On the market for the first time since 1966, this stunning three-bedroom, three-bathroom property is one of the last untouched homes in historic Laurel Canyon. It’s listed for $2,095,000 by Kristin Londgren with Compass.
Located on a third of an acre of lush, jungly grounds, 1748 Laurel Canyon Blvd. is a rare example of authentic California Craftsman design. Built in 1917, the exteriors of the 2,100 square foot main home and generously sized guest house feature rustic wood siding and meticulous masonry work emblematic of the period.
Stunning examples of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship continue inside. The cozy sitting area features hardwood beams, original casement windows and a brick fireplace, with grand French doors leading onto the bright patio. Hand-wrought stained glass can be found throughout the home, as well as intricate original tile work.
Despite its hundred-year-old bones, the home has a distinct mid-century feel. Renovations from the 1960s and 70s have been well-preserved, leaving some rooms frozen in time. The home’s entranceway and lovely second floor primary bedroom are fully finished in richly grained wood paneling, a trademark of the time period.
The sunken living room features parquet floors and a renovated serving hatch buttressed by spindle columns, as well as period Mission Revival light fixtures. One of the bathrooms even boasts a floor made entirely of river stones, a hot design detail in the 1970s.
The property’s sizable grounds also feel stepping back into time. An oval pool buttressed by mature palm and banana trees evoke Laurel Canyon of the 1960s, when residents like Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell turned the bohemian enclave into a hotbed of cultural revolution.
In fact, the property is just down the block from where Jim Morrison wrote The Doors’ song “Love Street”, inspired by the iconic boulevard.
Laurel Canyon has changed dramatically since then. Today, it’s one of the most in-demand and expensive areas in the city, due to its rich history, beautiful environs and unbeatable location, just north of the Sunset Strip. 1748 Laurel Canyon Blvd is just a couple minutes drive from some of Los Angeles’ most iconic hotspots, like Chateau Marmont and the Laugh Factory.
You’d never know it though, sitting on the property’s sun-speckled patio, so quiet you can almost imagine Joni Mitchell’s voice echoing through the canyon.
Listing: 1748 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 [Compass]
