There’s nothing that makes my morning coffee taste better than sitting down and penning an article on a midcentury modern gem designed by one of the style’s most masterful architects.
Richard Neutra, the Austrian-American architect, spent most of his career in Southern California, designing masterpieces like the Kaufmann House, the Lovell House, and the Singleton House, to name just a few of his most notable works.
He’s also known as one of the architects who built Palm Springs, and turned it into a beacon of midcentury modernism, alongside other notable names like Albert Frey, Hugh Kaptur, John Lautner, and William Cody.
In fact, Neutra’s designs are some of Palm Springs’ most recognizable architectural homes — and a select few, Kaufmann House included, recently graced the big screen in Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling, a tribute to Palm Springs’ rich architectural past.
But today, we’re turning our eyes toward Neutra’s Los Angeles-area homes. More specifically, a gorgeous midcentury modern abode the architect built in Brentwood’s prestigious Crestwood Hills, known as the Adler House, that recently landed on the market for $2,998,000.
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A piece of architectural history
Designed in 1956 for a local physicist, Dr. Fred Adler and his wife, Alicia Adler, the Adler House is one of more than 300 houses Neutra designed in California. It’s located in Crestwood Hills, the modernist enclave in Brentwood, Los Angeles that’s been likened to “a jewel box” of single-family homes designed by midcentury masters (including A. Quincy Jones, Whitney R. Smith, Richard Neutra, and Craig Ellwood).
A quintessential midcentury modern design, the house was immortalized in the annals of modernist architecture by lauded photographer Julius Shulman.
Now a $2,998,000 listing
The property was listed in late August with F. Ron Smith and David Berg of Smith & Berg Partners at Compass for $2,998,000. But the agents may have already secured a buyer for the architecturally significant abode, as the listing is marked as “Active, Under Contract” on the brokerage’s website.
Interiors have a minimalist aesthetic
The Adler House has 2,299 square feet of minimalist interiors, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The main living area has an open floor plan lined with walls of windows framing eye-catching views.
A step-down living room, typical of the style
The spacious step-down living room anchored by a sleek stone fireplace acts as the heart of the home, with access to a front deck that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Its large windows frame breathtaking views
Large windows frame breathtaking views from the Pacific Ocean to Century City, the Getty, the DTLA skyline, and mountains beyond.
The kitchen
The updated kitchen is illuminated by a skylight and equipped with top-of-the-line appliances — including a Sub-Zero fridge and double oven — with its windows overlooking the pool deck.
The dining room
Adjacent to the living area, the dining room features an original built-in cabinet and flows effortlessly into the updated kitchen.
The primary bedroom
The primary suite of the midcentury modern home is lined with windows overlooking canyon vistas, and boasts a generous walk-in closet, a dual-vanity ensuite with a luxurious double shower, and direct access to the backyard.
More beds & baths
On the opposite wing of the home, two secondary bedrooms share a bathroom and have views overlooking the outdoor deck, one with a secret hidden door to a walk-in closet.
Sliding glass doors lead to outdoor amenities
Sliding glass doors lead to a vibrant private backyard that’s completely secluded by lush greenery.
Including a pool, spa, and sundeck
Here, a sparkling pool, spa, turf lawn, and sundeck are ideal for alfresco gatherings or quiet evenings. Stone steps at the back of the home lead to a tiered hillside area that could be left as-is or completely transformed by gardening hobbyists.
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