3574 Multiview Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Asking Price: $3,289,000
4 beds / 3 baths
As an architecture enthusiastic, real estate agent, and all around general home lover, I sometimes find myself in a house designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, Paul Williams, etc., but it’s not often I find myself in a house designed by four great Los Angeles architects. Renowned architects Richard Neutra, Alexander Ban, and Josef Van Der Kar each lent his vision to the this four bedroom structure, while celebrated landscape architect Garrett Eckbo created the lush and elegant outdoor spaces.
Although The Millard Kaufman Residence was built in 1949 for Oscar-nominated screenwriter and Mr. Magoo co-creator Millard Kaufman, this 2,503-square-foot dwelling features a lower-level master suite designed by the legendary Austrian-American modernist Richard Neutra that he designed five years later in 1954.
This perfect example of California Modernism is located in the Hollywood Hills, between Mulholland Drive and the 101 freeway. 3574 Multiview is in good company as its in a neighborhood filled with mid-century modern homes, including a Schindler on one side, a Lautner on the other, and a handful of Buff & Hensmans throughout the hillside.
After a major top to bottom restoration in 2017 and 2018 the home returns to the market in better shape than ever before. The living spaces feature lofted ceilings of exposed wood, carefully-placed skylights, soaring walls of glass doors and windows, original paneling, period details, and new floors of hardwood, concrete, and tile.
As soon as one enters you are greeted with a classic open floor plan. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly into each other and out into lushly-planted grounds and a beach-entry pool. As if these wood paneled ceilings weren’t enough to make you swoon, the living room also boasts this wonderful brick fireplace, a foyer entry, and several seating areas.
The seriously spacious eat-in kitchen is the perfect spot to entertain, hang out, and prepare dinner. It’s truly the centerpiece of the home.
The kitchen has a grand center island, custom cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances including Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers, Bertazonni stove, Subzero refrigerator, and a wine fridge. Notice the large laundry room toward the back.
You will find Neutra’s touch all over the glorious master suite, which takes up the entire lower level of the home.
The walls of glass in the master have gorgeous views of the lush landscaping. They also feature remote-controlled blackout blinds.
The luxurious en suite master bathroom has a mitered glass step-in shower, floating storage, and a double sink and vanity.
The enviable walk-in master closet has been customized in showroom-style.
Clean lines and warm woods continue in the second, third, and fourth bedrooms.
One bedroom boasts easy outdoor access through a pair of French doors and this marvelous en suite bath, which features a soaking tub, floating vanity, and a walk-in shower with seating.
The third and fourth guest bedrooms open to private decks and patios. And each bedroom has views of the luxurious landscaping originally done by landscape architect Garrett Eckbo.
The large lot is surrounded by mature hedges creating the ultimate Hollywood Hills private retreat. Outside, there’s this majestic beach-entry pool.
A rolling lawn has mountain and hillside views and is great for our four-legged friends.
The captivating outdoor spaces truly make 3574 Multiview Drive primed for entertaining and al fresco dining.
The multiple wood decks and patios wrap the house and include a unique wraparound pergola that provides plenty of shade.
The Millard Kaufman Residence’s recent meticulous restoration includes all baths, the kitchen, the floors, the decks, and fixtures throughout.
3574 Multiview Drive is a mid-century modern masterpiece of California Modernism. There’s so much to love about it but at the top of the list would be the fact that four renowned architects worked on the stunning home: Richard Neutra, Alexander Ban, Josef Van der Kar, and Garrett Eckbo. What other home owner can say that?
Call me. If you would like to view 3574 Multiview Drive, call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided courtesy of Jeff Yarbrough, Keller Williams Beverly Hills.
