Classic Mid-Century Modern in Beverly Hills

This one looks sweet!  For the mid-century modern enthusiast is this 1962 property with original terrazzo flooring updated with modern conveniences on a flat lot with a large pool.  The house lies on a cul-de-sac street in a quiet setting just minutes to the heart of all that Beverly Hills has to offer.  The sleek kitchen has restored cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and updated caeserstone countertops.  The entire property is wrapped in walls of glass bringing the light and outdoors in for true California living.  Large master suite with updated bathroom is the perfect place to unwind after a long day.  The backyard contains a great looking pool and spa surrounded by a glass enclosure.   Listing agent sums up the property nicely by saying, "Classic 1962 mid-century, tastefully and thoughtfully restored for today's modern lifestyle."  This one looks like a definite winner and is sure to attract a lot of attention. 

 

2055 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills

3 beds | 3 baths

2,459 sq. ft

8,760 sq. ft lot

Offered at $1,990,000

Listing by Zach Goldsmith - Hilton & Hyland

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Swanky Hillcrest Modern - Trousdale Estates

Chic and sophisticated in arguably the most desirable part of Los Angeles, the Trousdale Estate section of Beverly HIlls, is this recently renovated view estate features every amenity imaginable. Walls of Fleetwood windows pocket to reveal expansive views to Beverly Hills and the Pacific Ocean.  This home contains a plethora of premium features including, a large gated motor court, soaring 10ft ceilings, gourmet chef's kitchen, and unique LED lit architectural details.  Spa like master bath with book matched Calacatta slabs and Gessi fixtures overlooking the pool and views to the city beyond. The best though, and you can see it in the last picture, is the pocket door from the shower opening right into the infinity salt water pool & spa.  

1088 N HILLCREST RD, Beverly Hills

4 beds | 6 baths

N/A sq. ft

25,474 sq. ft lot

Offered at $10,995,000

Listing by Drew Fenton and Jade Mills - Coldwell Banker

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Mid-Century Modern "Oaks" View House is Back & Stylin'

Open House Sat & Sun 1-4pm & Tues 11-2pm

If you've seen it before, come see this great house again as it has been painted, staged, and is now ready for it's close up! Stylish mid-century modern in coveted "Oaks" area of Los Feliz with head on downtown city skyline views. Home features an open loft like floor plan anchored by classic brick fireplace and high ceilings with walls of glass opening up to the views. Cool original Youngstown kitchen with metal cabinets andstainless steel appliances. Large master bedroom with fireplace and two walk in closets (one cedar lined). The front deck is great for entertaining and soaking up the view, while the uber private backyard with spa and fire pit is great for relaxing. Professionally done lush landscaping completes this dynamic and tranquil property. Check the comps, this is a great value on a cool house in an A+ location. 

2047 E Live Oak, Los Feliz

3 beds | 2 baths

2,162 sq. ft

9,533 sq. ft lot

Offered at $1,399,000 or Lease at $5,950/mo

People were seeing this property for what it isn't and having trouble seeing it for what it is, which is a cool mid-century house in an A+ location.  With the help of staging by Modern Mecca now the property is ready to be seen in it's best light.

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Studio City Residence with Explosive City and Mountain Views

This beautiful, one-story contemporary, Studio City home in the highly desirable "Dona" streets offers the best of life in the hills.  The open floor-plan home features a sunken living room with a stone fireplace.  The home also includes a gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, caeserstone counters, and custom modern cabinetry.  A center hallway adjoins a den and the three bedrooms, including a sumptuous master (with steam shower and soaking tub).  At over 11,000 square feet, the private lot is the showstopper with it's lush landscaping, large pool & spa, as well as explosive city and mountain views.  This one surely won't last long.

11308 Dona Teresa Dr , Studio City

3 beds | 2.5 baths

2,134 sq. ft

11,261 sq. ft lot

Offered at $1,750,000

Listing by John Giddins and John Johnston - Sotheby's International Realty

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Beautifully Remodeled Encino Woods Home

This beautifully remodeled Encino Woods home sits on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Encino.  This home offers a desirable large and open single story floor plan. The cooks kitchen features Carrara Marble with designer tile backsplash, large center island with Caesarstone counters, LED lighting, 6 burner Viking stove, Viking refrigerator, and Bosh dishwasher.  The large sun filled Master Suite has a spa like bath with Carrara marble, soaking tub and a glass enclosed rain shower.  The professionally landscaped yard and large swimmer's pool is stunning.  This beautifully transformed home, complete with updated systems, is located within the fantastic Hesby Oaks school district and is also close to many shops and restaurants on Ventura Boulevard.

