Norman Applebaum-designed Villa Tyto Alba in Escondido

The modernist residence is named Villa Tyto Alba for the generations of barn owls that once lived in the area.

Aug. 5, 2020 3:21 PM PT

Former Los Angeles Times reporter Neal J. Leitereg covered celebrity real estate for the Business section. He graduated from Arizona State and covered real estate news for Realtor.com before joining The Times.

Norman Applebaum-designed Villa Tyto Alba in Escondido

The modernist residence is named Villa Tyto Alba for the generations of barn owls that once lived in the area.

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