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Pacific Palisades (los Angeles),CA 90272
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,142 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,930
MLS Listing ID CL24365925
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1991
Lot Size 7,167 Sqft
Property Description
First offering: The Keeler House, 1990, Raymond Kappe, FAIA. The architect's work has been described as the apotheosis of the California Modern House, and while some may argue the point, it is clear that Ray Kappe pushed the limits of California's Post & Beam style to its ultimate conclusion, and in doing so created unsurpassed space for California living. The Keeler house is a textbook example, but at the same time it is much more. Here, Kappe perfects a modern interpretation not only of the high ideals of Wright's Organic Architecture, but also of the Craftsman Era's fine woodworking. The result is a masterpiece.Meticulously constructed over four and one half years in clear heart redwood, teak, fir, concrete, and glass, the residence dramatically soars over its hillside site, yet is one with its intimate forested aqua garden, and the city and ocean vistas. The integration of architecture with landscape is remarkable. At the street level, entry is hidden by a clean-lined, not quite anonymous, concrete and opaque glass wall. Upon entering, the tone is set with guests crossing over the water course. One turns and sees the residence set high above like a Japanese temple. Access to the house is a journey best taken slowly and with a reverent attitude. Upon reaching the entertainment
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area Listing
Zoning LAR1
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas,Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Wood Burning
Laundry Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer,Inside
Exterior
Pool Above Ground,Spa,None
Utilities Available Other Water/Sewer
View Y/N true
View City Lights,Ocean
Building
Water Other
New Construction No