 

5125 Sophia Ave, Encino

5 beds | 4 baths

3,626 sq. ft

10,889 sq. ft lot

Offered at $1,499,000

Listing by Steve Shanks - Berkshire Hathaway Home Service

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

A Little Peace of Eden

This Contemporary masterpiece, designed by Waldo Fernandez, lies just north of Sunset Boulevard.  This home offers an open floor plan with a spacious living room and dining area surrounded by pocket doors that open to a spectacular pool with beautiful canyon views. There is a Balthaup kitchen complete with center island and built in banquet. The den/media room has a projection screen with theater quality sound. The outdoor living area offers a BBQ, spa and a glass fire pit. Creston lighting and state of the art security make this home ideal for the most discriminating clients! This home is being sold fully furnished.

2654 Eden Pl, Beverly Hills

4 beds | 4.5 baths

3,422 sq. ft/ow

22,269 sq. ft lot

Offered at $4,349,000

Listing & Photos courtesy of Myra Nourmand - Nourmand & Associates - BH

 

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Modern Open Concept Kitchen

The use of the open concept kitchen has been on the rise in the past few decades. The kitchen is no longer an isolated room hidden away in ones home, but rather a social place where homeowners spend a significant amount of their time. Jase Frederick, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Illinois' director of communications, says that homeowners "are looking for spaces that maximize their ability to gather and relax with friends and family.” And where better to gather with ones family and friends than in one of the following homes designed with an open concept kitchen in mind.

Above is a summary of an article by ILyce Glink for CBS News

Pictures Courtesy of Houzz.com


 

Smilay Properties Weekend Open Houses - 3 Great Ones

Here is a list of the open houses that will be open this weekend for my various listings throughout different parts of Los Angeles.  There are some good ones.

 

3462 Moore, Mar Vista

Open Saturday 1-4pm

2047 E Live Oak, Los Feliz

Open Saturday 1-4pm

2960 Dona Susana, Studio City

Open Sunday 1-4pm

If you would can't make these times this weekend and would like to see any of the above properties, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Have a great weekend...

New Listing in "Dona's" Studio City | Open Sunday 1-4pm

Lying in the coveted "Dona" streets of Studio City sits this immaculate private home on a quiet cul-de-sac. The property features soaring ceilings upon entry and an open floor plan. A large step down formal living room and dining room is to one side of the entry. A cozy step down family room with mid-century rock fireplace and wet bar can be viewed from an open kitchen and eating area on the other side of the home. Tons of windows allowing natural light and beckoning one to the private and tranquil backyard, which has a large brick patio area and flat grassy yard. There is one bedroom downstairs and four more upstairs, including a large master with sitting area. This property has been lovingly maintained with updated systems. In a prime location within the highly rated Carpenter School District, this home is not to be missed.

5 Beds | 3 Baths
2,888 sq. ft
18,241 sq. ft lot

Offered at $1,395,000

You can see more pictures of this fine property at 2960DonaSusana.com

Listing by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

Pictures by Michael McNamara for Shooting LA

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Happy New Year

Definitely a bit late on this, but since today is officially when all are back to work thought it was fitting to post this, and wish everyone a Happy New Year!  I have high hopes that this is going to be an amazing year.  Cheers.

Here's to a great 2014! 



2 Houses on a Lot in Prime West Hollywood

I showed this property to a buyer the other day, who unfortunately is passing on it, but I certainly was impressed.  It is a legal duplex, but has two separate homes with two separate addresses in an absolute A+ location.  From here you can walk to Urth Cafe, trendy shopping and restaurants on Melrose, Beverly, & Robertson.  On top of it being two houses, the styles from the outside couldn't be more of a contrast; one is a modern architectural built from the ground up in 2006, while the other is a small loft like bungalow remodeled in 2006.  The modern "main house" contains two bedrooms and two and a half baths with a wide open floorplan and walls of glass leading out to a lush and private garden enclosed to the outside world by hedges.  The fire pit, seating areas, and the hot tub make the outside a nice retreat from city life while being in the heart of it.  The other property has it's own yard and is a loft like one bedroom home with polished concrete flooring.  Not many places can you find two houses on a lot, especially not ones of such contrast as these two, in this dynamic and highly desirable location.

