrance and a mini-kitchen serves as a media room with an LCD projector, a motorized projection screen and surround sound.
The multi-level deck has a pool with a waterfall, a recessed, remote-controlled fireplace and a gas barbecue grill. Another remote controls the pool, landscape and waterfall lighting.
About this house: Even with all the technology and its sleek, open-floor-plan design by Peter Vracko, one of its most striking features is the city view.
Asking price: $4.75 million
Size: Four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 3,434 square feet.
Features: The front entry features a solid Ipe wood door with glass panels, terrazzo floors and soaring ceilings. For security, there is a camera with a recessed monitor in the kitchen, an intercom system in every room and a monitoring service. On a lower level, there is a wine-storage unit with a 132-bottle capacity.
Where: West Hollywood Hills
Listing agent: Richard Klug, Sotheby’s International Realty, Beverly Hills, (310) 786-1817.
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To submit a candidate, send high- resolution photos on a CD and a detailed description of the house to Ruth Ryon, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A., CA 90012. Questions may be sent to homeoftheweek@latimes.com.
