3329 Ledgewood Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
$1,895,000 | 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,647 Sq. Ft. | $1,151 / Sq. Ft. | 0.18 Acre Lot | Built in 1952
For the first time since it was constructed in 1952, architect John Lautner’s Harry and Pauline Williams Residence has officially hit the market with a $1.895 million price tag. The incredible three bedroom villa property is sited just below the iconic Hollywood sign in Beachwood Canyon.
In the early 1950s, Lautner me the Williams family at the Beachwood Market, which they owned then and still exists today. Mr. Williams commissioned the renowned architect to design a home for his young family on a bucolic lot just up the hill from the market so the family could walk to and from work each day.
Happy with Lautner’s work, The Williamses also enlisted the architect’s services for the 1954 expansion of the Beachwood Market.
The property was recently restored by the Los Angeles-based architect Helena Arahuete, who worked with Lautner since 1971 and keeps his architectural firm active.
Measuring 1,647 square feet, it has all of the trademark and innovative Lautner features that we’ve come to know and love. Entering in through the home’s carved wooden front door, guests are immediately greeted by walls of glass in the living room, a dramatically-sloped broad wood beams of Douglas Fir that line the ceiling, and a standalone concrete-block fireplace in the family room.
An early work of the architect, beyond the soaring walls of glass, the property also features an open plan, concrete floors with radiant heating, and custom-built furniture designed by Lautner himself.
A charming dining area overlooks the awesome outdoor entertaining deck.
The open plan room then flows into the kitchen, which has been updated with newer cabinetry and fixtures but still retains its mid-century roots and appeal with earthy tones and vintage appliances.
The first bedroom has more of those delicious wood-beamed ceilings and a wall of windows to take in views of the verdant hillside village.
The second bedroom is a near mirror image of the first, only angled in such a way to take advantage of the peaceful hillside setting.
The master bedroom is simply gorgeous. A stylish and spacious private retreat with quintessential mid-century modern appeal.
The master enjoys serene views through its walls of glass.
As an added bonus, there’s an extra room in the home that could be converted into an office, gym, or laundry room.
The home’s outdoor lounging area is fantastic. All of the glass walls seem to effortlessly converge and the sharp roof lines create an extraordinary feeling that you are in the presence of a true work of art by one of our greatest mid-century modern masters.
The surrounding lush foliage gives the property a cottage-in-the-forest vibe.
3329 Ledgewood Drive is clearly a magnificent example of Lautner’s early work. It’s virtually unheard of that a Lautner is owned by the same family since its first inception 50+ years ago.
This important and vibrant home has been lovingly and sensitively restored by the Williams family.
The property presents an extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire a stunning example of John Lautner’s genius from its original owners. 3329 Ledgewood Drive is primed and polished as it awaits its next chapter.
I would love to show you this incredible mid-century modern home. Call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com to schedule a visit.
Listing provided courtesy of Marc Silver, Compass.