The Mar Vista modern, listed for $3.995 million, draws the eyes upward with its sloping, triangular roof and floor-to-ceiling windows that rise with the roofline. The home's distinctive roofline provides cover for the outdoor spaces while adding volume to the living spaces inside. Inside, the 3,082-square-foot floor plan has been updated with leathered stone countertops and hand-glazed Heath tile. The floors are a mix of maple wood and polished concrete. Ipe wood decking runs level with a lap swimming pool. At the far end of the grounds is a separate structure that serves as an office/guest suite.
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Home of the Week | Adding more polish to a Mar Vista modern

Designed by Ron Godfredsen and Danna Sigal, the modern Mar Vista home features a distinctive triangular roof, walls of glass and multiple outdoor living spaces. Asking price: $3.995 million.

The Mar Vista modern, listed for $3.995 million, draws the eyes upward with its sloping, triangular roof and floor-to-ceiling windows that rise with the roofline.

The Mar Vista modern, listed for $3.995 million, draws the eyes upward with its sloping, triangular roof and floor-to-ceiling windows that rise with the roofline.  (Daniel Chavkin)

Inside, the 3,082-square-foot floor plan has been updated with leathered stone countertops and hand-glazed Heath tile.

Inside, the 3,082-square-foot floor plan has been updated with leathered stone countertops and hand-glazed Heath tile.   (Daniel Chavkin)

The floors are a mix of maple wood and polished concrete.

The floors are a mix of maple wood and polished concrete.   (Daniel Chavkin)

The modern showplace, built in 2000, has come a long way from its bungalow roots.

The modern showplace, built in 2000, has come a long way from its bungalow roots.
  (Daniel Chavkin)

There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,082 square feet.

There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,082 square feet.  (Daniel Chavkin)

The Mar Vista modern is listed for $3.995 million.

The Mar Vista modern is listed for $3.995 million.  (Daniel Chavkin)

Features include walls of glass, wood decks, covered patios and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace.

Features include walls of glass, wood decks, covered patios and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace.  (Daniel Chavkin)

At the far end of the grounds is a separate structure that serves as an office/guest suite.

At the far end of the grounds is a separate structure that serves as an office/guest suite.  (Daniel Chavkin)

The Mar Vista modern is listed for $3.995 million.

The Mar Vista modern is listed for $3.995 million.  (Daniel Chavkin)

Ipe wood decking runs level with a lap swimming pool.

Ipe wood decking runs level with a lap swimming pool.  (Daniel Chavkin)

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