This property could also be a great investment property, as it currently leases for very high amounts.  Many options on this one...

739 Westmount Dr

$1,950,000
3 Bed
3.5 Bath
2,315 Sq. Ft

6,746 Sq. Ft Lot

 

 

Listing by Rita Benelian - Keller Williams Realty Hollywood Hills

If you would like to see this very unique property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.  

Leases on Leases on Leases - Every Price Point

I currently have a multitude of lease properties available at various price points around the eastside of Los Angeles.  Some are in buildings I manage for client's, all of which are of great quality with fantastic Owner's for Landlords.  

I have the following available:

2047 E Live Oak Dr in Los Feliz (Open Sunday 1-4pm)

$6,500/mo (Also for sale for $1,450,000 )

3 beds | 2 baths

You can see a detailed tour at 2047eastliveoak.com

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2609 Glen Green St in Hollywood Hills

$4,500/mo (Just Listed)

3 beds | 3 baths + bonus room

Can see more pics here

 

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1313 1/2 N Edison Blvd in Burbank

$1,995/mo 

2 beds | 1 bath w/ a private 2 car garage (very rare for an apt in LA). Totally remodeled.

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Large Studio on Famed Beachwood Canyon in Hollywood Hills

$1,275/mo

0 bed | 1 bath

 

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If you would like to see any of these great properties, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Mid-Century in the Oaks Reduced & Open Sun 1-4pm

It is amazing that this sweet mid-century view house is even still available, but somehow it is.  If you have seen it before, come see it again, as it has now been freshly painted and some new landscaping added and shows WAY better.  On top of those improvements, the price has just been reduced $45,000 to $1,450,000.  It is also still available for lease as well at $6,500/mo.   

It is a great house in an A+ location!   

Come by and see it this Sunday from 1-4pm. 

 

 You can see more pictures of this fine property at 2047eastliveoak.com

Listing by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

Mar Vista Modern Architectural Listing

Lying in a great Venice adjacent neighborhood, just min to Abbot Kinney and the ocean is this stunning modern architectural. Another project by Josh Begin Construction Design+Build with amazing attention to detail. Nothing but the highest level of finishes throughout; including: Brazilian teak wood flooring, teak veneer cabinetry in the chef's kitchen, spa like bathroom fixtures, & more. Soaring ceilings and ideal open floor plan with great views out to the Marina. Highest quality built modern design available in the area. For those that appreciate the combination of modern design and quality, this is the one! 

4 Beds / 4 Baths
3,200 sq. ft/ow
5,635 sq. ft lot

Offered at $2,175,000

You can see more pictures of this fine property at 3462moore.com

Listing by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

Pictures by Michael McNamara for Shooting LA

If you would like to see this fine property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

 

New Marina Del Rey Loft Listing

Chic loft living in the heart of the hip Arts District of Marina Del Rey. Upon entry one is immediately struck by the soaring 17' ceilings throughout the downstairs area of the loft. Downstairs is an open floorplan with a sleek modern galley kitchen, tons of windows flooding the living room with natural light, a bathroom, and a fully enclosed bedroom area. There is also an additional "bedroom area" as well downstairs, currently used as an office. A cool industrial spiral staircase takes you to the second floor master bedroom area and modern bathroom. Large outdoor patio as well to compliment this stunning loft. Lying in a great westside area close to LAX and the beach, this is a great opportunity to own a hip loft in a prime location.

4115 Glencoe Ave #106

$836,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,610 Sq. Ft

 Listing by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

If you would like to see this cool loft in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.  

 

My New Listing in Oaks of Los Feliz – Mid-Century w/ Views

Stylish mid-century modern in coveted “Oaks” area of Los Feliz with head on downtown city skyline views. Property was recently remodeled and is now stunning with clean white gallery like walls and walls of glass bringing the light and lush surroundings outside in. Home features refinished and new hardwood flooring, open loft like floor plan anchored by classic brick fireplace, and high ceilings. Cool original Youngstown kitchen with metal cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Very large master bedroom with fireplace and two walk in closets (one cedar lined). Large storage room and built in office area downstairs. The large front deck is great for entertaining and soaking up the view, while the backyard with spa and fire pit is great for relaxing. Professionally done lush landscaping completes this dynamic and tranquil property.

2047 E Live Oak, Los Feliz

$1,495,000 or For Lease at $7,500/mo
3 Bed
2 Bath
2,162 Sq. Ft
9,533 Lot Sq. Ft