3018 Castle Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
$2,995,000 | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,674 Sq. Ft. | Price/Sq.Ft. $1,120 | 7,474 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1952
This stunning mid-century modern home was built in 1952 for the family of Peter Soo Hoo, Sr., the founder of Los Angeles’s Chinatown. This beautiful and renovated home is located just one block from the southwest end of the Silver Lake Reservoir and was originally designed by notable Chinese-American architect Schwen Wei Ma and later modified and expanded by Gilbert Leong, the well known architect of many of Chinatown’s public and commercial structures.
Shwen Wei Ma was a member of the postwar group of Chinese American architects who had local prominence in the development of the mid-century modern movement in Southern California. He helped pave the way for Leong who would become the very first Chinese-American to graduate from USC with a degree in architecture. His designs helped shape the architecture of postwar Los Angeles and Chinatown. Leong was also a co-founder of the East West Bank in 1973. The bank was set up to serve the Chinese American community in Southern California.
His crowning achievement may just be this rare offering that’s been featured in Dwell, Elle Decor, and Wallpaper Magazine. It’s simply an incredible example of the very best of Mid-Century Modern Architecture.
Enter from the gated driveway and a carport into a divine and sleek space with brilliant natural light through skylights and gigantic picture windows.
These stylish near floor-to-ceiling windows and doors create an amazing sense of bringing the outdoors inside and reveal how wonderfully private the property is.
In addition to these insane picture windows, the property includes custom woodwork and steel by PSS Design Cult, tile by Heath Ceramics, mood lighting by Atelier de Troup, and drapes by Pierry Frey.
Deeply stylish with meticulously chosen materials and colors by interior designer Corrine Mathern, everything about the home is turnkey including this lovely kitchen.
A casual family den offers another area to lounge in.
While an office painted your new favorite shade of blue offers the perfect work from home experience.
Complete with a decadent, yet soothing, attached wet bar perfect for those after-work cocktails, shaken or stirred.
The primary bedroom is lavish yet understated, with flowery backyard views and a walk-in closet.
And, of course, a luxurious en suite bath with those aforementioned Heath Ceramics tiles, a soaking tub, and a spacious shower, and floor tiles that offer a little pop of color.
The second of the home’s four bedrooms has beautiful views of the lush greenery outside.
While the home’s second bathroom sis the perfect blend of the mid-century modern style and new designer elements.
The Soo Hoo House’s third and fourth bedrooms each have their own aesthetic appeal.
A third full bath and a charming powder room complete the sophisticated and elegant interior.
The backyard is entertainer’s dream and offers total privacy and seclusion.
There’s plenty of spaces to meander and explore and enjoy the Silver Lake hillside, plus citrus trees offering abundant shade. Plus, this gem sits adjacent to the Silver Lake Reservoir and is a short walk to the restaurants and vintage stores on Silver Lake Blvd like LAMILL Coffee, Alimento, L&E Oyster Bar, Botanica, and, of course, the glistening reservoir, super fun dog park, and the relaxing meadow are all just outside your door.
I would love to give you a private tour of 3018 Castle Street in Silver Lake! Call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com to schedule a visit.
Listing provided courtesy of James Davis and Jonathan Nash, Carolwood Estates.
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